Jordon Crawford
July 6, 2023
Junior Madut
- Nationality: AUS/USA
- Date of Birth: 26/03/97
- Place of Birth: Sydney (NSW)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 79
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Eastern Florida State College (2017–2019) / University of Hawaii (2019–2022)
- NBL DEBUT: 16/09/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 9/12/23
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- NBL History: South East Melbourne 2023 | Tasmania 2024
- Championships: 1
- Tasmania (2024)
BIO: Madut grew up in Blacktown Sydney before moving to the United States where he attended DME Academy (Daytona Beach, Florida). He then earned a scholarship to play for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors in the NCAA.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Junior Madut made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 25 years of age. He scored 11 points in his first game.
A familiar face at South East Melbourne, Junior Madut first trained with the Phoenix during the 2019 pre-season, spending eight months with the club before officially signing with them in 2022. The Phoenix entered NBL23 with high hopes of erasing the memories of an injury-plagued prior season. They retained their core group of Ryan Broekhoff, Izaya Mauriohooho-Le’Afa, Cameron Gliddon, Reuben Te Rangi, and co-captains Mitch Creek and Kyle Adnam. The team bolstered its lineup with imports Trey Kell III and Gary Browne in the backcourt, while big man Alan Williams was brought in to replace Zhou Qi.
Qi, initially expected to return to China, made a last-minute decision to re-sign with the Phoenix, creating a much-discussed “twin towers” combination with Williams.
The Phoenix’s opening game was played without Broekhoff, Kell, and Browne due to pre-season injuries, with Qi’s arrival delayed by two weeks. Adnam stepped into the starting five and delivered a career-high scoring performance against Tasmania. Behind Adnam (30 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists), Mitch Creek (23 points and 6 rebounds), and Alan Williams (12 points and 7 rebounds), South East Melbourne defeated Tasmania (84–79), sparking excitement among fans.
When South East Melbourne fielded all five starters, they were one of the league’s most balanced and impressive units. Unfortunately, injuries disrupted the lineup throughout the season. Qi (6.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists) played just nine games before leaving for family reasons, Kell (12.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists) missed five games due to broken ribs, and Broekhoff (10.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists) was sidelined for a third of the season with a recurring hamstring issue.
Mitch Creek (23.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists) was the only starter to appear in every game. Creek stepped up his game to cover for the absences, emerging as an MVP candidate in the process.
Qi’s early departure led to expanded roles for first-year players Grant Anticevich (2.1 points and 1.6 rebounds) and Anzac Rissetto (1.2 points and 0.4 rebounds), while the limited availability of Broekhoff, Kell, and Browne (who collectively played just 61 of 84 possible games) opened opportunities for Adnam (8.4 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists) and Te Rangi (5.1 points and 3.0 rebounds) in the starting lineup. The Phoenix also relied heavily on lesser-known players Junior Madut (4.0 points and 2.3 rebounds) and Owen Foxwell (3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals), who delivered strong performances when called upon.
Despite a shaky start, South East Melbourne climbed to second on the ladder before injuries derailed their momentum, ultimately finishing fifth (15–13) and earning a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Facing Perth in the Play-In Qualifier without sharpshooter Broekhoff, the Phoenix entered as favourites but were overpowered by standout performances from Perth’s imports Bryce Cotton (26 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals) and Brady Manek (24 points). The 106–99 loss ended South East Melbourne’s playoff hopes and left fans lamenting another “almost” season.
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2023/24
After a strong rookie season with South East Melbourne, Madut signed a two-year deal to play in Tasmania.
“I feel like my strengths will really complement the guys already there and the strong roster they’re putting together,” Madut said upon signing with the club.
“It feels like they’re building something really special, and I’m excited to immerse myself in the program and be part of that.
Junior Madut played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Tasmania JackJumpers. He averaged 3.3 points, 2 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 76.9 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 | 39% | 2 | 8 | 25% | 2 | 2 | 100% | 47% | 44% | 5 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 28 | 422.7 | 111 | 65 | 22 | 25 | 40 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 48 | 45 | 114 | 39% | 15 | 55 | 27% | 6 | 14 | 43% | 46% | 46% | 21 | Totals | 39 | 500 | 129 | 78 | 27 | 31 | 47 | 12 | 5 | 20 | 54 | 52 | 132 | 39.4% | 17 | 63 | 27.0% | 8 | 16 | 50.0% | 46% | 46% | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 7.0 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 39% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 25% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 47% | 44% | 5 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 28 | 15.1 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 4.1 | 39% | 0.5 | 2.0 | 27% | 0.2 | 0.5 | 43% | 46% | 46% | 21 | Total | 39 | 12.8 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 39.4% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 27.0% | 0.4 | 1.6 | 50.0% | 46% | 46% | 21 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 21 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Norths Bears (2023), Keilor Thunder (2024)
Madut joined the Norths Bears for the 2023 NBL1 East season after signing in February 2023, and during that season, while playing for the Norths Bears, Madut dropped 50 points and 7 rebounds in a game against the Penrith Panthers on April 15 in a 113–62 win.
During his 2023 run with Norths, Madut also earned NBL1 East Player of the Week recognition for that 50-point performance, and he followed it with other high-output games including 28 points, seven assists and four rebounds against the Centre of Excellence later in April.
Junior Madut joined Keilor Thunder for the 2024 NBL1 South season, and he made his Keilor debut in May as the Thunder brought him into the line-up during a strong stretch of the season.
In 2024 with Keilor, Madut played seven games and averaged 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists, including a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds against the Hobart Chargers in May.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Played for South Sudan during the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in 2022.
Madut was a part of the South Sudans first ever national team to qualify for the FIBA World Cup. The Bright Stars, who competed in the 2023 tournament made history again on August 28 when South Sudan earned its first World Cup victory with a dominant win over China in Manila, Philippines.
South Sudan would qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris by finishing as the best African team in the World Cup by beating Angola in their final game. This will be their first-ever Olympics.
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 2 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | Total | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 1 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | Total | 1 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Finland - Kauhajoen Karhu (2024)
Madut joined Kauhajoen Karhu for the 2024 Korisliiga season in Finland, and after signing on 21 January 2024 he played 24 games and averaged 17.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.
With Kauhajoen Karhu in 2024, Madut shot 42.0 percent from the field and 42.4 percent from three-point range, and the club finished third in Korisliiga with a 24–20 record.
Madut’s 2024 season in Finland also included a 14-rebound game in the playoffs on 27 April 2024.
COLLEGE
Junior Madut played college basketball at the University of Hawai‘i after transferring from Eastern Florida State College, redshirting the 2019–20 season before becoming a key contributor for the Rainbow Warriors across the 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons.
In the 2020–21 season, Madut started 16 of 21 games and averaged 10.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while also leading Hawai‘i in field-goal attempts, three-point attempts, steals, and total minutes played, earning All-Big West Conference Honorable Mention honours.
That season included three 20-point games, highlighted by a 23-point performance in an overtime win at CSUN, and a 22-point game with five steals in a road victory over UC Irvine, showcasing his two-way influence in crucial moments.
Madut’s minutes and production increased further in 2021–22, when he started all 28 games, averaging 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, and led the team in both field-goal attempts and three-point attempts.
He was named Big West Player of the Week on January 31, 2022, after a stretch in which he averaged 13.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in a pair of wins that helped Hawai‘i extend its conference win streak.
During the 2021–22 season Madut recorded double-digit scoring in 17 games, including a season-high 18 points in a road win at CSUN and added a double-double (11 points, 10 rebounds) against Cal State Fullerton, highlighting his all-around play.
He was the recipient of the Ah Chew Goo Most Inspirational Award for his leadership and consistency in the 2021–22 season, reflecting his importance to the team as both a scorer and a defender.
Across his two active Division I seasons, Madut started 44 of 49 games and finished with career averages of approximately 10.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with improved shooting efficiency in his second season, including 38.0 percent from three.
Prior to Hawai‘i, Madut played two seasons at Eastern Florida State College, where he served as captain and helped lead the Titans to a 28–8 record and an NJCAA Elite Eight appearance, averaging 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a sophomore.
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