Justin Cross

in other news

Grimes on ISU’s tough defense, rewarding performances against Kansas State

Jeff Grimes talked with the media about Iowa State's defense and standout players from the Kansas State game.

• Sam Winton

WATCH: Devin Neal, Bryce Cabeldue, Blake Herold, and Mello Dotson

Several players met with the media as the Jayhawks get ready to play Iowa State.

• Jon Kirby

WATCH: Brian Borland breaks down Iowa State's offense

Kansas defensive coordinator Brian Borland talked about what he sees from the Cyclones on film.

• Jon Kirby

WATCH: Jeff Grimes previews Iowa State

Kansas offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes talked about the bye-week and preparing for Iowa State.

• Jon Kirby

Iowa State coaches well aware of KU's potential on offense

The Jayhawks offense has the attention of Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell and defensive coordinator Jon Heacock.

• Jon Kirby

in other news

Grimes on ISU’s tough defense, rewarding performances against Kansas State

Jeff Grimes talked with the media about Iowa State's defense and standout players from the Kansas State game.

• Sam Winton

WATCH: Devin Neal, Bryce Cabeldue, Blake Herold, and Mello Dotson

Several players met with the media as the Jayhawks get ready to play Iowa State.

• Jon Kirby

WATCH: Brian Borland breaks down Iowa State's offense

Kansas defensive coordinator Brian Borland talked about what he sees from the Cyclones on film.

• Jon Kirby

Published Jun 5, 2023

Justin Cross

Shay Wildeboor • JayhawkSlant

Editor

@JayhawkSlant

#25 Justin Cross

Rivals.com Player Profile

Position: Guard

Height: 6-8

Weight: 200

Class: Junior

Hometown: Oak Park, Ill

High School: Woodstock (CT) Academy

Previous School: John A. Logan

OVERVIEW:

An invited walk-on who did not see any action in his first season at Kansas in 2023-24 … Played junior college basketball at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Illinois, in 2021-22 and 2022-23 … Son of Gene Cross, who is director of scouting and administration for the New York Knicks and was a longtime college and professional coach.

2023-24 (JUNIOR):

Did not see any action.

2022-23 (SOPHOMORE AT JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE):

Started three of 35 games played and averaged 2.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocked shots per game his sophomore season … John A. Logan College won the 2023 NJCAA D1 National Championship, boasting a 33-2 record … The Vols won their final 31 games of the season … Averaged 12 minutes, 3.3 points and 3.0 rebounds in the Vols four victories in the NJCAA Tournament … Had a career-high 10 points versus Lake Land College (2/25), going 4-for-5 from the field.

2021-22 (FRESHMAN AT JOHN A. LOGAN COLLEGE):

Played in 30 games with one start and averaged 1.1 points and 1.6 rebounds per game … John A. Logan advanced to the second round of the NJCAA D1 Men’s Basketball Championship and posted a 29-4 record.

HIGH SCHOOL:

Played at Oak Park River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois … Played a prep season at Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, Connecticut.

PERSONAL:

Full name is Justin Anthony Cross .. Parents are Gene Cross and Nichole Manning-Ashe and Anthony Ashe … Has a younger brother, Gavin, and two younger stepbrothers, Amani and Noble Ashe … Father, Gene, played college basketball at Illinois (1990-94) and coached at UIC, DePaul, Virginia, and Notre Dame as an assistant and was head coach at Toledo from 2008-10. Gene Cross also coached in the G League and overseas and was the Coach of the Year at Rayos de Hermosillo in 2017 … Enjoys watching movies and TV shows and listening to music … Liberal Arts & Sciences major.