Recruiting Rundown: Connor Crabtree

PC: HighSchoolOT Orange HS rising senior Connor Crabtree announced earlier this summer that he is transferring to Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia for his senior season. The once UNC-Asheville commit has opened his recruitment up and is looking to make a jump to a higher-level program while playing a national schedule at Hargrave Military. Crabtree is a skilled wing that can finish at the rim, get rebounds and showed throughout this summer that he can knock down the long ball. Justin Byerly: What was the main reason in heading to Hargrave for your senior season? Connor Crabtree: My main reason for going to Hargrave was because they have a big time basketball program that I know will prepare me well and help me improve a ton. Justin Byerly: What new schools have been in contact? Connor Crabtree: New schools I have been in contact with but have not offered are Mercer, Wichita St., NAU, Georgia Tech, Davidson, Lehigh, Boston College, KSU, Mt. Saint Mary's and Akron. Justin Byerly: How was your summer playing with Upward Stars? Connor Crabtree: I was totally new to all of players and coaches and had to deal with a minor injury during the live period but overall I enjoyed myself and was able to compete against the best. Justin Byerly: You will be teaming up with Trey McGowens, what kid of relationship do you have with him? Connor Crabtree: Me and Trey have a good relationship already. We roomed together and stuff during July so I am excited and ready to play in the backcourt with him at Hargrave. Justin Byerly: Are you planning any visits? Connor Crabtree: From the schools that have offered, most of them want me to visit both unofficially and officially. I plan on maybe going to see some more local schools before I leave for Hargrave and than start scheduling officials after I get things settled at Hargrave.