Crystal Bradford

Crystal Bradford (born November 1, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. A star college player at Central Michigan University, she made history being the first player in the CMU program to ever be drafted to the WNBA. She was drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2015 WNBA draft.

Early life Crystal Bradford attended Inkster High School.

College career Bradford finished her college career as CMU's all-time leader in points (2,006), rebounds (1,140), made field goals (805) and blocks (177). She was the first CMU player to be drafted in the WNBA draft.

Professional career

United States Bradford was drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks with the 7th pick in the 2015 WNBA draft. She appeared in 15 games during the 2015 season, averaging 2.7 points per game.

During the summer of 2017, she played for the Flint Lady Monarchs of the Global Women's Basketball Association, helping the team win the GWBA title while being named the Finals MVP.

In April 2021, Bradford signed with the Atlanta Dream. On 24 August 2021, Bradford sustained a Jones fracture in her right foot and missed the remainder of the season. For the season she averaged 8.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. In October 2021, it was reported that the Dream would not resign Bradford after a footage of her involvement in a fight outside of a club in Atlanta in May 2021 circulated on social media.

In February 2022, Bradford signed with the Chicago Sky.

In May 2023, Bradford was waived by the Los Angeles Sparks after one preseason game. She scored 4 points against the Phoenix Mercury on May 12, 2023.

On February 21, 2025, Bradford signed a training camp contract with Las Vegas Aces. On June 11, she was waived by the Aces.

Overseas In January 2016, Bradford signed with Vimpelin Veto of the Naisten Korisliiga. In 11 games she averaged 15.8 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.

She played for Israel club Elitzur Holon during the 2017–2018 season. In 26 games, she averaged 19.6 points 13.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals helping Elitzur to both league and Cup finals.

During the 2020–21 season, she played first played for Beşiktaş JK where she averaged 20.2 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.0 steals in 19 games.

Athletes Unlimited Bradford appeared in Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball in 2023, finishing 7th on the season. In 2024, she finished 3rd on the leaderboard.

Career statistics

WNBA Stats current through game on June 7, 2025

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