BIO: Kyle Bowen was born in Perth (WA) and began his basketball journey with the Perth Redbacks junior program. He played alongside Luke Travers for Western Australia in the Australian Junior National Championships.
By the age of 18, Bowen had already secured championships in both the NBL and SBL (NBL1 West), marking an impressive early career.
Bowen received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2017. He spent two years year there and played for the program’s state league team (2017, 2018, 2019).
Kyle Bowen made his NBL debut with the Perth Wildcats at 18 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
During the off-season, Perth retained star Bryce Cotton on a three-year deal and made key additions, including Nick Kay and Mitch Norton (both from Illawarra), former Wildcats big man Tom Jervis (via Brisbane), and new import Terrico White (via Turkey). This roster revamp resulted in the departures of Lucas Walker, Jarrod Kenny, and Dexter Kernich-Drew, all of whom joined Cairns.
The Wildcats traveled to the United States for pre-season games against NBA teams Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets. Their first game against the Jazz ended in a heavy loss (130–72), an experience that Coach Trevor Gleeson later cited as a catalyst for the team’s successful season. In their second match, Perth put up a stronger fight, narrowly losing (96–88) to the Nuggets and gaining valuable experience that helped set the tone for the season.
Perth started the NBL season with an impressive (10–1) record but hit a rough patch when captain Damian Martin (5.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals) suffered a calf tear that sidelined him for six games. Additionally, Angus Brandt (8.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists) missed three games in November after an ankle injury while playing for the Australian Boomers. These setbacks led to a dip in form, and by mid-January, the Wildcats had lost eight of their next ten games, dropping to a (12–9) record.
Despite external pressure to bring in a third import, the Wildcats chose to back their current roster. As injured players returned, Perth bounced back with a three-game winning streak over Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney, reclaiming the top spot on the ladder. They finished the regular season in first place with an (18–10) record.
Kyle Bowen, a development player for Perth during the 2018-19 season, made four appearances but saw minimal court time, averaging 0.0 points, 0.3 rebounds, and 0.1 assists. Although his on-court role was limited, Bowen gained valuable experience from the bench, contributing to his growth and readiness for future opportunities.
In the semi-finals, Perth faced Brisbane. Bryce Cotton (19 points, 2 rebounds, and 10 assists) and Terrico White (24 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist) led the team to a dominant Game 1 win (89–59). Although Bowen did not feature in the semi-finals, Perth won Game 2 (84–79), advancing to the Grand Final.
In the Grand Final series, Perth went up against reigning champions Melbourne United. Bowen’s most notable contribution came in Game 1 (15 March 2019), where he recorded 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist. Despite limited minutes throughout the series, Bowen gained valuable championship experience as Perth clinched the title in four games.
2023/24
Following four years at St Mary’s College, Kyle Bowen signed a two-year contract with Melbourne United, bringing his experience and potential to the roster.
Bowen was added to the roster after the team missed out on signing another high profile rookie, Josh Bannon.
Kyle Bowen currently plays for the Melbourne United and has played 69 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists since entering the league in 2018.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Melbourne United – 2 Year Deal (2023-25)
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.
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 |
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2024-25 | 24 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 29 | 389.0 | 122 | 122 | 48 | 77 | 45 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 55 | 44 | 83 | 53% | 11 | 26 | 42% | 23 | 31 | 74% | 62% | 60% | 15 |
2023-24 | 23 | Melbourne | 20-8 (1) | 36 | 474.0 | 122 | 130 | 33 | 42 | 88 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 56 | 44 | 82 | 54% | 12 | 35 | 34% | 22 | 30 | 73% | 63% | 61% | 17 |
2018-19 | 18 | Perth | 18-10 (1) | 4 | 6.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 77% | 0% | 3 | Totals | 69 | 869 | 247 | 256 | 82 | 120 | 136 | 38 | 17 | 44 | 111 | 89 | 166 | 53.6% | 23 | 61 | 37.7% | 46 | 63 | 73.0% | 64% | 61% | 17 |
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 |
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2024-25 | 24 | Melbourne | 19-10 (2) | 29 | 13.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 53% | 0.4 | 0.9 | 42% | 0.8 | 1.1 | 74% | 62% | 60% | 15 |
2023-24 | 23 | Melbourne | 20-8 (1) | 36 | 13.2 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 54% | 0.3 | 1.0 | 34% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 73% | 63% | 61% | 17 |
2018-19 | 18 | Perth | 18-10 (1) | 4 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 100% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50% | 77% | 0% | 3 | Total | 69 | 12.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 53.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37.7% | 0.3 | 0.9 | 73.0% | 64% | 61% | 17 |
POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 17 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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At the Under 17 Oceania Championships, Bowen averaged 16 points and 5 rebounds, including a 36-point game in the semifinals of the tournament.
Played for Australia at the Under 18 FIBA World Cup over the summer alongside Alex Ducas.
Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
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1 | 0 | 39% | 63% | 61% | 67% | ||||||
2 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
Total | 89 | 166 | 53.6% | 23 | 61 | 37.7% |
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% |
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2024-25 | 24 | Melbourne | 12-7 (2) | 19 | 25.0 | 73 | 72 | 38 | 51 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 26 | 49 | 53% | 8 | 16 | 50% | 13 | 17 | 76% | 64% | 61% | 12 |
2023-24 | 23 | Melbourne | 20-8 (1) | 36 | 474.0 | 122 | 130 | 33 | 42 | 88 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 56 | 44 | 82 | 54% | 12 | 35 | 34% | 22 | 30 | 73% | 63% | 61% | 17 |
2018-19 | 18 | Perth | 18-10 (1) | 4 | 6.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 77% | 0% | 3 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As a freshman, Bowen played in 31 games and averaged 11.0 minutes, 1.7 ppg and grabbed 1.9 rpg. These numbers increased once the Gaels reached conference play. There he averaged 13.3 minutes, seventh most on the team, which included a season-best seven points and seven rebounds against Loyola Marymount on Feb. 20. Played a season-high 25 minutes in double overtime game versus Pepperdine in the WCC Tournament.
His second year at St Mary's, he appeared in all 24 games and made six starts. He made his first career start against No. 1 Gonzaga on Jan. 16 and over the course of the season, led the team in rebounds with 5.8 per game. Bowen averaged 25.1 minutes per game and 29.2 minutes in conference games, while averaging 4.0 points per game which included a career-high 10 points twice against Nicholls and Eastern Washington.
He continued to improve during his junior year for the Gaels. Posting career highs in points per game (5.6), assists per game (1.3), free throw percentage (71.4%), three-point field goal percentage (39.2%), and minutes per game (29.4). He was the team's second best three-point shooter (behind Tommy Kuhse) and scored a career high 12 points on four different occasions.
As a senior, he was one of only four Gaels to start all 35 games on the season, including four in the postseason. He finished second on the team with 33.5 minutes per game, good for the 15th-most minutes in a single season in Gaels history (1,174). Shot 41.4% from the field and was third on the team with a 37.9% three-point percentage, making 33 triples and finished seventh in the WCC in rebounds per game at 7.1.
Racked up career-best numbers in assists (61), blocks (31) and steals (43) and had the best assist/turnover ratio in the conference among qualifying players.
Scored 10 or more points on seven occasions, including a career-best 16 points in a home win over New Mexico State on December 14, where he went 4-6 from beyond the arc. Was named West Coast Conference All-Academic First Team for the second-straight season.
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