Patrick D’Arcy
September 19, 2025
Akech Aliir
- Nationality: SSD/AUS
- Date of Birth: 4/12/00
- Place of Birth: Kenya
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 204
- Weight (KG): 102
- Junior Assoc:
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 14/10/23
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 8/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 24
- NBL History: Adelaide 2025 | South East Melbourne 2026
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Aliir Jet
BIO: Akech Aliir was born in Kenya.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Akech Aliir made his NBL debut with the Melbourne United at 22 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
After spending a season with the Adelaide 36ers but failing to get any court time, Aliir signed as a Development Player with Melbourne United for the NBL25 season.
A 204cm big-man with the ability to protect the hoop while stretching the floor on the other end, Aliir provides a versatile option for Head Coach Dean Vickerman.
“I’m really looking to take that next step and make an impact for a club where I can have an opportunity to play, and Melbourne is the place where I think I can do that.” said Aliier upon signing with the club.
“Every kid dreams of playing in big games in front of huge crowds, and this year it’s really special to know I can have that opportunity with United. It’s going to take a lot of hard work but I’m ready to do that to make my dreams come true.”
Aliir’s contract includes a club option to elevate the 23-year-old into the main roster for the NBL26 season.
Akech Aliir currently plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix and has played 46 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3.7 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.9 assists since entering the league in 2024.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
South East Melbourne Phoenix – 2 Year Deal (2026-28)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 22-11 (3) | 29 | 278.3 | 126 | 73 | 33 | 43 | 30 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 46 | 41 | 105 | 39% | 10 | 39 | 26% | 34 | 45 | 76% | 50% | 44% | 11 |
| 2024-25 | 24 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 17 | 97.9 | 45 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 18 | 40 | 45% | 3 | 13 | 23% | 6 | 16 | 38% | 47% | 49% | 10 | Totals | 46 | 376 | 171 | 92 | 42 | 52 | 40 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 66 | 59 | 145 | 40.7% | 13 | 52 | 25.0% | 40 | 61 | 65.6% | 50% | 45% | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 22-11 (3) | 29 | 9.6 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 39% | 0.3 | 1.3 | 26% | 1.2 | 1.6 | 76% | 50% | 44% | 11 |
| 2024-25 | 24 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 17 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 45% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 23% | 0.4 | 0.9 | 38% | 47% | 49% | 10 | Total | 46 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 40.7% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 25.0% | 0.3 | 1.1 | 65.6% | 50% | 45% | 10 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 10 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- North Adelaide (2023), Mount Gambier (2024–2025)
Aliir joined North Adelaide for the 2023 NBL1 Central season, and official club and league sources show he averaged 15.33 points, 11.33 rebounds, and 2.83 assists across 18 games. During that season he produced a 20-point, 14-rebound game early in the year and later had a 10-point, 19-rebound, 5-assist performance for the Rockets.
Akech Aliir joined Mount Gambier for the 2024 NBL1 South season, and in 2024 he played for the Pioneers where he averaged over 16 points, 9 rebounds and a block per game. Verified league and club records credit him with 18.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per game while shooting 51 per cent from the field and 40 per cent from three-point range, and he was named to the NBL1 South First Team as Mount Gambier finished the regular season in top spot.
Akech Aliir joined Mount Gambier for the 2025 NBL1 South season after re-signing with the Pioneers in November 2024, and he again led the club statistically with 18.96 points, 8.52 rebounds, and 1.43 blocks per game. During the 2025 NBL offseason, Aliir returned to play NBL1 for Mt Gambier, where he posted one of the biggest performances of the season with 31 points, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, 1 steal, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line in a 50-point win over Geelong, and later in the season he scored 42 points against Knox before being named to the NBL1 South First Team at the end of the season.
Akech Aliir remained with Mount Gambier into the 2025 finals, and at the club awards he was named Mt Gambier’s MVP before helping the Pioneers beat Kilsyth in the qualifying final with 17 points and 6 rebounds on 100 per cent shooting from the field. Mount Gambier advanced to the preliminary final, where Aliir finished with 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals against Sandringham.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Wellington Saints (2026)
Aliir joined Wellington Saints for the 2026 New Zealand NBL season, playing his first season in New Zealand.
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