Players
Craig Sword
Craig Sword
2024 Averages
6.2
PPG
0.9
APG
2.4
RPG
49
FG%
Biography
The man affectionately known as 'Chicken' has had a fascinating journey already in his professional career since his time at Mississippi State ahead of coming down under for the first time to join the Tasmania JackJumpers.
Grew up in Montgomery, Alabama where he was named Alabama Mr Basketball in high school before attending Mississippi State University starting in 2012/13.
Played 123 games over the next four years averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals and it's been a varied ride around the world for the versatile forward since 2016.
Has spent time in the G League with the Erie Bay Hawks, Grand Rapids Drive, the Capital City Go-Go, and the Indiana Mad Ants, but also has experience playing internationally.
Started his professional career in Poland with Wilki Morskie Szczecin while also playing in Venezuela for Spartans Distrito Capital.
Comes to the JackJumpers after spending the 2023/24 season in the G League for 8.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 24 minutes for the Mad Ants as a well-rounded and versatile 30-year-old.