EJ Rowland

EJ Rowland

  • Nationality: USA/BUL
  • Date of Birth: 18/05/83
  • Place of Birth: Salinas, California (USA)
  • Position: PG
  • Height (CM): 191
  • Weight (KG): 93
  • Junior Assoc: None
  • College: CSU Dominguez Hills (2001–2002) Hartnell (2002–2003) Saint Mary's (2003–2005)
  • NBL DEBUT: 22/09/06
  • AGE AT DEBUT: 23
  • LAST NBL GAME: 16/02/07
  • AGE AT LAST GAME: 23
  • NBL History: Townsville 2007 | Sydney 2007
  • Championships: 0
  • None

BIO: Ej Rowland was born in Salinas, California (USA) where attended Palma High School.

NBL EXPERIENCE

Ej Rowland made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 23 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.

EJ Rowland joined the Townsville Crocodiles midway through the 2006/07 season, replacing American import Jelani Gardner (15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists), who was released after 14 games. Rowland (12.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.0 steals) provided Townsville with immediate athleticism, perimeter defense, and playmaking at the point guard position across 21 games.

His arrival complemented a reshaped Crocodiles roster that had already undergone major offseason changes. Robert Rose departed to Cairns, and Casey Calvary also exited the club. Daniel Egan (via Brisbane) filled Rose’s role, while Gardner had been signed earlier in the year to support a backcourt anchored by Brad Newley (22.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists). With Rowland, the team now featured a balanced rotation that included frontcourt stars Larry Abney (21.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists, and 1.2 steals) and John Rillie (19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists).

Rowland quickly slotted into the starting five and helped lift Townsville to a 19–14 regular season record, good for fifth on the ladder. His ability to push tempo, break down defenses, and guard multiple positions proved valuable across the stretch run of the season.

In the elimination final against the Singapore Slingers, Rowland (13 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists) recorded a triple-double and was instrumental in the Crocodiles’ 106–93 win at the Townsville Entertainment Centre. He was well supported by Larry Abney (30 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 steals), John Rillie (26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists), and Brad Newley (19 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists). Daniel Egan (14 points, 4 rebounds) also chipped in off the bench. The Slingers were led by Mike Helms (20 points, 8 rebounds) and Ben Knight (21 points, 17 rebounds).

Townsville’s playoff run ended in the quarter-finals with a 122–89 loss to the Sydney Kings at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. Rowland (17 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals) was one of the Crocodiles’ few bright spots, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point range while playing 33 minutes. Kelvin Robertson added (21 points), while Mark Worthington (28 points, 6 rebounds), B.J. Carter (20 points), and Russell Hinder (17 points, 6 rebounds) led the way for Sydney.

Across his 21 games with the Crocodiles, Rowland (12.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.0 steals) made an immediate impact and was one of the most dynamic mid-season additions in the league. His playoff triple-double and ability to lift the team in key moments made him a crucial part of Townsville’s return to the postseason.

Ej Rowland played two seasons in the NBL. He averaged 12.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 33 NBL games.

CAREER RANKINGS:
– 43rd in steals per game.

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NBL TOTAL STATISTICS

SEASONAGETEAMTEAM RECORDGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%TS%EFG%HS
2006-0723Sydney20-13 (4)12362.01584037112924134396112947%174935%274363%53%54%30
2006-0723Townsville19-14 (5)21664.0270110100199142054629018948%92832%7310371%57%50%30
Totals331026428150137301206618810115131847.5%267733.8%10014668.5%56%52%30

NBL PER GAME STATISTICS

SEASONAGETEAMTEAM RECORDGPMINSPTSREBASTORDRSTLBLKTOPFFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%TS%EFG%HS
2006-0723Sydney20-13 (4)1230.213.23.33.10.92.42.00.12.83.35.110.847%1.44.135%2.33.663%53%54%30
2006-0723Townsville19-14 (5)2131.612.95.24.80.94.32.00.02.63.04.39.048%0.41.332%3.54.971%57%50%30
Total3331.113.04.54.20.93.62.00.02.73.14.69.647.5%0.00.033.8%0.82.368.5%56%52%30

CAREER HIGHS

POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS TURNOVERS TRIPLE DOUBLES
3016106170

FIBA EXPERIENCE

After gaining Bulgaria citizenship Rowland was invited to try out for the one naturalized player spot on the senior Bulgarian national basketball team in 2009. He earned selection to play for Bulgaria at EuroBasket 2009 iand led all players n minutes played, while averaging 17.7 points per game. Despite his efforts, the Bulgarians finished 0–3 and were eliminated in the group stage.

NBA EXPERIENCE

After going undrafted in the 2006 NBA draft Rowland began his professional career in the D-League with the Florida Flame.

Season Team PTS AST STL BLK FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA 3P%
1 0 76% 95% 98% 36%
2 0 30 10 6 1
Total 151 318 47.5% 26 77 33.8%

NBA TOTAL STATISTICS

YEARAGETEAMPOSGPGSMINSPTSTRBASTORBDRBSTLBLKTOVPFFGFGAFG%3P3PA3P%FTFTAFT%TS%EFG%
2006-0723Sydney20-13 (4)12362.01584037112924134396112947%174935%274363%53%54%30
2006-0723Townsville19-14 (5)21664.0270110100199142054629018948%92832%7310371%57%50%30
Total000000000000000000

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Germany - Artland (2007–2008), Bonn (2008–2009) | Iran - Chemidor B.C. (2021-2022) | Israel - Hapoel Jerusalem (2015–2016) | Italy - Vanoli Cremona (2009–2011) | Latvia - Barons LMT (2007), VEF Rīga (2012–2013) | Russia - Khimki (2016–2017) | Spain - Unicaja Málaga (2011–2012), Montakit Fuenlabrada (2019–2020) | Turkey - Banvit (2013–2015), Eskişehir Basket (2017–2018) | USA(NBDL) - Florida (2005–2006)

After seeing little time during his NBA D-League experience with the Florida Flame EJ signed to play with Barons LMT in Latvia.

After spending the 2006/07 season in Australia he signed a deal with the Artland Dragons in Germany and played this last third of the 2006-07 Basketball Bundesliga season.

In 2008/09, shifted teams and played for German team Telekom Baskets Bonn. Rowland led the team to the finals of the Bundesliga and averaged 13.6 points and 3.4 assists per game.

In July 2011 he signed a two-year deal with Unicaja Málaga in Spain. After unsuccessful season for himself and team, Unicaja decided to go another direction and loaned Rowland to Latvian champions VEF Rīga.

In Latvia E.J. had a breakout year and while playing for VEF Rīga during the 2012-13 season ,Rowland led the VTB league in scoring with 17 points per game and was named VTB League MVP. At the end of the season Rowland moved to Turkey, signing lucrative deal with Banvit.

On January 7, 2015, in a EuroCup away game against Budućnost Podgorica, he was involved in a on-court incident. With two minutes of game time remaining, a hooligan ran onto the court, in order to hit Sammy Mejía of Banvit, after which Rowland punched the hooligan fan in retaliation. After the brawl, the referees ejected him from the court. He was fined by Euroleague Basketball (which organizes the EuroCup) for taking part in the incident, with a 30,000 euros fine. On August 12, 2015, Rowland signed a one-year deal with the Israeli club Hapoel Jerusalem.

On August 23, 2016, Rowland signed with Russian club Khimki for the 2016/17 season.

On July 17, 2017, Rowland signed with Turkish club Eskişehir Basket for the 2017/18 season.

On February 1, 2019, he has signed with Montakit Fuenlabrada of Spanish Liga ACB.

On March 1, 2021, Rowland signed with Chemidor B.C. of the Iranian Basketball Super League.

COLLEGE

Rowland began his college career with CSU Dominguez Hills. As a freshman with the Toros, he averaged 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while starting 24 of 27 games.

Following this season, he transferred to Hartnell College, a two-year community college in Salinas, California. In his only season with the team, he led the squad in points, assists, steals, and free-throw percentage en route to being named Coast Conference Player of the Year and earning All-State honours.

Rowland finished his college career with two years of NCAA basketball at St. Mary's (CA) where he teamed with aussie Daniel Kickert. He had two successful seasons with the Gaels, leading the team in assists in both his years there. Following his senior season, he earned honorable mention All-WCC.

AWARDS

- VTB United League MVP (2013)
- VTB United League scoring champion (2013)
- VTB United League Hall of Fame (2019)
- German Cup winner (2008)
- Latvian League champion (2013)
- Latvian League Playoff MVP (2013)

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