Brian Goorjian returns to coach the Sydney Kings
March 7, 2024
Angus Glover
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 8/09/98
- Place of Birth: Wollongong (NSW)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 194
- Weight (KG): 87
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Illawarra
- College: St Mary's of California
- NBL DEBUT: 7/10/16
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 12/10/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: Illawarra 2017-20 | Sydney 2021-24 | South East Melbourne 2025
- Championships: 2
- Sydney (2022-23)
BIO: Angus Glover was born in Wollongong (NSW) and began playing basketball in Illawarra at the age of eight. Glover received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2016. He spent one year there and played for the program’s state league team.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Angus Glover made his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks at 18 years of age. He scored seven points in his first game.
Angus Glover joined the Illawarra Hawks as a development player in 2016, signing with his hometown team. The Hawks faced a challenging season start, losing star Kevin Lisch to their NSW rivals Sydney, who offered Lisch a lucrative contract beyond the Hawks’ financial reach. Veteran Kirk Penney also departed to rejoin the New Zealand Breakers.
To strengthen the roster, Head Coach Rob Beveridge quickly signed former Townsville Crocodiles standouts Mitch Norton and Nick Kay, who were highly sought-after by other NBL teams following Townsville’s dissolution after the 2015/16 season. Both players turned down higher financial offers, opting to play under Beveridge on two-year deals, following the recommendation of former Crocs coach Shawn Dennis.
Beveridge replaced Lisch with former NBL MVP Rotnei Clarke, paired him with import Marvelle Harris, and retained core players Oscar Forman, Tim Coenraad, Rhys Martin, and Kevin White. However, with the new faces in the lineup, the Hawks struggled early, sitting at the bottom of the ladder after the first four rounds.
Unfortunately, Glover suffered an ACL tear during the season — his second ACL injury. Despite being sidelined, he chose to stay with the Hawks to complete his rehabilitation, even turning down an opportunity to play college basketball at Saint Mary’s.
The Hawks rallied late in the season, driven by Clarke’s high-scoring performances (17 points per game), managing to secure a spot in the top four by a single game. In the semifinals, they faced top-seeded Adelaide, who took game one comfortably (93-78) with Jerome Randle leading the 36ers with 26 points and 4 assists. However, the Hawks staged an upset by winning games two (100–94) and three (106-98), eliminating the 36ers. Clarke was pivotal, scoring 20 points in the deciding game.
The Hawks advanced to the Grand Final to face Beveridge’s former team, the Perth Wildcats, who swept them in three games to capture their eighth NBL Championship. Illawarra’s leading scorer, Clarke, was limited to just eight shots in game one due to the lockdown defense of Damian Martin, the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Perth’s Bryce Cotton dominated, delivering a record-breaking 45-point performance in game three and earning the NBL Finals MVP.
Glover finished his first season with averages of 2.3 points and 0.7 rebounds, contributing to the Hawks’ fourth-place finish (15-13).
2019/20
During the 2019/20 season Glover averaged 5.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists and helped the Hawks finish the regular season in ninth place (5-23).
SYDNEY KINGS
2020/21
The Sydney Kings underwent a significant roster overhaul after finishing runners-up to Perth in a Covid-shortened 2020 Grand Final. They faced the departure of All-NBL First Team forward Jae’Sean Tate and head coach Will Weaver, both joining the NBA’s Houston Rockets, and the retirements of key veterans Kevin Lisch, Andrew Bogut, and Lucas Walker. Kings assistant Adam Forde stepped up as head coach, bringing in import Jarell Martin, rookie Dejan Vasiljevic (via Miami University), and Angus Glover (from Illawarra). However, the team was soon hit with injuries, with forward Xavier Cooks suffering a foot injury in the preseason and Glover tearing his ACL two games into the season. Glover’s father even donated part of his hamstring to aid in his son’s third ACL repair, following previous injuries.
As the season began, Sydney’s young core struggled to compensate for the loss of experienced players. The Kings lost three of their first four games, finding themselves in seventh place on the ladder. Mid-season, the league moved all teams to Melbourne for the NBL Cup, a temporary in-season tournament aimed at mitigating COVID travel issues. Sydney found some form during the Cup, finishing 4-4, and back-to-back wins at home pushed them into the top four by round 12.
Co-captain Casper Ware (17.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists) and Jarell Martin (17.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists) led the team on offense, with Martin’s standout game being a 29-point performance against New Zealand. Key contributions from Vasiljevic (15.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists) and Jordan Hunter (9.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks), who finished as runner-up for the Most Improved Player award, helped Sydney remain competitive. Cooks (10.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists) showed his impact late in the season, recording a career-high 19 points and 11 rebounds against Illawarra.
Despite a solid push, Sydney’s weaknesses — notably their three-point shooting, tied for the league’s worst at 33.4% with Illawarra, and a subpar road record — hindered their success. They were within the top four late in the season but dropped five of their final seven games, including two by over 20 points, finishing in fifth place with a 19-17 record and missing the playoffs.
Glover’s season was limited to just two games, in which he averaged 3.5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists before his injury.
2021/22
In 2021, the Kings appointed untested US coach Chase Buford, son of NBA executive RC Buford, to lead a team featuring the retained core of Xavier Cooks, Jarell Martin, and Dejan Vasiljevic, while adding former NBA guard Jaylen Adams and RJ Hunter. Early-season injuries to RJ Hunter (who played only one game), Adams (who missed a third of the season), and young big man Jordan Hunter (out the entire season) hindered Sydney’s start. By January, following a four-game losing streak, Adams returned to the lineup and the Kings added Ian Clark, a former NBA teammate of team co-owner Andrew Bogut.
Glover, who averaged 5.3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, contributed to a strong finish as the Kings closed the regular season with a 13-game winning streak, vaulting them into playoff contention.
Sydney defeated Brian Goorjian’s Illawarra Hawks in the semifinals, sweeping them in two games. Meanwhile, the Tasmania JackJumpers, a debut team who finished fifth, upset Melbourne United to reach the Grand Final. The JackJumpers’ playoff qualification came down to points percentage after South East Melbourne beat Perth in the season’s final game.
In the Grand Final series, Sydney dominated, taking game one (95-78) with Adams, the NBL MVP, contributing 18 points before suffering a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the series. Game two saw Tasmania’s Josh Adams score 36 points in front of a sold-out crowd, but thanks to 20-point contributions from both Xavier Cooks and Jarell Martin (who shot 80% from the field), and Dejan Vasiljevic’s clutch long-range dagger, Sydney clinched the game (90-86), extending their record with a 12th consecutive road win — the most in a single NBL season.
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Sydney closed out the series with a game-three win, ending their 17-year championship drought before 16,000 fans at Qudos Bank Arena. Cooks and Martin combined for 45 points and 29 rebounds, while Cooks earned Finals MVP honors with averages of 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists across the three games. At 33 years old, Buford became the fourth-youngest championship-winning coach in NBL history, joining the ranks of Bob Turner, Ken Richardson, and Jim Ericksen (two of whom were player-coaches).
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— Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) May 14, 2022
2023/24
On 24 March 2023, Glover re-signed with Sydney on a two-year deal as the Kings aimed for a third consecutive title. Sydney retooled their roster following the departure of key figures to the NBA. Reigning MVP Xavier Cooks and DJ Vasiljevic headed to Washington, while coach Chase Buford joined the Milwaukee Bucks. Imports Derrick Walton Jr., Justin Simon, and Tim Soares also departed. Only Jordan Hunter returned from the championship squad.
Former MVP Jaylen Adams rejoined the team alongside imports DJ Hogg (via Cairns), Denzel Valentine, and ex-NBA player Jonah Bolden. G-League champion coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah replaced Buford. Despite these changes, Sydney began the season as title favorites.
Sydney held a 7-3 record through ten games, despite injuries to DJ Hogg and Jaylin Galloway. However, the team struggled from Round 8 onwards, frequently conceding over 100 points and ending the season with a disappointing defensive record.
Adams (19.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.1 steals) and Hunter (10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 0.9 blocks) led the team’s offense, with Bolden (8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds) showing flashes but needing time to regain form. Despite solid contributions from Valentine (12.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists) and Hogg (14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds), Sydney fell short, finishing fifth and missing the playoffs after a play-in loss to New Zealand.
Glover averaged 4.9 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.8 assists, appearing in his 100th NBL game during a season-ending loss to Cairns. His top performances included a 13-point outing against New Zealand and a 12-point, 6-rebound effort versus Adelaide.
Glover and Sydney chose to part ways at the end of the season. He exited the club having played the third-most games for the Kings in the past four seasons, behind only Shaun Bruce and Jordan Hunter, highlighting his durability.
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX
2024/25
Glover signed a two-year deal to play for South East Melbourne in April 2024, where he was paired in the backcourt with fellow new signing, Nathan Sobey.
“Angus brings a multitude of skills on both sides of the ball, toughness and championship-winning experience,” Phoenix General Manager of Basketball Simon Mitchell said upon acquiring Glover.
Angus Glover currently plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix and has played 125 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists since entering the league in 2016.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
South East Melbourne Phoenix – 2 Year Deal (2024-26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 0-5 (10) | 7 | 24.0 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 29% | 2 | 14 | 14% | 2 | 3 | 67% | 35% | 33% | 9 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Sydney | 13-15 (5) | 27 | 418.0 | 142 | 59 | 22 | 15 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 55 | 49 | 124 | 40% | 33 | 98 | 34% | 11 | 17 | 65% | 54% | 53% | 13 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | Sydney | 19-9 (1) | 31 | 514.0 | 221 | 93 | 39 | 19 | 74 | 17 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 78 | 148 | 53% | 38 | 88 | 43% | 27 | 35 | 77% | 67% | 66% | 16 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | Sydney | 19-9 (3) | 30 | 583.0 | 160 | 91 | 50 | 14 | 77 | 15 | 6 | 26 | 41 | 58 | 135 | 43% | 25 | 76 | 33% | 19 | 30 | 63% | 54% | 52% | 16 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 2 | 25.0 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 1 | 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 70% | 0% | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | Illawarra | 5-23 (9) | 27 | 364.0 | 141 | 62 | 32 | 24 | 38 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 47 | 51 | 117 | 44% | 14 | 51 | 27% | 25 | 35 | 71% | 53% | 50% | 18 |
| 2016-17 | 18 | Illawarra | 15-13 (4) | 3 | 11.0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 2 | 4 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 71% | 0% | 7 | Totals | 125 | 1994 | 696 | 319 | 156 | 80 | 239 | 53 | 13 | 88 | 189 | 248 | 557 | 44.5% | 115 | 334 | 34.4% | 85 | 122 | 69.7% | 57% | 55% | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 0-5 (10) | 7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 29% | 0.3 | 2.0 | 14% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 67% | 35% | 33% | 9 |
| 2023-24 | 25 | Sydney | 13-15 (5) | 27 | 15.5 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 4.6 | 40% | 1.2 | 3.6 | 34% | 0.4 | 0.6 | 65% | 54% | 53% | 13 |
| 2022-23 | 24 | Sydney | 19-9 (1) | 31 | 16.6 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 4.8 | 53% | 1.2 | 2.8 | 43% | 0.9 | 1.1 | 77% | 67% | 66% | 16 |
| 2021-22 | 23 | Sydney | 19-9 (3) | 30 | 19.4 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 4.5 | 43% | 0.8 | 2.5 | 33% | 0.6 | 1.0 | 63% | 54% | 52% | 16 |
| 2020-21 | 22 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 2 | 12.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 60% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 33% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 70% | 0% | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 21 | Illawarra | 5-23 (9) | 27 | 13.5 | 5.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 44% | 0.5 | 1.9 | 27% | 0.9 | 1.3 | 71% | 53% | 50% | 18 |
| 2016-17 | 18 | Illawarra | 15-13 (4) | 3 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 50% | 71% | 0% | 7 | Total | 125 | 16.0 | 5.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 44.5% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34.4% | 0.9 | 2.7 | 69.7% | 57% | 55% | 18 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 18 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- BA CoE 2016-17 | Sutherland 2022 | Eltham 2023-24
In 2014, Glover made his debut in the SEABL for the BA Centre of Excellence and also had a one-game stint in the Waratah League for the Illawarra Hawks. He returned to the Centre of Excellence in 2015, 2016 and 2017. He had another quick stint with the Centre of Excellence in 2019 in the inaugural NBL1 season, where he averaged a competition high 23.6 points.
In 2023, Glover played for the Eltham Wildcats in NBL1 South.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Glover played for the national junior team between 2014 and 2016. This included representing Australia at the 2015 FIBA Under 19 World Championships and being a part of the U19 Emus team which participated in the 2016 Oceania Qualifiers. Glover won silver at the 2016 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship in Fiji.
Glover made his debut for the Australian Boomers during the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.
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