Mitchell Young
July 23, 2020
Corey Maynard
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 7/10/91
- Place of Birth: Adelaide (SA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 191
- Weight (KG): 84
- Junior Assoc: SA - Sturt
- College: Bryant (2010-2014)
- NBL DEBUT: 10/10/14
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 13/02/16
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 24
- NBL History: Cairns 2015 | Townsville 2016
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Corey Maynard was born in Adelaide (SA) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Sturt basketball program.
FAMILY: Maynard is the son of Peter and Donna Maynard, and has one brother, Brayden, and one sister, Karli.
His father, Peter, played eight games for Melbourne between 1980 and 1981 before playing 216 games in the SANFL with Glenelg and Woodville West-Torrens. His grandfather, Graham Campbell, played 151 games for Fitzroy and won the club’s 1957 best and fairest award. His brother, Brayden, currently plays in the AFL for Collingwood.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Corey Maynard made his NBL debut with the Cairns Taipans at 23 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
On 29 April 2014, Maynard signed with the Cairns Taipans for the 2014/15 NBL season. After injuring his left thumb on 3 January 2015 against the Townsville Crocodiles, Maynard was ruled out for the majority of the season.
In 2015, Cairns become the first regional team to finish the season in first place (21-7) since Geelong achieved the feat in 1984. Cairns also achieved a NBL first when Aaron Fearne utilised the same starting five of Scottie Wilbekin, Cameron Gliddon, Stephen Weigh, captain Alex Loughton and Matt Burston for all 28 games.
The roster did see some change during the season however, with training player Nathan Sobey (1.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.1 assists) being elevated into the squad mid-season after injuries to Corey Maynard (1.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists) and Shaun Bruce (3.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists).
in the semifinals, they faced off against 4th seeded Perth and behind the all-around brilliance of Wilbekin (28 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists), who was unstoppable in their game one win (71-64). Wilbekin (16 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists)then led Cairns to victory in game two (80-68), progressing to the Grand Final series.
Maynard returned to the team in time for the Taipans’ semi-final matchup against the Perth Wildcats but Maynard had lost his spot in the lineup to 11th man Nathan Sobey and did not suit up for the team’s playoff games.
Cairns would face the New Zealand Breakers and, despite having home-court advantage, lost the opening game 86–71. A buzzer-beating fade away from Breakers forward Ekene Ibekwe resulted in a game two loss (83–81) and the Taipans missing out on winning their first NBL championship.
Wilbekin (15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists) would lead the team in scoring and assists, as well as take home the club’s MVP award as Maynard finished the season with 1.1 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
2015/16
After finishing sixth with an 11-17 record in 2014/15, including an 8-6 record at home but only three road wins, Townsville entered voluntary administration before regaining control of its Deed of Company Arrangement and receiving approval to compete in 2015/16. Todd Blanchfield (to Melbourne), Steven Markovic (to Sydney), Mickell Gladness (not retained), Jacob Holmes (retired) and Greg Vanderjagt (retired and joined Townsville’s coaching staff) departed, while coach Shawn Dennis retained Brian Conklin, Clint Steindl, Mitchell Norton, Mirko Djeric and Leon Henry and added Nicholas Kay (via Metro State), Luke Schenscher (via Adelaide), Corey Maynard and Mitchell Young (both via Cairns) and import Jordair Jett. Conklin was re-signed and appointed captain. Cairns had released the incoming guard at his own request to pursue increased playing time after his first NBL season had been disrupted by a left-thumb injury.
Townsville opened the season against Melbourne United at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on October 9, where Maynard (5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists) came from the bench as the Crocodiles lost 99-84. Conklin (25 points and 5 rebounds) and Steindl (13 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals) led Townsville, while former Crocodile Blanchfield (29 points and 8 rebounds) was Melbourne’s leading scorer.
Maynard (6.1 points across 25 games) came from the bench in every appearance and did not make a start, while proving capable of running the offence, setting up teammates, getting to the rim, hitting the outside shot and playing strong defence.
One of Maynard’s biggest early-season contributions came in Sydney on October 15, where Maynard (6 points and 1 rebound) made both of his three-point attempts, including the go-ahead three-pointer with 17 seconds remaining, as Townsville defeated the Kings 80-77 for its first win. Jett (22 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists) and Steindl (18 points and 5 rebounds) led the Crocodiles, while Julian Khazzouh (15 points and 7 rebounds) was Sydney’s best.
Maynard’s best game came against Illawarra at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on October 28, where Maynard (13 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist) made 5-of-8 shots and two three-pointers in 21 minutes as the Crocodiles lost 96-88. Conklin (19 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists) and Steindl (19 points and 4 rebounds) provided support, while AJ Ogilvy (28 points, 13 rebounds, and 2 blocks) led Illawarra.
By the end of November, Townsville had fallen to 4-10 when Conklin (13.5 points and 6.6 rebounds across 13 games) was released after the club cited a number of ‘sub-par performances’. Earlier in November, an errant elbow from Conklin had broken Perth captain Damian Martin’s jaw, with the NBL clearing him of wrongdoing, before another elbow involving Adelaide forward Mitch Creek resulted in a three-match suspension with two games suspended for the remainder of the season. Conklin later claimed reducing costs was behind his release. Omar Samhan (13.3 points and 8.9 rebounds across 12 games; via Texas Legends) was signed for the remainder of the season as his replacement.
Schenscher (4.1 points and 3.1 rebounds across 13 games) ruptured a ligament in his left ankle in late October and also battled back complaints, with Townsville using junior Harry Froling (1.6 points across 9 games) as an injury replacement during the season.
Maynard did not appear against Illawarra on December 31, with no reason for that non-appearance confirmed in the available season coverage. An ankle injury was then confirmed on January 4 and ruled him out for the following two games against Cairns and Adelaide. Assistant coach Vanderjagt contacted former Crocodile Chris Cedar (1.5 points across 2 games; via Mackay) on December 31 and Cedar returned on a two-game injury-replacement contract while Maynard was sidelined. Maynard returned to the rotation on January 21.
Townsville found better form during the second half of the season and split its final 14 games 7-7.
Jett (15.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 28 games) led Townsville in scoring and was awarded the Kevin Sugars Medal as club MVP, while Steindl (12.7 points and 3.5 rebounds across 28 games) was named the NBL’s Most Improved Player and Kay (10.7 points and 6.6 rebounds across 28 games) won Rookie of the Year. Norton (8.8 points across 28 games) and Djeric (5.3 points across 24 games) provided further support, with Djeric producing his best season to date, while Dennis was named NBL Coach of the Year.
Maynard’s highest-scoring game came in Townsville’s final game against Sydney at the Townsville Entertainment Centre on February 13, where Maynard (14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) made three three-pointers and 5-of-6 free throws as the Crocodiles defeated the Kings 126-123 in overtime. Samhan (25 points and 13 rebounds) and Jett (21 points, 5 rebounds, and 9 assists) led Townsville, while Jason Cadee (32 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists) was Sydney’s leading scorer. The win left the Crocodiles seventh and second-last with an 11-17 record, including an 8-6 record at home and only three road wins.
In April, Townsville’s directors withdrew the Crocodiles from the 2016/17 NBL season after deciding the club was no longer financially viable. Kay (to Illawarra) and Norton (to Illawarra) departed, Young (4.9 points and 4.1 rebounds across 27 games; to Brisbane) found another NBL role, Steindl and Djeric moved overseas, Schenscher retired and Dennis moved to Japan, while Maynard later switched codes and signed with Melbourne Football Club as a Category B rookie on August 17. The Crocodiles’ licence was handed back to the NBL and the business returned to administrators.
After a successful basketball career in both the US college system and the NBL, Maynard switched codes to play in the AFL with the Melbourne Football Club. On 17 August 2016, Maynard signed with the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) as a category B rookie.
He would play three seasons in the AFL before announcing his retirement due to multiple injuries (August 2019).
Corey Maynard played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Cairns Taipans and the Townsville Crocodiles. He averaged 3.9 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 44 NBL games.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 24 | Townsville | 11-17 (7) | 25 | 449 | 153 | 70 | 41 | 14 | 56 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 55 | 56 | 125 | 45% | 18 | 50 | 36% | 38 | 75 | 51% | 48% | 52% | 14 |
| 2014-15 | 23 | Cairns | 21-7 (1) | 19 | 102 | 21 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 24% | 5 | 15 | 33% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 38% | 34% | Totals | 44 | 551 | 174 | 92 | 53 | 24 | 68 | 16 | 1 | 39 | 62 | 62 | 150 | 41.3% | 23 | 65 | 35.4% | 42 | 81 | 51.9% | 0.4686489981 | 0.49 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | 24 | Townsville | 11-17 (7) | 25 | 18.0 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.0 | 45% | 0.7 | 2.0 | 36% | 1.5 | 3.0 | 51% | 48% | 52% | 14 |
| 2014-15 | 23 | Cairns | 21-7 (1) | 19 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 24% | 0.3 | 0.8 | 33% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 67% | 38% | 34% | Total | 44 | 12.5 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.409090909 | 3.409090909 | 41.3% | 0.009393939394 | 0.009393939394 | 35.4% | 0.5227272727 | 1.477272727 | 51.9% | 0.4686489981 | 0.49 | 14 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sturt (2009–2010), McKinnon (2014), Cairns (2015), Frankston (2016)
Maynard joined Sturt for the 2009 Central ABL season, continuing through the senior pathway with the Sabres after earlier championship success with the club. He was named Sturt team MVP in 2009 and remained with the group into the following season.
Maynard continued with Sturt for the 2010 Central ABL season, giving the Sabres a backcourt option before he left for Bryant. Sturt won the 2010 Central ABL championship, adding the South Australian state league title to Maynard’s early senior career before he began his four-year college career later that year.
Maynard joined McKinnon for the 2014 Big V season, signing with the Cougars on 16 May 2014 after completing his college career at Bryant. He played six games for McKinnon and averaged 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game, giving the Cougars immediate scoring and guard production during his short stay.
Maynard joined Cairns for the 2015 Queensland Basketball League season, linking with the Marlins in late April after his first NBL season. His move placed him in the QBL for the winter season before he later continued his professional career in Townsville.
Maynard joined Frankston for the remainder of the 2016 SEABL season, signing with the Blues on 20 April 2016 after returning from a short overseas stint. He played 14 games for Frankston and averaged 12.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, adding another senior guard to the Blues rotation during the second half of the SEABL campaign.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
In August 2011, Maynard represented Australia at the 2011 Summer Universiade in China.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Finland - Bisons Loimaa (2016)
Corey Maynard moved to Finland in 2016, signing with Bisons Loimaa of the Korisliiga on February 29, 2016.
Maynard made two Korisliiga appearances before his stint ended in mid-March, averaging 6.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 18.6 minutes per game.
He debuted on March 4, 2016 against Kouvot with 7 points in 14:36, then followed on March 9, 2016 against Joensuun Kataja with 6 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
COLLEGE
Corey Maynard played four collegiate seasons at Bryant University from 2010–11 through 2013–14, developing from a rotation guard into one of the Bulldogs’ primary perimeter creators during the program’s early years as a Division I member in the Northeast Conference.
As a freshman in the 2010–11 season, Maynard was a staple in Bryant’s lineup, appearing in 30 games and averaging 4.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 22.4 minutes per game, contributing immediately despite Bryant still transitioning into full Division I competition.
During his sophomore season in 2011–12, Maynard took on a significantly expanded role before an injury disrupted his year, forcing him to miss 11 games, including the final six of the regular season. In 19 games with 18 starts, he averaged 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 34.5 minutes per game, showing marked growth as a scorer and secondary playmaker when available.
Maynard solidified his place as a full-time starter as a junior in 2012–13, appearing in 30 games with 28 starts and averaging 9.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 33.0 minutes per game while continuing to log heavy minutes on both ends of the floor.
On March 2, 2013, Maynard reached a notable career milestone when he made his 100th career three-pointer against Saint Francis, reflecting his growing impact as a perimeter shooter over multiple seasons.
As a senior in the 2013–14 season, Maynard delivered his most productive collegiate campaign, averaging 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 35.2 minutes per game across 31 contests while functioning as one of Bryant’s primary offensive options.
On January 18, 2014, Maynard produced the highest-scoring game of his college career, pouring in 30 points during a 95–68 win over Fairleigh Dickinson, marking a career-best scoring performance during his final season.
For his senior-year body of work, Maynard earned third-team All–Northeast Conference honours, recognition that reflected both his individual production and his leadership role within the Bulldogs’ backcourt during the program’s continued development at the Division I level.
Across his four-year Bryant career, Maynard progressed from a supporting freshman contributor into a high-usage senior guard, combining scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defensive activity while consistently ranking among the team leaders in minutes played during his final three seasons.
AWARDS
- Third-team All-NEC (2014)
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Central ABL champion (2010)
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