Jayson Wells on his time with the Canberra Cannons, Cairns Taipans and life after basketball
January 25, 2022
Jayson Wells
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 22/12/76
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 203
- Weight (KG): 100
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Indiana State (1994–1998)
- NBL DEBUT: 21/10/00
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 1/03/03
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: Canberra 2001 | Cairns 2002-03
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jayson Wells attended Cleveland Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1994. He and teammate Earl Boykins led the Ironmen to a 23–2 season in 1994; reaching the Ohio State Quarterfinals; they won consecutive North Coast League titles. He was selected to the All-North Coast League “First Team” and named to the All-State Team (Honorable Mention). After high school, Wells attended Indiana State University.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jayson Wells made his NBL debut with the Canberra Cannons at 23 years of age. He scored 18 points in his first game.
After a year in Germany, Wells looked to return to Australia, and with the Cairns Taipans struggling with a 3-7 record mid-way through the season, they released blue-collar forward Matt Garrison and signed Wells for the remainder of the season. The addition of Wells saw the Taipans scoring increase as he went on to average 22 points and ten rebounds per game (including a 40 point effort against his former team Canberra), but the team record with Wells only marginally improved to 6-14 with Wells on the team. The Taipans subsequently finished bottom of the ladder in 2001-02.
Jayson Wells played three seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Canberra Cannons and the Cairns Taipans. He averaged 20.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 74 NBL games.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 26 | Cairns | 13-17 (8) | 30 | 1,134.0 | 602 | 245 | 108 | 89 | 156 | 29 | 14 | 93 | 71 | 232 | 419 | 55% | 17 | 70 | 24% | 121 | 185 | 65% | 59% | 57% | 38 |
| 2001-02 | 25 | Cairns | 9-21 (11) | 19 | 793.0 | 415 | 166 | 54 | 64 | 102 | 25 | 10 | 76 | 61 | 147 | 296 | 50% | 22 | 63 | 35% | 99 | 145 | 68% | 57% | 53% | 40 |
| 2000-01 | 24 | Canberra | 3-25 (11) | 25 | 1,046.0 | 531 | 272 | 51 | 124 | 148 | 30 | 12 | 105 | 84 | 206 | 454 | 45% | 35 | 128 | 27% | 84 | 130 | 65% | 51% | 49% | 36 | Totals | 74 | 2973 | 1548 | 683 | 213 | 277 | 406 | 84 | 36 | 274 | 216 | 585 | 1169 | 50.0% | 74 | 261 | 28.4% | 304 | 460 | 66.1% | 56% | 53% | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 26 | Cairns | 13-17 (8) | 30 | 37.8 | 20.1 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 7.7 | 14.0 | 55% | 0.6 | 2.3 | 24% | 4.0 | 6.2 | 65% | 59% | 57% | 38 |
| 2001-02 | 25 | Cairns | 9-21 (11) | 19 | 41.7 | 21.8 | 8.7 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 7.7 | 15.6 | 50% | 1.2 | 3.3 | 35% | 5.2 | 7.6 | 68% | 57% | 53% | 40 |
| 2000-01 | 24 | Canberra | 3-25 (11) | 25 | 41.8 | 21.2 | 10.9 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 8.2 | 18.2 | 45% | 1.4 | 5.1 | 27% | 3.4 | 5.2 | 65% | 51% | 49% | 36 | Total | 74 | 40.2 | 20.9 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 7.9 | 15.8 | 50.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 28.4% | 1.0 | 3.5 | 66.1% | 56% | 53% | 40 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 40 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
USA (USBL) - Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs (2004)
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Argentina – Atenas (2009) | Dubai - Al Wasl (2008) | Finland - Piiloset (1999–2000), Namika Lahti (2000) | Germany - Braunschweig (2001–2002) | Israel - Maccabi Ra'anana (1999), Ramat HaSharon / Haifa (2003–2004), Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. (2004–2005, 2007–2008), Ironi Nahariya (2005–2006), Rishon LeZion (2009–2010) | Italy - Orlandina Basket (2006–2007) | Korea - Ulsan Mobis Phoebus (2004) | Netherlands - EiffelTowers Den Bosch (2007) | Sweden - Stockholm (1998–1999) | Ukraine – Poltava (2008–2009)
COLLEGE
At Indiana State University he played basketball under head coaches Sherman Dillard & Royce Waltman, leading the team in scoring and rebounding his senior season; he finished his career as the #19 career scorer and the #13 rebounder. He was named first team All-Missouri Valley following his senior season and third team All-Missouri Valley Conference junior season.
AWARDS
- 1x All-NBL Third Team
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL
In 2011, Jayson retired from professional ball and shifted his focus from playing to teaching the game. He teamed up with Nike to facilitate various skills academies throughout the country. Jayson has worked with Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving at their Elite Basketball camps.
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