Trey Kell III
January 10, 2023
Malcolm Bernard
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 31/01/94
- Place of Birth: Middleburg, Florida (USA)
- Position: G/F
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): 88
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Charleston Southern (2012–2014) / Florida A&M (2015–2016) / Xavier (2016–2017)
- NBL DEBUT: 1/10/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 8/10/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: South East Melbourne 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Malcolm Bernard was born in Middleburg, Florida (USA)
NBL EXPERIENCE
Malcolm Bernard made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 28 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.
The 2022/23 NBL season for Malcolm Bernard was brief but impactful as he stepped in as a replacement player for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, filling the gap left by Trey Kell III, who suffered a broken rib during the pre-season. Bernard’s addition provided a temporary yet essential reinforcement for the Phoenix, contributing in three games during a season plagued by injuries for the team.
Despite limited opportunities, Bernard averaged 4.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals across his appearances, showcasing his defensive abilities and willingness to adapt to the team’s needs. His arrival came during a turbulent period for the Phoenix, who faced continual lineup disruptions due to injuries to key players such as Gary Browne, Ryan Broekhoff, and Zhou Qi. These challenges forced South East Melbourne to shuffle their rotations regularly, relying on contributions from temporary signings and lesser-known players.
In the games Bernard participated in, he demonstrated his ability to contribute across various facets of the game, adding depth to the team’s bench while maintaining intensity on both ends of the court. While his statistics were modest, Bernard’s efforts underscored the importance of role players in managing the grueling demands of an injury-plagued season.
The Phoenix’s season was ultimately defined by inconsistency and setbacks, with the team finishing fifth on the ladder (15-13) and bowing out in the Play-In Qualifier against the Perth Wildcats. However, Bernard’s short stint with South East Melbourne highlighted his capability as a versatile player able to step into high-level competition on short notice. His performance was a testament to the depth required to navigate a challenging NBL season.
Malcolm Bernard played one season in the NBL. He averaged 4.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 3 | 44.9 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 46% | 2 | 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 54% | 54% | 8 | Totals | 3 | 45 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 46.2% | 2 | 4 | 50.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 54% | 54% | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 29 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 3 | 15.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 46% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 54% | 54% | 8 | Total | 3 | 15.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 4.3 | 46.2% | 0.2 | 50.0% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0% | 54% | 54% | 8 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Rockhampton (2018, 2021, 2023), Bendigo (2022), Casey (2023)
Bernard joined Rockhampton for the 2018 QBL season and averaged 26.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as the Rockets reached the playoffs, and his Australian state league career also included the provided Rockhampton 2021 stint before he returned to the Rockets again in 2023.
Bernard joined Bendigo for the 2022 NBL1 South season and spent 2022 averaging 18 points a game for the Braves, finishing the year at 18.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds a contest as Bendigo reached the semi-finals. He was signed by the Braves on 22 March 2022, produced five 20-point games during the season, scored 24 points with four steals and three assists against Geelong in round 10, then returned from a hamstring injury in the first week of the finals to post 30 points, nine assists, five steals and four rebounds in Bendigo’s win over Knox before the Braves lost their semi-final to Kilsyth by five points.
Bernard joined Casey for the 2023 NBL1 South season and opened with several big scoring performances for the Cavaliers, including 41 points on 15-of-27 shooting with five three-pointers and a perfect 6-of-6 at the foul line against Mount Gambier on 14 April, while he also had 26 points, five rebounds and two assists against North West Tasmania in May.
Bernard rejoined Rockhampton on 20 May 2023 for the remainder of the NBL1 North season and averaged 20.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.7 steals across 12 games. He later received Rockhampton’s Defensive Player of the Year award for that stint before moving on at the end of the season.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Argentina - Atlético Argentino de Junín (2017) | Finland - BC Nokia (2018) | Qatar - Al Khor (2019–2020) | Slovenia - Rogaška Crystal (2020–2021), Helios Domžale (2024) | Belgium - Stella Artois Leuven Bears (2021) | North Macedonia - KK Pelister (2023–2024), KK Rabotnički (2024) | Serbia - KK Zlatibor (2024–2025) | Estonia - Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits (2025–2026)
Bernard joined Atlético Argentino de Junín for the 2017–18 Liga Nacional de Básquet season in Argentina, and in three games he averaged 7.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists before departing on October 2, 2017.
He moved to BC Nokia for the 2018–19 Korisliiga season in Finland, where he averaged 15.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 14 games before his stint ended in December 2018 following an Achilles tendon injury.
Bernard opened the 2019–20 season with Al Khor in Qatar and produced 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.5 steals across 10 games, with one of his best outings coming on January 29, 2020 when he scored 26 points in a 92–91 overtime win over Qatar SC.
From there he signed with Rogaška Crystal on January 22, 2020 for the Slovenian league season, and across his combined 2019–20 and 2020–21 time with the club he averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 15 games in 2020–21 after making one appearance late in 2019–20.
A move to Belgium followed when he signed with Stella Artois Leuven Bears on March 9, 2021, and he averaged 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 10 league games.
Bernard returned to the Adriatic region for the 2023–24 season with KK Pelister in North Macedonia after signing on August 28, 2023, and he posted 14.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists over 10 Superleague games.
He then joined Helios Domžale in Slovenia on January 4, 2024, where he averaged 11.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 18 Liga Nova KBM games and added 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists across three Slovenian Cup games.
Bernard had a brief stop with KK Rabotnički in North Macedonia after signing on November 9, 2024, making one league appearance before moving again later that month.
His next move took him to KK Zlatibor for the 2024–25 Serbian KLS season, signing on November 30, 2024 and averaging 11.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 18 KLS games, while also earning ABA League 2 Top 8 Round 2 MVP honours in February 2025 after a 27-point, 7-assist, 7-rebound performance against Bosna.
Bernard joined Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits for the 2025–26 season in Estonia, and he averaged 14.0 points, 4.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists in Estonian-Latvian League and FIBA Europe Cup play, including 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists across six Europe Cup games.
COLLEGE
Malcolm Bernard played four seasons of NCAA Division I basketball across three programs — Charleston Southern (2012–13, 2013–14), Florida A&M (2015–16), and Xavier Musketeers (2016–17) — before graduating in 2017 and moving into professional basketball.
At Charleston Southern, Bernard appeared in 58 games over his first two seasons (2012–13 and 2013–14), averaging 2.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game while playing limited minutes as a freshman and increasing his role as a sophomore.
After sitting out the 2014–15 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Bernard transferred to Florida A&M Rattlers for the 2015–16 season, where he posted a breakout year. Starting 26 of 28 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 2.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and ranking among team leaders in nearly every major category.
Bernard’s performance at Florida A&M that season earned him All–Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference recognition (second team) as he became one of the most productive all-around guards in the MEAC.
For his final collegiate season in 2016–17, Bernard joined Xavier and started 35 of 38 games for the Musketeers in the Big East Conference, averaging 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 28.0 minutes per game while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from three — a significant jump in three-point efficiency compared to earlier in his career.
Across his entire NCAA career of 124 games (67 starts), Bernard averaged 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, including a career-three-point percentage of 33.3 percent and a free-throw percentage of 63.9 percent.
At Xavier, he provided valuable perimeter spacing and defensive versatility, making 46 three-pointers in Big East play and contributing to the Musketeers’ competitive seasons, including runs toward postseason consideration. His senior year at Xavier was highlighted by improved shooting and consistent all-around work on both ends of the court.
Over his NCAA tenure, Bernard demonstrated steady developmental growth — evolving from a limited rotation player at Charleston Southern into a high-impact starter at Florida A&M and a reliable role player in a major conference at Xavier. His combination of size at 6-5 and multi-category production helped him earn a Division I degree and position him for opportunities at the professional level.
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