DJ Newbill
February 2, 2021
Devon Hall
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 7/07/95
- Place of Birth: Virginia Beach, Virginia (USA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 93
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Virginia (2014–2018)
- NBL DEBUT: 13/10/18
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 16/02/19
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 23
- NBL History: Cairns 2019
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Devon Hall was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia (USA) and attended Cape Henry Collegiate School.
FAMILY: Hall is the son of Leslie Guidry and Mark Hall and has an older brother, Mark Jr.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Devon Hall made his NBL debut with the Cairns Taipans at 23 years of age. He scored four points in his first game.
After finishing sixth with an 11-17 record the previous season, Cairns moved in a new direction, parting ways with long-time coach Aaron Fearne after eight years and appointing Mike Kelly. The Taipans entered the rebuild having lost Cameron Gliddon (to Brisbane), Mitchell McCarron (to Melbourne), Jarrad Weeks (to New Zealand) and Stephen Weigh (retired).
Kelly rebuilt around returning Nathan Jawai, Alex Loughton and Kuany Kuany, adding Rob Loe (via New Zealand), Lucas Walker (via Perth), Jarrod Kenny (via Perth), Dexter Kernich-Drew (via Perth), Mitch Young (via Brisbane) and imports Melo Trimble and DJ Newbill (via New Zealand). Cairns completed its roster on August 12 by signing the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 53rd pick in the 2018 NBA Draft as its third and final import, with Kelly saying, “We wanted someone who could shoot, defend and create.”
Hall (4 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals) started in his NBL debut against Brisbane on October 13 as Cairns opened the season with an 88-70 win. Trimble (32 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) starred on debut and Newbill (16 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) also impressed, while Reuben Te Rangi (18 points) led Brisbane.
Hall (8.8 points and 4.3 rebounds across 28 games) appeared in every game for Cairns and started 19 times, with no injury costing him a game. After struggling to find his shot early in the season, Hall began to find more consistency as the year progressed, but Cairns followed its opening victory with 14 consecutive losses.
Hall’s first major scoring performance came against Perth on November 17, where he came off the bench for 18 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals as Cairns pushed the Wildcats into overtime before losing 88-83. Trimble (18 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Loe (16 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks) were also strong for Cairns, while Bryce Cotton (26 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) led Perth.
Six days later in Adelaide, Hall (17 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) produced another strong all-around performance as Cairns lost 109-95. Trimble (23 points) and Newbill (13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists) provided support, while Jacob Wiley (30 points and 4 rebounds) led the 36ers.
Hall’s best game of the season came against Brisbane on January 3, where he made eight of 10 shots and six of eight three-pointers to finish with 24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 steal. Jawai (18 points and 4 assists) and Kenny (15 points and 6 rebounds) helped Cairns run away with a 109-80 win at the Cairns Convention Centre, snapping its 14-game losing streak, delivering its first home win of the season and its first victory since opening night, while Lamar Patterson (27 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Brisbane.
Eight days later, Hall (11 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals) made another important contribution as Cairns stunned league-leading Perth 81-79 at RAC Arena in front of 13,436 fans. Trimble (32 points and 7 rebounds) and Jawai (14 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block) led the Taipans, while Cotton (20 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) was Perth’s leading scorer.
Trimble (21.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals) led Cairns offensively, earning All-NBL Second Team honours and the Taipans’ club MVP award, while Newbill (14.3 points and 4 rebounds), Jawai (10 points and 5.2 rebounds), Loe (7.5 points and 4.8 rebounds), Loughton (6.5 points) and Walker (6.1 points and 4 rebounds) were the team’s other major contributors. The lack of pre-season preparation and large roster turnover prevented Cairns from building any consistent momentum, with the Taipans going 3-11 at home and 3-11 on the road.
Cairns closed the season against Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on February 16, where Hall (0 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal) played 21 minutes off the bench as Trimble (21 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists) and Loughton (17 points and 3 rebounds) led the Taipans, while Andrew Bogut (12 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 blocks) helped Sydney win 89-84, leaving Cairns last with a 6-22 record.
Devon Hall played one season in the NBL. He averaged 8.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 23 | Cairns | 6-22 (8) | 28 | 792.9 | 246 | 120 | 69 | 29 | 91 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 52 | 88 | 247 | 36% | 40 | 121 | 33% | 30 | 40 | 75% | 46% | 44% | 24 | Totals | 28 | 793 | 246 | 120 | 69 | 29 | 91 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 52 | 88 | 247 | 35.6% | 40 | 121 | 33.1% | 30 | 40 | 75.0% | 46% | 44% | 24 |
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 | 23 | Cairns | 6-22 (8) | 28 | 28.3 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 8.8 | 36% | 1.4 | 4.3 | 33% | 1.1 | 1.4 | 75% | 46% | 44% | 24 | Total | 28 | 28.3 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 8.8 | 35.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.1% | 1.4 | 4.3 | 75.0% | 46% | 44% | 24 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 24 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
|---|
NBA EXPERIENCE
Devon Hall was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder with pick #53 in the 2018 NBA Draft.
He participated in the 2018 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in three games.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Germany - Brose Bamberg (2020–2021) | Italy - Olimpia Milano (2021–2024) | Turkey - Fenerbahçe (2024–2026)
Hall joined Brose Bamberg for the 2020–21 Basketball Bundesliga season in Germany, averaging 14.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 33 league games while also averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in nine Basketball Champions League games.
Hall moved to Olimpia Milano for the 2021–22 Italian League season in Italy, averaging 9.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 38 league games while also posting 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 36 EuroLeague games as Milano won the Italian League championship and Italian Cup.
Hall remained with Olimpia Milano for the 2022–23 season, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25 EuroLeague games as Milano won the Italian League championship.
Hall continued with Olimpia Milano for the 2023–24 season, averaging 8.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 32 EuroLeague games as Milano won a third straight Italian League championship.
Hall joined Fenerbahçe for the 2024–25 Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and EuroLeague season after signing on June 17, 2024, and averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 32 EuroLeague games as Fenerbahçe won the 2025 EuroLeague, Turkish League and Turkish Cup.
Hall scored 18 points in Fenerbahçe’s 82–76 EuroLeague semi-final win over Panathinaikos on May 23, 2025, then recorded 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in the 81–70 EuroLeague final win over Monaco on May 25, 2025.
Hall remained with Fenerbahçe for the 2025–26 season, won the 2025 Turkish Super Cup MVP after recording 23 points, four rebounds and three assists in an 85–83 win over Beşiktaş on September 24, 2025, and opened the EuroLeague season with 22 points, four rebounds and two assists against Paris Basketball on October 1, 2025.
Hall continued with Fenerbahçe during the 2025–26 season and averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists through 21 EuroLeague games before undergoing left knee meniscus surgery in February 2026.
COLLEGE
Devon Hall played four seasons for the University of Virginia from 2014–15 through 2017–18, appearing in 128 games with 89 starts and finishing his NCAA career averaging 6.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game while shooting 41.9 percent from the field, 38.9 percent from three-point range, and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line.
He chose Virginia in part because of its reputation for high graduation rates among African-Americans and redshirted his true freshman year in 2013–14, a process that was emotional for him as he wanted to make an immediate impact on the court.
As a redshirt freshman in 2014–15, Hall appeared in 23 games with 1 start, averaging 1.8 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 10.6 minutes per game, with shooting splits of 40.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three.
In 2015–16, Hall’s role expanded and he played in 37 games with 20 starts, averaging 4.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc, helping Virginia compete in the ACC.
The 2016–17 season saw Hall become a full-time starter with 34 starts in 34 games, and he increased his production to 8.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, with a 40.8 percent field goal rate and 37.2 percent three-point accuracy, contributing significantly on both ends of the floor.
During his senior season in 2017–18, Hall started 34 of 34 games and posted career highs, averaging 11.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, while shooting an efficient 45.4 percent overall, 43.2 percent from three, and 89.4 percent at the free-throw line.
That 2017-18 Cavaliers team was ranked No. 1 nationally during the season, won both the ACC regular season and the ACC Tournament, and Hall served as a team captain, anchoring an experienced backcourt alongside Isaiah Wilkins and Jack Salt under coach Tony Bennett.
Hall’s senior year production included double-figure scoring in 21 games, multiple 20-point performances, and key shooting in tight ACC contests, as well as leadership on a balanced roster that reached the NCAA Tournament.
Across his college career, Hall’s shooting accuracy and steady improvement saw his three-point percentage climb each year, finishing among Virginia’s most reliable perimeter scorers, and he left the program as one of the notable multi-year contributors in the modern Cavaliers era.
Related
HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PLAYER?
Whilst we try to source as much information as we can for every player who has ever played in the NBL some information on a player profile may be missing. If you have additional information on a player you'd like us to add to a profile, please send it to us using the enquiry form below.
Submissions are then sent to info@aussiehoopla.com