Tom Wilson
July 23, 2020
Brian Bowen
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 2/10/98
- Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan (USA)
- Position: SF
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 86
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Arthur Hill High School (Saginaw, Michigan)
- NBL DEBUT: 13/10/18
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 3/03/19
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 20
- NBL History: Sydney 2019
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Tugs
BIO: Brian Bowen was born in Saginaw, Michigan (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Brian Bowen made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 20 years of age. He scored 13 points in his first game.
Sydney entered the 2018-19 season with high expectations after making several key signings, including Andrew Bogut, who returned to Australia after 14 seasons in the NBA, including winning an NBA championship in 2015 with Golden State.
The Kings were the first team to take advantage of the NBL’s newly established Next Stars program, signing highly touted prospect Brian Bowen, a McDonald’s All-American who opted to play in the NBL to develop his skills for the NBA Draft. Other key additions included Jerome Randle, David Wear (via Spain), Deng Deng (via Big V – McKinnon), Kyle Adnam (via Melbourne), and Tom Wilson (via Melbourne).
Brian Bowen (6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists) showed flashes of his potential throughout the season, using his athleticism and length to contribute on both ends of the floor. His best performances included 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal in a win (87-81) over Illawarra on December 22, 2018, 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in a win (98-93) over Adelaide on January 5, 2019, and 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a close loss (94-91) to Melbourne on February 17, 2019.
Bowen’s versatility and ability to impact the game as a slasher and defender made him a valuable piece in Sydney’s rotation. His performances helped the Kings finish third in the regular season with an 18-10 record before being eliminated in the semifinals by Melbourne United.
In the playoffs, Sydney faced Melbourne United in the semifinals. In Game 1 (95-73), Bowen contributed 6 points and 3 rebounds off the bench, but the Kings struggled against Melbourne’s depth, with Casper Ware (22 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists) and DJ Kennedy (20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists) leading the charge. Kevin Lisch (13 points) and Jerome Randle (13 points) were the top scorers for Sydney, but it wasn’t enough.
In Game 2 (90-76), Bowen added 4 points and 2 rebounds, but Melbourne’s Casper Ware (30 points, 5 rebounds) and Chris Goulding (23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) proved too strong. Despite Andrew Bogut’s (10 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) improved performance, the Kings’ playoff run came to an end.
Bowen’s season in the NBL was a crucial stepping stone, allowing him to showcase his talent on a professional stage. After the season, he declared for the 2019 NBA Draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Brian Bowen played one season in the NBL. He averaged 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 30 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 460.9 | 189 | 96 | 20 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 64 | 141 | 45% | 13 | 38 | 34% | 48 | 63 | 76% | 55% | 50% | 15 | Totals | 30 | 461 | 189 | 96 | 20 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 64 | 141 | 45.4% | 13 | 38 | 34.2% | 48 | 63 | 76.2% | 56% | 50% | 15 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 45% | 0.4 | 1.3 | 34% | 1.6 | 2.1 | 76% | 55% | 50% | 15 | Total | 30 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 45.4% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34.2% | 0.4 | 1.3 | 76.2% | 56% | 50% | 15 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Bowen played 12 games in the NBA. He averaged 0.8 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- July 1, 2019: Signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers.
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November 27, 2020: Signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers.
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April 23, 2021: Waived by the Indiana Pacers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 53% | 45% | 38% | 71% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 64 | 141 | 45.4% | 13 | 38 | 34.2% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 22 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34% | 25% |
| 2019-20 | 21 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 1 | 31 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3 | 10 | 30% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 30% | 30% | Total | 12 | 1 | 46 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 29% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 22 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 25% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 34% | 25% |
| 2019-20 | 21 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 1 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 30% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 30% | 30% | Total | 12 | 1 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 29% | 0.3 | 0% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100% |
COLLEGE
Terrico White played two NCAA seasons at Ole Miss from 2008–09 to 2009–10, scoring 955 career points while averaging 14.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game across 66 games for the Rebels.
As a freshman in 2008–09, White started 21 of 31 games and averaged 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.8 steals in 30.0 minutes per game while shooting 42.8% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range, and he was named SEC Rookie of the Year after taking over point guard duties for the injured Chris Warren in league play while averaging 18.4 points per SEC game.
His first SEC season included multiple high-profile scoring nights, including 18 points in a win over Arkansas and 22 points against LSU in mid-January, a stretch that earned him SEC Freshman of the Week recognition, and he produced a major postseason moment in the SEC Tournament when he scored 21 points against Kentucky in the opening round in Tampa.
As a sophomore in 2009–10, White increased his production while starting 34 of 35 games and averaging 15.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 31.5 minutes per game, shooting 43.0% from the field and 34.1% from three-point range as Ole Miss finished 24–11, won the SEC West title, and advanced to the NIT Final Four.
White’s best stretch of that sophomore season came in postseason play, highlighted by 27 points in an NIT opening-round win over Troy and 21 points with three made three-pointers in a second-round NIT win over Memphis as Ole Miss pushed deeper into the bracket.
In April 2010, White declared for the NBA draft without initially hiring an agent, leaving open the option to return to Ole Miss if he withdrew by the May 8 deadline, before deciding on May 6 to hire an agent and remain in the draft, bringing his college career to a close after two seasons in Oxford.
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (2017)
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