Skip to content Skip to footer

Cruse earned third KJCCC D-II Player of the Week award

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: Feb 17, 2026

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – For the third time this season, Johnson County Community College Tavian Cruse has been selected the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Men's Basketball Player of the Week. The sophomore forward also earned the honor in week five and 12.

This past week Cruse recorded a double-double in both Johnson County victories which moved him into a tie for the all-time career mark in team history with 30. In a 61-57 comeback win at Kansas City Kansas, the Cruse finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds. He followed with a 12-point, 13-rebound effort in a 66-56 win at Labette and finished the week shooting 56.5 percent from the field.

For the season, Cruse is averaging a double-double of 13.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game and currently leads the conference in rebounding.