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			{{Short description\|American basketball player (born 1991)}}
			{{Use mdy dates\|date=August 2024}}
	{{Infobox basketball biography		{{Infobox basketball biography
	\| name = Aaron Craft		\| name = Aaron Craft
	\| image =		\| image = Aaron Craft Italy (cropped).jpg
	\| caption =		\| caption = Craft in January 2020
			\| height_m = 1.88
	\| position = ]
	\| ~~height_ft~~ = 6		\| height_order = flip
	\| ~~height_in~~ = 2		\| weight_kg = 85
	\| ~~weight_lb~~ = ~~195~~		\| weight_order = flip
			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1991\|2\|12}}
	\| league =
			\| birth_place = ], U.S.
	\| team =
			\| high_school = ] (Findlay, Ohio)
	\| number =
			\| college = ] (2010–2014)
	\| nationality = American
	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1991\|2\|12}}
	\| birth_place = ]
	\| high_school = ] (Findlay, Ohio)
	\| college = ] (2010–2014)
	\| draft_year = 2014		\| draft_year = 2014
	\| career_start = 2014		\| career_start = 2014
	\| ~~years1~~ =		\| career_end = 2020
	\| ~~team1~~ =		\| career_number = 14, 4
			\| career_position = ]
	\| highlights =
			\| years1 = 2014–2015
	* All-Big Ten Third Team (2014)
			\| team1 = ]
	* NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2014)
			\| years2 = 2015
	* ] MVP (])
			\| team2 = ]
	* 2× ] (2013–2014)
			\| years3 = 2016
	* All-Big Ten Second Team (2013)
			\| team3 = Santa Cruz Warriors
	* {{nowrap\|2× All-Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014)}}
			\| years4 = 2016–2017
			\| team4 = ]
			\| years5 = 2017–2018
			\| team5 = ]
			\| years6 = 2018
			\| team6 = ]
			\| years7 = 2018–2020
			\| team7 = Aquila Basket Trento
			\| highlights =
			* ] winner (2018)
			* ] (])
			* ] (2019)
			* 2× ] (2017, 2019)
			* ] champion (2015)
			* ] (2015)
			* 2× NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2015, 2016)
			* ] (2014)
			* Second-team All-] (2013)
			* Third-team All-Big Ten (2014)
			* ] ] (])
			* 2× ] (2013, 2014)
			* {{nowrap\|2× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014)}}
	* 4× Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2011–2014)		* 4× Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2011–2014)
	* Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2011)		* Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2011)
	* ~~All-~~Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year (2011)		* Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year (2011)
	}}		}}
	'''Aaron Craft''' (born February 12, 1991) is an American professional ] player. He ~~is currently playing for the~~ ]' Summer League team. He played college basketball for ].		'''Aaron Vincent Craft'''<ref name="OSU degree">{{cite web\|title=Bachelor of Science in Nutrition\|url=http://trustees.osu.edu/assets/files/minutes/2014/April4,2014BOTMeetingMinutes.pdf\|website=April 4, 2014 meeting, Board of Trustees\|publisher=The Ohio State University\|page=627}}</ref> (born February 12, 1991) is an American former professional ] player. He played ] for ].

	==High school career==		==High school career==
	Craft attended Liberty-Benton High School near ] and graduated valedictorian of his class. He was the Ohio Division III player of the year his senior year (2009–10 season).<ref></ref> He averaged 26 points, 7 assists and 8 rebounds as a senior with 70 steals (3.2 per game).<ref name=~~autogenerated1~~></ref> His freshman year he was the starting point guard for their state runner-up team. In his four years, his teams went ~~88-5~~.<ref></ref>		Craft attended Liberty-Benton High School near ], and graduated valedictorian of his class. He was the Ohio Division III player of the year his senior year (2009–10 season).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ohsaa.org/sports/bk/boys/default.asp\|title=OHSAA Boys Basketball Information\|work=OHSAA.org\|access-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref> He averaged 26 points, 7 assists and 8 rebounds as a senior with 70 steals (3.2 per game).<ref name="bio">{{cite web\|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/craft_aaron00.html\|title=Aaron Craft bio\|work=OhioStateBuckeyes.com\|access-date=March 31, 2012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511084347/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/craft_aaron00.html\|archive-date=2012-05-11\|url-status=dead}}</ref> His freshman year he was the starting point guard for their state runner-up team. In his four years, his teams went 88–5.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.davey1.com/\|title=Welcome to Davey1\|work=Davey1.com\|access-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref>

	In football he was a two-time All-Ohio selection and was the Ohio Division V player of the year (2008 season).<ref></ref> During his junior year his team finished state runner-up in Division V football. In three years of football Craft accumulated over 11,000 yards of total offenses, passing for 6,800 yards and rushing for 4,700 yards both school records. He had a career 73.7% passing percentage. He was the starting quarterback for three years opting out of football his senior year to focus on basketball.<ref></ref> In those three years his teams had a ~~38-4~~ record.		In football, he was a two-time All-Ohio selection and was the Ohio Division V player of the year (2008 season).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://ohsaa.org/sports/ft/boys/default.asp\|title=2015 OHSAA Football Playoffs Information\|work=OHSAA.org\|access-date=March 31, 2012}}</ref> During his junior year his team finished state runner-up in Division V football. In three years of football Craft accumulated over 11,000 yards of total offenses, passing for 6,800 yards and rushing for 4,700 yards (both school records). He had a career 73.7% passing percentage. He was the starting quarterback for three years opting out of football his senior year to focus on basketball.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-_G8Yf1W4Y\|title=No more football for Aaron Craft\|work=Youtube.com\|access-date=August 11, 2009\|date=August 11, 2009}}</ref> In those three years his teams had a 38–4 record.

	During Craft's high school years he played on the All-Ohio Red ] basketball team, with future ] teammates ] and J.D. Weatherspoon, winning three consecutive National Championships. They were the only team to win the ] Nationals at three different age levels.<ref></ref>		During Craft's high school years he played on the All-Ohio Red ] basketball team, with future ] teammates ] and J.D. Weatherspoon, winning three consecutive National Championships. They were the only team to win the ] Nationals at three different age levels.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://getyourgameright.sports.officelive.com/aboutus.aspx \|title=Get Your Game Right, LLC – About Us \|work=OfficeLive.com \|access-date=March 31, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427105304/http://getyourgameright.sports.officelive.com/aboutus.aspx \|archive-date=April 27, 2012 }}</ref>

	While growing up ~~Craft's~~ father, John Craft, stressed the importance of defense and how it was more important to be a good defensive player than offensive player. When Craft was in 2nd and 3rd grade, his father, who coached the junior high basketball team, let him join defensive drills during the team practice. One of such drills that Craft remembers as grueling was getting into a defensive stance, and slide back and forth across the foul lane while holding onto bricks.<ref>~~</ref>~~		While Craft was growing up, his father, John Craft, stressed the importance of defense and how it was more important to be a good defensive player than offensive player. When Craft was in 2nd and 3rd grade, his father, who coached the junior high basketball team, let him join defensive drills during the team practice. One of such drills that Craft remembers as grueling was getting into a defensive stance, and slide back and forth across the foul lane while holding onto bricks.<ref name="Pest">{{cite magazine\|first=Sean\|last=Gregory\|url=https://keepingscore.blogs.time.com/2012/03/31/ohio-states-aaron-craft-meet-the-pest-of-the-final-four/\|title=Ohio State's Aaron Craft: Meet the Pest of the Final Four\|magazine=]\|access-date=March 31, 2012\|date=March 31, 2012}}</ref>

	==College career==		==College career==
			As a freshman, Craft was the lead point guard for Ohio State. He recorded the fifth highest minutes played on the team. He led his team in assists (177) and steals (73).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/stats/mbasketball/2010-11/teamcume.htm\|title=Buckeyes – 2010–11 Season Statistics\|work=OhioStateBuckeyes.com\|access-date=March 21, 2011\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602173551/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/stats/mbasketball/2010-11/teamcume.htm\|archive-date=June 2, 2013\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Craft set a school record 15 assists in a game during an NCAA tournament game against George Mason.<ref>{{cite web\|first=Bill\|last=Rabinowitz\|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2011/03/21/craft-sets-osu-record-with-15-assists.html\|title=Men's basketball – Ohio State notebook: Craft sets OSU record with 15 assists\|work=Dispatch.com\|access-date=March 21, 2011\|date=March 21, 2011}}</ref>
	].]]
	Craft was the sixth man for the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team playing the point guard position as a freshman. He had recorded the fifth highest minutes played on the team. He led his team in Assists (177) and Steals (73).<ref>http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/fls/17300/stats/mbasketball/2010-11/teamcume.htm</ref> Craft set a school record 15 assists in a game during a NCAA tournament game against George Mason.<ref></ref>

			As a sophomore, Craft was highly decorated and even featured in '']''.<ref name="Pest" /> He was the catalyst of the 31–8 Ohio State men's basketball team. Craft improved his offensive output as a sophomore and expanded his offensive role. He was an efficient scorer, shooting 50% from the field. But his long-range game could improve, only shooting 35.9%. Craft is not known for his shooting but more for his passing and low number of turnovers, with a 2.15 assist to turnover ratio.<ref>{{cite web\|first=Jonathan\|last=Givony\|title=Top NBA Draft Prospects in the Big Ten, Part Two (#2–5)\|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Top-NBA-Draft-Prospects-in-the-Big-Ten-Part-Two-2-5--4012/\|work=DraftExpress.com\|date=September 8, 2012\|access-date=September 8, 2012}}</ref>
	As a sophomore, he was highly decorated and even featured in '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://keepingscore.blogs.time.com/2012/03/31/ohio-states-aaron-craft-meet-the-pest-of-the-final-four/\|title=Ohio State’s Aaron Craft: Meet the Pest of the Final Four: In a world where parents push their kids to score, score, score, Aaron Craft's dad raised him on defense.\|accessdate=2012-03-31\|date=2012-03-31\|work=]\|author=Gregory, Sean}}</ref>

			During his sophomore season Craft averaged 8.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.6 APG, and 2.5 SPG.<ref>{{cite web\|first=Luke\|last=Zimmerman\|title=2012–2013 Ohio State Basketball player profiles: Aaron Craft\|url=http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2012/10/29/3569992/2012-2013-ohio-state-basketball-player-profiles-aaron-craft\|work=LandGrantHolyLand.com\|date=October 29, 2012\|access-date=October 29, 2012}}</ref>
	As a sophomore, Craft was the catalyst of the 31-8 Men's Ohio State basketball Team. Craft improved his offensive output as a sophomore and expanded his offensive role. He was an efficient scorer, shooting 50% from the field. But his long-range game could improve, only shooting 35.9%. Craft is not known for his shooting but more for his passing and low number of turnovers, with a 2.15 assist to turnover ratio.<ref></ref>

			In his junior year at Ohio State, Craft passed former Buckeye guard ] for most steals in school history with 205.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Craft Becomes Buckeyes All-Time Man of Steal\|url=http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/012213aab.html\|work=OhioStateBuckeyes.com\|date=January 22, 2013\|access-date=January 22, 2013}}</ref> In the third round of the ] against ], he hit a game-winning three with 0.5 seconds left to send the Buckeyes to the Sweet 16.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Borzello\|first=Jeff\|title=Aaron Craft's 3-pointer sends Ohio State to the Sweet 16\|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21939541/aaron-crafts-3pointer-sends-ohio-state-to-the-sweet-16\|publisher=CBSSports.com\|date=March 24, 2013\|access-date=March 24, 2013}}</ref>
	During his sophomore season Craft averaged 8.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.6 APG, and 2.5 SPG.<ref></ref>

			Craft is the fourth player in Big Ten history to be a three-time first team ] selection and the third athlete in ] history to repeat as Division I ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/02/craft-named-academic-all-america-of-the-year-crawford-a-first-team-academic-all-american.html\|title=Craft Named Academic All-America of the Year; Crawford a First-Team Academic All-American\|access-date=February 21, 2014\|date=February 20, 2014\|publisher=]\|work=BigTen.org\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224180126/http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/02/craft-named-academic-all-america-of-the-year-crawford-a-first-team-academic-all-american.html\|archive-date=February 24, 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Craft graduated from Ohio State with a ] degree in nutrition sciences.<ref name="OSU degree"/>
	In his junior year at Ohio State, Craft passed former Buckeye Guard ] for most steals in school history with 205.<ref></ref> In the third round of the ] against ], he hit a game-winning three with 0.5 seconds left to send the Buckeyes to the Sweet 16.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Borzello\|first=Jeff\|title=Aaron Craft's 3-pointer sends Ohio State to the Sweet 16\|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21939541/aaron-crafts-3pointer-sends-ohio-state-to-the-sweet-16\|publisher=CBSSports.com\|accessdate=24 March 2013}}</ref>

			On June 22, 2020, the Big Ten Network named Craft to the "All-Decade Basketball Team", placing him on their Third Team. Craft was one of 16 players honored by the Network for accomplishments between 2010 and 2019. Of the honor, Craft told BTN's Mike Hall, "It doesn't feel real. I really, truly believed the Big Ten was the best conference in the country when I was in school. That's because we had great coaches and we had really great players. To be able to be mentioned and honored with the other guys that are on these teams is a tremendous blessing for me and one that I appreciate and cherish."
	Craft is the fourth player in Big Ten history to be a three time first team ] selection and the third athlete in ] history to repeat as Division I ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bigten.org/blog/2014/02/craft-named-academic-all-america-of-the-year-crawford-a-first-team-academic-all-american.html\|title=Craft Named Academic All-America of the Year; Crawford a First-Team Academic All-American\|accessdate=2014-02-21\|date=2014-02-20\|publisher=]\|work=BigTen.org}}</ref>

	===College statistics===		===College statistics===
	{{NBA player statistics start}}		{{NBA player statistics start}}
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	\| style="text-align:left;"\| 2010–11		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Ohio State		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| 37 \|\| 1 \|\| 29.6 \|\| .461 \|\| .377 \|\| .727 \|\| 2.9 \|\| 4.8 \|\| 2.0 \|\| .1 \|\| 6.9		\| 37 \|\| 1 \|\| 29.6 \|\| .461 \|\| .377 \|\| .727 \|\| 2.9 \|\| 4.8 \|\| 2.0 \|\| .1 \|\| 6.9
	\|-		\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| ~~2011–11~~		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Ohio State		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| 39 \|\| 39 \|\| 32.2 \|\| .500 \|\| .359 \|\| .713 \|\| 3.2 \|\| 4.6 \|\| 2.5 \|\| .2 \|\| 8.8		\| 39 \|\| 39 \|\| 32.2 \|\| .500 \|\| .359 \|\| .713 \|\| 3.2 \|\| 4.6 \|\| 2.5 \|\| .2 \|\| 8.8
	\|-		\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| 2012–13		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Ohio State		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| 37 \|\| 37 \|\| 34.1 \|\| .417 \|\| .300 \|\| .768 \|\| 3.6 \|\| 4.6 \|\| 2.1 \|\| .2 \|\| 10.0		\| 37 \|\| 37 \|\| 34.1 \|\| .417 \|\| .300 \|\| .768 \|\| 3.6 \|\| 4.6 \|\| 2.1 \|\| .2 \|\| 10.0
	\|-		\|-
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| 2013–14		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| style="text-align:left;"\| Ohio State		\| style="text-align:left;"\| ]
	\| 35 \|\| 35 \|\| 34.4 \|\| .473 \|\| .302 \|\| .741 \|\| 3.6 \|\| 4.7 \|\| 2.5 \|\| .1 \|\| 9.8		\| 35 \|\| 35 \|\| 34.4 \|\| .473 \|\| .302 \|\| .741 \|\| 3.6 \|\| 4.7 \|\| 2.5 \|\| .1 \|\| 9.8
	\|-		\|-
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	==Professional career==		==Professional career==
	After going undrafted in the ], Craft participated in the ], joining the ] for the Orlando session<ref>{{cite news\|title=Sixers Announce Orlando Pro Summer League Camp Invitees\|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/140701-opsl-camp-invitees\|accessdate=July 1, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=July 1, 2014}}</ref> and the ] for the Las Vegas session.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Warriors Announce 2014 Summer League Roster & T.V. Schedule\|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-announce-2014-summer-league-roster-t.v.-schedule\|accessdate=July 3, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=July 3, 2014}}</ref>

			=== Santa Cruz Warriors (2014–2015) ===
	==Personal==
			After going undrafted in the ], Craft participated in the ], joining the ] for the Orlando session<ref>{{cite news\|title=Sixers Announce Orlando Pro Summer League Camp Invitees\|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/140701-opsl-camp-invitees\|access-date=July 1, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=July 1, 2014}}</ref> and the ] for the Las Vegas session.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Warriors Announce 2014 Summer League Roster & T.V. Schedule\|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-announce-2014-summer-league-roster-t.v.-schedule\|access-date=July 3, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=July 3, 2014}}</ref> On September 2, 2014, he signed with the Warriors.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Warriors Sign Aaron Craft, James Michael Mcadoo & Mitchell Watt to Contracts\|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/craft-mcadoo-watt-20140902\|access-date=September 2, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=September 2, 2014}}</ref> However, he was later waived by the Warriors on October 24, 2014.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Warriors Waive Craft, Kapono, Kilpatrick, Mcadoo and Watt\|url=http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/five-players-waived-20141024\|access-date=October 25, 2014\|work=NBA.com\|date=October 24, 2014}}</ref> On November 3, 2014, he was acquired by the ] as an affiliate player.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2014 Training Camp Roster \|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/santacruz/warriors_training_camp_roster_110314.html \|access-date=November 11, 2014 \|work=NBA.com \|date=November 3, 2014 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109024823/http://www.nba.com/dleague/santacruz/warriors_training_camp_roster_110314.html \|archive-date=November 9, 2014 }}</ref> On November 14, he made his professional debut in a 122–95 win over the ], recording five points, four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 32 minutes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20141114/LADSCW/\|title=Holiday, Warriors Blow Past Harris, D-Fenders, 122–95\|work=NBA.com\|date=November 14, 2014\|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> On April 10, 2015, he was named the 2015 D-League Defensive Player of the Year<ref>{{cite news\|title=Warriors Guard Aaron Craft Named 2015 NBA Development League Defensive Player of the Year\|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/aaron-craft-warriors-2015-nba-development-league-defensive-player-of-the-year/\|access-date=April 11, 2015\|work=NBA.com\|date=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and on April 26, 2015, he won the D-League championship with the Warriors.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Title Wave: Santa Cruz Wins NBA D-League Championship\|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150426/FWNSCW/\|access-date=April 26, 2015\|work=NBA.com\|date=April 26, 2015}}</ref>
	Craft is a ]. Craft has spoken about his faith saying, "That’s the biggest thing that keeps me humble and keeps things in perspective for me" and "I choose to be a Christian, a student and then an athlete." Craft has put his favorite Bible verse, Romans 5:8, on his basketball shoes.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Aaron Craft’s faith inspires on, off court\|url=http://thelantern.com/2011/11/aaron-crafts-faith-inspires-on-off-court/\|work=TheLatern.com\|date=November 13, 2011\|accessdate=November 13, 2011}}</ref>

			===Szolnoki Olaj (2015)===
			] in 2016]]
			In July 2015, Craft re-joined the Golden State Warriors for the ], where he broke the Warriors' Las Vegas assists record for a single summer. Craft had 27 assists in the Summer League, breaking the old mark of 23, set by ] in 2010.<ref>{{cite web\|title=FORMER OHIO STATE GUARD AARON CRAFT BREAKS WARRIORS SUMMER LEAGUE RECORD FOR ASSISTS\|url=http://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketball/2015/07/56158/former-ohio-state-guard-aaron-craft-breaks-warriors-summer-league-record-for-assists\|work=ElevenWarriors.com\|date=July 19, 2015\|access-date=July 19, 2015}}</ref>

			On August 6, 2015, Craft signed with ] of the ] in Hungary.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Helwagen\|first1=Steve\|title=Agent Says Craft Has Signed With Hungarian Team\|url=https://247sports.com/Bolt/Agent-Says-Craft-Has-Signed-With-Hungarian-Team-38600012\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519042616/https://247sports.com/Bolt/Agent-Says-Craft-Has-Signed-With-Hungarian-Team-38600012\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=May 19, 2018\|work=247Sports.com\|date=August 6, 2015\|access-date=August 6, 2015}}</ref> In December 2015, he left Szolnoki after appearing in 12 league games and 10 Eurocup games.

			=== Return to Santa Cruz (2016) ===
			On January 7, 2016, Craft was reacquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Warriors Acquire Aaron Craft\|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5087236\|work=OurSportsCentral.com\|date=January 7, 2016\|access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> The next day, he made his season debut for the Warriors in a 101–89 loss to the ], recording eight points, two rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 37 minutes.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20160108/IWASCW/\|title=Stepheson's 12th Straight Double-Double Fuels Energy\|work=NBA.com\|date=January 8, 2016\|access-date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> At the season's end, he earned NBA D-League All-Defensive Team honors for the second year in a row.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-16-all-nba-dleague-teams-release/\|title=NBA Development League Announces 2015–16 All-NBA D-League Teams\|work=NBA.com\|date=April 29, 2016\|access-date=April 30, 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904054918/http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-16-all-nba-dleague-teams-release/\|archive-date=September 4, 2016\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			=== Trento (2016–2017) ===
			On July 31, 2016, Craft signed with ] of Italy for the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Dolomiti Energia, c'è il nuovo play: preso l'ex Ohio State Aaron Craft\|url=http://www.aquilabasket.it/news/90711690758/dolomiti-energia-ecco-il-nuovo-play-preso-l-ex-ohio-state-aaron-craft\|access-date=July 31, 2016\|work=aquilabasket.it\|date=July 31, 2016\|language=it}}</ref>

			=== Monaco (2017–2018) ===
			On July 2, 2017, Craft signed with ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Aaron Craft officially signs with Monaco\|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/france/239549/aaron-craft-officially-signs-with-monaco.html\|access-date=July 2, 2017\|work=Sportando.com\|date=July 2, 2017}}</ref>

			=== Budućnost (2018) ===
			On June 26, 2018, Craft signed a one-year contract with ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/montenegro/278831/kk-buducnost-lands-aaron-craft.html \|title=KK Buducnost lands Aaron Craft \|work=Sportando.com \|date=June 26, 2018 \|access-date=June 26, 2018 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626164247/https://sportando.basketball/en/europe/montenegro/278831/kk-buducnost-lands-aaron-craft.html \|archive-date=June 26, 2018 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>

			=== Return to Trento (2018–2020) ===
			On November 5, 2018, Craft came back to Italy and signed a deal with ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.basketuniverso.it/ufficiale-aaron-craft-torna-alla-dolomiti-energia-trento/ \|title=Ufficiale: Aaron Craft torna alla Dolomiti Energia Trento \|work=basketuniverso.it \|date=November 5, 2018 \|access-date=November 6, 2018\|language=it\|trans-title=Official: Aaron Craft come back to Dolomiti Energia Trento}}</ref>

			===Post-professional basketball career===
			Craft retired from basketball in the summer of 2020 after appearing in ] of ] (TBT) as a member of ], a team made up mostly of OSU basketball alumni. He briefly ended his retirement for ], playing again for Carmen's Crew during his last full summer off from medical school.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/basketball/ohio-state-basketball-former-guard-aaron-craft-to-play-for-carmens-crew-the-basketball-tournament \|title=Former Ohio State Guard Aaron Craft to Play for Carmen's Crew in The Basketball Tournament \|first=Andrew \|last=Lind \|work=Buckeyes Now \|publisher=SI Fan Nation \|date=June 14, 2021 \|accessdate=June 24, 2021}}</ref>

			He enrolled in the ] to pursue a medical degree in August 2020.<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Casey \|first1=Tim \|title=Former Ohio State Point Guard Aaron Craft Preparing For The Basketball Tournament, Medical School \|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/timcasey/2020/07/07/former-ohio-state-point-guard-aaron-craft-preparing-for-the-basketball-tournament-medical-school/#48e3b7c89703 \|access-date= August 4, 2020 \|work=Forbes \|date=July 7, 2020 \|ref=forbes \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Ohio State University College of Medicine welcomed in the Class of 2024 \|url=https://twitter.com/614Magazine/status/1290424505865777153 \|website=Twitter \|publisher=614 Magazine \|access-date=August 4, 2020 \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=The new chapter has begun! \|url=https://twitter.com/ACraft4/status/1290595649587744768 \|website=Twitter \|access-date=August 4, 2020 \|language=en}}</ref> Craft matched into an ] residency at ], and graduated medical school in 2024.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Trinoskey \|first1=Kelli \|title=Ohio State celebrates successful medical residency match day at the Ohio Union \|url=https://medicine.osu.edu/news/2024-match-day \|publisher=Ohio State University \|access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref>

			==Personal life==
			Craft is one-fourth Filipino through his paternal grandmother.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Henson\|first1=Joaquin\|title=Craft confirms Pinoy lineage\|url=http://www.philstar.com/sports/2013/06/01/948766/craft-confirms-pinoy-lineage\|website=Philippine Star\|access-date=April 11, 2015\|date=June 1, 2013}}</ref>

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American basketball player (born 1991)

Aaron Craft
Personal information
Craft in January 2020
Born	(1991-02-12) February 12, 1991 (age 33) Findlay, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	Liberty-Benton (Findlay, Ohio)
College	Ohio State (2010–2014)
NBA draft	2014: undrafted
Playing career	2014–2020
Position	Point guard
Number	14, 4
Career history
2014–2015	Santa Cruz Warriors
2015	Szolnoki Olaj
2016	Santa Cruz Warriors
2016–2017	Aquila Basket Trento
2017–2018	AS Monaco
2018	Budućnost VOLI
2018–2020	Aquila Basket Trento

Career highlights and awards
French League Cup winner (2018) LNB Pro A Best Defender (2018) LBA Best Defender (2019) 2× LBA steals leader (2017, 2019) NBA D-League champion (2015) NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year (2015) 2× NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2015, 2016) NABC Defensive Player of the Year (2014) Second-team All-Big Ten (2013) Third-team All-Big Ten (2014) Big Ten tournament MOP (2013) 2× Academic All-American of the Year (2013, 2014) 2× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2012, 2014) 4× Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2011–2014) Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2011) Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year (2011)

Stats at Basketball Reference

Aaron Vincent Craft (born February 12, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Ohio State University.

High school career

Craft attended Liberty-Benton High School near Findlay, Ohio, and graduated valedictorian of his class. He was the Ohio Division III player of the year his senior year (2009–10 season). He averaged 26 points, 7 assists and 8 rebounds as a senior with 70 steals (3.2 per game). His freshman year he was the starting point guard for their state runner-up team. In his four years, his teams went 88–5.

In football, he was a two-time All-Ohio selection and was the Ohio Division V player of the year (2008 season). During his junior year his team finished state runner-up in Division V football. In three years of football Craft accumulated over 11,000 yards of total offenses, passing for 6,800 yards and rushing for 4,700 yards (both school records). He had a career 73.7% passing percentage. He was the starting quarterback for three years opting out of football his senior year to focus on basketball. In those three years his teams had a 38–4 record.

During Craft's high school years he played on the All-Ohio Red AAU basketball team, with future Ohio State teammates Jared Sullinger and J.D. Weatherspoon, winning three consecutive National Championships. They were the only team to win the AAU Nationals at three different age levels.

While Craft was growing up, his father, John Craft, stressed the importance of defense and how it was more important to be a good defensive player than offensive player. When Craft was in 2nd and 3rd grade, his father, who coached the junior high basketball team, let him join defensive drills during the team practice. One of such drills that Craft remembers as grueling was getting into a defensive stance, and slide back and forth across the foul lane while holding onto bricks.

College career

As a freshman, Craft was the lead point guard for Ohio State. He recorded the fifth highest minutes played on the team. He led his team in assists (177) and steals (73). Craft set a school record 15 assists in a game during an NCAA tournament game against George Mason.

As a sophomore, Craft was highly decorated and even featured in Time. He was the catalyst of the 31–8 Ohio State men's basketball team. Craft improved his offensive output as a sophomore and expanded his offensive role. He was an efficient scorer, shooting 50% from the field. But his long-range game could improve, only shooting 35.9%. Craft is not known for his shooting but more for his passing and low number of turnovers, with a 2.15 assist to turnover ratio.

During his sophomore season Craft averaged 8.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 4.6 APG, and 2.5 SPG.

In his junior year at Ohio State, Craft passed former Buckeye guard Jay Burson for most steals in school history with 205. In the third round of the 2013 NCAA tournament against Iowa State, he hit a game-winning three with 0.5 seconds left to send the Buckeyes to the Sweet 16.

Craft is the fourth player in Big Ten history to be a three-time first team Academic All-America selection and the third athlete in Division I history to repeat as Division I Men's Basketball Academic All-America Team Member of the Year. Craft graduated from Ohio State with a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition sciences.

On June 22, 2020, the Big Ten Network named Craft to the "All-Decade Basketball Team", placing him on their Third Team. Craft was one of 16 players honored by the Network for accomplishments between 2010 and 2019. Of the honor, Craft told BTN's Mike Hall, "It doesn't feel real. I really, truly believed the Big Ten was the best conference in the country when I was in school. That's because we had great coaches and we had really great players. To be able to be mentioned and honored with the other guys that are on these teams is a tremendous blessing for me and one that I appreciate and cherish."

College statistics


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2010-11	Ohio State	37	1	29.6	.461	.377	.727	2.9	4.8	2.0	.1	6.9
2011-12	Ohio State	39	39	32.2	.500	.359	.713	3.2	4.6	2.5	.2	8.8
2012-13	Ohio State	37	37	34.1	.417	.300	.768	3.6	4.6	2.1	.2	10.0
2013-14	Ohio State	35	35	34.4	.473	.302	.741	3.6	4.7	2.5	.1	9.8

Professional career

Santa Cruz Warriors (2014–2015)

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Craft participated in the 2014 NBA Summer League, joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the Orlando session and the Golden State Warriors for the Las Vegas session. On September 2, 2014, he signed with the Warriors. However, he was later waived by the Warriors on October 24, 2014. On November 3, 2014, he was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors as an affiliate player. On November 14, he made his professional debut in a 122–95 win over the Los Angeles D-Fenders, recording five points, four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 32 minutes. On April 10, 2015, he was named the 2015 D-League Defensive Player of the Year and on April 26, 2015, he won the D-League championship with the Warriors.

Szolnoki Olaj (2015)

In July 2015, Craft re-joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2015 NBA Summer League, where he broke the Warriors' Las Vegas assists record for a single summer. Craft had 27 assists in the Summer League, breaking the old mark of 23, set by Brian Chase in 2010.

On August 6, 2015, Craft signed with Szolnoki Olaj KK of the Nemzeti Bajnokság I/A in Hungary. In December 2015, he left Szolnoki after appearing in 12 league games and 10 Eurocup games.

Return to Santa Cruz (2016)

On January 7, 2016, Craft was reacquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors. The next day, he made his season debut for the Warriors in a 101–89 loss to the Iowa Energy, recording eight points, two rebounds, eight assists and four steals in 37 minutes. At the season's end, he earned NBA D-League All-Defensive Team honors for the second year in a row.

Trento (2016–2017)

On July 31, 2016, Craft signed with Aquila Basket Trento of Italy for the 2016–17 season.

Monaco (2017–2018)

On July 2, 2017, Craft signed with AS Monaco.

Budućnost (2018)

On June 26, 2018, Craft signed a one-year contract with Budućnost VOLI.

Return to Trento (2018–2020)

On November 5, 2018, Craft came back to Italy and signed a deal with Aquila Basket Trento.

Post-professional basketball career

Craft retired from basketball in the summer of 2020 after appearing in that year's edition of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) as a member of Carmen's Crew, a team made up mostly of OSU basketball alumni. He briefly ended his retirement for 2021 TBT, playing again for Carmen's Crew during his last full summer off from medical school.

He enrolled in the Ohio State University College of Medicine to pursue a medical degree in August 2020. Craft matched into an otorhinolaryngology residency at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and graduated medical school in 2024.

Personal life

Craft is one-fourth Filipino through his paternal grandmother.

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