David Pennisi
July 23, 2020
Keiron Mitchelhill
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 10/01/73
- Place of Birth: Townsville (QLD)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 85
- Junior Assoc: QLD - Townsville
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 14/05/93
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 21/01/00
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 27
- NBL History: Townsville 1993, 1995-98 | Cairns 2000
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Keiron Mitchelhill was born in Townsville (QLD) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Townsville basketball program.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Keiron Mitchelhill made his NBL debut with the Townsville Suns at 20 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
Keiron took the court with the Townsville Suns in their inaugural season alongside import stars Ricky Jones and Rimas Kurtinatis. One of the original locals, who was a hero to “short kids” all across Townsville who inspired hundreds of local kids to pick up a basketball.
1994
1995
1998
After falling painfully short of their first playoff appearance the previous year due to a late-season injury to star centre Clarence Tyson, the Townsville Suns entered the 1998 season determined to finally break into the postseason. The Suns retained a solid core, led by explosive playmaker Derek Rucker, perimeter threat Simon Kerle, versatile forwards Jason Cameron and Grant Kruger, and dependable guards Keiron Mitchelhill and Brad Davidson. To replace the injured Tyson, Townsville brought in athletic import Ray Owes, while veteran Shane Froling retired after the 1997 campaign.
Rucker again showcased his elite talent, pacing the team in both scoring and assists (27.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.7 steals), while also leading the NBL in assists. Newcomer Owes quickly established himself as one of the league’s best big men, dominating the paint and topping the NBL in rebounding (19.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.4 steals, 1.7 blocks). Both Rucker and Owes received All-NBL First Team honours for their exceptional performances. Kerle continued his strong play, providing valuable outside scoring and secondary ball-handling (18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.5 steals).
The Suns benefited from consistent contributions by supporting players such as Jason Cameron (7.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals), Grant Kruger (7.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals), and Tony De Ambrosis (7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals). Keiron Mitchelhill bolstered the guard rotation (6.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.5 steals), while young forward David Pennisi (5.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists) and developing second-year guard Brad Davidson (3.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.9 steals) provided reliable minutes off the bench.
Despite several impressive individual seasons, inconsistency and defensive struggles held the Suns back. A late-season slide saw Townsville lose their final three games, resulting in a disappointing ninth-place finish (12–18) as playoff basketball eluded them yet again.
Keiron Mitchelhill played six seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Townsville Suns and the Cairns Taipans. He averaged 5.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 113 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | 27 | Cairns | 2-26 (11) | 10 | 52.0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 9% | 0 | 6 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 13% | 9% | 2 |
| 1998 | 25 | Townsville | 12-18 (9) | 23 | 357.0 | 144 | 49 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 53 | 107 | 50% | 27 | 61 | 44% | 11 | 11 | 100% | 64% | 62% | 17 |
| 1997 | 24 | Townsville | 14-16 (7) | 30 | 480.0 | 148 | 68 | 36 | 20 | 48 | 17 | 4 | 32 | 41 | 49 | 110 | 45% | 23 | 64 | 36% | 27 | 34 | 79% | 59% | 55% | 18 |
| 1996 | 23 | Townsville | 9-17 (11) | 21 | 432.0 | 152 | 31 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 32 | 46 | 49 | 113 | 43% | 22 | 59 | 37% | 32 | 41 | 78% | 57% | 53% | 20 |
| 1995 | 22 | Townsville | 9-17 (10) | 23 | 514.0 | 162 | 41 | 37 | 11 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 51 | 60 | 135 | 44% | 23 | 68 | 34% | 19 | 26 | 73% | 55% | 53% | 18 |
| 1993 | 20 | Townsville | 4-22 (14) | 6 | 38.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 13% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 3 | 4 | 75% | 30% | 0% | 3 | Totals | 113 | 1873 | 615 | 200 | 134 | 69 | 131 | 56 | 12 | 108 | 177 | 213 | 484 | 44.0% | 96 | 263 | 36.5% | 93 | 118 | 78.8% | 57% | 54% | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | 27 | Cairns | 2-26 (11) | 10 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 9% | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0% | 0.1 | 0.2 | 50% | 13% | 9% | 2 |
| 1998 | 25 | Townsville | 12-18 (9) | 23 | 15.5 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 4.7 | 50% | 1.2 | 2.7 | 44% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 100% | 64% | 62% | 17 |
| 1997 | 24 | Townsville | 14-16 (7) | 30 | 16.0 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 3.7 | 45% | 0.8 | 2.1 | 36% | 0.9 | 1.1 | 79% | 59% | 55% | 18 |
| 1996 | 23 | Townsville | 9-17 (11) | 21 | 20.6 | 7.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 43% | 1.0 | 2.8 | 37% | 1.5 | 2.0 | 78% | 57% | 53% | 20 |
| 1995 | 22 | Townsville | 9-17 (10) | 23 | 22.3 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 44% | 1.0 | 3.0 | 34% | 0.8 | 1.1 | 73% | 55% | 53% | 18 |
| 1993 | 20 | Townsville | 4-22 (14) | 6 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 13% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 20% | 0.5 | 0.7 | 75% | 30% | 0% | 3 | Total | 113 | 16.6 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 44.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.5% | 0.8 | 2.3 | 78.8% | 57% | 54% | 20 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 20 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
|---|
STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Townsville 2002
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 50% | 63% | 57% | 50% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 213 | 484 | 44.0% | 96 | 263 | 36.5% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-00 | 27 | Cairns | 2-26 (11) | 10 | 52.0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 9% | 0 | 6 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 13% | 9% | 2 |
| 1998 | 25 | Townsville | 12-18 (9) | 23 | 357.0 | 144 | 49 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 53 | 107 | 50% | 27 | 61 | 44% | 11 | 11 | 100% | 64% | 62% | 17 |
| 1997 | 24 | Townsville | 14-16 (7) | 30 | 480.0 | 148 | 68 | 36 | 20 | 48 | 17 | 4 | 32 | 41 | 49 | 110 | 45% | 23 | 64 | 36% | 27 | 34 | 79% | 59% | 55% | 18 |
| 1996 | 23 | Townsville | 9-17 (11) | 21 | 432.0 | 152 | 31 | 31 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 32 | 46 | 49 | 113 | 43% | 22 | 59 | 37% | 32 | 41 | 78% | 57% | 53% | 20 |
| 1995 | 22 | Townsville | 9-17 (10) | 23 | 514.0 | 162 | 41 | 37 | 11 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 51 | 60 | 135 | 44% | 23 | 68 | 34% | 19 | 26 | 73% | 55% | 53% | 18 |
| 1993 | 20 | Townsville | 4-22 (14) | 6 | 38.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 13% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 3 | 4 | 75% | 30% | 0% | 3 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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