Inglewood (Calif.) standout 5-star guard headed to Missouri moves to No. 1 on the all-time California career scoring list with a 51-point outing in a victory over Beverly Hills (Calif.) on Tuesday evening at Morningside High School. “J2” talks about the moment, his father and coach talks about the expectations and we discuss his game. Read on for all the record-breaking details and the updated all-time state career scoring list courtesy of Cal-Hi Sports.
Record On The Horizon
When Tounde Yessoufou broke the hallowed California high school scoring record in February of this year, it was quite a festive atmosphere at his school, St. Joseph (Santa Maria, Calif.). Head coach Tom Mott and his staff went all out to celebrate the occasion that was 21 years in the making.
The current Baylor freshman and probable 2026 NBA first round pick surpassed the then standing scoring record of former Duke guard DeMarcus Nelson of Sheldon (Sacramento, Calif.) at 3,462 points. Yessoufou eventually moved the mark up to 3,659 points.
But as the night ended and the gravity of the situation set in, it was pretty obvious his record probably wouldn’t last another 21 years. It was obvious early inn the 2025-26 season and easy to anticipate the moment guard Jason Crowe Jr. of Inglewood (Calif.) would pass his former travel ball running mate and eventually set the state’s career scoring mark during his senior season.
In fact, he may shatter it.
With a torrid pace to begin his senior season, the father of “J2” and Inglewood head coach Jason Crowe Sr. was a bit hesitant to go into detail about the possibility of an impromptu ceremony during Tuesday’s home game with Beverly Hills (Calif.). After all, his son and best player has to go out and score the points and it’s not easy to just assume he’ll meet his lofty scoring average each game. Inside, however, Sentinels’ fans, Inglewood players, father and son knew the moment was on the horizon.
In seven games so far this season, he only scored less than 41 points, once.
The Record-Setting Moment
The memorable moment did indeed take place on the anticipated date and it happened on the first play of the second half. Inglewood led 57-32 at halftime and Crowe had 24 points before the break. The second half started with the Sentinels shooting two technical foul shots. Crowe knocked down both and it was the Sentinels’ possession.
J2 then knocked down a 3-pointer off a curl in front of the Inglewood bench to give his team a 62-32 lead and the game was stopped. The special moment finally arrived at 7:51 of the 3rd period, as the 3-pointer gave him 29 points for the contest and 3,660 for his career.
His teammates mobbed him and his family celebrated at mid-court while Cal-Hi Sports honored the accomplishment with a commemorative plaque and with a commemorative basketball reading “3,660” on behalf of SoCal’s grassroots scouting community.
“Some people mentioned based on his pace it could happen vs. Beverly Hills, but he’d have to average 40 points and you look up and he’s averaging over 40 points,” Crowe Sr. said. “But it’s like the seventh inning of a no-hitter in baseball, you don’t talk about it. I didn’t talk to him about it, and we didn’t talk about it as a team, but his mother (Irene) bought things and brought things to the gym (for the moment).”
On this shot Jason Crowe Jr. broke the ALL TIME California High School scoring record 😤😤
Crowe who is averaging 42.9 PPG surpassed the previous record of 3,659 total points held by Tounde Yessoufou. pic.twitter.com/70XIJzSlom
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 10, 2025
What Went Down On J2’s Night
Crowe scored 17 points in the third period and ended up with 51 points (15-of-28 field goals, 17-of-18 free throws) in Inglewood’s 112-75 Ocean League victory over Beverly Hills at the old Morningside gym. He came out of the game to an ovation with 2:55 remaining.
Crowe now has 3,682 points in 100 career games (36.8 ppg) going into the Elite 8 Tournament beginning Thursday at St. Joseph of Santa Maria, where of course, Yessoufou played many of his 127 career games at. There were plans at St. Joseph to happily embrace Crowe Jr. breaking the record up there and in the same gym where it fell last February.
St. Jospeh will give him his moment, but the special moment took place in front of a festive home crowd in the town he grew up in.
“This is where I grew up,” Crowe Jr. said.
The game flowed a bit differently early than if it had been just another Tuesday league contest, as Beverly Hills doubled Crowe as soon as he was near half court. Inglewood (7-1) eventually adjusted and got into the foul bonus with 2:05 remaining in the first quarter. The Sentinels led 24-7 after a period with Crowe netting 11 points. In the second period, the Normans picked up the offensive pace, but couldn’t stop Inglewood on the other end.
J2 had 24 points at halftime, then nine seconds into the third period the celebration began.
Jason Crowe Jr. is up to 41 points, as ING leads @ end of 3rd period, 83-57.
Here is the moment where @CalHiSports presented J2 with a commemorative plaque for passing Tounde, and on behalf of the SoCal scouting community, gave him a 3,660 ball courtesy of @Spalding #J2 pic.twitter.com/gDHZmDtBzu
— Ronnie Flores (@RonMFlores) December 10, 2025
Jason Crowe’s Game
Inglewood has produced seven NBA players (Noel Felix, Jason Hart, Jay Humphries, Ralph Jackson, Harold Miner, Paul Pierce, Reggie Theus) and the Crowe family is well aware of the school’s tradition and legacy. In fact, Crowe Sr. and Pierce, the 1995 Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Basketball, are long-time best friends. Pierce and Crowe Jr. are in the same range in the national rankings as seniors (Top 5-7). Jackson and Humphries played together on Inglewood’s 1980 team that was ranked No. 1 in the country, but Crowe doesn’t play at all like any of those Setinels legends.
Crowe’s game has some elements of Kenny Anderson, the No. 2 pick in the 1991 NBA Draft and 1987 McDonald’s All-American who carved out a 10-year NBA career. Anderson has a bit more wiggle and flash with the dribble in his game, while Crowe is more of a line drive player who loves to split the defense. Perry had an explosive first step and could score as a high school player, but developed into a dependable ball-handler and distributor.
Crowe can change speeds and always keeps his defenders off balance to the left or right at the point of attack or on the release. It’s an uncanny ability that only a few of the elite have. His skills will serve him well at the next levels of the game. Make no mistake, J2 looks at Missouri as a business decision and is focused despite all the latest attention.
In fact, he was getting up some shots long after the fans and well-wishers had left the gym on Tuesday night. That type of approach is a major separator.
“In 100 games, we’ve won 73 of them,” Crowe Sr. said while Jr. was getting up shots long after the well-wishers had departed.
J2’s Company
Baylor’s @ToundeYessoufou has a congratulatory message for Jason Crowe Jr. on his big night 👏, as J2 broke his California (CIF) scoring mark of 3,659 points set on Feb. 1 tonight.
The two are quite familiar with each other’s game…. https://t.co/iXiTGLtGF4 pic.twitter.com/6egzuHQa3L
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) December 10, 2025
Crowe Jr. acknowledged the terrific player he passed up on this special night who is on the fast track to the NBA.
“I played with Tounde for two years (Team Why Not). That’s a great player right there. I’m sure I’m going to talk to him tonight and I’m looking forward to him going to the league.”
Where J2 Stands
Most Points (Career)
3,682 – Jason Crowe Jr., Lynwood, 2023-24 & Inglewood, 2025-26 (100) (CURRENT)
3,659 – Tounde Yessoufou, Santa Maria St. Joseph, 2022-2025 (127)
3,462 – DeMarcus Nelson, Vallejo & Sacramento Sheldon, 2001-04 (130)
3,359 – Darnell Robinson, Emeryville Emery, 1990-93 (116)
3,356 – Jarod Lucas, Hacienda Heights Los Altos, 2016-2019 (114)
3,334 – Logan Kilbert, Tollhouse Sierra, 2021-2024 (122)
3,318 – Troy Leaf, El Cajon Foothills Christian, 2007-2010 (127)
3,284 – Casey Jacobsen, Glendora, 1996-99 (127)
3,260 – Aaron Holiday, North Hollywood Campbell Hall, 2012-2015 (125)
3,216 – Taylor King, Santa Ana Mater Dei, 2004-2007 (137)
3,106 – Jake Hall, Carlsbad, 2022-2025 (131)
3,053 – Tracy Murray, Glendora, 1986-1989 (94)
3,020 – T.J. Leaf, El Cajon Foothills Christian, 2013-2016 (116)
3,002 — Alijah Arenas, Chatsworth, 2023-2025 (97)
Source: CalHiSports.com State Record Book
If Crowe keeps up his torrid pace (43.9 ppg through eight games), it’s not inconceivable he could become the first player in state history to surpass 4,000 career points. That would likely come with playoff success and for Inglewood and Crowe, that is a renewed focus now that the anticipated moment has passed.
Ronnie Flores is the national Grassroots editor of Ballislife.com. He can be reached at [email protected]. Don’t forget to follow him on Twitter: @RonMFlores