Keanu Rasmussen
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 2/03/03
- Place of Birth: Adelaide (SA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 86
- Junior Assoc:
- College: California Baptist
- NBL DEBUT: 29/09/23
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 7/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 21
- NBL History: Adelaide 2024-25
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Keanu Rasmussen was born in Adelaide (SA)
NBL EXPERIENCE
Keanu Rasmussen made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 20 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
After a second disappointing season under coach CJ Bruton, several changes were made to Adelaide’s roster. Despite imports Robert Franks and Antonius Cleveland both being contracted for a second season, they were allowed to exit their deals and pursue opportunities overseas.
Anthony Drmic (to Tasmania), Ian Clark (to Melbourne), and Kai Sotto (to Japan) all headed elsewhere, but perhaps the most significant loss for 36ers fans was the decision not to bring back big man Daniel Johnson after 13 years with the club.
Former Sixers Jason Cadee (via Brisbane), Isaac Humphries (via Melbourne), and import Jacob Wiley all returned to provide much-needed leadership. Keanu Rasmussen was signed as a development player, getting the opportunity to play for his hometown 36ers. Bruton expressed faith in the young talent, seeing potential in him for future seasons.
“I can see Keanu plying his trade as a development player and making his way into a roster spot down the track,” Bruton said. “He has the basketball IQ and skill set that can transition to the NBL level.”
Other additions to the squad included Trentyn Flowers (Next Stars program), AFL convert Alex Starling, and imports Trey Kell (via South East Melbourne) and Jamaal Franklin. Franklin’s stint was short-lived, as he was released during the NBL Blitz, which led to Rasmussen being temporarily promoted to the main roster while the club sought a replacement.
Adelaide’s slow start (1-4) prompted the signing of DJ Vasiljevic, who had parted ways with Sydney to pursue a brief NBA stint with Washington. Following his arrival, Rasmussen returned to the developmental program.
Vasiljevic (19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists) provided a scoring boost, but after a crushing loss to Tasmania, shooting only 29% from the field and 2-11 from three-point range, Bruton was dismissed. The team sat at 4-9 when assistant coach Scott Ninnis took over, leading to a resurgence in January (5-1), reviving Adelaide’s playoff hopes.
Adelaide finished as the second-best rebounding team in the league (43.5 rebounds per game), but their three-point shooting remained a struggle, ranking last at 29.9%.
Kell (17.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists) and Humphries (15.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks) both had standout seasons, with Wiley (10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds) leading in rebounding.
The 36ers narrowly missed the Play-In Tournament (12-16), with Rasmussen appearing in four games, scoring four points, and gaining valuable experience for the future.
Keanu Rasmussen currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers and has played 22 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 2.3 points, 1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists since entering the league in 2023.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Adelaide 36ers – 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 | 22 | Melbourne | 4-2 (3) | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| 2024-25 | 22 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 18 | 152.0 | 48 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 42 | 43% | 3 | 17 | 18% | 9 | 14 | 64% | 49% | 46% | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Adelaide | 12-16 (9) | 4 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 33% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 33% | 0% | 4 | Totals | 22 | 157 | 52 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 17 | 29 | 20 | 48 | 41.7% | 3 | 19 | 15.8% | 9 | 14 | 64.3% | 48% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 22 | Adelaide | 13-16 (6) | 18 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 43% | 0.2 | 0.9 | 18% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 64% | 49% | 46% | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Adelaide | 12-16 (9) | 4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 33% | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 33% | 0% | 4 | Total | 22 | 7.1 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 41.7% | 0.0 | 15.8% | 0.1 | 0.9 | 64.3% | 48% | 45% | 10 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sturt 2023
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 30% | 49% | 54% | 38% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 20 | 48 | 41.7% | 3 | 19 | 15.8% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 22 | Adelaide | 7-8 (8) | 6 | 64.0 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 45% | 1 | 6 | 17% | 6 | 7 | 86% | 54% | 48% | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 21 | Adelaide | 12-16 (9) | 4 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 33% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 33% | 0% | 4 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Hawkes Bay (2024)
COLLEGE
Rasmussen played alongside fellow aussies Tre and Taran Armstrong for the California Baptist Lancers. He appeared in 10 games during the 2022-23 season, and shot 60 percent from the field across the campaign.
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