THE SUCCESS story of former basketballer Hugh Greenwood has continued, with the big-bodied Adelaide midfielder signing on until the end of 2019. 

Greenwood, 25, had a contract with the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League before joining the Crows as a category B rookie in September, 2015.  

The left-footer was elevated to the senior list in May this season and has lined up in nine matches, averaging 16 disposals and 10 contested possessions per game. 

Greenwood, who was born in Tasmania, told afc.com.au that recruiting manager Hamish Ogilvie was integral to his Crows career.

"I owe a lot to Hamish for giving me my first opportunity to be here at the club," Greenwood said.

"I put all my eggs in one basket – I just really wanted to play AFL footy.

"It's been a big jump up … and for me, only being back in the sport for a couple of years you're learning something different every day."

Adelaide list manager Justin Reid said Greenwood had thrown himself at AFL.

"Hugh's background from an alternate sport is well documented but his commitment and approach to training since he's been at Adelaide has been outstanding," Reid said.

"He has become an important part of the club's midfield group and his development as a player is a credit to him and the coaching group."