The first individual FGCU men's basketball player selected, Crislip is 12th all-time in career points for the Eagles (985). His 3-point percentage ranks second all-time (.389), he is still second all-time in assists (606), and he is tops in assist per game average (6.8). On the defensive side of the ball, Crislip ranks second all-time in steals with 194. Crislip was an important member of FGCU's first three men's basketball teams. He was part of the team that made the first postseason appearance for the Eagles in the sport as the 2004-05 team reached the First Round of the NCAA Division II National Championship. His three teams combined for a 65-25 record.

"It is an honor to be inducted into the FGCU Hall of Fame," said Crislip. "Coach (Dave) Balza took a chance by selecting me to be the first recruit in FGCU history, for which I am eternally grateful.  I could not have imagined the incredible privilege I would have being a part of this university and basketball program. I've been able to see the growth from our days practicing outside on the concrete basketball courts to seeing a program known around the country.


"Life is full of second chances. I'm blessed FGCU gave me a chance that resulted in countless wins, relationships and memories that will last a lifetime."

"Bryan was the first basketball recruit in school history," said former FGCU head men's basketball coach David Balza. "We knew that the school's first recruit needed to be a special player, and he was certainly that. As a D-I transfer, he brought the program a lot of cache. Bryan was a tremendous passer, shooter, rebounder and defender.  He started 87 games in his three years and was a leader for us. More importantly, he was the first-class person FGCU needed for that role. Bryan was a terrific ambassador for the university. He was a tremendous student. He had great values instilled by a tremendous family, and he came from a great high school program at Parkersburg South.

Bryan's decision to sign with the Eagles led other talented players, including fellow PSHS alums Ryan Hopkins and later Chase Fieler, to believe in and attend this university in its infancy," Balza continued. "As a result, the vision that those early entrepreneurs had of a basketball program that would have a rich tradition of success very much came true. I am very happy for Bryan that he has been selected to the Hall of Fame, and I am also thankful for Bryan and his willingness to take a leap of faith and help to make FGCU the program it is today."