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Cruse selected week 5 KJCCC D-II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. One player wearing a white jersey with yellow trim and the text “JOHNSON COUNTY” along with the number 21 is in the act of shooting the basketball. The player is holding the ball above their head with both hands, preparing for a shot. Another player in a teal and black jersey with the number 14 is positioned defensively, with one arm extended upward to contest the shot. The background features rows of blue stadium seats and a railing, indicating the game is taking place in a gymnasium or sports arena. The lighting is bright and evenly distributed, typical of an indoor sports facility.
Tavian Cruse takes a shot in a recent game.
Posted: Dec 02, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Johnson County Community College Tavian Cruse has been selected the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week for week 5.

The sophomore forward helped power the number three-ranked Cavaliers to an 85-79 comeback victory at Metropolitan Community College last week with a monster double-double of 22 points and 15 rebounds. Cruse made nine-of-16 shots and connected on four of seven free throw attempts.

For the season, Cruse averages 14.9 points and a conference-best 8.5 rebounds per game.