Tom Wilson
July 23, 2020
Brian Bowen
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 2/10/98
- Place of Birth: Saginaw, Michigan (USA)
- Position: SF
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 86
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Arthur Hill High School (Saginaw, Michigan)
- NBL DEBUT: 13/10/18
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 3/03/19
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 20
- NBL History: Sydney 2019
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Tugs
BIO: Brian Bowen was born in Saginaw, Michigan (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Brian Bowen made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 20 years of age. He scored 13 points in his first game.
Sydney entered the 2018-19 season with high expectations after making several key signings, including Andrew Bogut, who returned to Australia after 14 seasons in the NBA, including winning an NBA championship in 2015 with Golden State.
The Kings were the first team to take advantage of the NBL’s newly established Next Stars program, signing highly touted prospect Brian Bowen, a McDonald’s All-American who opted to play in the NBL to develop his skills for the NBA Draft. Other key additions included Jerome Randle, David Wear (via Spain), Deng Deng (via Big V – McKinnon), Kyle Adnam (via Melbourne), and Tom Wilson (via Melbourne).
Brian Bowen (6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists) showed flashes of his potential throughout the season, using his athleticism and length to contribute on both ends of the floor. His best performances included 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal in a win (87-81) over Illawarra on December 22, 2018, 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in a win (98-93) over Adelaide on January 5, 2019, and 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists in a close loss (94-91) to Melbourne on February 17, 2019.
Bowen’s versatility and ability to impact the game as a slasher and defender made him a valuable piece in Sydney’s rotation. His performances helped the Kings finish third in the regular season with an 18-10 record before being eliminated in the semifinals by Melbourne United.
In the playoffs, Sydney faced Melbourne United in the semifinals. In Game 1 (95-73), Bowen contributed 6 points and 3 rebounds off the bench, but the Kings struggled against Melbourne’s depth, with Casper Ware (22 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists) and DJ Kennedy (20 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists) leading the charge. Kevin Lisch (13 points) and Jerome Randle (13 points) were the top scorers for Sydney, but it wasn’t enough.
In Game 2 (90-76), Bowen added 4 points and 2 rebounds, but Melbourne’s Casper Ware (30 points, 5 rebounds) and Chris Goulding (23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) proved too strong. Despite Andrew Bogut’s (10 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) improved performance, the Kings’ playoff run came to an end.
Bowen’s season in the NBL was a crucial stepping stone, allowing him to showcase his talent on a professional stage. After the season, he declared for the 2019 NBA Draft, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Brian Bowen played one season in the NBL. He averaged 6.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 30 NBL games.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 461.0 | 189 | 96 | 20 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 64 | 141 | 45% | 13 | 38 | 34% | 48 | 63 | 76% | 55% | 50% | 15 | Totals | 30 | 461 | 189 | 96 | 20 | 28 | 68 | 7 | 9 | 24 | 38 | 64 | 141 | 45.4% | 13 | 38 | 34.2% | 48 | 63 | 76.2% | 56% | 50% | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 20 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 45% | 0.4 | 1.3 | 34% | 1.6 | 2.1 | 76% | 55% | 50% | 15 | Total | 30 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 4.7 | 45.4% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34.2% | 0.4 | 1.3 | 76.2% | 56% | 50% | 15 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Bowen played 12 games in the NBA. He averaged 0.8 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- July 1, 2019: Signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers.
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November 27, 2020: Signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers.
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April 23, 2021: Waived by the Indiana Pacers.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 53% | 45% | 39% | 71% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 64 | 141 | 45.4% | 13 | 38 | 34.2% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 1 | 31 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3 | 10 | 30% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| 2020-21 | 22 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 34% | 25% | Total | 12 | 1 | 46 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 29% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 1 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 30% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 30% | 30% |
| 2020-21 | 22 | Indiana | SF | 6 | 0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 25% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 34% | 25% | Total | 12 | 1 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 29% | 0.3 | 0% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 100% |
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (2017)
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