#1. This week's number one is former international power forward Nathan Jawai (208-86, college: Midland CC, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Spanish team Regal FC Barcelona to a victory over the third-ranked Besiktas (2-1) 72-60 in the Euroleague in Thursday night's game.
Jawai was MVP of the game. He scored 14 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 24 minutes on the court.
Regal FC Barcelona (3-0) is placed first in group D.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
This year Jawai averages: 10.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 2FGP: 64.7%(11-17) in the three games he played so far.
He played for the Australian senior national team three years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international center David Andersen (212-80, currently plays in Euroleague), who plays in Turkey. Andersen could not help Fenerbahce Ulker (2-1) in their last game on Thursday. Despite his good performance the third-placed Fenerbahce Ulker was defeated 83-75 on the road by the leading Real Madrid in the group A of Euroleague.
Andersen was the second best scorer with 13 points.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Andersen's overall stats this year are: 6.0ppg, 2.0rpg, 2FGP: 33.3%.
He is in the roster of the Australian senior national team.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Aaron Baynes (208-86, college: Washington St., currently plays in Euroleague). Baynes was not able to help Union Olimpija (1-2) in their game against Panathinaikos (2-1) in the Euroleague, despite his very good performance on Friday night.
He was the top scorer with 16 points. Baynes also added 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
But Union Olimpija (#4) was badly defeated 85-67 at home by the second-ranked Panathinaikos in the group A of Euroleague.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
Baynes is currently first on the league's list of best rebounders with 10.0rpg.
This year his other stats are: 15.3ppg, 2FGP: 56.3%(18-32) and FT: 66.7% in the three games.
Baynes has a dual citizenship: Australian and New Zealand.
He is also a member of the Australian senior national team.
#4. Small forward Joe Ingles (203-87, agency: Priority Sports, currently plays in Spain) is a teammate of previously mentioned Nathan Jawai. But that was another game of his team in Spanish ACB which we would like to mention.
Ingles contributed to an easy victory against the 12th-ranked CAI Zaragoza (2-3) 65-50.
He recorded 9 points and added 3 passes.
Regal FC Barcelona (3-2) is placed eighth in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Ingles' overall stats this season are: 8.6ppg, 2.0rpg and 1.8apg.
He is also Australian national team player.
#5. International power forward David Barlow (205-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Spain) contributed to a 2-point UCAM Murcia's victory against the league outsider Lagun Aro GBC (0-5) 77-75 in the Spanish ACB last Sunday.
Barlow had a double-double by scoring 11 points and getting the same number of rebounds in 32 minutes.
UCAM Murcia (24-6) is placed in the ACB.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
This year Barlow's overall stats are: 6.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.2apg and 1.4spg in the five games.
He plays currently for the Australian national team.
#6. Center Aleks Maric (211-84, college: Nebraska, currently plays in Russia) was not able to secure a victory for Lokomotiv (2-2) in their game against Spartak St.Petersburg (0-0) in the Russian PBL. Despite his very good performance on Thursday night Maric was the top scorer with 20 points. He also added 5 rebounds.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
Maric is currently fifth on the list of top scorers and also on the list of best rebounders (third place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Maric averages: 15.3ppg and 8.0rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Australian National Team roster.
#7. An experienced international forward Matt Nielsen (208-78, currently plays in VTB United League) managed to help BC Khimky Moscow Region in a victory against the sixth-ranked BC Donetsk (2-2) 72-58 in the VTB United League in Monday night's game.
Nielsen scored only 4 points in 10 minutes.
BC Khimky Moscow Region (3-1) is placed second in group A.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
This year Nielsen's total stats are: 3.0ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.5apg in the two games.
He is also Australian national team player.
#8. Power forward Mark Worthington (202-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Adriatic League) couldn't help Radnicki KG (2-4) in their game against Partizan (5-0) in the Adriatic League. Despite his very good performance last Sunday Worthington was the second best scorer with 15 points. He also added 4 rebounds (went 5 for 5 at the free throw line).
It's Worthington's first season with the team.
Worthington is currently ninth on the league's list of top scorers.
He has very reliable stats this season: 13.2ppg and 3.0rpg.
Worthington plays currently for the Australian national team.
#9. Former international point guard Rhys Carter (190-84, currently plays in Sweden) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked Solna Vikings (4-2) 93-74 in the Swedish Basketligan on Wednesday night.
He scored 15 points and added 7 passes in 24 minutes.
Uppsala Basket (5-2) is placed third in the Basketligan.
Carter belongs to league's best passers (ranked #3) and also on the list of most steals (third place).
This year he has very good stats: 11.1ppg, 2.6rpg, 5.1apg and 2.4spg in the seven games.
Carter used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#10. Swingman Brad Newley (199-85, agency: Beo Basket, currently plays in Spain) contributed to an easy victory against the closely-ranked CAI Zaragoza (2-3) 74-56 in the Spanish ACB in Sunday night's game.
He scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished 3 assists.
Herbalife Gran Canaria 2014 (3-2) is placed tenth in the ACB.
Newley has relatively good stats this season: 10.6ppg, 4.6rpg and 1.6apg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Australian National Team roster.
#11. Former international guard Steven Markovic (190-85, currently plays in Adriatic League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mark Worthington and both played together in the last Adriatic League game.
Markovic couldn't help Radnicki KG in their game against Partizan. He cannot count Sunday's game as one of the best ones.
Markovic scored only 3 points.
His team was defeated 91-80.
Markovic is currently sixth on the league's list of best passers.
He has averaged so far 3.4ppg, 2.4rpg and 3.6apg.
Markovic used to play for the Australian national team
three years ago.
#12. Former international guard Anthony Stewart (196-70, currently plays in Slovakia) couldn't help Svit in their game against Handlova in the Slovakian Extraliga, despite his good performance last Saturday.
He was the top scorer with 12 points. Stewart also added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes.
But his team lost 69-82.
Stewart is currently fourth on the league's list of best rebounders with 8.0rpg.
This year he also averages: 14.7ppg and 1.7apg in the three games.
Stewart used to play for the Australian national team
back in 2001.
#13. International power forward Daniel Kickert (208-83, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in Ukraine) was the main contributor in Dnipro's victory against the league outsider BC Kyiv 75-67 in the Ukrainian Superleague in Saturday night's game.
Kickert was the best player in that game. He scored 22 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes.
This year Kickert has relatively solid stats: 14.7ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.4apg, 1.3bpg and 1.1spg in the seven games.
He is also Australian national team player.
The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams:
#1. Experienced Mick Pennisi (210-C-75, college: E.Michigan, currently plays in Philippines), who plays in the Filipino PBA could not help Barako Bull (2-4) in their last game. Despite Pennisi's good performance Barako Bull (#7) was edged 92-91 on the road by the higher-ranked (#5) San Mig Coffee in the Philippine Cup group.
He recorded 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 39 minutes.
This year Pennisi has relatively solid stats: 11.3ppg, 5.7rpg and 2.0apg in the three games he played so far.
He has a dual citizenship: Australian and Filipino.
#2.Michael Kingma (208-C-79, agency: R.H.Consultancy, currently plays in Holland) was not able to help Groningen (4-1) in their game against M.Magixx (3-2) in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Kingma recorded only 4 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Groningen was badly defeated 83-64 in Nijmegen by the lower-ranked M.Magixx (#4).
It was Groningen's first loss after four consecutive victories.
Kingma has averaged so far 2.8ppg and 4.4rpg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and Dutch.
#3.Adrien Sturt (209-C-86, college: Snow CC, currently plays in United Kingdom) was the major contributor in a London Lions' victory against the closely-ranked Cheshire Jets (1-5) 82-75 in the British BBL in Sunday night's game.
Sturt scored 17 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 20 minutes.
London Lions (2-5) is placed eighth in the BBL.
This year Sturt has relatively solid stats: 12.0ppg, 5.6rpg and 1.4apg in the five games.
#4.Lee Jeka (187-G-83, agency: Limelight Hoops, currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German ProA (second division) was not able to secure a victory for Science City Jena (1-5) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Science City Jena was defeated 87-79 in Cuxhaven by the much higher-ranked BasCats (#5).
Jeka scored 12 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
This season Jeka has relatively solid stats: 13.8ppg, 3.3rpg and 4.3apg.
He has both British and Australian nationalities.
#5.Josh Duinker (210-F/C-89, college: Richmond, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Caceres Basket (1-3) in their game against Planasa NV (2-2) in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
Duinker recorded 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Caceres Basket lost 69-75 in Pamplona to the higher-ranked (#7) Planasa NV.
Duinker has averaged so far 8.3ppg, 5.0rpg and 1.8apg in the four games.
He also holds two passports: Australian and Dutch.
#6.Triantafillos Tzakopoulos (187-G-85, currently plays in Germany) managed to help Duesseldorf Baskets to win against the closely-ranked MLP Academics Heidelberg 97-82 in the German ProA (second division) on Sunday night.
He scored only 3 points and added 3 passes.
Tzakopoulos has averaged so far 6.8ppg, 1.3rpg and 3.0apg.
He has Greek and Australian nationalities.
Brock Motum selected the top Australian playing abroad in last week's games - 1 day ago
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We bring you last week's top performances from Australians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is former international power forward Brock Motum (208-90). He was the major contributor in an Anadolu Efes' victory against the eighth-ranked Sakarya BSB in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game.
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BROCK MOTUM
We bring you last week's top performances from Australians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is former international power forward Brock Motum (208-90, college: Washington St., currently plays in Turkey). He was the major contributor in an Anadolu Efes' victory against the eighth-ranked Sakarya BSB (13-13) crushing them 100-74 in the Turkish BSL in Sunday night's game.
Motum recorded 21 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 27 minutes on the court.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul (19-7) is placed third in the BSL.
It was his team's fifth consecutive victory in a row.
There are only four games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
Motum has relatively good stats this year: 13.6ppg, 3.9rpg, 2FGP: 59.9%(94-157), 3FGP: 43.5% and FT: 82.7% in 23 games he played so far.
He played for the Australian senior national team two years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former international forward Ben Simmons (208-96, college: LSU, currently plays in NBA). Simmons could not help the Philadelphia 76ers (52-30) in their last game on Monday. Despite his very good performance the Philadelphia 76ers (52-30) were defeated 113-103 on the road by the Miami Heat.
Simmons was the top scorer with 24 points. He also added 9 boards, handed out 8 passes and blocked 2 shots.
Simmons has individually a very good season with high stats. He averages: 16.0ppg, 8.3rpg, 8.2apg, 1.8spg, 2FGP: 54.9% and FT: 56.9%.
Simmons played for the Australian national team in 2014.
#3. The Australian player who performed third best last week abroad was former international small forward Joe Ingles (203-87, currently plays in NBA). He led Utah Jazz to a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder (48-34) 115-102 in the NBA in Saturday night's game.
Ingles scored 21 points and added 4 assists.
The Utah Jazz has 48-34 record this season.
It was his team's sixth consecutive victory in a row.
It's Ingles' fourth year with the team.
This season he has very high stats. Ingles averages: 11.5ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.7apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 50.9%, 3FGP: 44.1%.
He played for the Australian national team two years ago.
#4. An experienced swingman Ben Madgen (193-85, college: Augusta, currently plays in Lithuania) contributed to a Lietuvos rytas' victory against the closely-ranked Siauliai (14-19) 87-75 in the Lithuanian LKL last Wednesday.
Madgen scored 16 points in a mere 19 minutes.
Lietuvos Rytas Vilnius (27-6) is placed second in the LKL.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game is very crucial.
This year Madgen's overall stats are: 9.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.5apg in 28 games.
He used to play for the Australian national team
back in 2014.
#5. Former international point guard Patrick Mills (183-88, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the San Antonio Spurs (47-35) in their last game on Monday. Despite Mills' very good performance the San Antonio Spurs (47-35) were defeated 116-101 in Oakland by the Golden State Warriors.
He was the second best scorer with 21 points. Mills also added 3 passes.
Mills is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his sixth year in Spurs' roster.
This season he has relatively solid stats: 10.1ppg, 1.9rpg and 2.8apg.
Mills used to play for the Australian national team
two years ago.
#6. Guard Mirko Djeric (193-95, currently plays in Serbia) was not able to secure a victory for Vrsac (1-1) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the fourth-placed Vrsac (1-1) was badly defeated 94-74 in Beograd by the leading Dynamic BG in the Group B.
Djeric was the second best scorer with 19 points. He also added 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 32 minutes.
Djeric has reliable stats this year: 10.3ppg, 2.5rpg and 2.1apg in 19 games.
He is a former U22 international player as he played for the Australian team three years ago.
#7. International swingman Mitch Creek (195-92, currently plays in Germany) helped BG Goettingen win their game against the closely-ranked Giessen 46ers (15-16) 111-102 in the German BBL on Sunday night.
Creek recorded 23 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 31 minutes.
BG Goettingen (6-10) is placed eighth in the BBL.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be important.
Creek has very impressive stats this year: 17.3ppg, 3.0rpg and 1.5apg in four games.
He is also Australian national team player.
#8. Guard Mitchell McCarron (191-92, college: Metro St., currently plays in Slovenia) helped Olimpija win their game against the third-ranked Krka (6-4) 79-71 in the Slovenian Liga Nova KBM in Saturday night's game.
McCarron recorded 12 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 3 ranked teams in group Places 1-8. Petrol Olimpija Ljubljana (8-2) is placed first.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
There are only four games left until the end of the Second Stage. So now every game will be extremely important.
McCarron's stats this season are: 12.4ppg, 5.2rpg and 2.9apg.
He plays currently for the Australian national team.
#9. Former international center Aron Baynes (208-86, college: Washington St., currently plays in NBA) couldn't help the Boston Celtics (55-27) in their game against the Milwaukee Bucks (44-38) in the NBA.
Baynes recorded 9 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 19 minutes.
But the Boston Celtics (55-27) were edged 104-102 in Milwaukee by the Bucks.
It's Baynes' first season with the team.
This year his total stats are: 5.9ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.2apg in 85 games.
Baynes used to play for the Australian national team
two years ago.
#10. Center Jordan Vandenberg (216-90, college: N.Carolina St., currently plays in Japan) couldn't help Kumamoto Vorters (37-18) in their last game on Saturday. Despite his good performance Kumamoto Vorters (#2) were defeated 82-72 in Fukuoka by the leading Rizing in the West group.
Vandenberg recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 16 rebounds. He also added 2 blocks.
Vandenberg has averaged so far 4.0ppg, 6.5rpg and 1.2bpg.
He is a former U18 international player as ten years ago he still played for the Australian national team.
#11. Former international point guard Dante Exum (198-95, currently plays in NBA) is a teammate of previously mentioned Joe Ingles. But that was another game of his team in NBA which we would like to mention.
Exum couldn't help the Utah Jazz in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite his good performance on Sunday night.
He recorded 10 points in 18 minutes.
But his team lost 108-116 in the NBA.
Exum's stats this year are: 7.6ppg, 1.8rpg and 2.8apg in 17 games.
He used to play for the Australian national team
two years ago.
#12. Former international guard Matthew Dellavedova (193-90, college: St.Mary's, CA, currently plays in NBA) faced previously mentioned Aron Baynes in the NBA last game.
Dellavedova managed to help Milwaukee Bucks to win against the Boston Celtics 104-102.
He recorded only 4 points and added 4 passes.
Dellavedova has averaged so far 4.2ppg, 1.7rpg and 3.8apg.
He used to play for the Australian national team
back in 2016.
#13. Former University international swingman Anatoliy Kolesnikov (201-88, college: Nicholls St., currently plays in VTB United League) helped his Kazakhstan team Astana win their game against one of league's weakest teams Kalev/Cramo 102-92 in the VTB United League on Sunday night.
He recorded 7 points and added 3 assists.
Kolesnikov has averaged so far 1.9ppg and 2.3rpg.
He used to play for the Australian university national team
nine years ago.
#14. Former U19 international center Isaac Humphries (216-98, college: Kentucky, currently plays in Serbia) helped FMP win their game against the fifth-ranked Metalac crushing them 101-74 in the Serbian KLS in Thursday night's game.
Humphries recorded 5 points in 12 minutes.
Humphries has averaged so far 3.5ppg and 2.0rpg in two games.
He used to play for the Australian U19 national team
back in 2014.
#15. Former U22 international forward Dan Trist (206-92, college: Lafayette, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Ourense in their game against Barca II in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division).
He scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
His team was defeated 83-69.
Trist averaged so far 11.3ppg and 5.3rpg.
He used to play for the Australian U22 national team
three years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Australian passport but never been selected to any of Australian national teams:
#1.Josh Duinker (209-F/C-89, college: Richmond, currently plays in Japan) could not help Kumamoto Vorters (37-18) in their last game. Despite his very good performance the second-placed Kumamoto Vorters (37-18) were edged 94-92 on the road by the leading Fukuoka Rizing in the West group.
Duinker had a double-double by scoring 25 points and getting 15 rebounds. He also added 6 assists (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) in 32 minutes.
It was Kumamoto Vorters' fifth consecutive loss in a row.
It's Duinker's first season with the team.
Duinker has individually a very good year with high stats. He averages: 17.6ppg, 10.0rpg and 2.3apg in 54 games he played so far.
Duinker has a dual citizenship: Dutch and Australian.
#2.Thon Maker (216-F-97, currently plays in NBA) led Milwaukee Bucks to an easy victory against the Boston Celtics (55-27) crushing them 116-92 in the NBA last Friday.
Maker scored 14 points, had 5 rebounds and made 5 blocks.
The Milwaukee Bucks have 44-38 record this season.
Maker's total stats this year are: 4.9ppg and 3.0rpg.
He is another player who holds two passports: Australian and South Sudanese.
#3.Dominic Gilbert (197-G/F-96, college: UBC, currently plays in Croatia) contributed to Cibona's victory against the league leader Zagreb (1-0) 98-91 in a derby game in the Croatian Premijer Liga in Tuesday night's game.
Gilbert scored 9 points in 27 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. KK Cibona VIP Zagreb (16-6) is placed third in the Premijer Liga.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season.
Gilbert has averaged so far 6.6ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.1spg in 17 games.
#4.Venky Jois (202-F-93, college: E.Washington, currently plays in Japan) was the major contributor in a Shiga L-Stars' victory against the fifth-ranked Nishinomiya Storks (9-46) 90-77 in the Japanese B League last Saturday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and getting 12 rebounds. Jois also added 2 blocks; quite an impressive performance considering it's only his second season in pro basketball. Shiga Lakestars (21-34) are placed fourth in West group.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
Jois averaged so far 12.5ppg, 6.9rpg, 2.4apg and 1.3spg.
#5.Nathaniel Musters (208-C-93, college: Lafayette, currently plays in Holland) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider Weert (4-27) crushing them 79-54 in the Dutch Eredivisie last Tuesday.
Musters scored 7 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Aris Leeuwarden (10-22) is placed sixth in the Eredivisie.
The Regular Season already ended.
Musters has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 3.0rpg in 26 games.
#6.Timothy Kearney (201-F/G-86, currently plays in Sweden) managed to help BC Lulea to win against the closely-ranked Sodertalje Kings 86-85 in the Swedish Basketligan last Sunday.
Kearney scored only 4 points.
Kearney has averaged so far 2.3ppg and 2.0rpg.
He has both Australian and Swedish nationalities.
#7. Experienced John Fitzgerald (193-G-84, college: Lindsey Wilson, currently plays in Sweden) was not able to help one of league's weakest teams Trelleborg (7-18) in their last game. Despite Fitzgerald's very good performance Trelleborg lost 88-98 in Lund to the higher-ranked (#7) IK Eos.
He had a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. Fitzgerald also added 3 assists and 3 steals (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) in 37 minutes.
Fitzgerald has very impressive stats this year: 21.7ppg, 7.1rpg, 2.9apg and 2.4spg in 15 games.
#8.Michael Vigor (206-F/C-90, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to a 2-point Bristol Acadamy Flyers' victory against the closely-ranked Worcester Wolves 80-78 in the British BBL last Saturday.
Vigor scored only 2 points in 8 minutes on the court.
Vigor has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 6.7rpg and 3.2apg in 27 games.
He also holds two passports: Australian and Scottish.
#9.Triantafillos Tzakopoulos (185-G-85, currently plays in Greece) contributed to an easy victory against the league outsider AE Larissas crushing them 109-75 in the Greek A2 (second division) on Saturday night.
Tzakopoulos recorded 5 points, 6 assists and 3 steals.
Tzakopoulos has averaged so far 7.9ppg, 5.1rpg, 3.7apg and 1.7spg.
He has Australian and Greek nationalities.
Sandringham Sabres (SEABL) landed 26-year old American center Reggis Onwukamuche (208-107kg-92, college: Prairie View A&M). He played recently at played at Lakeland Magic (NBA G League) in the U.S. But in 48 games he averaged just 1.6ppg and 3 [read more]
REGGIS ONWUKAMUCHE
Sandringham Sabres (SEABL) landed 26-year old American center Reggis Onwukamuche (208-107kg-92, college: Prairie View A&M). He played recently at played at Lakeland Magic (NBA G League) in the USA. In 48 games he averaged 1.6ppg and 3.2rpg this season. Onwukamuche helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in Southeast Division. The former Prairie View A&M University standout is in his third season in pro basketball.
Mitch Norton agreed terms with Wildcats - 1 day ago
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MITCH NORTON Perth Wildcats (NBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old international guard Mitch Norton (184-85kg-93) from He started the season at played at Hawks. In 19 NBL games he recorded 7.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.3apg this season. The last summer Norton played at Sharks in where in 20 NBL games he averaged 9.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.4apg (top 5) and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Among other achievements Norto... [read more]
MITCH NORTON
Perth Wildcats (NBL) strengthened their roster with addition of 25-year old international guard Mitch Norton (184-85kg-93) from He started the season at played at Hawks. In 19 NBL games he recorded 7.8ppg, 1.4rpg and 2.3apg this season. The last summer Norton played at Sharks in where in 20 NBL games he averaged 9.8ppg, 3.2rpg, 5.4apg (top 5) and 1.1spg. He helped them to make it to the final after they ended regular season as second best team. Among other achievements Norton received Australiabasket.com All-Australian QBL Youth Player of the Year award back in 2015. He has been also a member of Australian international program for some years. Norton has regularly played for Australian senior team since 2012 and previously for University National Team in 2013. He also represented Australia at the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon last year. Norton's team won Gold and his stats at that event were 6 games: 5.7ppg, 2.0apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 56.3%, 3PT: 14.3%, FT: 86.7%. Norton has played previously for two other Australia teams: Townsville Crocodiles and Townsville Heat.
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