 Born in Pitman, New Jersey, Crispin starred as a , point guard for Pitman High School, leading the Panthers to the New Jersey Group I state championship in 1997 while setting the Gloucester County's all-time scoring record for boys' high school basketball (2,651 career points).Crispin was one the most prolific scorers and efficient point guards in NJSIAA History.He averaged 35.6 Pts/G his Senior and Junior campaigns and overall 24.9Pts/G over his four years.