Bailey Hanson
October 13, 2026
Jason Spurgin
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 18/09/2001
- Place of Birth: England
- Position: CTR
- Height (CM): 210
- Weight (KG): 113
- Junior Assoc: QLD - Toowoomba
- College: Southern Utah (2020-2023) / Bowling Green (2023–2024)
- NBL DEBUT: 13/10/24
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 17/10/26
- NBL History: Sydney 2025-27
- Championships: 1
- Sydney (2026)
BIO: Jason Spurgin was born in England and lived in Tanzania and South Africa during his childhood before his family settled in Toowoomba (QLD).
Spurgin attended Toowoomba Grammar School between 2015 and 2019, where he developed his basketball career while also participating in other sports, including cricket and soccer.
During his school years, Spurgin represented Queensland at junior basketball level and progressed through the Toowoomba Grammar School basketball program.
Spurgin was named captain of the Toowoomba Grammar School basketball team, helping lead the school during his senior years.
Spurgin also spent time as a development player with the Brisbane Bullets before moving to the United States, although he did not appear in an NBL game during that period.
While attending Toowoomba Grammar School, Spurgin began exploring opportunities to play college basketball in the United States and signed with an Australian talent agency to help attract interest from NCAA programs.
After receiving limited initial interest, Spurgin secured an opportunity to visit Southern Utah University, where the Thunderbirds coaching staff offered him a place in their basketball program.
Spurgin subsequently accepted the opportunity to attend Southern Utah University, joining the Thunderbirds for the 2020/21 NCAA season.
FAMILY: Jason Spurgin’s mother is Adele Spurgin. His brother Greg also attended Toowoomba Grammar School, graduating in 2020.
Greg Spurgin continued his basketball career in the United States, playing at Westminster College before moving to Bowling Green State University, where he was reunited with Jason during their college careers.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Jason Spurgin made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 23 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
After finishing fifth with a 13-15 record and losing the NBL24 Play-In Qualifier to New Zealand, Sydney replaced Mahmoud Abdelfattah with returning head coach Brian Goorjian. Angus Glover (to South East Melbourne), Jordan Hunter (to South East Melbourne), Jonah Bolden (to New Zealand), DJ Hogg (to Chiba) and Denzel Valentine (to Trieste) departed, while Goorjian added Xavier Cooks (via Chiba), Cameron Oliver (via Zhejiang), Bul Kuol (via Cairns), Izayah Le’Afa (via New Zealand), Keli Leaupepe (via Loyola Marymount), Tyler Robertson (via Portland) and Jason Spurgin (via Bowling Green), with Jaylin Galloway (via Milwaukee) also returning.
Spurgin joined Sydney on a three-year deal, with his first season as a development player and the following two as a fully-rostered player. The former Brisbane development player spent three seasons at Southern Utah before transferring to Bowling Green, where he started all 34 games and averaged 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and one block while leading the team in three-point percentage at 33.9%.
“The Kings organisation just felt like a really exciting and enticing situation to be a part of,” Spurgin said. “From the coaching staff and their pedigree to an amazing ownership group, including Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley who have vast experience in my position, it just felt like the right fit – I’m excited to learn from the best.”
Spurgin made his NBL debut against Cairns at Qudos Bank Arena on October 13, grabbing 4 rebounds and blocking one shot in 2:48 as Sydney defeated the Taipans 99-73. Bruce (21 points and 4 assists) and Cooks (18 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) led the Kings, while Sam Waardenburg (22 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks) was Cairns’ best.
Following Jaylin Galloway’s right shoulder injury against Melbourne United on October 31, 2024, Sydney announced on November 2 that Spurgin would take Galloway’s place in the available squad while the wing was out indefinitely. Galloway subsequently underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
In January 2025, the Kings attempted to fill Galloway’s longer-term roster vacancy with import guard Lamonte Turner, but voided his contract on January 9 after he failed a club physical. Turner never made his NBL debut and Sydney confirmed it would make no more player signings to finish the season.
Spurgin (0 points and 1 rebound across 6 games) received limited opportunities during his first professional season, appearing exclusively from the bench as he worked on improving his strength, inside scoring and ability to handle the physical demands of the NBL.
Adams (17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.6 steals across 26 games) and Cooks (15.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 blocks across 28 games) led Sydney’s offence, with Cooks selected to the All-NBL Second Team. Noi (14.8 points and 3.1 rebounds across 27 games) won the NBL Best Sixth Man award and Sydney’s Most Valuable Player, while Oliver (12 points and 7 rebounds across 29 games) and Toohey (10.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.4 steals across 29 games) were the other major contributors.
Spurgin returned to the rotation for Sydney’s regular-season finale against Illawarra on February 7, collecting 1 rebound in 8:01 as the Hawks defeated the Kings 95-75. Adams (14 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Noi (14 points and 5 rebounds) led Sydney, while Tyler Harvey (15 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists) was among Illawarra’s leading performers as the Kings finished fifth with a 16-13 record.
Sydney hosted Adelaide in the elimination play-in at Qudos Bank Arena on February 13, where Adams (30 points and 10 assists) and Oliver (19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks) led the Kings. Vasiljevic (25 points and 2 steals), Davis (24 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals) and Harrell (18 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks) carried Adelaide to a 95-88 win. Spurgin (0 points and 2 rebounds) played 3:08 minutes in the loss.
2025/26
Sydney entered the season without Alex Toohey (to Golden State), Izayah Le’Afa (to New Zealand) and Jaylen Adams (to Brisbane), while Brian Goorjian added Matthew Dellavedova (via Melbourne), Kendric Davis (via Adelaide) and Tim Soares (via Koshigaya). Jason Spurgin returned for the second season of his three-year deal but was moved back to a development-player spot before suffering a serious foot injury in pre-season, undergoing surgery in late August and missing the regular season, with Hunter Goodrick signed as a nominated replacement.
“The Kings organisation just felt like a really exciting and enticing situation to be a part of,” Spurgin said upon joining the team.
“From the coaching staff and their pedigree to an amazing ownership group, including Andrew Bogut and Luc Longley who have vast experience in my position, it just felt like the right fit – I’m excited to learn from the best and getting the chance to play alongside guys such as Toohey, Keli and Tyler – all guys I’ve competed against over the years.”
Spurgin (5 points across 1 game) returned after 401 days in game one of the Championship Series against Adelaide on March 21. Spurgin (5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block) made both field-goal attempts, including a three-pointer, in 2:26 as Sydney won 112-68, with Davis (25 points and 7 assists) and Soares (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists) leading the Kings, while Isaac White (11 points) was Adelaide’s leading scorer.
Davis (25.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists), Xavier Cooks (13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks) and Soares (11.4 points and 5.8 rebounds) led Sydney to first place with a 24-9 record and a semifinal sweep of Perth, with Spurgin not appearing again. In the deciding game, Davis (35 points and 14 assists), Soares (20 points and 7 rebounds) and Cooks (19 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals) led Sydney, while Bryce Cotton (35 points and 9 assists) starred for Adelaide as the Kings won 113-101 in overtime and claimed their sixth championship.
Jason Spurgin currently plays for the Sydney Kings and has played 16 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 1.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0 assists since entering the league in 2024.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Sydney Kings – 2 Year Deal (2025-27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 25 | Sydney | 4-2 (2) | 5 | 55 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 18% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 30% | 23% | 5 |
| 2025-26 | 24 | Sydney | 24-9 (1) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 125% | 0% | 5 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | Sydney | 16-13 (5) | 8 | 25 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 16 | 108 | 26 | 36 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 23 | 39.1% | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | 5 | 9 | 55.6% | 48% | 46% | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 25 | Sydney | 4-2 (2) | 5 | 11.1 | 1.6 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 18% | 0.2 | 1.0 | 20% | 0.6 | 1.0 | 60% | 30% | 23% | 5 |
| 2025-26 | 24 | Sydney | 24-9 (1) | 1 | 2.4 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 100% | 1.0 | 1.0 | 100% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 125% | 0% | 5 |
| 2024-25 | 23 | Sydney | 16-13 (5) | 8 | 3.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 16 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 39.1% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 27.3% | 0.3 | 0.6 | 55.6% | 48% | 46% | 5 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sutherland (2025)
Spurgin joined Sutherland for the 2025 NBL1 East season. He was announced by the Sharks on 25 February 2025 and opened the year with 10 points and 11 rebounds in an 81–78 win over Penrith.
During the regular season, Spurgin produced one of his top performances with 23 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks while shooting 9/14 from the field in a 77–70 win over the Hills Hornets. He also had 27 points and 7 rebounds on 12/14 shooting in a 106–90 win over Inner West, 21 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks in a 103–74 win over Newcastle, and 20 points, 5 steals, and 4 rebounds on 9/11 shooting in a 101–77 win over Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai.
Spurgin finished the 2025 regular season averaging 14.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.4 blocks for Sutherland. The Sharks ended the regular season eighth at 11–9 before advancing through the finals.
In the postseason, Spurgin scored 28 points with 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, including 4/6 from three-point range, in an 89–84 elimination-final win over Bankstown. He followed that with 17 points and 9 rebounds in a 72–66 semi-final win over the Sydney Comets, before recording 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 blocks in Sutherland’s 84–76 preliminary-final loss to Canberra.
COLLEGE
Before joining Southern Utah University, Spurgin had signed with an Australian basketball talent agency while attending Toowoomba Grammar School in the hope of attracting interest from NCAA programs.
When initial recruitment interest was limited, his family contacted a family friend whose son attended Mater Dei High School in California.
Through that connection, Spurgin was introduced to Southern Utah player Harrison Butler, who helped bring Spurgin to the attention of the Thunderbirds coaching staff.
After watching video of Spurgin, Southern Utah invited him to visit the campus. Spurgin committed to the Thunderbirds only a few days after that visit.
Jason Spurgin spent four NCAA seasons across two programs, playing three years at Southern Utah (2020–21 to 2022–23) before transferring to Bowling Green for his senior season in 2023–24, building his résumé as a high-efficiency interior finisher and rim protector.
Spurgin’s first season at Southern Utah came in 2020–21, and while his role was smaller early, he still laid the foundation for what became a highly successful run for the Thunderbirds across his three seasons there, with Aussie Hoopla crediting SUU going 67–29 across that stretch (a .698 win percentage) while he averaged 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game during his Thunderbirds tenure.
He broke through as a full-time starter in 2021–22, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds while shooting a massive 64.5 percent from the field, and he led Southern Utah in blocks with 29 while earning Big Sky All-Academic recognition.
Spurgin’s junior season in 2022–23 saw him shift with Southern Utah into the WAC and elevate again, starting all 37 games while averaging 10.0 points and 6.0 rebounds, shooting 60.1 percent from the floor, and finishing first on the team and second in the WAC in total blocks with 63, with his best nights including a season-high 20 points against Sacramento State and California Baptist and a career-high 17 rebounds (with 16 points) against North Alabama.
For his final college season, Spurgin followed coach Todd Simon to Bowling Green in 2023–24 and became an every-night starter, starting all 34 games and averaging 10.3 points and 5.6 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game while hitting a career-high 39 threes and leading the Falcons in three-point percentage at 33.9 percent.
That Bowling Green year included a season-high 20 points versus Kansas City on December 16, two double-doubles (at Oakland on November 14 and at Northern Illinois on January 13), and three separate games with 10 rebounds, and he also added academic recognition with College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honours.
AWARDS
- 2× Big Sky All-Academic Team (2021, 2022)
- WAC All-Academic Team (2023)
- College Sports Communicators Academic All-District (2024)
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