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Cruse honored as NJCAA D-II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

The photo shows a basketball game in progress inside an indoor gymnasium. A player wearing a white Johnson County uniform with the number 21 is in the center of the image, jumping and holding a basketball above their head, appearing to take a shot. The uniform features blue and gold accents. In the foreground, there are opposing players in black uniforms with blue trim, one of whom has the number 11 visible on the back. These players seem to be defending against the shot. Another Johnson County player in a white uniform is partially visible on the right side of the image. The background includes a row of people seated along the sideline, likely coaches, staff, and spectators. Behind them is a blue wall with signage that reads “JOHNSON COUNTY CAVALIERS” and “#GOCAVS”, along with the JC logo. The gym has blue bleachers and bright lighting, creating a clear view of the court and players
Tavan Cruse takes a shot from 3-point range.
Posted: Dec 05, 2025

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – One day after being selected the KJCCC Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week, Johnson County Community College Tavian Cruse has been selected the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week.  He is the first player to earn the weekly national honor since Jaland Whitehead was selected during the 2021-22 season.

Last week, 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.