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July 23, 2020
Everard Bartlett
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 6/02/86
- Place of Birth: Hawkes Bay (New Zealand)
- Position: G/F
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 85
- Junior Assoc:
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 2/11/06
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 2/12/16
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 30
- NBL History: New Zealand 2007, 2016 | Adelaide 2012 | Perth 2012-13
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Everard Bartlett was born in Hawkes Bay (New Zealand). Between 2006-2016, Bartlett had various stints in the NBL for the New Zealand Breakers, Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers
NBL EXPERIENCE
Everard Bartlett made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 20 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
Everard Bartlett began his NBL career as a development player with the New Zealand Breakers during the 2006/07 season. He saw limited action on the court, appearing in just two games, as the Breakers finished in tenth place with an 11-22 record. However, Bartlett made a name for himself by winning the 2006 NBL Slam Dunk Competition at the All-Star weekend, showcasing his athleticism and potential despite limited playing opportunities.
PERTH WILDCATS
2012/13
The Perth Wildcats began the 2012/13 season with excitement, as the newly built Perth Arena became their new home, a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 13,500 seats. Coming off off-season shoulder surgery, Matthew Knight was expected to be the team’s anchor in the paint. Knight did not disappoint, opening the season with a stellar 20-point, nine-rebound performance against the New Zealand Breakers, which earned him the NBL’s Player of the Week award.
Perth’s roster celebrated other milestones early on, including Kevin Lisch’s 100th consecutive NBL game and coach Rob Beveridge’s 100th game at the helm during a victory over Townsville on October 14. However, Knight (13.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists) was soon sidelined with another injury, missing four games, and the Wildcats brought in import Michael Dunigan (13.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks) as a temporary replacement. Dunigan quickly became a fan favorite with his dynamic play before leaving when Knight returned.
Ten games into the season, co-captain Brad Robbins unexpectedly retired, citing a loss of passion for the game. Perth then signed Rhys Carter (6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals) from Sweden to replace Robbins for the remainder of the season. This change saw Damian Martin (6.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists) elevated to co-captain alongside Shawn Redhage (14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists). Soon after, Cameron Tovey (1.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.9 assists) announced his plans to retire at season’s end.
Despite these roster changes, the Wildcats continued to perform strongly, finishing the season in second place with a 22-6 record. Both Lisch and Knight were named to the All-NBL First Team, and the Wildcats advanced to the playoffs, where they swept Wollongong in the semifinals (2-0), setting up a Grand Final rematch against the Breakers. Ahead of the finals, Martin won his third consecutive Best Defensive Player award but was ruled out of the Grand Final series due to an Achilles injury. In an emergency measure, the Wildcats brought Robbins out of retirement, though they ultimately fell to the Breakers in two games. Redhage averaged 14.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over 32 games.
In May, Lisch and coach Beveridge parted ways with the Wildcats, with Lisch leaving to pursue a career in Europe. Lisch concluded his tenure with career averages of 14.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists. This season also saw Redhage honored as a member of the Wildcats’ 30th Anniversary All-Star team. Bartlett, meanwhile, appeared in 32 games, averaging 5.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS
2015/16
After winning the 2015 NBL Championship and claiming their fourth title in five years, the New Zealand Breakers retained Dean Vickerman as coach and almost all of their championship-winning roster. Rhys Carter (to Sydney) and Ekene Ibekwe (to Europe) departed, with Shane McDonald (via Nunawading – SEABL) and rookie American big man Charles Jackson (via Tennessee Tech) added. New Zealand’s preseason was disrupted by Alex Pledger recovering from off-season foot surgery, Thomas Abercrombie dealing with a hamstring injury and Corey Webster leaving for the United States to trial with the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. The Breakers elevated development players Shea Ili and Tai Wynyard, while Finn Delany joined as a development player and a former Breakers guard who had spent 2015 with Ballarat in the SEABL was brought in as Webster’s short-term replacement.
New Zealand opened the season in Adelaide on October 7, where Bartlett (13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 1 block) started alongside Cedric Jackson (14 points and 6 assists), while Charles (12 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block) provided support. Matthew Hodgson (18 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks) led Adelaide to a 90-71 victory, with New Zealand trailing 51-26 at half-time as the Breakers recorded their second-lowest first-half score and second-largest halftime deficit in club history.
Bartlett (4.7 points across 32 games) had returned to New Zealand (via Ballarat – SEABL) as short-term cover for Webster and started each of the Breakers’ first four games. He played all 28 regular-season games and four of the team’s five playoff games, with no injury reported during the season. After New Zealand fell to 1-3, Webster (19.8 points across 28 games) returned after failing to secure a roster spot with New Orleans. Duane Bailey (to Plymouth) was released after three appearances to create room on the full-time roster, while Bartlett was retained for the remainder of the season. “The group has decided that Everard deserves a full-time spot on the roster,” Vickerman said, with Bailey offered the opportunity to remain as a training player before signing with the Plymouth Raiders in November.
Bartlett’s best game came against Townsville on October 11, where Bartlett (19 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, and 2 steals) made 7-of-9 shots and five of seven three-pointers as New Zealand recorded its first win of the season, 89-81. Cedric (14 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, and 2 steals) recorded his fourth career triple-double in his 99th NBL game, while Charles (12 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks) provided support and Jordair Jett (17 points and 4 rebounds) led Townsville.
After moving to the bench following Webster’s return, Bartlett remained capable of providing scoring when required. In Sydney on November 19, Bartlett (13 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists) scored nine of his points in the fourth quarter as the Breakers defeated the Kings 86-74 and ended a four-game road losing streak. Webster (17 points) led New Zealand, while Cedric (14 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists) left the game with a bruised knee and Al Harrington (18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Sydney.
New Zealand won nine of its next eleven games after starting 1-3 to improve to 10-5 before losing five of the following six and falling to 11-10. The Breakers lost five consecutive games during January, their worst losing streak since 2008/09, before recovering to win their final five regular-season games. The last came in Melbourne on February 14, where Bartlett (5 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist), Tai Wesley (23 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks) and Mika Vukona (10 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists) helped New Zealand defeat United 70-68, while Chris Goulding (22 points and 3 assists) led Melbourne. The victory left the Breakers fourth with a 16-12 record and secured the final playoff position ahead of Adelaide.
Webster remained New Zealand’s leading scorer and earned All-NBL Second Team honours, while Abercrombie (14 points and 6.3 rebounds across 31 games), Cedric Jackson (12.8 points, 6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.3 steals across 33 games), Wesley (11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds across 26 games) and Charles Jackson (10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds across 33 games) formed the team’s other leading offensive options. Pledger (6.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks across 31 games) provided rim protection after returning from his foot surgery, while Vukona (6.2 points and 7.4 rebounds across 29 games) remained New Zealand’s captain and leading rebounder.
New Zealand opened its semifinal series against minor premiers Melbourne at Hisense Arena, where Bartlett (5 points) played six minutes as Cedric Jackson (20 points and 2 steals), Abercrombie (16 points and 4 rebounds) and Vukona (11 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals) led the Breakers to a 91-82 victory. Hakim Warrick (24 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks) and Goulding (23 points and 5 rebounds) led Melbourne as New Zealand took a 1-0 series lead.
Game two moved to Auckland, where Bartlett (0 points and 1 rebound) played three minutes as Abercrombie (23 points and 4 rebounds), Cedric Jackson (19 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) and Wesley (16 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks) led New Zealand. Goulding (23 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists), Warrick (17 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks) and Daniel Kickert (16 points) led Melbourne, but the Breakers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 91-78 victory, completing the 2-0 sweep and reaching their fifth Grand Final in six seasons.
Perth hosted game one of the Grand Final at Perth Arena, where Bartlett (0 points) played just over four minutes as Webster (19 points and 2 steals), Cedric Jackson (14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals) and Charles Jackson (11 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 blocks) helped New Zealand recover from a 13-point deficit and briefly take the lead during the second half. Nathan Jawai (15 points) and Matthew Knight (14 points and 5 rebounds) led Perth, while Damian Martin (9 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists) controlled the backcourt as the Wildcats regained control and won 82-76.
Game two returned to Auckland, where Bartlett did not appear, his only missed game of the entire season, with no injury reported as the reason for his absence. Cedric Jackson (13 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals), Abercrombie (12 points and 5 rebounds), Pledger (11 points and 4 rebounds) and Wesley (11 points and 2 steals) led New Zealand, while Jermaine Beal (20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Jesse Wagstaff (13 points) paced Perth. Webster (10 points) made a three-pointer with 18 seconds remaining to push the Breakers four points ahead before New Zealand held on for a 72-68 victory and tied the series 1-1.
The deciding game returned to Perth Arena in front of 13,090 fans, where Bartlett (0 points) played five minutes as Abercrombie (21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals) was New Zealand’s only player to reach double figures and Charles Jackson (7 points and 12 rebounds) controlled the glass. Casey Prather (19 points and 5 rebounds), Beal (14 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Martin (10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals) led Perth, with Martin holding Cedric Jackson (0 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists) scoreless on five field-goal attempts before he fouled out early in the fourth quarter. Martin was named Grand Final MVP as New Zealand suffered its first playoff series loss to Perth and its first Grand Final series defeat, with the Wildcats claiming their seventh championship with a 75-52 win.
NBL Grand Final Game 3 Perth Wildcats vs. New Zealand Breakers Highlights
— NBL (@NBL) March 6, 2016
Everard Bartlett played four seasons across three NBL teams. This included the New Zealand Breakers and the Perth Wildcats, Adelaide 36ers. He averaged 5.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 88 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 | 30 | New Zealand | 16-12 (4) | 32 | 411 | 149 | 38 | 20 | 8 | 30 | 18 | 1 | 21 | 38 | 49 | 126 | 39% | 38 | 94 | 40% | 13 | 15 | 87% | 56% | 54% | 19 |
| 2012-13 | 27 | Perth | 22-6 (2) | 32 | 532 | 167 | 63 | 38 | 16 | 47 | 21 | 1 | 37 | 24 | 58 | 205 | 28% | 34 | 131 | 26% | 17 | 18 | 94% | 39% | 37% | 16 |
| 2011-12 | 26 | Adelaide | 8-20 (9) | 16 | 308 | 94 | 34 | 31 | 7 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 20 | 33 | 84 | 39% | 16 | 44 | 36% | 12 | 15 | 80% | 52% | 49% | 11 |
| 2011-12 | 26 | Perth | 19-9 (2) | 6 | 87 | 38 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 56% | 9 | 18 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 73% | 74% | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 21 | New Zealand | 11-22 (10) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 88 | 1341 | 448 | 140 | 95 | 32 | 108 | 57 | 4 | 85 | 94 | 154 | 442 | 34.8% | 97 | 287 | 33.8% | 43 | 50 | 86.0% | 48% | 46% | 19 |
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 | 30 | New Zealand | 16-12 (4) | 32 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 39% | 1.2 | 2.9 | 40% | 0.4 | 0.5 | 87% | 56% | 54% | 19 |
| 2012-13 | 27 | Perth | 22-6 (2) | 32 | 16.6 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 6.4 | 28% | 1.1 | 4.1 | 26% | 0.5 | 0.6 | 94% | 39% | 37% | 16 |
| 2011-12 | 26 | Adelaide | 8-20 (9) | 16 | 19.3 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 5.3 | 39% | 1.0 | 2.8 | 36% | 0.8 | 0.9 | 80% | 52% | 49% | 11 |
| 2011-12 | 26 | Perth | 19-9 (2) | 6 | 14.5 | 6.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 56% | 1.5 | 3.0 | 50% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 50% | 73% | 74% | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 21 | New Zealand | 11-22 (10) | 2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 88 | 15.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 34.8% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.8% | 1.1 | 3.3 | 86.0% | 48% | 46% | 19 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 19 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Geraldton (2011)
Bartlett joined Geraldton for the 2011 State Basketball League season, where he had a short-term stint with the Buccaneers and appeared in three games after joining the club in March 2011.
Everard Bartlett remained with Geraldton into round two after his initial deal was extended by a week, and across his three-game run he scored 33 points in a game for the Buccaneers while giving the team an immediate perimeter scoring option.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Bartlett was selected to play for the Tall Blacks at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. There, New Zealand (3-2) advanced to the second round of the tournament where they were eliminated by Lithuania (71-76). Corey Webster (13.7 ppg) and Kirk Penney (10.8 ppg) would lead the team in scoring as New Zealand finished 15th overall.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 | 6 | 73 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 47.4% | 8 | 16 | 50.0% | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Total | 6 | 73 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 47% | 8 | 16 | 50% | 2 | 2 | 100% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 28 | 6 | 12.2 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 47.4% | 1.3 | 2.7 | 50.0% | 0.3 | 0.3 | 100.0% | Total | 6 | 12.2 | 4.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 47% | 1.3 | 2.7 | 50% | 0.3 | 0.3 | 100% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Auckland Pirates (2011), Hawke's Bay Hawks (2012, 2014, 2017–2019, 2021–2022), Southland Sharks (2016), Franklin Bulls (2020) | Iceland - Höttur (2007–2008)
Bartlett joined the Auckland Pirates for the 2011 New Zealand NBL season, playing his first season in New Zealand in this timeline, and he averaged 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 16 games.
Everard Bartlett played in New Zealand for the Hawkes Bay Hawks in 2012 and averaged 17.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 18 games.
In 2014, returned for another year with the Hawkes Bay Hawks and averaged 17.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 18 games.
Bartlett agreed to play for the Southland Sharks in 2016 and averaged 12.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists across 18 games.
Bartlett then returned to the Hawkes Bay Hawks where he played from 2017 to 2019. He averaged 16.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 2017, 8.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 2018 and 6.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 2019.
In 2020 Everard Bartlett played for the Franklin Bulls during a shortened COVID-19 season and averaged 10 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 18 games.
In 2021 Everard Bartlett again returned to play for Hawkes Bay and averaged 4.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2 assists across 18 games.
Bartlett returned to the Hawkes Bay Hawks for the 2022 New Zealand NBL season and averaged 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists across 14 games.
Bartlett joined Höttur for the 2007–08 1. deild karla season in Iceland, and in 16 games he averaged 28.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.4 steals.
COACHING HISTORY
In January 2023, Everard Bartlett was appointed head coach of the Hawke's Bay Hawks in the New Zealand NBL.
Following the 2023 season, Bartlett departed the Hawks.
In January 2025, Bartlett was appointed head coach of the Chennai Heat in the Indian National Basketball League.
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