Janai is a dynamic, versatile player with the ability to impact the game on both ends. As a strong, big guard, she excels in transition, score at all three levels, and dominate the post against smaller defenders. Defensively, she can guard positions 1 through 5, making you a matchup nightmare. She’s also a skilled playmaker, creating opportunities for both herself and her teammates with her vision and basketball IQ. Her all-around game makes a key contributor in every aspect of the game.
2017-2018: Barrington, RI / St. Andrew's School
2018-2019: Ohio State University (NCAA, starting five): 28 games: 9.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 2.3apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 48.0%, 3PT:46.5%, FT: 47.5%
2019-2020: Ohio State University (NCAA): 32 games: 6.9ppg, 3.9rpg, 3.3apg, FGP: 55.4%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 50.9%
2020-2021: Michigan State University (NCAA, starting five): 22 games: 5.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 51.8%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 50.0%
2021-2022: Providence College (NCAA, starting five): 29 games: 13.8ppg, 7.2rpg, 3.5apg, 1.4spg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 44.3%, 3PT: 38.6%, FT: 62.8%
2022-2023: Providence College (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 11.8ppg, 7.1rpg, 3.6apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 48.6%, 3PT:16.7%, FT: 47.5%
2023: ESL Camp (Eurobasket Summer League in Dallas, starting five)
2023: Cangrejeras de Santurce (Puerto Rico-BSNF, starting five): 8 games: 6.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.0apg, FGP: 54.3%, 3PT:16.7%, FT: 50.0%
2024-2025: In Nov.'24 signed at Betsson Depiro Mtarfa (Malta-Women League, starting five)
Big Ten Tournament Finalist -2020
Big Ten Tournament Semifinals -2021
All-Big East Honorable Mention -2022
Rwandan National Team -2023
FIBA Women's Afrobasket in Kigali (Rwanda) -2023 (Semifinals): 5 games: 13.6ppg, 5.6rpg, 2.8apg, 2.4spg, 1.2bpg,
FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 35.0%, FT: 60.0%
Afrobasket.com All-FIBA Afrobasket Second Team -2023
Maltese Women League -2025 (Player of the Week: 8 times)
Janai Crooms Mid Season Highlights 2024-2025
Starlites vs Betsson Depiro 2024-2025
Moak Luxol vs Betsson Depiro 2024-2025
Betsson Depiro vs Hibernians 2024-2025
Athleta vs Betsson Depiro 2024-2025