In college, Crouse attended University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota, playing for the Fighting Sioux (It was controversially named Fighting Sioux at the time) in NCAA Division II.
[1] Whilst completing her degree in 2001, Crouse would remain on board as the Assistant Coach of the UND Women's basketball team.
[3] The following year, Crouse was invited to the Miami Sol's training camp before the 2000 WNBA season.
[6] In 2002, after strong showings with the Lakeside Lightning in Western Australia's State Basketball League, Crouse was signed by the Perth Lynx for the 2002–03 WNBL season.
At the conclusion of the season, Crouse shockingly announced her retirement from basketball and that she was returning to America.