2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Hunter Clarke
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 6/08/01
- Place of Birth: Adelaide (SA)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 196
- Weight (KG): #N/A
- Junior Assoc:
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 27/11/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 21
- LAST NBL GAME: 26/01/23
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 21
- NBL History: Brisbane 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Hunter Clarke was born in Adelaide (SA) Clarke received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2018. He spent two years year there and played for the program’s state league team (2018, 2019).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Hunter Clarke made his NBL debut with the Brisbane Bullets at 21 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
Hunter Clarke joined the Brisbane Bullets for the 2022/23 NBL season on a development player deal, joining a team that had undergone significant changes after finishing second to last the previous year. The Bullets bolstered their roster with high-profile signings, including Boomers center Aron Baynes and veteran NBA guard Tyler Johnson, both of whom previously played together for the Phoenix Suns. Local talent such as Harry Froling, Gorjok Gak, and DJ Mitchell also joined the squad, alongside returning players Jason Cadee, Tyrell Harrison, Tanner Krebs, and captain Nathan Sobey.
The Bullets’ offseason acquisitions led to optimism from media and fans, with some predicting a top-four finish. However, there were lingering concerns about the health of Sobey, who was returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for much of the previous season, and Baynes, who was attempting a comeback after a neck injury sustained during the Tokyo Olympics nearly ended his career.
The season began disastrously for Brisbane, who lost their first six games. Baynes (11.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists) struggled to regain his NBA-level dominance, while Sobey (15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists) recorded his lowest point and rebound averages in five years. The team’s performance failed to meet expectations, and pressure began to mount.
Brisbane broke their losing streak with back-to-back victories over Illawarra. The first win (82-56) was powered by Baynes, who delivered a dominant 17-point, 14-rebound performance. The second victory (86-61) was driven by Sobey, who set career highs with 14 first-quarter points and 22 first-half points. These consecutive wins marked the first time Brisbane had won back-to-back games by 25 points or more since February 2007.
A narrow 74-72 victory over Tasmania extended the Bullets’ winning streak to three games, providing a glimmer of hope for the season. However, inconsistency returned, and the Bullets made significant changes. Underperforming import Devondrick Walker (9.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists) was released and replaced by Andrew White (7.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.7 assists). Additionally, head coach James Duncan was fired, with General Manager Sam Mackinnon stepping in as interim coach for three games before Greg Vanderjagt took over for the remainder of the season.
Despite these changes, the Bullets’ season continued to unravel. Brisbane finished the season with an 8-20 record, placing second last for the second consecutive year. Three of their eight victories came against Illawarra, who endured their worst season in franchise history.
Hunter Clarke appeared in just four games during the season, failing to register a point.
Hunter Clarke played one season in the NBL.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 21 | Brisbane | 8-20 (9) | 4 | 12.6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 21 | Brisbane | 8-20 (9) | 4 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 4 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- BA Centre of Excellence (2018–2019), Willetton (2021–2023), Cockburn (2024)
Clarke joined the BA Centre of Excellence for the 2019 NBL1 season after being part of the Centre of Excellence program across 2018–19, and he averaged 10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks per game while playing as a 196 cm guard.
Clarke produced one of his best 2019 outings with 25 points against the Hobart Huskies, and later in the season he added 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists in a win over Eltham as the Centre of Excellence closed its year with a successful final weekend.
Clarke joined Willetton for the 2021 NBL1 West season and gave the Tigers a versatile backcourt option in the club’s inaugural year in the competition, averaging 10.66 points and 4.77 rebounds per game while also leading the team in blocks at 0.83 a game.
Clarke opened that 2021 season with 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a win over the Eastern Suns, later had 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists against Mandurah, and finished Willetton’s qualifying final loss to Lakeside with 10 points and eight rebounds, with his potential game-tying three on the buzzer missing as the Tigers went down 95–92.
Clarke returned to Willetton for the 2022 NBL1 West season, and early in the year he scored 15 points in the season opener against Joondalup before adding 16 points, five rebounds and five assists in the ANZAC Day win over Kalamunda.
Clarke also delivered 19 points, eight assists and five rebounds in Willetton’s 99–72 win over the Eastern Suns in Round 12 of 2022, and he remained part of the Tigers group that beat Cockburn in the semi-final and advanced through to the NBL1 West grand final that season.
Clarke re-signed with Willetton for the 2023 NBL1 West season and began the year with nine points, five rebounds and three assists against Lakeside before posting 22 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals against Cockburn.
Clarke’s 2023 season ended after nine games when a broken leg brought his year to a halt, with the injury later leading to ankle reconstruction, and that closed his three-season run with Willetton from 2021 to 2023.
Clarke joined Cockburn for the 2024 NBL1 West season after moving across from Willetton, and he opened the year with three points, four rebounds and three assists in Cockburn’s win over Mandurah.
Clarke added nine points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals in a 2024 outing for Cockburn, but injuries again disrupted his season, including an ankle issue that limited him to less than nine minutes against East Perth, and he finished the year having played seven games for the Cougars.
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