Brad Newley
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Brad Newley is an Australia
n professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall small forward
that can also play at the shooting guard
position. Notably, a member of the junior Australian national team
, that won the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
in Greece, where he scored 16 points against Lithuania
in the final. He was also selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft
, 54th overall, by the Houston Rockets
.
of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL)
in the 2004-05 NBL Season
. His efforts, in this breakout season, earned him the NBL Rookie of the Year
award as well as the NBL Best Sixth Man
award. In addition, he was named in the NBL's domestic All-Star team. Playing in this exhibition NBL Australian League All-Star Game
he was selected as MVP
. His style of game is extremely skilled, he is an excellent jump shooter and defender and has a trademark two handed dunk along with nasty tip dunks. Full Des and Great bloke
After another impressive season in the NBL, Brad choose to enter the 2006 NBA Draft
. However; prior to the actual draft he withdrew his availability, and instead used this experience as a motivational tool to improve.
In the NBL 2006-07 season
Newley alongside Larry Abney led the Crocs
to the NBL playoffs. However, title hopes were extinguished in the finals by an impressive Sydney Kings
outfit. After the disappointment of this finals exit, in a season capped by a career high 46 point performance against the Cairns Taipans, Newley announced that he had signed with the Adelaide 36ers
. Yet he also noted that his main focus was still being drafted into the NBA.
After numerous tryouts with various teams, Brad Newley was drafted by the Houston Rockets
with draft pick number 54. Although he was not guaranteed a contract, Brad participated in the 2007 Vegas Summer League
with the Rockets. Recognizing that he needed to improve certain areas of his game, Newley opted to play in the higher level of the Greek League
with Panionios Athens, rather than return to the NBL and play with the 36ers
.
, Newley scored 32 points on 12-of-12 shooting for Panionios in a win against A.E.K.
By making 8-of-8 three-pointers, a new record was set in the Greek A1 League
competition. The previous mark was of 7-of-7. He was also named the MVP of that week.
He was selected to the "Rest of the World" team for the 2007-08 Greek League All-Star Game
. In the summer of 2008, Newley left Panionios and signed with the Greek club Panellinios. In 2009, he moved to the Turkish League
club Beşiktaş
.
In 2010, he moved to the Euroleague
club Lietuvos Rytas
, signing a 2 year contract worth $850,000 dollars net income
.
during the 2006 Commonwealth Games
. This was a successful tournament, with the Boomers winning gold. Additionally he was selected in the Boomers squad for the 2006 FIBA World Championship
. In this tournament, despite limited game-time, he averaged 8 points per game and 3 rebounds per game. Newley was also selected to play in the 2008 Beijing Olympics Basketball Tournament
. He averaged 12.7 points per game, shooting at 57% from the field and 45% from 3 point range during the Olympics.
Newley was representing Australia
at the 2010 FIBA World Championship
in Turkey
.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) tall small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
that can also play at the shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
position. Notably, a member of the junior Australian national team
Australia national basketball team
The Australian national basketball team is the men's basketball side that represents Australia in international competitions. The team is known in Australia as the Boomers, an Australian slang term for Kangaroo. Australia is ranked 9th in the world and finished 7th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic...
, that won the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
FIBA Under-19 World Championship
The FIBA Under-19 World Championship is a men's under-19 only basketball competition organized by FIBA. From its inauguration in 1979 until 2007 it was held every four years...
in Greece, where he scored 16 points against Lithuania
Lithuania national basketball team
The Lithuanian national basketball team is the representative for Lithuania in international men's basketball. Lithuania won bronze medals in three out of five Olympic tournaments it participated in....
in the final. He was also selected in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
, 54th overall, by the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
.
Australia
Brad Newley played professionally with the Townsville CrocodilesTownsville Crocodiles
The Townsville Crocodiles are a professional Australian basketball team based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in the National Basketball League...
of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL)
National Basketball League (Australia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
in the 2004-05 NBL Season
2004-05 NBL Season
Here are the results and statistics from the National Basketball League season of 2004-2005.-End of Season Ladder:This is the ladder at the end of season, before the finals. In all, 176 games were played, 32 for each team...
. His efforts, in this breakout season, earned him the NBL Rookie of the Year
NBL (Australia) Rookie of the Year
* 1983 Jamie Kennedy * 1984 Andrew Gaze * 1985 Mike McKay * 1986 Steve Lunardon * 1987 Greg Hubbard * 1988 Shane Heal...
award as well as the NBL Best Sixth Man
NBL (Australia) Best Sixth Man
* 1996 Mike McKay * 1997 Ben Pepper * 1998 Jason Smith * 1999 Bruce Bolden * 2000 Ben Knight...
award. In addition, he was named in the NBL's domestic All-Star team. Playing in this exhibition NBL Australian League All-Star Game
NBL (Australia) All-Star Game
The NBL All-Star Game is a special event basketball game run as part of the Australian National Basketball League. The All-Star game is usually held once a season between two teams composed of star players from that season. The first NBL All-Star Game was held in 1988 and was held every season...
he was selected as MVP
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
. His style of game is extremely skilled, he is an excellent jump shooter and defender and has a trademark two handed dunk along with nasty tip dunks. Full Des and Great bloke
After another impressive season in the NBL, Brad choose to enter the 2006 NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
. However; prior to the actual draft he withdrew his availability, and instead used this experience as a motivational tool to improve.
In the NBL 2006-07 season
2006-07 NBL Season
The 2006-07 National Basketball League is the 29th season of professional basketball in Australia. For the first time, a team was established from outside the Australasian area, with the Singapore Slingers taking over the licence of the Hunter Pirates...
Newley alongside Larry Abney led the Crocs
Townsville Crocodiles
The Townsville Crocodiles are a professional Australian basketball team based in Townsville, Queensland. They compete in the National Basketball League...
to the NBL playoffs. However, title hopes were extinguished in the finals by an impressive Sydney Kings
Sydney Kings
The Sydney Kings are a professional basketball team competing in the Australasian National Basketball League. They are the only team to date to win three consecutive championships in the NBL and currently sit third behind the Adelaide 36ers and Melbourne Tigers two away from the record five wins...
outfit. After the disappointment of this finals exit, in a season capped by a career high 46 point performance against the Cairns Taipans, Newley announced that he had signed with the Adelaide 36ers
Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers are Adelaide's men's professional basketball team, established as the Adelaide City Eagles when they joined the National Basketball League in 1982. The Adelaide 36ers tally of four championships is equal with the Melbourne Tigers and second behind the Perth Wildcats as the most...
. Yet he also noted that his main focus was still being drafted into the NBA.
After numerous tryouts with various teams, Brad Newley was drafted by the Houston Rockets
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
with draft pick number 54. Although he was not guaranteed a contract, Brad participated in the 2007 Vegas Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
with the Rockets. Recognizing that he needed to improve certain areas of his game, Newley opted to play in the higher level of the Greek League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
with Panionios Athens, rather than return to the NBL and play with the 36ers
Adelaide 36ers
The Adelaide 36ers are Adelaide's men's professional basketball team, established as the Adelaide City Eagles when they joined the National Basketball League in 1982. The Adelaide 36ers tally of four championships is equal with the Melbourne Tigers and second behind the Perth Wildcats as the most...
.
Europe
On the fourth match day of the Greek League 2007-08 seasonA1 Ethniki 2007-08
-Standings:Pts=Points, Pld=Matches played, W=Matches won, L=Matches lost, F=Points for, A=Points against, D=Points difference-Results:-Playoffs bracket:...
, Newley scored 32 points on 12-of-12 shooting for Panionios in a win against A.E.K.
AEK Athens BC
AEK BC , the Athletic Union of Constantinople, is a Greek professional sports basketball club based in Athens, Greece. The club was established in Athens in 1924 by Greek refugees from Constantinople in the wake of the Greco-Turkish War ....
By making 8-of-8 three-pointers, a new record was set in the Greek A1 League
A1 Ethniki
The Greek Basket League , commonly referred to as the Greek Basketball League or Greek Basketball Championship, is the highest professional basketball league in Greece. It is run by HEBA...
competition. The previous mark was of 7-of-7. He was also named the MVP of that week.
He was selected to the "Rest of the World" team for the 2007-08 Greek League All-Star Game
HEBA Greek All Star Game
The Greek HEBA All-Star Game, also known as the Greek ΕΣΑΚΕ All Star Game is the All Star Game of the HEBA Greek basketball association for men, was founded and organized by GUS SARIANIDES which features players from the top Greek pro basketball league the HEBA A1 Division. The game is played in a...
. In the summer of 2008, Newley left Panionios and signed with the Greek club Panellinios. In 2009, he moved to the Turkish League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
club Beşiktaş
Besiktas Cola Turka
Beşiktaş Milangaz is a professional basketball team of Beşiktaş J.K., which is a sports club from İstanbul, Turkey. Their home arena is the Sinan Erdem Dome with a capacity of 16,000 seats...
.
In 2010, he moved to the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
club Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
, signing a 2 year contract worth $850,000 dollars net income
Net income
Net income is the residual income of a firm after adding total revenue and gains and subtracting all expenses and losses for the reporting period. Net income can be distributed among holders of common stock as a dividend or held by the firm as an addition to retained earnings...
.
Australian national team
Newley made his senior debut with the Australian national basketball teamAustralia national basketball team
The Australian national basketball team is the men's basketball side that represents Australia in international competitions. The team is known in Australia as the Boomers, an Australian slang term for Kangaroo. Australia is ranked 9th in the world and finished 7th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic...
during the 2006 Commonwealth Games
2006 Commonwealth Games
The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia between 15 March and 26 March 2006. It was the largest sporting event to be staged in Melbourne, eclipsing the 1956 Summer Olympics in terms of the number of teams competing, athletes competing, and events being held.The site...
. This was a successful tournament, with the Boomers winning gold. Additionally he was selected in the Boomers squad for the 2006 FIBA World Championship
2006 FIBA World Championship
The 2006 FIBA World Championship was an international basketball competition hosted by Japan from August 19 to September 3, 2006. It was co-organised by the International Basketball Federation , Japan Basketball Association and the 2006 Organizing Committee...
. In this tournament, despite limited game-time, he averaged 8 points per game and 3 rebounds per game. Newley was also selected to play in the 2008 Beijing Olympics Basketball Tournament
Basketball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Basketball contests at the 2008 Olympic Games were held from August 9, 2008 to August 24, 2008. Competitions were held at the Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China...
. He averaged 12.7 points per game, shooting at 57% from the field and 45% from 3 point range during the Olympics.
Newley was representing Australia
Australia national basketball team
The Australian national basketball team is the men's basketball side that represents Australia in international competitions. The team is known in Australia as the Boomers, an Australian slang term for Kangaroo. Australia is ranked 9th in the world and finished 7th at the 2008 Beijing Olympic...
at the 2010 FIBA World Championship
2010 FIBA World Championship
The 2010 FIBA World Championship, hosted by Turkey, was the international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams. The tournament ran from August 28 to September 12, 2010. It was co-organized by the International Basketball Federation , Turkish Basketball Federation and the...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Awards and accomplishments
- FIBA Under-19 World ChampionshipFIBA Under-19 World ChampionshipThe FIBA Under-19 World Championship is a men's under-19 only basketball competition organized by FIBA. From its inauguration in 1979 until 2007 it was held every four years...
: Gold Medal (2003) - Australian All-Star GameNBL (Australia) All-Star GameThe NBL All-Star Game is a special event basketball game run as part of the Australian National Basketball League. The All-Star game is usually held once a season between two teams composed of star players from that season. The first NBL All-Star Game was held in 1988 and was held every season...
MVP (2005) - Australian League Rookie of the YearNBL (Australia) Rookie of the Year* 1983 Jamie Kennedy * 1984 Andrew Gaze * 1985 Mike McKay * 1986 Steve Lunardon * 1987 Greg Hubbard * 1988 Shane Heal...
(2005) - Australian League Best Sixth ManNBL (Australia) Best Sixth Man* 1996 Mike McKay * 1997 Ben Pepper * 1998 Jason Smith * 1999 Bruce Bolden * 2000 Ben Knight...
(2005) - Greek All-Star GameHEBA Greek All Star GameThe Greek HEBA All-Star Game, also known as the Greek ΕΣΑΚΕ All Star Game is the All Star Game of the HEBA Greek basketball association for men, was founded and organized by GUS SARIANIDES which features players from the top Greek pro basketball league the HEBA A1 Division. The game is played in a...
(2008)