AL RAYYAN, Qatar – Former Auburn Montgomery forward/center Jarett Croff has agreed to terms to become the newest member of the Al Rayyan SC professional basketball team of the Qatari Basketball Federation. The team is based in Omm Alafai in the city of Al Rayyan, Qatar, with the winner of the league championship earning the right to play in the FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
 
Croff, a native of Franklin, Tenn., spent two seasons with AUM after transferring from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. Croff led the Warhawks in rebounds and blocks in his two years with the Orange & Black, tallying 353 boards and 55 blocks over two seasons.
 
"I'm extremely proud of Jarett," said AUM head coach Michael Cheaney. "I'm glad for him and his family. We really enjoyed the two years he spent here at AUM. Watching him overcome injury while he was here and to see him put in the work off the court to fulfill a life long dream of his is truly a blessing. The Warhawk family wishes him nothing but the best and look forward to supporting this talented alum."
 
The 6-10 forward/center recorded nine double-doubles during his time in Montgomery, tallying a career-high 21 points twice and pulling down a career-best 23 rebounds against Mississippi College on Feb. 1, 2018.
 
Over two seasons he played in 52 contests with 39 starts to his credit. He shot .502 for his career from the floor and was a 79 percent free throw shooter. Croff tallied 386 points, 39 assists and 22 steals in his final two years.
 
After graduation he spent this past summer in Dallas, Texas, playing for Las Vegas 1 in the Eurobasket Summer League where he averaged 6.5 rebounds and 5.0 points per game over four contests. His efforts their earned him a spot with the Lions of Al Rayyan. 
 
Founded in 1970, the Lions play their home games at Al Rayyan Indoor Arena. They have won 15 Qatari Championships while also taking home six Emir of Qatar Cups and six Qatar Crown Prince Cups in their history.