Archie Woodhill
February 9, 2021
Lochlan Hutchison
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 28/10/99
- Place of Birth: Sydney (NSW)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 85
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Sutherland
- College: None
- NBL DEBUT: 12/10/19
- AGE AT DEBUT: 19
- LAST NBL GAME: 27/05/21
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 21
- NBL History: Sydney 2020-21
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Lochlan Hutchison was born in Sydney (NSW) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Sutherland basketball program.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Lochlan Hutchison made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 19 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
With Sydney having underdelivered with Andrew Gaze as coach, the Kings went a different direction in 2019 and signed Will Weaver, a current assistant coach on the Australian Boomers, as the team’s head coach. With Melbourne deciding not to take on the optional third of Moller’s contract, he would return to Sydney, signing a two-year deal (15 April 2019).
Sydney’s other moves included re-signing Kevin Lisch on a multi-year deal, replacing imports Jerome Randle with Casper Ware (via Melbourne) and David Wear with Jae’Sean Tate. Weaver would add local talent Xavier Cooks (Winthrop University), Shaun Bruce (via Adelaide) and Lucas Walker (via Cairns).
With the NBL ramping up it’s ‘Next Stars’ program, the Kings also acquired Didi Louzada, who had just been drafted by the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, as a additional part of their roster.
The team suffered a major injury set-back when Kevin Lisch (6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.1 steals) suffered a left ankle fracture in Round 2 of the season and was subsequently ruled out for two months. Sydney added import Deshon Taylor (6.6 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 1 assists), who had been released by the Adelaide 36ers in the pre-season until Lisch was able to return in February. He managed to play the final three games of the regular season to help the Kings finish in first-place (20–8).
During Moller’s second stint with the Kings, He appeared in the first 11 games of the 2019/20 season before missing the next 16 games with a right ankle injury. Moller (7.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists) returned to play in the Kings’ final regular season game, just in time for the playoffs.
Weaver had constructed a Kings team that delivered a well-balanced attack, proving almost unstoppable during the regular season. Casper Ware (19.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assists) led the team in scoring, while Jae’Sean Tate (16.4 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists 1.1 steals) showcased a all-around game that not only saw him named in the All-NBL First Team, and Kings club MVP but resulted in him gaining a NBA contract with Houston the following year.
Andrew Bogut (8.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks), who showed clear signs of slowing down, was still able to make a huge impact at the defensive end and was named to the league’s All-NBL second team.
Sydney went on to defeat Melbourne in the semifinals (2-1), and would face off against Perth in the Grand Final.
Game one saw the Kings lose a nailbiter (86-88), with Lisch (17 points) leading the team in scoring. As the team’s prepared for game two in Perth, it was decided that the remaining games would all take place with no fans in the building. Without a single fan in the building, the Kings evened the series (1-1) thanks to Jae’Sean Tate (21 points) nailing seven of his nine shots and Andrew Bogut (24 points and 14 rebounds) having one of his best games of the season.
In game three of the grand final series against the Sydney Kings, Kay (30 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists) delivered a career high scoring effort, including seven three-pointers alongside Cotton (31 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists) to propel Perth to a game three victory (111–96).
Prior to game four, the Sydney Kings chose to withdraw from the series due to uncertainties of the coronavirus and travel restrictions. With multiple Kings players based overseas, many were concerned the restrictions would prevent any return home. After a week spent deliberating, it was decided Perth would be awarded the championship due to holding a 2-1 lead at the time, securing their tenth title. After averaging 30.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists over the three games, Cotton was named Grand Final MVP for the second time in four years, becoming the first player in Wildcats history to be named league MVP, Grand Final MVP and win a championship all in the same season. As a rookie, Hutchison would average 0.5 points, 0.1 rebounds, and 0.1 assists.
2020/21
Sydney faced significant roster turnover after finishing runners-up to Perth in the COVID-induced conclusion to the 2020 Grand Final. Jae’Sean Tate (to Houston) and head coach Will Weaver (to Houston) departed for the NBA, while Kevin Lisch (retired), Andrew Bogut (retired) and Lucas Walker (retired) also left. Adam Forde was promoted to head coach and added Jarell Martin, Angus Glover (via Illawarra) and Dejan Vasiljevic (via Miami University), while Xavier Cooks suffered a preseason foot injury and Tom Vodanovich (via New Zealand) was signed as his injury replacement.
Lochlan Hutchison returned as a Sydney development player alongside Archie Woodhill and Jaylin Galloway. A product of the Sutherland Sharks, Hutchison entered his third year with the Kings after making his NBL debut the previous season and was named in the 2020 Waratah League All Star Five during the off-season. “Depth and consistency will be common themes throughout this season, with additional games in a more condensed window – having a strong development and training squad will be vital to our success,” Kings CEO Chris Pongrass said.
Hutchison (1.3 points across 7 games) remained outside Sydney’s regular rotation for most of the season, making seven appearances from late March onwards. No injury was reported during NBL21, with his non-appearances reflecting his development-player role.
Hutchison’s best game came against Brisbane at Nissan Arena on May 13, where Hutchison (4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal) made his first NBL start and played more than 15 minutes as an undermanned Sydney fell 93-70. Hunter (15 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks) and Martin (13 points and 7 rebounds) led Sydney, while Drmic (28 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal) led Brisbane.
Martin (17.9 points and 7 rebounds) and Ware (17.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.4 assists) led Sydney throughout the season, while Vasiljevic (15.4 points and 3.6 rebounds), Hunter (9 points and 6.3 rebounds) and Louzada (8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds) were other key contributors. Ware earned All-NBL Second Team honours and won the Kings’ Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year awards, while Hunter finished runner-up to Sam Froling for Most Improved Player and Vasiljevic finished runner-up to Josh Giddey for Rookie of the Year.
Hutchison’s final appearance came against Perth on May 27 before Sydney closed the regular season against Brisbane at Qudos Bank Arena on June 5. Martin (28 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals) and Ware (14 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists) led the Kings to an 83-82 victory, while Sobey (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists) led Brisbane. Sydney finished fifth with a 19-17 record and missed the playoffs.
Lochlan Hutchison played two seasons the Sydney Kings..
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 21 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 7 | 44.6 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 30% | 2 | 6 | 33% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 41% | 40% | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | Sydney | 20-8 (1) | 18 | 22.2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 27% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 33% | 32% | 5 | Totals | 25 | 67 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 28.6% | 3 | 11 | 27.3% | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 37% | 36% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 21 | Sydney | 19-17 (5) | 7 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 30% | 0.3 | 0.9 | 33% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 50% | 41% | 40% | 4 |
| 2019-20 | 20 | Sydney | 20-8 (1) | 18 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 27% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 20% | 0.1 | 0.1 | 50% | 33% | 32% | 5 | Total | 25 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 28.6% | 0.0 | 27.3% | 0.1 | 0.4 | 50.0% | 37% | 36% | 5 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Sutherland (2018–2020, 2022–2025), Albury Wodonga (2021)
Hutchison joined Sutherland for the 2018 Waratah League season and remained with Sutherland in 2019, continuing with the Sharks across the New South Wales state league level.
Hutchison played for Sutherland in the 2020 Waratah League season, averaging 19 points, seven rebounds and five assists while helping the Sharks reach the Grand Final.
Hutchison joined Albury Wodonga for the remainder of the 2021 NBL1 South season, averaging 15 points, 3.85 assists and five rebounds with the Bandits.
Hutchison returned to Sutherland for the 2022 NBL1 East season, becoming the club’s first player signing for its inaugural NBL1 East season.
Hutchison played for Sutherland in the 2023 NBL1 East season and averaged 17.52 points per game, then had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists as Sutherland defeated Maitland 83–80 in the Grand Final and he was named Grand Final MVP.
Hutchison remained with Sutherland for the 2024 NBL1 East season after re-signing as the reigning conference Finals MVP, and his season led to MVP honours in 2024.
Hutchison re-signed with Sutherland for the 2025 NBL1 East season, marking a fourth consecutive NBL1 season with the Sharks.
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