Oscar Cluff, Max Mackinnon and Joel Foxwell headline Australians\u2019 top NCAA performances on Jan 18.<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Arizona Wildcats 84, UCF Knights 77 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior guard Anthony Dell\u2019Orso, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in Arizona\u2019s road win, contributing primarily as a secondary ball-mover and defensive presence despite a scoreless shooting night. The No1 ranked Wildcats are unbeaten in 2025-26, marching to 18-0 and first in the Big 10. Dell\u2019Orso remained involved off the ball, finished with three assists, and added a block as Arizona controlled the game late through balanced scoring and defensive execution.<\/p>\n
Anthony Dell\u2019Orso \u2014 Senior, Guard, Arizona Wildcats
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.98 m
\u2022 Points: 0 (Season: 9.6) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.1) \u2502 Assists: 3 (Season: 2.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 0\u20136 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20133 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 18<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Central Arkansas Bears 98, North Florida Ospreys 69 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Harry Beauchamp, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged extended minutes in Central Arkansas\u2019 home win and operated as an active perimeter option within the Bears\u2019 rotation. He generated 14 points on high volume, attacked off the bounce, and stayed engaged on the glass and as a secondary passer, finishing with five rebounds and four assists as Central Arkansas pulled away early and maintained control throughout.<\/p>\n
Freshman forward Truman Byrne, also from Melbourne, Victoria, played a supporting frontcourt role, contributing as a connector and screener while facilitating ball movement. He finished with five assists and provided interior presence during his minutes as the Bears\u2019 balanced offense consistently found open looks.<\/p>\n
Harry Beauchamp \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Central Arkansas Bears
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.96 m
\u2022 Points: 14 (Season: 4.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 1.1) \u2502 Assists: 4 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 5\u201317 (29.4%) \u2502 3PT: 2\u201312 (16.7%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 27<\/p>\n
Truman Byrne \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Central Arkansas Bears
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
\u2022 Points: 4 (Season: 3.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.6) \u2502 Assists: 5 (Season: 1.7) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 2\u20135 (40.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20133 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 23<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Colgate Raiders 95, Bucknell Bison 76 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, from Rockhampton, Queensland, played a central perimeter role in Colgate\u2019s home win, providing efficient scoring and spacing within the Raiders\u2019 offensive structure. He knocked down four three-pointers, scored 14 points, and moved the ball effectively as Colgate built separation early and sustained control through balanced guard play.<\/p>\n
Ben Tweedy \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Colgate Raiders
From Rockhampton, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.93 m
\u2022 Points: 14 (Season: 8.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.9) \u2502 Assists: 3 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 4\u20139 (44.4%) \u2502 3PT: 4\u20137 (57.1%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20134 (50.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 26<\/p>\n
Houston Christian Huskies 81, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa East Texas A&M Lions 70 (Final)<\/p>\n
Junior forward Noah Pagotto, from Wollongong, New South Wales, played a prominent interior role in East Texas A&M\u2019s road loss, providing efficient scoring and physical presence in the frontcourt. He finished with 12 points on high-percentage shooting, stepped out to convert a three, and remained active on the glass with seven rebounds while East Texas A&M struggled to close the margin late.<\/p>\n
Noah Pagotto \u2014 Junior, Forward, East Texas A&M Lions
From Wollongong, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.03 m
\u2022 Points: 12 (Season: 8.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 7 (Season: 4.7) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 4\u20136 (66.7%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 (50.0%) \u2502 FT: 3\u20137 (42.9%) \u2502 Minutes: 25<\/p>\n
Duquesne Dukes 74, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Fordham Rams 63 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman forward Abass Bodija, from Brisbane, Queensland, logged rotation minutes in Fordham\u2019s home loss and provided interior scoring and rebounding presence off the bench. He finished with seven points on efficient touches around the rim, added six rebounds, and recorded a block while operating within Fordham\u2019s frontcourt rotation.<\/p>\n
Sophomore centre Jack Whitbourn, from Melbourne, Victoria, anchored the Rams\u2019 interior for extended minutes and carried a heavy rebounding workload. He pulled down 15 rebounds, protected the rim with a block, and added defensive activity with two steals as Fordham tried to stay competitive despite shooting struggles in the frontcourt.<\/p>\n
Abass Bodija \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Fordham Rams
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
\u2022 Points: 7 (Season: 6.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 5.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 1.0) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20137 (42.9%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 17<\/p>\n
Jack Whitbourn \u2014 Sophomore, Centre, Fordham Rams
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.11 m
\u2022 Points: 8 (Season: 9.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 15 (Season: 9.8) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 2 \u2502 FG: 3\u201312 (25.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20133 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 28<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Harvard Crimson 87, Princeton Tigers 80 (OT) (Final)<\/p>\n
Junior forward Luca Ace-Nasteski, from Manly, New South Wales, appeared briefly in Harvard\u2019s overtime home win, logging limited minutes late in the rotation. His involvement was minimal, with no recorded statistical contributions, as Harvard relied on its primary frontcourt and guard groups down the stretch and into overtime.<\/p>\n
Luca Ace-Nasteski \u2014 Junior, Forward, Harvard Crimson
From Manly, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
\u2022 Points: 0 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.0) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 2<\/p>\n
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos 77, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Hawai\u2018i Rainbow Warriors 62 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior forward Harry Rouhliadeff, from Brisbane, Queensland, was one of Hawai\u2018i\u2019s most efficient offensive contributors in the road loss, scoring decisively on limited touches. He finished with 13 points on near-perfect shooting, converting consistently around the rim and stepping out to knock down a three, while Hawai\u2018i struggled to sustain scoring across the rest of the rotation.<\/p>\n
Harry Rouhliadeff \u2014 Senior, Forward, Hawai\u2018i Rainbow Warriors
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.06 m
\u2022 Points: 13 (Season: 11.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 5.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 5\u20136 (83.3%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20133 (66.7%) \u2502 Minutes: 28<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa High Point Panthers 89, South Carolina Upstate Spartans 69 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa, from Perth, Western Australia, logged short rotation minutes in High Point\u2019s home win, contributing on the glass and at the free-throw line during his time on the floor. He finished with three rebounds and converted both free throws as the Panthers controlled the game and extended their lead through the second half.<\/p>\n
Josh Ibukunoluwa \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, High Point Panthers
From Perth, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
\u2022 Points: 2 (Season: 3.1) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 7<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Incarnate Word Cardinals 76, Northwestern State Demons 74 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior centre Lewis Rowe, from Adelaide, South Australia, logged rotation minutes in Incarnate Word\u2019s narrow home win, operating as a physical interior presence in the frontcourt. His contributions came primarily through screening, rebounding positioning, and defensive coverage, as the Cardinals controlled the closing stages in a tight contest.<\/p>\n
Lewis Rowe \u2014 Senior, Centre, Incarnate Word Cardinals
From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
\u2022 Points: 2 (Season: 2.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 2.7) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 1.4) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u20134 (25.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 19<\/p>\n
Eastern Washington Eagles 84, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Idaho State Bengals 66 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior forward Caleb Van De Griend, from Bridgetown, Western Australia, provided interior scoring and rebounding efficiency in Idaho State\u2019s home loss, converting through contact and maintaining presence on the glass during his minutes. He finished with 10 points on solid efficiency and added a block as the Bengals struggled to keep pace across extended stretches.<\/p>\n
Sophomore guard Lachlan Brewer, from Launceston, Tasmania, logged extended backcourt minutes and contributed secondary scoring and ball movement. He converted at the free-throw line, added a steal defensively, and remained part of Idaho State\u2019s primary rotation as Eastern Washington built separation.<\/p>\n
Caleb Van De Griend \u2014 Senior, Forward, Idaho State Bengals
From Bridgetown, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.03 m
\u2022 Points: 10 (Season: 13.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 6.8) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 4\u20138 (50.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20133 (66.7%) \u2502 Minutes: 17<\/p>\n
Lachlan Brewer \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Idaho State Bengals
From Launceston, TAS, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.98 m
\u2022 Points: 8 (Season: 9.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 3.9) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 1.3) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20138 (37.5%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20134 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 25<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 74, Boston University Terriers 57 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, New South Wales, played a central scoring role in Loyola Maryland\u2019s home win, operating as a primary option within the Greyhounds\u2019 frontcourt rotation. He scored from both the paint and perimeter, finished efficiently on volume touches, and remained active defensively as Loyola Maryland controlled the game through the second half.<\/p>\n
Emmett Adair \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Loyola Maryland Greyhounds
From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.06 m
\u2022 Points: 17 (Season: 11.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.2) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 6\u201311 (54.5%) \u2502 3PT: 2\u20136 (33.3%) \u2502 FT: 3\u20136 (50.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 21<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa LSU Tigers 78, Missouri Tigers 70 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior guard Max Mackinnon, from Brisbane, Queensland, played a leading perimeter role in LSU\u2019s home win, carrying a heavy offensive workload across extended minutes. He generated 20 points through a combination of shot creation and perimeter shooting, knocked down four three-pointers, and stayed involved as a secondary ball-handler as LSU maintained control late despite high usage.<\/p>\n
Max Mackinnon \u2014 Senior, Guard, LSU Tigers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.98 m
\u2022 Points: 20 (Season: 14.5) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 2.7) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 2.5) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 7\u201319 (36.8%) \u2502 3PT: 4\u201310 (40.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 38<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 70, Coppin State Eagles 67 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior forward Joseph Locandro, from Melbourne, Victoria, played a rotation role in Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s home win, contributing as a secondary scoring option in the frontcourt. He finished with six points on efficient touches and added two assists while operating within the Hawks\u2019 interior rotation as the game tightened late.<\/p>\n
Joseph Locandro \u2014 Senior, Forward, Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.06 m
\u2022 Points: 6 (Season: 10.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.6) \u2502 Assists: 2 (Season: 0.6) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20137 (42.9%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 17<\/p>\n
Ole Miss Rebels 68, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Mississippi State Bulldogs 67 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior forward Achor Achor, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in Mississippi State\u2019s narrow home loss, contributing on the glass and as a floor-spacing option in the frontcourt. He finished with three points, knocked down a three-pointer on limited attempts, and pulled in five rebounds as the Bulldogs fell by a single possession late.<\/p>\n
Achor Achor \u2014 Senior, Forward, Mississippi State Bulldogs
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.06 m
\u2022 Points: 3 (Season: 5.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 7.0) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.5) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 1\u20134 (25.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 13<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa New Mexico State Aggies 97, Delaware Blue Hens 68 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore forward Amarco Doyle, from Queensland, logged brief rotation minutes in New Mexico State\u2019s road win and made the most of his time on the floor. He scored on his only field-goal attempt, stepping out to convert a three, and added a rebound during a short stint as the Aggies pulled away early and maintained control throughout.<\/p>\n
Amarco Doyle \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, New Mexico State Aggies
From Queensland, QLD, Australia
\u2022 Points: 3 (Season: 3.0) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 2.0) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 2<\/p>\n
Robert Morris Colonials 92, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Northern Kentucky Norse 89 (OT) (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Ethan Elliott, from Perth, Western Australia, logged extended backcourt minutes in Northern Kentucky\u2019s overtime home loss, operating as a secondary ball-handler within the Norse rotation. His offensive production was limited, but he remained involved defensively and on the glass as the game extended beyond regulation.<\/p>\n
Ethan Elliott \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Northern Kentucky Norse
From Perth, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m
\u2022 Points: 3 (Season: 5.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 4.8) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u20135 (20.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 1\u20131 (100.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 25<\/p>\n
Pacific Tigers 81, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Oregon State Beavers 64 (Final)<\/p>\n
Junior centre Yaak Yaak, from Adelaide, South Australia, played extended frontcourt minutes in Oregon State\u2019s home loss and carried a significant interior scoring load. He finished with 13 points, consistently drew contact around the rim, and converted seven free throws while controlling the glass against Pacific\u2019s frontline.<\/p>\n
Junior forward Stephen Olowoniyi, from Melbourne, Victoria, appeared briefly late in the rotation, logging a short stint without recording a statistical contribution as Oregon State leaned on its primary frontcourt options throughout the contest.<\/p>\n
Yaak Yaak \u2014 Junior, Centre, Oregon State Beavers
From Adelaide, SA, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.11 m
\u2022 Points: 13 (Season: 6.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.1) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 3\u20136 (50.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 7\u20138 (87.5%) \u2502 Minutes: 21<\/p>\n
Stephen Olowoniyi \u2014 Junior, Forward, Oregon State Beavers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.03 m
\u2022 Points: 0 (Season: 1.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.0) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 1<\/p>\n
Louisville Cardinals 100, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Pittsburgh Panthers 59 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman forward Roman Siulepa, from Brisbane, Queensland, logged extended minutes in Pittsburgh\u2019s home loss as part of the Panthers\u2019 primary forward rotation. He finished with eight points on moderate efficiency, knocking down two three-pointers while working through volume attempts as Louisville\u2019s pressure and transition scoring stretched the game early.<\/p>\n
Roman Siulepa \u2014 Freshman, Forward, Pittsburgh Panthers
From Brisbane, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.98 m
\u2022 Points: 8 (Season: 9.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 4.3) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 3\u201310 (30.0%) \u2502 3PT: 2\u20136 (33.3%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 29<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Portland Pilots 71, Loyola Marymount Lions 58 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Joel Foxwell, from Melbourne, Victoria, played a central role in Portland\u2019s road win, logging 39 minutes as the Pilots\u2019 primary ball-handler and offensive organiser. He generated scoring through a mix of pull-ups and downhill attacks, finishing with 18 points while maintaining control of tempo across extended stretches. <\/p>\n
Sophomore forward James O\u2019Donnell, from Sydney, New South Wales, delivered a highly efficient interior performance, finishing plays around the rim and controlling the glass. He scored 11 points on limited attempts, pulled down nine rebounds, and provided physical presence inside as Portland won the rebounding battle and limited LMU\u2019s second-chance opportunities.<\/p>\n
Joel Foxwell \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Portland Pilots
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.85 m
Minutes: 39 \u2502 Points: 18 (Season: 14.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.0) \u2502 Assists: 5 (Season: 7.4) \u2502 Steals: 2 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 7\u201317 (41.2%) \u2502 3PT: 2\u20136 (33.3%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20134 (50.0%)<\/p>\n
James O\u2019Donnell \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, Portland Pilots
From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
Minutes: 23 \u2502 Points: 11 (Season: 9.6) \u2502 Rebounds: 9 (Season: 4.6) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 0.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 3 \u2502 FG: 4\u20136 (66.7%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 3\u20134 (75.0%)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Purdue Boilermakers 69, USC Trojans 64 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior centre Oscar Cluff, from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, delivered a highly efficient interior performance in Purdue\u2019s road win, operating as a primary finisher and connector within the half court. He scored consistently around the rim, converted through contact, and remained active as a passer out of the post, helping Purdue control key second-half possessions while managing foul pressure.<\/p>\n
Oscar Cluff \u2014 Senior, Centre, Purdue Boilermakers
From Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.11 m
Minutes: 23 \u2502 Points: 19 (Season: 11.8) \u2502 Rebounds: 6 (Season: 8.3) \u2502 Assists: 4 (Season: 1.7) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 7\u20138 (87.5%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 5\u20136 (83.3%)<\/p>\n
Saint Louis Billikens 88, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Richmond Spiders 63 (Final)<\/p>\n
Senior guard Will Johnston, from Sydney, New South Wales, logged 24 minutes in Richmond\u2019s road loss and worked through a difficult shooting night while remaining active defensively. Johnston struggled to find rhythm from the perimeter, converting one field goal, but contributed with ball pressure and transition defense, finishing with three steals as Saint Louis separated across the middle quarters.<\/p>\n
Will Johnston \u2014 Senior, Guard, Richmond Spiders
From Sydney, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 24 \u2502 Points: 5 (Season: 10.3) \u2502 Rebounds: 2 (Season: 3.2) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 2.3) \u2502 Steals: 3 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u201310 (10.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20137 (14.3%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%)<\/p>\n
Santa Clara Broncos 62, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels 54 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore guard Joshua Dent, from Wollongong, New South Wales, played the full 40 minutes in Saint Mary\u2019s road loss and carried a heavy on-ball workload as the Gaels struggled to generate efficient offense. Dent worked through a difficult shooting night but remained involved as a secondary creator, attacking gaps late in the clock and applying defensive pressure, finishing with three steals as Saint Mary\u2019s tried to stay within reach.<\/p>\n
Senior centre Harry Wessels, from Boddington, Western Australia, logged rotation minutes in the frontcourt and provided interior resistance defensively. He contributed on the glass and at the rim, recording two blocks, but Saint Mary\u2019s was unable to sustain consistent scoring inside as Santa Clara controlled the paint across the second half.<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Rory Hawke, from Townsville, Queensland, saw a brief stint off the bench late in the rotation. <\/p>\n
Joshua Dent \u2014 Sophomore, Guard, Saint Mary’s Gaels
From Wollongong, NSW, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.91 m
Minutes: 40 \u2502 Points: 8 (Season: 13.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 5 (Season: 2.5) \u2502 Assists: 3 (Season: 5.1) \u2502 Steals: 3 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 4 \u2502 FG: 3\u201313 (23.1%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20136 (16.7%) \u2502 FT: 1\u20132 (50.0%)<\/p>\n
Harry Wessels \u2014 Senior, Centre, Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels
From Boddington, WA, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.16 m
Minutes: 14 \u2502 Points: 3 (Season: 4.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 4 (Season: 4.6) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 2 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 1\u20133 (33.3%) \u2502 FT: 1\u20132 (50.0%)<\/p>\n
Rory Hawke \u2014 Freshman, Guard, Saint Mary\u2019s Gaels
From Townsville, QLD, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.96 m
Minutes: 3 \u2502 Points: 0 (Season: 2.9) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 1.1) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20131 (0.0%)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Siena Saints 74, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Manhattan Jaspers 59 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore forward Fraser Roxburgh, from Melbourne, Victoria, played extended minutes in Manhattan\u2019s home loss and worked within the Jaspers\u2019 primary frontcourt rotation. He generated limited scoring opportunities in a low-usage offensive role, finishing efficiently on his attempts while contributing defensively with a block. Manhattan struggled to find sustained offensive rhythm across the second half as Siena controlled tempo and spacing to pull away late.<\/p>\n
Fraser Roxburgh \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, Manhattan Jaspers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.01 m
Minutes: 28 \u2502 Points: 5 (Season: 11.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 6.0) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 1.2) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 2\u20135 (40.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20133 (33.3%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20132 (0.0%)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC Riverside Highlanders 81, \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Cal State Fullerton Titans 72 (Final)<\/p>\n
Freshman guard Ben Waller, from Traralgon, Victoria, delivered one of his most productive performances of the season in UC Riverside\u2019s home win, providing efficient scoring and physical defense in extended rotation minutes. Waller converted his opportunities decisively, scoring from both the perimeter and the free-throw line while maintaining defensive discipline despite foul pressure. <\/p>\n
For Cal State Fullerton, junior guard Bailey Nunn, from Melbourne, Victoria, logged rotation minutes in the road loss but struggled to convert perimeter looks as the Titans fell behind in the second half. While his shot did not fall from deep, Nunn remained involved defensively and generated his scoring at the free-throw line as Fullerton attempted to stay within reach.<\/p>\n
Ben Waller \u2014 Freshman, Guard, UC Riverside Highlanders
From Traralgon, VIC, Australia
Minutes: 16 \u2502 Points: 9 (Season: 1.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 0.9) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.3) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 3\u20134 (75.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 (50.0%) \u2502 FT: 2\u20132 (100.0%)<\/p>\n
Bailey Nunn \u2014 Junior, Guard, Cal State Fullerton Titans
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 1.83 m
Minutes: 14 \u2502 Points: 3 (Season: 3.3) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 1.6) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 1.8) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20135 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20135 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 3\u20134 (75.0%)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa UC San Diego Tritons 83, Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 62 (Final)<\/p>\n
Junior forward Bol Dengdit, from Melbourne, Victoria, played an efficient two-way role in UC San Diego\u2019s road win, contributing scoring, rim protection, and defensive activity within the Tritons\u2019 frontcourt rotation. Dengdit finished through contact in the paint, stepped out to convert a perimeter look, and remained active defensively as UC San Diego established control across the middle quarters and maintained separation through the second half.<\/p>\n
Bol Dengdit \u2014 Junior, Forward, UC San Diego Tritons
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.11 m
Minutes: 22 \u2502 Points: 12 (Season: 10.2) \u2502 Rebounds: 3 (Season: 5.2) \u2502 Assists: 1 (Season: 1.8) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 1 \u2502 Turnovers: 1 \u2502 FG: 5\u201310 (50.0%) \u2502 3PT: 1\u20132 (50.0%) \u2502 FT: 1\u20132 (50.0%)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Wisconsin Badgers 96, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 87 (Final)<\/p>\n
Sophomore forward Austin Rapp, from Melbourne, Victoria, saw limited floor time in Wisconsin\u2019s home win, logging a short stint within the Badgers\u2019 frontcourt rotation. His involvement was minimal offensively, with no scoring attempts converted, while he contributed a defensive steal as Wisconsin maintained control through offensive efficiency and depth scoring.<\/p>\n
Austin Rapp \u2014 Sophomore, Forward, Wisconsin Badgers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.08 m
Points: 0 (Season: 9.4) \u2502 Rebounds: 1 (Season: 3.8) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 1.9) \u2502 Steals: 1 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20132 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20132 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 10<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Wofford Terriers 74, Furman Paladins 70 (Final)<\/p>\n
Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, Victoria, saw limited floor time in Wofford\u2019s road win, logging a brief stint within the Terriers\u2019 frontcourt rotation. His involvement was minimal across the box score, with no scoring impact, as Wofford relied on its primary rotation to close out a tight contest late.<\/p>\n
Rex Stirling \u2014 Junior, Forward, Wofford Terriers
From Melbourne, VIC, Australia \u2502 Height: 2.03 m
Points: 0 (Season: 5.0) \u2502 Rebounds: 0 (Season: 2.8) \u2502 Assists: 0 (Season: 0.7) \u2502 Steals: 0 \u2502 Blocks: 0 \u2502 Turnovers: 0 \u2502 FG: 0\u20131 (0.0%) \u2502 3PT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 FT: 0\u20130 (0.0%) \u2502 Minutes: 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Oscar Cluff, Max Mackinnon and Joel Foxwell headline Australians\u2019 top NCAA performances on Jan 18. \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Arizona Wildcats…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":421112,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[574],"tags":[64,63,726,85],"class_list":["post-421111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-basketball","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-basketball","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=421111"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/421111\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/421112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=421111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=421111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=421111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}