BIO: Brad Sheridan was born in Melbourne (VIC) and grew up in the nearby suburb of Boronia. He later began playing basketball as a junior with the Knox basketball program. Sheridan received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 1996. He spent three years year there and played for the program’s state league team (1996, 1997, 1998).

NBL EXPERIENCE

Brad Sheridan made his NBL debut with the Victoria Titans at 18 years of age. He scored six points in his first game.

2004/05
The 2004/05 season was a historic one for the Sydney Kings, as they became the first team in NBL history to win three consecutive championships.

Captain Jason Smith (19.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals) led the team offensively, setting the tone with his leadership, defensive intensity, and ability to step up in clutch moments.

He was supported by a strong core, including import duo Mark Sanford (16.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists), Rolan Roberts (16.4 points, 9.1 rebounds), C.J. Bruton (16.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists), and Ben Knight (13.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists).

Brad Sheridan played a crucial role in Sydney’s championship run, contributing solid two-way play while averaging 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

A reliable perimeter shooter and defender, Sheridan provided key contributions throughout the season.

Sheridan delivered several standout performances throughout the season, proving his value as a versatile role player.

On October 10 against the New Zealand Breakers, he recorded 13 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in an all-around effort.

On December 31 against Adelaide, he scored a season-high 19 points, hitting three three-pointers and adding 3 rebounds and 5 assists.

Another key performance came on January 9 against Cairns, where he put up 13 points on perfect 5-for-5 shooting, including three from deep.

Twelve games into the season, rookie Luke Kendall (12.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists) suffered an ACL injury, causing him to miss the remainder of the season.

Under head coach Brian Goorjian, the Kings continued their dominance, finishing atop the regular season standings with a 21-11 record.

The Kings opened the playoffs by defeating the Brisbane Bullets in Game 1 (113-79), with seven players scoring in double figures.

Jason Smith (16 points), Rolan Roberts (16 points), Brad Sheridan (16 points), Ben Knight (15 points), CJ Bruton (14 points), David Barlow (12 points), and Mark Sanford (12 points) all contributed to the commanding win.

Sydney closed out the series with a 111-105 victory in Game 2, led by big performances from Smith (24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Ben Knight (22 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists).

Sheridan also played a key role in the win, contributing 7 points, 1 assist, and 1 steal.

The Grand Final series saw Sydney dominate the Illawarra Hawks across three straight games, completing one of the most commanding championship runs in NBL history.

Smith (21 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists) led the way in the Kings’ Game 1 victory (96-73).

Sheridan was a key contributor, adding 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals while hitting 50% from the field.

In Game 2, Sydney secured a 105-80 win on the Hawks’ home court, with CJ Bruton finishing as the game-high scorer with 26 points.

Sheridan played a key supporting role, adding 5 points, 3 assists, and 3 rebounds in a solid defensive effort.

Although Game 3 was close after the first quarter, the Kings outscored the Hawks 38-21 in the second quarter and never looked back.

Jason Smith delivered the best playoff game of his career, scoring 38 points and grabbing 12 rebounds to take home Grand Final MVP honors.

Sheridan contributed 14 points on 57% shooting from the field, including four three-pointers, providing valuable scoring off the bench.

With their 3-0 Grand Final series win, the Kings cemented themselves as one of the greatest teams in NBL history, becoming the first team to ever complete a three-peat.

Their combination of leadership, talent, and depth made them an unstoppable force, with Jason Smith, C.J. Bruton, Mark Sanford, and the supporting cast all playing vital roles in Sydney’s championship run.

Sheridan’s consistent contributions on both ends of the floor proved crucial to the Kings’ success, solidifying his role as a key piece in the historic three-peat.

Brad Sheridan played ten seasons across three NBL teams. This included the Victoria Titans, Sydney Kings and Townsville Crocodiles. He averaged 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 306 NBL games.

Dan Boyce (836 Posts)

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.