2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Xavier Rathan-Mayes
- Nationality: CAN
- Date of Birth: 29/04/94
- Place of Birth: Markham, Ontario (Canada)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 91
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Florida State (2014-2017)
- NBL DEBUT: 5/12/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 27
- LAST NBL GAME: 5/02/23
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Illawarra 2022 | Melbourne 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: XRM
BIO: Born in Markham, Ontario, he started playing high school basketball at Christian Faith Center Academy in North Carolina. However, the NCAA was declining to accept credits received from the school, prompting him to transfer to Huntington Prep School in West Virginia. At Huntington Prep School, he played with current NBA player Andrew Wiggins, and he was considered a top 30 player in his class.
FAMILY: His stepfather is former NBA player Tharon Mayes.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Xavier Rathan-Mayes made his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks at 27 years of age. He scored 15 points in his first game.
After a strong NBL21 campaign that saw the Illawarra Hawks come close to knocking off Perth and reaching the Finals, the team looked primed to take the next step in NBL22. The Hawks re-signed star guard Tyler Harvey, their leading scorer, on a three-year deal and added Antonius Cleveland and Travis Trice as imports. However, just before the season, Trice was released after refusing to receive the COVID vaccine, and Xavier Rathan-Mayes was signed as his replacement. Other additions included Harry Froling (via Brisbane), joining his brother Sam in Hawks colours, and Boomers star Duop Reath, fresh off a strong Olympic campaign.
Rathan-Mayes was brought in to provide versatility and playmaking, fitting seamlessly into coach Brian Goorjian’s plans. While Tyler Harvey (16.1 points per game) led the team in scoring, the Hawks benefitted from significant contributions across the board. Reath began the season on fire, averaging 19.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game in his first four outings. Meanwhile, Antonius Cleveland brought defensive grit and two-way excellence, averaging 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.8 steals.
Rathan-Mayes (10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists) provided stability in the backcourt, stepping up as both a scorer and facilitator. His ability to contribute across multiple areas gave the Hawks added flexibility. Club legend Tim Coenraad (3.9 points and 2.2 rebounds) was initially left off the roster but was later elevated as an injury replacement for Daniel Grida, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Hawks showcased a balanced attack and solid defensive effort throughout the year. Sam Froling bounced back from an injury-plagued season to average 8.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks, while Justinian Jessup (13.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals) continued to improve as the team’s primary Next Star player. Rathan-Mayes played a key role in supporting this core, particularly in games where Tyler Harvey faced tough defensive coverage.
Duop Reath (15.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks) capped off his stellar campaign by earning the Hawks’ MVP award. Antonius Cleveland was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year, winning the Damian Martin Trophy, and earned a spot on the All-NBL First Team.
MELBOURNE UNITED
2022/23
After finishing the previous season on top of the ladder only to suffer an early playoff exit, Melbourne United entered NBL23 as championship contenders. However, the team faced significant challenges before the season began, losing key players Jo Lual-Acuil, Matthew Dellavedova, and Jack White to lucrative overseas deals. The departures left Melbourne scrambling to fill their roster, leading to the signings of Xavier Rathan-Mayes (via Illawarra), Isaac Humphries (via Adelaide), Rayjon Tucker, and Jordan Caroline. Veteran David Barlow also returned after initially announcing his retirement.
United’s season got off to a promising start with an overtime win against New Zealand (101–97), thanks to a standout performance from Rathan-Mayes, who delivered 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists. Initially recruited to lead the second unit, Rathan-Mayes (14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists) was thrust into the starting lineup after Shea Ili suffered a concussion while playing for New Zealand during FIBA qualifiers. Ili would appear in only 13 games across three separate stints due to lingering concussion issues, forcing Rathan-Mayes and Tucker to assume more ball-handling duties.
Melbourne struggled early, starting the season 5-6 and dealing with inconsistent performances from their imports. Tucker (17.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists) faced criticism after claiming he would be the “best first-year import in the league,” while Jordan Caroline (5.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists) failed to establish himself as a reliable presence and was eventually replaced. Marcus Lee (9.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks) joined in November and provided much-needed size and defense.
Rathan-Mayes remained a steady contributor throughout Melbourne’s turbulent start. His versatility and playmaking allowed United to stabilize their form, highlighted by a key performance against Brisbane in January (104-88) where he tallied 8 points and 10 rebounds. Melbourne ended the season on an impressive 11-3 run, giving them hope of qualifying for the Play-In Tournament. In their final game, Tucker (31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists) and Rathan-Mayes helped secure a 116-107 win over Adelaide. However, Perth’s victory over Sydney saw United miss the playoffs by percentage points.
Despite Melbourne’s inconsistent season, Rathan-Mayes’ ability to step up as a starter in the absence of key players showcased his importance to the team. United also played a pivotal role in league history during the season, facing Sydney in the inaugural NBL Christmas Day game, which drew over 300,000 viewers nationwide. Tucker led Melbourne with 31 points, though the team suffered a 21-point defeat (101-80).
Melbourne’s season highlighted a significant defensive drop-off, marking the first time a Dean Vickerman-coached team finished outside the top five in defensive rating. Rathan-Mayes remained one of United’s most reliable performers, finishing the season averaging 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists while providing leadership and versatility in a challenging year.
Xavier Rathan-Mayes played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Illawarra Hawks and the Melbourne United. He averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 28 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 28 | 798.0 | 403 | 150 | 125 | 20 | 130 | 26 | 3 | 65 | 59 | 152 | 342 | 44% | 59 | 157 | 38% | 40 | 70 | 57% | 54% | 53% | 33 |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Illawarra | 19-9 (2) | 30 | 715.0 | 309 | 131 | 122 | 21 | 110 | 25 | 5 | 68 | 63 | 128 | 303 | 42% | 20 | 93 | 22% | 33 | 52 | 63% | 47% | 46% | 25 | Totals | 58 | 1513 | 712 | 281 | 247 | 41 | 240 | 51 | 8 | 133 | 122 | 280 | 645 | 43.4% | 79 | 250 | 31.6% | 73 | 122 | 59.8% | 51% | 50% | 33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 28 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 28 | 28.5 | 14.4 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 5.4 | 12.2 | 44% | 2.1 | 5.6 | 38% | 1.4 | 2.5 | 57% | 54% | 53% | 33 |
| 2021-22 | 28 | Illawarra | 19-9 (2) | 30 | 23.8 | 10.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 10.1 | 42% | 0.7 | 3.1 | 22% | 1.1 | 1.7 | 63% | 47% | 46% | 25 | Total | 58 | 26.1 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 11.1 | 43.4% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 31.6% | 1.4 | 4.3 | 59.8% | 51% | 50% | 33 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 33 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
As a junior, Rathan-Mayes represented his country, Canada, at the 2012 U-18 Americas Championship and the 2013 U-19 World Championship.
NBA EXPERIENCE
After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Rathan-Mayes played for the New York Knicks in the NBA Summer League and then joined the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League for the 2017–18 season. On March 5, 2018, he signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He played five games for the Grizzlies.
After playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2018 NBA Summer League, Rathan-Mayes headed to Europe to continue his basketball career overseas.
On January 8, 2019, he returned to the US to play for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. In 25 games played for the Legends, he averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
In October 2019, Rathan-Mayes re-joined the Texas Legends. On December 3, 2019, he was acquired by the Agua Caliente Clippers in a trade.
Rathan-Mayes played 5 games in the NBA. He averaged 5.8 points, 1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game over his NBA career.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 74% | 95% | 78% | 55% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 33 | 10 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 280 | 645 | 43.4% | 79 | 250 | 31.6% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 23 | Memphis | SG | 5 | 0 | 118 | 29 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 42 | 29% | 1 | 14 | 7% | 4 | 9 | 44% | 32% | 30% | Total | 5 | 0 | 118 | 29 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 42 | 29% | 1 | 14 | 7% | 4 | 9 | 44% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 23 | Memphis | SG | 5 | 0 | 23.6 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 8.4 | 29% | 0.2 | 2.8 | 7% | 0.8 | 1.8 | 44% | 32% | 30% | Total | 5 | 0 | 23.6 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 8.4 | 29% | 0.2 | 2.8 | 7% | 0.8 | 1.8 | 44% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Greece - AEK Athens (2018) | Israel - Bnei Herzliya (2019) | Canada - Hamilton (2019), Scarborough (2022) | Romania - CSU Sibiu (2021) | Turkey - Merkezefendi (2023) | Russia - BC Enisey (2023-2024)
Rathan-Mayes first ventured overseas to play for AEK Athens of the Greek Basket League for the 2018/19 season. After a short stint with the team he returned to play in the G-League.
On March 28, 2019, he signed with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Premier League for the rest of the season. On April 22, 2019, he recorded a season-high 28 points, shooting 6-of-11 from three-point range, along with five rebounds and three assists in a 76–72 win over Ironi Nahariya. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 28 MVP.
In July and August 2019, Rathan-Mayes played the final set of games with the Hamilton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He helped the team reach the final of the 2019 season, scoring 24 points in a loss to the Saskatchewan Rattlers.
On February 26, 2021, Rathan-Mayes joined CSU Sibiu of the Romanian National League.
After his first season in the NBL, Rathan-Mayes returned to Canada and joined the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the CEBL. He played six games between May 26 and June 18.
On February 9, 2023, he signed with Merkezefendi Bld. Denizli Basket of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).
Xavier Rathan-Mayes spent the 2023/24 season with Russian team Enisey, where he set a new VTB League single-season scoring record. Rathan-Mayes scored 30 points in the winning game against CSKA and reached the 869 points in the 2023/24 season. The Canadian guard surpassed Keith Langford, who scored 851 points in the 2015/16 season.
COLLEGE
Rathan-Mayes played three years of college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles (2014-2017). As a freshman in 2014–15, Rathan-Mayes had three games with 30 points or more. He averaged 14.9 points per game, becoming only the second freshman to lead Florida State in scoring. He was named to the All-ACC Freshman Team. He averaged 11.8 points in 2015–16 and 10.6 points in 2016–17.
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