{"id":781959,"date":"2026-07-06T04:57:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/781959\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T04:57:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T04:57:23","slug":"by-the-numbers-australian-crocs-player-snapshot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/781959\/","title":{"rendered":"By the Numbers: Australian Crocs player snapshot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Luke Paul earns All-Star Five after leading Australia’s bronze medal campaign.<\/p>\n

Australia won bronze and NBL Next Star Luke Paul was named to the tournament’s All-Star Five at the 2026 FIBA Men’s Under-17 World Cup in T\u00fcrkiye this week.<\/p>\n

The Crocs bronze-medal campaign was built on far more than wins and losses. <\/p>\n

From Paul’s all-round brilliance and Yahya Basaran’s dominance in the paint to William Hamilton’s perimeter shooting and Riak Akhuar’s elite rim protection, every Croc made a contribution. <\/p>\n

Here’s the Australian team By the Numbers \u2013 a statistical snapshot of every player’s tournament, highlighting the performances, milestones and standout achievements that powered the Crocs to the podium in Istanbul.<\/p>\n

Australian Crocs 2026 FIBA\u00a0World Under-17 Men’s Tournament<\/p>\n

Player
\n GP
\n MPG
\n PPG
\n RPG
\n APG
\n SPG
\n BPG
\n TOPG
\n FG%
\n 3PT%
\n FT%
\n +\/-
\n EFF<\/p>\n

Andrew Watene
\n 7
\n 10.9
\n 4.4
\n 0.7
\n 2.1
\n 0.4
\n 0.0
\n 2.3
\n 42.9
\n 33.3
\n 72.7
\n -0.4
\n 3.3<\/p>\n

Tom Dammers
\n 7
\n 14.8
\n 3.3
\n 1.3
\n 1.7
\n 0.1
\n 0.0
\n 0.9
\n 32.1
\n 25.0
\n 100.0
\n -1.3
\n 2.9<\/p>\n

Josh McCann
\n 7
\n 14.9
\n 6.0
\n 3.1
\n 1.1
\n 0.3
\n 0.4
\n 1.0
\n 36.6
\n 23.8
\n 77.8
\n 1.6
\n 6.0<\/p>\n

Luke Paul
\n 7
\n 26.9
\n 15.3
\n 6.4
\n 7.1
\n 1.4
\n 1.3
\n 4.7
\n 48.4
\n 55.6
\n 77.1
\n 11.0
\n 20.7<\/p>\n

Antonio Browne
\n 7
\n 25.5
\n 9.7
\n 3.7
\n 4.6
\n 1.4
\n 0.6
\n 2.0
\n 42.4
\n 23.5
\n 66.7
\n 7.7
\n 12.1<\/p>\n

Lucas Byrne
\n 7
\n 9.0
\n 3.6
\n 1.9
\n 0.9
\n 0.4
\n 0.0
\n 0.3
\n 57.9
\n 28.6
\n 50.0
\n 1.3
\n 5.1<\/p>\n

William Hamilton
\n 7
\n 22.3
\n 10.0
\n 3.0
\n 1.3
\n 0.6
\n 0.0
\n 1.4
\n 42.1
\n 46.4
\n 69.2
\n 8.0
\n 8.1<\/p>\n

John Aryang
\n 7
\n 17.0
\n 8.1
\n 5.1
\n 1.6
\n 1.0
\n 0.9
\n 1.6
\n 51.0
\n 16.7
\n 55.6
\n 5.4
\n 11.1<\/p>\n

Riak Akhuar
\n 7
\n 18.6
\n 4.1
\n 4.3
\n 1.0
\n 0.4
\n 2.1
\n 1.6
\n 44.0
\n 16.7
\n 55.6
\n -0.1
\n 7.9<\/p>\n

Yahya Basaran
\n 7
\n 20.1
\n 9.6
\n 7.9
\n 1.0
\n 0.6
\n 2.3
\n 1.4
\n 60.4
\n 0.0
\n 75.0
\n 6.6
\n 16.7<\/p>\n

Alex Mabbott
\n 7
\n 13.8
\n 7.1
\n 4.1
\n 0.6
\n 0.1
\n 2.0
\n 0.9
\n 55.6
\n 0.0
\n 55.6
\n 0.6
\n 9.7<\/p>\n

Alex Edwards
\n 6
\n 7.2
\n 3.0
\n 2.5
\n 0.7
\n 0.2
\n 0.2
\n 0.3
\n 66.7
\n 0.0
\n 75.0
\n 0.5
\n 5.3<\/p>\n

#4 Andrew Watene | Guard | Age: 16\"\"Andrew Watene<\/p>\n

Games: 7 I\u00a0Minutes: 76 (10.9 mpg)<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

4.4 points0.7 rebounds2.1 assists0.4 steals0.0 blocks2.3 turnovers42.9% FG33.3% 3PT72.7% FT<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

31 points15 assistsFive reboundsThree steals<\/p>\n

Best Game: 12 points, seven assists and two steals vs Serbia<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Recorded Australia’s highest single-game assist total with seven against Serbia.Finished with 15 assists, fifth-most on the team.Scored in six of seven games.Averaged 2.1 assists in just 10.9 minutes per game.Finished with a positive plus-minus in four games.#5 Tom Dammers | Guard | Age: 17\"\"Tom Dammers<\/p>\n

Games: 7 I\u00a0Minutes: 104 (14.8 mpg)<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

3.3 points1.3 rebounds1.7 assists0.1 steals0.9 turnovers32.1% FG25.0% 3PT100.0% FT<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

23 points12 assistsNine rebounds<\/p>\n

Best Game: Five points, two assists and one rebound vs Slovenia<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Perfect 2-of-2 from the free throw line.Posted a 2:1 assist-to-turnover ratio.Scored in six games.Positive plus-minus in five appearances.Played every game as a dependable backcourt rotation piece.#6 Josh McCann | Forward | Age: 16\"\"Josh McCann<\/p>\n

Games: 7 I Minutes: 104 (14.9 mpg)<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

6.0 points3.1 rebounds1.1 assists0.4 blocks36.6% FG23.8% 3PT77.8% FT<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

42 points22 reboundsThree blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: Nine points, four rebounds and one block vs C\u00f4te d’Ivoire<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Collected seven offensive rebounds.Shot 50.0% inside the arc.Scored eight or more points three times.Averaged just one turnover per game.Provided valuable energy off the bench throughout the tournament.#7 Luke Paul | Guard | Age: 17\"\"Luke Paul<\/p>\n

Games: 7 I\u00a0Minutes: 189 (26.9 mpg)<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

15.3 points6.4 rebounds7.1 assists1.4 steals1.3 blocks48.4% FG55.6% 3PT77.1% FT<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

107 points50 assists45 rebounds10 stealsNine blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: 21 points, 10 assists and five rebounds vs Canada<\/p>\n

Tournament-high 29 efficiency<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Third in the World Cup in assists.Led Australia in points, assists, rebounds, steals, efficiency and plus-minus.Only player at the tournament averaging at least 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists.Produced Australia’s only 20-point, 10-assist game.Finished with a team-best +77.#9 Antonio Browne | Forward | Age: 16\"\"Antonio Browne<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

9.7 points3.7 rebounds4.6 assists1.4 steals42.4% FG<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

68 points32 assists26 rebounds10 steals<\/p>\n

Best Game: 20 points vs Slovenia<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

11th in the World Cup for assists.Equal team leader with 10 steals.Recorded seven assists against Canada.One of only two Crocs averaging at least nine points and four assists.Finished with a positive plus-minus in six games.#10 Lucas Byrne | Forward | Age: 16\"\"Lucas Byrne<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

3.6 points1.9 rebounds57.9% FG<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

Best Game: Four points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals vs Slovenia<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Led Australia at 57.9% from the field among rotation players.Shot 75.0% on two-point attempts.Only two turnovers all tournament.Posted a 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio.Positive plus-minus in five games.#11 William Hamilton | Forward | Age: 17\"\"William Hamilton<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

10.0 points3.0 rebounds42.1% FG46.4% 3PT<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

Best Game: 16 points vs C\u00f4te d’Ivoire<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Second-leading scorer for Australia.Led the Crocs with 13 three-pointers.Scored 16 points in three games.Averaged 12.6 points across the final five games.Australia’s premier perimeter shooter.#12 John Aryang | Forward | Age: 17\"\"John Aryang<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

8.1 points5.1 rebounds1.0 steal0.9 blocks<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

57 points36 reboundsSeven stealsSix blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: 12 points, 11 rebounds vs Serbia<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Australia’s only double-double of the tournament.Second on the team in rebounding.Shot 62.2% on two-point attempts.Scored in double figures four times.Elite two-way frontcourt contributor.#13 Riak Akhuar | Forward | Age: 16\"\"Riak Akhuar <\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

4.1 points4.3 rebounds2.1 blocks<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

29 points30 rebounds15 blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: 15 points, seven rebounds vs Canada<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Led Australia with 15 blocked shots.Averaged 2.1 blocks, among the tournament leaders.Recorded multiple blocks in five games.Grabbed seven rebounds three times.Australia’s premier rim protector.#14 Yahya Basaran | Centre | Age: 17\"\"Yahya Basaran<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

9.6 points7.9 rebounds2.3 blocks60.4% FG<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

67 points55 rebounds20 offensive rebounds16 blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: 12 points, 11 rebounds, five blocks vs Canada<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Ninth in the World Cup in rebounding.Led Australia with 55 rebounds.Finished with 16 blocked shots.Produced two double-doubles.Second on the team in efficiency behind Luke Paul.#15 Alex Mabbott | Centre | Age: 17\"\"Alex Mabbott<\/p>\n

Games: 7<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

7.1 points4.1 rebounds2.0 blocks55.6% FG<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

50 points29 rebounds14 blocks<\/p>\n

Best Game: Seven points, eight rebounds and four blocks vs Venezuela<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Second on the team with 14 blocked shots.Combined with Basaran for 30 blocks.Shot 55.6% from the field.Scored in every game.Outstanding rim protector off the bench.#31 Alex Edwards | Forward | Age: 17\"\"Alex Edwards<\/p>\n

Games: 6<\/p>\n

Averages<\/p>\n

3.0 points2.5 rebounds66.7% FG<\/p>\n

Tournament Totals<\/p>\n

Best Game: Six points, five rebounds vs Venezuela<\/p>\n

By the Numbers<\/p>\n

Led Australia with 66.7% field-goal shooting.Averaged one rebound every 2.9 minutes.Committed only two turnovers all tournament.Positive plus-minus in four appearances.One of Australia’s most productive per-minute players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Luke Paul earns All-Star Five after leading Australia’s bronze medal campaign. Australia won bronze and NBL Next Star…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":781960,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[574],"tags":[64,63,726,85],"class_list":["post-781959","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\/781959","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=781959"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/781959\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/781960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=781959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=781959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=781959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}