2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Lachlan Barker
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 14/07/96
- Place of Birth: Somerset (TAS)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 83
- Junior Assoc: TAS - Penguin
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 25/01/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 30/11/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Sydney 2019 | South East Melbourne 2022 | Melbourne 2023 | Tasmania 2024-25 | Cairns 2026
- Championships: 1
- Tasmania (2024)
BIO: Lachlan Barker grew up in the northern Tasmanian town of Somerset, where he started his basketball with the Penguin Basketball Club .
NBL EXPERIENCE
Lachlan Barker made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 25 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
South East Melbourne Phoenix sought to build on their first-ever Finals appearance by re-signing head coach Simon Mitchell to a one-year deal and retaining key players, including Kyle Adnam, Ryan Broekhoff, Izayah Le’Afa, and Mitch Creek. To offset the departures of Keifer Sykes (to the NBA) and Yanni Wetzell (to New Zealand), the team bolstered their roster with the additions of Tohi Smith-Milner, Zhou Qi, Zach Hankins, and Xavier Munford.
The Phoenix started strong, winning three of their first four games. However, injuries to Zhou Qi and Ryan Broekhoff midway through the season significantly impacted their performance. As a result, South East Melbourne struggled in the second half, winning just six of their final 14 games to finish with a 15-13 record, placing sixth on the ladder. Despite the challenges, a season highlight came when they defeated Perth in overtime (102–100), ending the Wildcats’ 35-year playoff streak.
Amid injury and COVID-19-related absences, the Phoenix utilized several replacement players, including Lachlan Barker, who joined mid-season. Over 14 games, including one start, Barker averaged 2.6 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. His standout performance came in February against the Sydney Kings, where he scored a season-high 14 points.
Lachie Barker is providing a serious spark ⚡️
In his first NBL career start, the @NBL1 star has 10 first-half points to lead the @SEMelbPhoenix #NBL22 live on @ESPNAusNZ + @kayosports pic.twitter.com/GUOulMYJj5— The NBL (@NBL) February 10, 2022
MELBOURNE UNITED
2022/23
Barker joined Melbourne United as a nominated replacement player during the 2022/23 NBL season, appearing in 15 games. While his role was limited, Barker continued to showcase his ability to contribute when called upon.
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2023/24
Barker joined the Tasmania JackJumpers early in the 2023/24 season as a replacement player. CEO Jorrick Chivers praised his addition, stating:
“Lachlan adds depth to our backcourt as a creator and proven scorer at the NBL1 level. He has had to work hard his whole career to get opportunities at the NBL level, and that fits perfectly with the JackJumpers DNA. He wants to prove he belongs at this level, and we are excited to get him into our group.”
Barker’s ability to adapt and provide depth to multiple NBL teams underscores his determination and hard-working nature, aligning with the JackJumpers’ values. His signing reinforced Tasmania’s commitment to building a competitive and resilient team culture.
Lachlan Barker currently plays for the Cairns Taipans and has played 66 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 2.5 points, 0.7 rebounds, and 0.5 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
Cairns Taipans – 1 Year Deal (2025-26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | Cairns | 6-17 (9) | 16 | 193.0 | 54 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 53 | 42% | 7 | 23 | 30% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 49% | 48% | 9 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 10 | 61.3 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 38% | 4 | 10 | 40% | 0 | 2 | 0% | 46% | 48% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 58.7 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36% | 1 | 7 | 14% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 43% | 39% | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 15 | 154.5 | 43 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 33% | 8 | 23 | 35% | 9 | 12 | 75% | 47% | 43% | 10 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 14 | 106.9 | 36 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 41% | 3 | 10 | 30% | 5 | 6 | 83% | 49% | 46% | 14 | Totals | 66 | 574 | 167 | 50 | 36 | 24 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 49 | 62 | 162 | 38.3% | 23 | 73 | 31.5% | 20 | 30 | 66.7% | 48% | 45% | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 29 | Cairns | 6-17 (9) | 16 | 12.1 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 42% | 0.4 | 1.4 | 30% | 0.2 | 0.3 | 60% | 49% | 48% | 9 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | Tasmania | 13-16 (7) | 10 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 38% | 0.4 | 1.0 | 40% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 46% | 48% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | Tasmania | 16-12 (3) | 11 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 36% | 0.1 | 0.6 | 14% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 60% | 43% | 39% | 4 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | Melbourne | 15-13 (7) | 15 | 10.3 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 33% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 35% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 75% | 47% | 43% | 10 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 14 | 7.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 41% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 30% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 83% | 49% | 46% | 14 | Total | 66 | 8.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 38.3% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 31.5% | 0.3 | 1.1 | 66.7% | 48% | 45% | 14 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- North West Tasmania 2014-18, 2025 | Frankston 2019-2024
Barker was a part of the Frankston Blues squad that won the 2022 NBL1 South championship. The team went on to make the NBL1 national championship but were defeated by NBL1 West team, Rockingham Flames. Barker was later named to the All-Star Five 2022 NBL1 National Finals.
Barker returned to play for Frankston for the 2023 NBL1 South season where he averaged 13 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds per game.
Barker played the 2025 NBL1 season with Frankston for a sixth consecutive season, averaging 16.6 points, 2.4 assists and made nearly three triples per game.
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