{{short description|American basketball player}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2020}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Craig Randall II | image = | image_size = | caption = | position = Shooting guard | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lb = 185 | league = BAL | team = RSSB Tigers | number = 12 | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|4|22}} | birth_place = Youngstown, Ohio, U.S. | high_school = * Girard (Girard, Ohio) * Medina (Medina, Ohio) * Shadow Mountain<br>(Phoenix, Arizona) | college = * Memphis (2015–2017) * UT Martin (2019–2020) | draft_year = 2020 | career_start = 2021 | years1 = 2021–2022 | team1 = Long Island Nets | years2 = 2022 | team2 = Adelaide 36ers | years3 = 2023 | team3 = Iowa Wolves | years4 = 2023–2024 | team4 = Cholet Basket | years5 = 2024–2025 | team5 = Ningbo Rockets | years6 = 2025 | team6 = Rip City Remix | years7 = 2025 | team7 = Wisconsin Herd | highlights = * NBA G League Most Improved Player (2022) | years8 = 2026–present | team8 = RSSB Tigers }} '''Leonard Craig Randall II''' (born April 22, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers and the UT Martin Skyhawks.
==High school career== Randall began his high school career at Girard High School, averaging 23.4 points per game as a sophomore. For his junior season he transferred to Medina High School. Randall averaged 20.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game for a team that finished 19–7 and appeared in the Copley Division I district title game.<ref name="midyear" /> He moved to Arizona before his senior season after his father found a new job and enrolled at Shadow Mountain High School, playing under coach Mike Bibby.<ref name="Giannotto">{{cite news |last1=Giannotto |first1=Mark |title=Memphis' Craig Randall gains consistency with Dad's help |url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/college/memphis-tigers/basketball/2017/02/22/memphis-craig-randall-gains-consistency-dads-help/98270058/ |access-date=January 20, 2022 |work=The Commercial Appeal |date=February 22, 2017}}</ref> Randall scored a season-high 36 points against Copper Canyon High School. He averaged 21.2 points, 5.6 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game and led the team to a 23–7 record while earning PrepHoopsArizona.com Division II Player of the Year honors. Randall was rated a three-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Memphis.<ref name="midyear" />
==College career== Randall struggled during his freshman year at Memphis, averaging 2.2 points per game and shooting 18.6 percent from three-point range.<ref name="Giannotto" /> He scored 21 points against Savannah State on November 19, 2016. As a sophomore, Randall averaged 5.2 points per game. Following the season, he opted to transfer to Duquesne and sit out a season per NCAA regulations. In January 2019, Randall joined UT Martin as a midseason transfer.<ref name="midyear">{{cite web |title=CRAIG RANDALL II JOINS UT MARTIN MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM AS MID-YEAR TRANSFER |url=https://utmsports.com/news/2019/1/9/craig-randall-ii-joins-ut-martin-mens-basketball-program-as-mid-year-transfer |website=UT Martin Skyhawks |access-date=January 20, 2022 |date=January 9, 2019}}</ref> He averaged 16.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game as a junior.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marlowe |first1=Edward |title=McMahon, Racers tabbed second for 2019-20 season |url=https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/murray_state_sports/mcmahon-racers-tabbed-second-for-2019-20-season/article_cc8d8249-c111-5584-ab1e-9b6d3457a42f.html |access-date=January 20, 2022 |work=The Paducah Sun |date=October 23, 2019}}</ref> As a senior, Randall averaged 12.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web |title=SKYHAWKS TAKE ON NATIONALLY RANKED BAYLOR IN BATTLEGROUND2K19 EVENT |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/utm.sidearmsports.com/documents/2019/12/16/Baylor.pdf |website=UT Martin Skyhawks |access-date=January 20, 2022}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Long Island Nets (2021–2022)=== After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Randall had difficulty finding a professional team to sign with overseas due to the COVID-19 pandemic and opted to remain in the U.S. and work on his game.<ref>{{cite web|first=Dionysis|last=Aravantinos|title=Craig Randall II on going from local tryout to G League star|url=https://hoopshype.com/lists/craig-randall-local-tryout-gleague-player-of-the-week/|website=HoopsHype.com|date=January 17, 2022|access-date=January 20, 2022}}</ref>
In October 2021, Randall joined the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League after a successful tryout.<ref>{{cite web|first=Alec|last=Sturm|title=Local Tryout Craig Randall II proving to be an early success story for Long Island Nets|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2021/12/16/22837111/local-tryout-craig-randall-ii-proving-to-be-an-early-success-story-for-long-island-nets|website=NetsDaily.com|publisher=SB Nation|date=December 16, 2021|access-date=January 20, 2022}}</ref> On January 5, 2022, he scored 40 points in a win over the College Park Skyhawks, then followed it with another 40-point effort in a loss to the Greensboro Swarm, becoming the first Long Island Nets player to record consecutive 40 point games.<ref>{{cite web|first=Alec|last=Sturm|title=Craig Randall II has another 40 point game but Long Island loses to Greensboro, 119-114|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2022/1/7/22873028/craig-randall-ii-has-another-40-point-game-but-long-island-loses-to-greensboro-119-114|website=NetsDaily.com|publisher=SB Nation|date=January 7, 2022|access-date=January 20, 2022}}</ref> On April 11, 2022, he was named the NBA G League Most Improved Player.<ref>{{cite web|title=CRAIG RANDALL II NAMED 2021-22 KIA NBA G LEAGUE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER|url=https://longisland.gleague.nba.com/news/craig-randall-ii-named-2021-22-kia-nba-g-league-most-improved-player/|website=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2022|access-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref>
Randall joined the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2022 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Portland Trail Blazers 2022 NBA2K23 Summer League Roster |url=https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2022/vegas/team/1610612757/blazers |access-date=July 5, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}</ref>
===Adelaide 36ers (2022)=== On August 8, 2022, Randall signed with the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Randall II signs with 36ers |url=https://www.adelaide36ers.com/news/randall-ii-signs-with-36ers |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=adelaide36ers.com |date=August 8, 2022}}</ref> On October 3, 2022, he led the 36ers to a preseason win against the Phoenix Suns with his 35 points being the most by an NBL player against an NBA team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McKern |first1=James |title=Adelaide 36ers defeat Phoenix Suns in historic first as Twitter goes wild |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/american-sports/nba/adelaide-36ers-defeat-phoenix-suns-in-historic-first-as-twitter-goes-wild/news-story/4eabe416327207d20cd816edb854d95b |website=News.com.au |access-date=November 10, 2022 |date=October 3, 2022}}</ref> The 36ers entered the season with championship expectations,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sullivan |first1=Matthew |title=NBL Round 3: ‘Championship or bust’ for giant-killing 36ers, crunch time for Melbourne United |url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/basketball/nbl-round-3-championship-or-bust-for-giantkilling-36ers-crunch-time-for-melbourne-united/news-story/1e61d5d0bbe579a8777b0d38596a8989 |website=News.com.au |access-date=December 23, 2022 |date=October 13, 2022}}</ref> but amassed a 3–4 record in their first month.<ref name=uluc /> Randall was frequently seen arguing with head coach C. J. Bruton and his teammates during games which caused chemistry issues.<ref name=uluc>{{cite web |last1=Uluc |first1=Olgun |title=36ers release disgruntled import Randall |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nbl/story/_/id/34973423/nbl-craig-randall-ii-depart-adelaide-36ers-sources-say |website=ESPN |access-date=December 23, 2022 |date=November 8, 2022}}</ref> He was released by the 36ers on November 8, 2022, with the team stating that it was by "mutual consent".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adelaide Drop Bombshell, Release Star Guard |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/adelaide-drop-bombshell-release-star-guard |access-date=November 8, 2022 |website=NBL.com.au |date=November 8, 2022}}</ref> At the time of his release, Randall was the 36ers' leading scorer and ranked fourth in the NBL with 20.3 points per game.<ref name=uluc />
===Iowa Wolves (2023)=== On January 28, 2023, Randall's NBA G League rights were traded from the Long Island Nets to the Iowa Wolves in exchange for Derrick Alston Jr.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/22-23-nba-g-league-transactions|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2022-23 NBA G League Transactions|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 28, 2023}}</ref> On February 2, 2023, Randall was acquired by the Iowa Wolves.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/22-23-nba-g-league-transactions|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2022-23 NBA G League Transactions|date=February 2, 2023|access-date=February 2, 2023}}</ref>
On September 29, 2023, Randall signed with Hapoel Haifa of the Ligat HaAl.<ref>{{cite web|title=זר חמישי להפועל חיפה: קרייג רנדל|url=https://www.hapoelhaifabc.co.il/news?NewsId=18781|website=HapoelHaifaBC.co.il|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023|language=Hebrew}}</ref> He did not join the team due to the outbreak of the Gaza war.<ref name=cb>{{cite web |title=CRAIG RANDALL II EST CHOLETAIS ! |url=https://www.cholet-basket.com/news/craig-randall-ii-est-choletais |website=Cholet Basket |access-date=January 26, 2024 |language=French |date=November 30, 2023}}</ref>
===Cholet Basket (2023–2024) === On November 30, 2023, Randall signed with Cholet Basket of the LNB Élite.<ref name=cb /> He appeared in nine LNB Élite games where he averaged 16.1 points per game.<ref name=eh>{{cite web |title=Craig Randall and Cholet mutually agreed to end their collaboration |url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/fiba-champions-league/1632958/craig-randall-and-cholet-mutually-agreed-to-end-their-collaboration/ |website=Eurohoops |access-date=August 12, 2024 |date=February 21, 2024}}</ref> He also appeared in seven Basketball Champions League games where he averaged 18.9 points per game.<ref name=eh /> On February 21, 2024, Randall was released from his remaining contract by mutual agreement.<ref name=eh />
On March 14, 2024, Randall signed with the Indios de Mayagüez,<ref>{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#BSNPR OFICIAL: El escolta Craig Randall II es el segundo refuerzo de los Indios de Mayagüez para la temporada 2024 del BSN. Randall II mide 6’4 y viene de promediar 16.1 PPJ con el club Cholet en Francia.|number=1768456084035944766|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=March 14, 2024|access-date=March 18, 2024|language=Spanish}}</ref> but left the team on March 27 due to personal commitments.<ref>{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#BSNPR ÚLTIMA HORA: El canastero Craig Randall II sale de los Indios de Mayagüez por compromisos personales. La gerencia se encuentra buscando un segundo refuerzo para sustituirlo. Randall se une a Stein como los dos refuerzos que salieron de la franquicia.|number=1773151589072580755|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=March 27, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024|language=Spanish}}</ref>
===Ningbo Rockets and Rip City Remix (2024–2025)=== Randall started the 2024–25 season with the Ningbo Rockets of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) where he averaged 5.4 points per game.<ref name=bcy/> He ended the season with the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League and averaged 21.4 points per game.<ref name=bcy/>
On August 13, 2025, Randall signed a contract with the Russian club Enisey of the VTB United League.<ref name=bcy>{{Cite web |title=Крэйг Рэндалл – новый игрок «Енисея»! |url=https://basket-enisey.ru/news/?id=5979}}</ref> On September 4, 2025, Enisey terminated its contract with Randall after he failed to undergo a medical examination.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Договор с Крэйгом Рэндаллом расторгнут. |url=https://basket-enisey.ru/news/?id=5985}}</ref>
===Wisconsin Herd (2025)=== On November 7, 2025, Randall was named to the Wisconsin Herd opening night roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wisconsin.gleague.nba.com/news/wisconsin-herd-announces-2025-26-opening-night-roster|title=WISCONSIN HERD ANNOUNCES 2025-26 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER|website=gleague.nba.com|date=November 7, 2025|access-date=November 7, 2025}}</ref>
=== RSSB Tigers (2026–present) === In February 2026, Randall signed with APR of the Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) and Basketball Africa League (BAL) for the 2026 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sikubwabo |first=Damas |date=2026-02-24 |title=APR sign two more players ahead of BAL 2026 |url=https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/33536/sports/basketball/apr-sign-two-more-players-ahead-of-bal-2026 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=The New Times |language=en}}</ref> APR was later forced to withdraw to from the BAL season, and was replaced by RSSB Tigers, which then became Randall's team. On April 4, 2026, Randall set an all-time record for most points in a BAL game, after scoring 54 points from 18-from-36 shooting from the score. He also hit a record 11 three-pointers, guiding the Tigers to a 104–92 win over Dar City.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Craig Randall sets two BAL records, helps RSSB improve to 4-0 |url=http://bal.nba.com/news/craig-randall-sets-two-bal-records-helps-rssb-improve-to-4-0 |access-date=2026-04-05 |website=The BAL |language=en}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{NBA player statistics legend}}
===College=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2015–16 | style="text-align:left;"| Memphis | 24 || 5 || 7.5 || .278 || .186 || .500 || 1.3 || .5 || .3 || .1 || 2.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2016–17 | style="text-align:left;"| Memphis | '''32''' || 0 || 18.1 || .349 || .288 || .517 || 1.4 || 1.0 || .6 || '''.2''' || 5.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18 | style="text-align:left;"| Duquesne | style="text-align:center;" colspan="11"| 15px|Redshirt Redshirt |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19 | style="text-align:left;"| UT Martin | 12 || '''10''' || '''33.8''' || '''.436''' || '''.344''' || '''.846''' || '''3.6''' || '''2.5''' || '''1.1''' || '''.2''' || '''16.3''' |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20 | style="text-align:left;"| UT Martin | 9 || 8 || 27.3 || .383 || .317 || .600 || 2.7 || 2.4 || .8 || .1 || 12.9 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 77 || 23 || 18.3 || .374 || .296 || .641 || 1.9 || 1.2 || .6 || .1 || 6.9 {{S-end}}
==Personal life== Randall's father L. Craig scored 1,503 career points at Westminster College while his mother Karla played collegiately at Kent State. His brother Lance played college basketball at Thiel College, while his brother Kyle played at Central Michigan before playing professionally in the G League.<ref name="midyear" />
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== *[https://utmsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig-randall-ii/1088 UT Martin Skyhawks bio] *[https://goduquesne.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig-randall-ii/17 Duquesne Dukes bio] *[https://gotigersgo.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/craig-randall-ii/4305 Memphis Tigers bio]
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