April 1, 2006

Center Valley, Pa. -- The Patriot League and Ivy League announced Thursday that Mickey Crowley, Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officiating for both leagues since 2002, has been given a three-year extension through the 2008-09 season.

Crowley's 31-year officiating career includes NCAA Division I National Championship Games in both 1989 and 1991, more than a dozen National Invitation Tournament Championship Games and a variety of international competitions.

Crowley was awarded the Naismith College Official of the Year as the nation's best in 1990. In 1993, the NIT also honored Crowley with the Officials Award. He has also been inducted in five Halls of Fame for his duty and service to the game.