Townsville's Peter Crawford named Bullets assistant coach

Townsville Heat veteran Peter Crawford will join the Brisbane Bullets as an assistant coach for the 2021/22 NBL season. 

Crawford averaged 8.46 points and 3.23 rebounds per game in the 2021 season, as the Heat finished third on the NBL1 North men's ladder. 

Away from the court, Crawford has been overseeing the high-performance basketball program in Townsville and was part of the Townsville Fire coaching staff when they won the Championship in the 2017/18 WNBL season. 

He has also been involved in the Basketball Queensland State Program, including leading the U20 men to a National Championship earlier this year. 

Crawford said he was excited to be a part of the Brisbane Bullets’ program for the 2021/ 22 NBL season.

“It’s super exciting to be involved in the NBL, something I got to be a part of for 17 years and now [I get to] give back to the sport that’s given me so much,” he said.

“As a coach, it’s awesome to have the opportunity to pass on the things I learnt from the great coaches and players that have been around and helped me along the way.

“The Bullets are an iconic brand all over QLD, within the whole basketball community and a huge part of what makes the NBL what it is today. 

“It’s really cool to be involved and have a chance to be a part of that.”