2021-22 Men's Basketball

1 Zachary Crisafulli

  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 190
  • Year Graduate Student
  • Hometown Easthampton, Mass.
  • High School Easthampton
  • Position G

Biography

CAREER BESTS

PointsReboundsAssistsStealsBlocks
23 (Twice, last 1/2/20 vs. SJM)14 (Twice, last 1/15/20 vs Elms)7 (1/3/20 at Regis)4 (12/13/21 vs. Elms)3 (1/26/22 @ Rivier)

 

AS A GRADUATE...

  • Started 24 games for the Saints program in 2021-22.
  • Averaged 9.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
  • Scored a season-high 18 points on Feb. 19, 2022, in an 86-61 win over Dean.
  • Carried an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.4, ranked second in the GNAC, among qualified players.
  • Scored 218 points in his 24 games, bringing career points total to 947. 
  • Named the program's Unsung Hero Award recipient for the 2021-22 season.

AS A SENIOR...

  • The 2020-21 season was cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic forcing the ECMBB team to not compete in any games
  • Honored as the program's Co-Most Valuable Player (MVP) during senior campaign
  • Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team
  • Recipient of the 2021 Senior Leadership Award

AS A JUNIOR...

  • Played in and started all 26 contests for the second straight year, averaging 29.3 minutes per game to rank second on the team and 19th overall in the GNAC
  • Posted five double-doubles on the year
  • Scored 10+ points in 17 games including a career-high of 23 points vs. Springfield on November 16 and Saint Joseph's College (ME) on January 2
  • Collected 10+ rebounds in six games, posting a career-high 14 rebounds in wins over Curry College on November 20 and Elms College on January 16
  • From November 26 through January 21, Crisafulli was in double-figures in 10 of 11 games, shooting at a 55.2% clip during the scoring spree while averaging 15.4 ppg 
  • Named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll on two occasions during the season (12/16/19 & 1/13/20)
  • Finished the year scoring 327 points, averaging a career-best 12.6 ppg to rank third on the team and 23rd in the GNAC in scoring
  • Shot 50.8% from the field on the year, the eighth highest total in the GNAC among players that played in and started at least 25 games
  • Ended the year with 174 rebounds (6.7 rpg), more than his first two seasons combined, to rank second on the squad and 13th in the GNAC
  • Wrapped the year with 64 assists, 24 steals and nine blocks
  • Named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team for the third straight season

AS A SOPHOMORE...

  • Played in and started all 26 contests for the Saints, averaging 25.0 minutes per game
  • Scored 10+ points in 11 contests including a season-high of 17 points on November 13th against Wheaton College
  • Finished the season just north of 200 points (203), averaging 7.8 ppg to rank second on the team among sophomores, and fifth overall
  • Ended the year with 90 rebounds, 66 assists, 23 steals and eight blocked shots
  • Named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team for the second straight seasons
  • Earned the 2018-19 Men's Basketball Coach's Appreciation Award by the EC coaching staff

AS A FIRST YEAR...

  • Appeared in 25 games during rookie campaign, earning seven starts for EC
  • Made collegiate debut on November 17th vs. Roger Williams and first collegiate start on December 7th vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Scored 10+ points in seven contests including a season-high of 18 points on December 30th against Florida National
  • Tabbed to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll for the Week of January 3, 2018
  • Finished the season just shy of 200 points, averaging 8.0 ppg to rank second on the team among first-year players
  • Ended first season with 74 rebounds, 27 assists, 27 steals and four blocked shots
  • Named to the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team
  • Selected as the 2017-18 Men's Basketball Most Improved Player by the EC coaching staff

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Was a three-year varsity starter at Easthampton High School
  • Named First Team All Western MA as a senior
  • Chosen as a Masslive Super 7 Selection

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Bachelor of Art in Managment
  • Graduate Program: MBA
  • Career Aspirations: Business Owner
  • Favorite Movies: Good Will Hunting
  • Favorite Pre-game Meal: Eggs
  • Favorite Late Night Snack: Omelette
  • Favorite Spot on EC Campus: Andy Yosinoff Court
  • Best Class at EC: Sport Law
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Hitting a game-winner
  • Most Respected Professional Athlete: Paul Pierce

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 1

    2017-18First Year

    G
    6'4" 200 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2018-19Sophomore

    G
    6'3" 200 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2019-20Junior

    G
    6'3" 195 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2020-21Senior

    G
    6'3" 195 lbs
    1
  • 1

    2021-22Graduate Student

    G
    6'3" 190 lbs
    1