PLAYER PROFILE:     
Sam Spare

Player Profile

Sam Spare 

Missing out on just one game in his inaugural Crusader season, Sam Spare could not have shown a greater commitment to the club last season and therefore is another welcome return ahead of the 2004/05 campaign. 

As Warwickshire’s Basketball Development Officer, it seemed only fitting that Sam be included in the counties number one basketball team, and in particular his defensive prowess has been vital to the Crusader’s game. 

Quiet and unassuming Sam, can at times appear shrewdly inconspicuous when on court. Not necessarily noticed but always there. 

Not a huge points scorer himself, but a creator of many Crusader points with his ability to rebound the ball at both ends of the court and his uncanny skill of being in the right place at the right time. 

Sam Spare never fails to give 100% every time he steps out on court and would be an asset to any team.

We are just grateful he chose Crusaders. 

Sam was brought up on basketball, he has played the game since he was just five years old, having accompanied his father Robert during his own playing days. 

Now in a complete turn of events his father accompanies Sam to most Crusader games. 

Born in Derby, Sam spent his formative years playing for Burton and Nottinghamshire.

He also in attended a number of summer camps including an early Crusader’s venture!  

Having been entrusted with the responsibility of developing basketball within Greater Warwickshire, it was inevitably not long before Sam met up with Crusader’s Derrick Pope and Dip Donaldson, and never forgetting a talent Dip was able to recall Sam as a keen twelve year old attending that summer camp. 

Attendance at a squad training session followed and by the next weekend, the down to earth and approachable former Oxford University Centre was pulling on a Crusader vest to step onto court for the team who he had frequently watched as a boy. 

Off the court Sam enjoys going out with friends and generally having a good time. Nevertheless he takes his commitment to play for the Crusaders very seriously and makes sure he put in the hours to ensure that he performs to the best of his ability on match night. 

 He finds working within basketball an ideal job, as his job is the sport he loves and hopes that my efforts will lead to more and more children participating in the sport and deriving the same enjoyment from it as he has done and continues to do.  

When asked about the future Sam says 

“My position here was initially for  twelve months but, given how well I have settled into the area, the great team spirit within the club as well as the dedication shown by such a number of fans, I would hope to remain a Crusaders player for as long as I can make a contribution to the success of the team

  This season’s fixture list looks very challenging. I know I am looking forward to it and am sure the same goes for the rest of the team. I hope to be able to improve my contribution at both ands of the court and help to ensure continued success for the club”

2003/04

Season Appearances 24 Total Games Played Friendly excluded 24  LeagueGames Played 18 Total Points scored 90 League Points scored 66 League Average 3.66 Season Average 3.75 

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