Jordon Crawford
July 6, 2023
Matt Kenyon
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 8/02/98
- Place of Birth: Avoca Beach (QLD)
- Position: SG
- Height (CM): 196
- Weight (KG): 91
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Gosford
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 8/10/16
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 8/02/25
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 27
- NBL History: Brisbane 2017-18 | Tasmania 2022-23 | South East Melbourne 2024-25 | Adelaide 2026
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Matthew Dylan Kenyon was born in Avoca Beach (QLD) and raised in the Newcastle (NSW). He attended Hunter Sports High School in Newcastle (NSW) and played junior basketball with the Gosford City Basketball Association. Between 2013 and 2016, he played for New South Wales under 16s, under 18s and under 20s at the Australian Junior National Championships. At the Under 20 National Championships in February 2016, he averaged 18.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for NSW. Kenyon received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 2016. He spent one year there and played for the program’s state league team.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Matt Kenyon made his NBL debut with the Brisbane Bullets at 18 years of age. He scored three points in his first game.
After his time at the AIS, Matt Kenyon joined the Brisbane Bullets as a development player, where he averaged 1.9 points and 0.8 rebounds, contributing to the Bullets’ 10-18 season record, which saw them finish in eighth place.
2017/18
Kenyon’s second year as a development player with Brisbane saw him average 0.5 points and 0.5 rebounds. The team ended the regular season in eighth place again, this time with a 9-19 record.
Kenyon played in the NBA G-League in 2020 and later joined Ballarat in the NBL1 state league for the 2021 season.
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS
2021/22
In 2021, Kenyon signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers for their debut NBL season. With low expectations and betting odds as steep as 400:1, the JackJumpers surprised many. In their NBL debut on 3 December 2021, they defeated Brisbane 83–74 in overtime at MyState Bank Arena. However, the team started slowly overall, winning just one more game by Round 8 and holding a 2-6 record in ninth place.
A season-ending injury to marquee signing Will Magnay forced coach Scott Roth to adjust the game plan from a perimeter-focused strategy to a more balanced approach. This shift worked, and the JackJumpers finished the season with an impressive 10 wins from their last 12 games, finishing 17–11 and fifth on the ladder.
In a dramatic twist, Tasmania clinched fourth place over Perth due to points percentage after South East Melbourne defeated Perth in the season’s final game. Kenyon thrived as a tough perimeter defender in Roth’s system, averaging 3.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists, even earning starting assignments in several games.
The JackJumpers faced the top-seeded Melbourne United in the semifinals. After dropping Game 1 (74-63) in Melbourne, they rebounded at home to even the series (1-1). With United’s captain Chris Goulding out for Game 3 due to injury, Tasmania seized the moment, edging out a thrilling 76-73 win to advance to the Grand Final series.
In the Grand Final, the Sydney Kings, who had just swept Illawarra, defeated Tasmania in Game 1 (95-78). Game 2 was historic, marking the first NBL Grand Final game in Hobart. With Josh Adams putting up 36 points, the JackJumpers nearly pulled off an upset. Despite Kings MVP Jaylen Adams missing the rest of the series due to a hamstring injury, Sydney held strong. In Game 2, Cooks, Martin, and Vasiljevic’s late three clinched a 90-86 victory, marking Sydney’s 12th consecutive road win, a record for a single NBL season.
Sydney closed out the series in Game 3, ending their 17-year championship drought with a win in front of 16,000 fans at Qudos Bank Arena. Cooks and Martin combined for 45 points and 29 rebounds, securing Sydney’s 19th win in their last 21 games.
2022/23
For their second season, the JackJumpers retained most of their roster, only losing imports Josh Adams and MiKyle McIntosh. Coach Scott Roth quickly replaced Adams with Milton Doyle and brought in Rashard Kelly for McIntosh. With Will Magnay (5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.0 blocks) recovering from injury and captain Clint Steindl (4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists) sidelined, the JackJumpers had a rocky start. They dropped early games to South East Melbourne (79-84), Cairns (84-106), and New Zealand (65-71) before securing their first win, a thrilling overtime victory over Brisbane (90–86), highlighted by Doyle’s 32 points and 4 assists.
Tasmania bounced back with a four-game winning streak, reentering playoff contention and holding their ground for the rest of the season. Doyle led in scoring with 17.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals, while Jack McVeigh (14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists) continued his scoring improvement.
Finishing fourth (16-12), Tasmania qualified for the NBL’s inaugural play-in tournament. However, Josh Magette (10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.0 steals) suffered a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket in the final regular season game, sidelining him for the playoffs. Kelly (12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists), along with Sean MacDonald (6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists) and Isaac White (5.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists), stepped up in Magette’s absence.
The JackJumpers defeated Cairns (79-87) in the play-in game but struggled offensively in Game 1 of the semifinals against New Zealand, scoring just 68 points, their third-lowest of the season. Doyle’s 23 points and 5 assists led a Game 2 home win (89-78), but New Zealand proved too strong in Game 3, closing out the series with a 92-77 victory.
Kenyon wrapped up the season with averages of 4.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists across 21 games. Elevated to a starting role in the semifinals, he led the team in rebounds in two of the three games, his 11 points and 6 rebounds in Game 2 proving critical to the win.
SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX
2023/24
Kenyon signed a two-year contract with South East Melbourne, bringing his defensive prowess to new head coach Mike Kelly’s squad.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Matt to the Phoenix,” said Kelly. “Matt brings a team-first mentality and toughness that will set a strong defensive tone. His unselfish play and growing offensive game will be a great fit. We’re excited to see his continued growth with us.”
2024/25
Following a last-place finish in 2023/24, South East Melbourne entered the new season with a dramatically overhauled roster. Franchise star Mitch Creek departed for Turkey, and import centre Alan Williams was released despite averaging a double-double the year prior. Joining the exodus were Reuben Te Rangi (to Tasmania), Kody Stattmann (to Cairns), Rhys Vague (to Japan), and Gorjok Gak (to Tasmania). To replace them, the Phoenix reloaded by signing Boomers guard Nathan Sobey (via Brisbane), Sydney’s Jordan Hunter and Angus Glover, and import trio Matt Hurt, Derrick Walton Jr., and Joe Wieskamp.
Matt Kenyon (1.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.4 assists across 20 games) returned for his second season with the club, providing depth and defensive flexibility off the bench. While his minutes fluctuated, Kenyon’s activity and length gave the Phoenix a trusted option in situational matchups. He saw action primarily as a wing defender and secondary rebounder, often deployed to disrupt opposition guards.
Kenyon’s best performance of the season came on January 25 in a 116–80 rout of Tasmania, where he delivered 5 points (2-of-2 FG, 1-of-1 3PT), 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and a block in just under 14 minutes of floor time. A week later, he posted 4 points, 5 rebounds, and a steal in 18 minutes during a 105–99 home win over Adelaide. His rebounding and defensive activity were again on display against Perth on November 3, where he added 4 points and 5 boards across 12 minutes as the Phoenix surged under new head coach Josh King.
Kenyon did not feature in South East Melbourne’s playoff rotation, with his last appearance of the season coming in early February. After securing a play-in berth, South East Melbourne faced Adelaide in a single-elimination game for the final semi-final spot. Down 19 at halftime, the Phoenix stormed home to win (85–75), with Matt Hurt (24 points and 9 rebounds) leading the offensive charge alongside Joe Wieskamp (16 points), while Jordan Hunter (10 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks) anchored the defence.
In the semi-final series opener at WIN Entertainment Centre, the Phoenix were outplayed by Illawarra (95–81), with Hurt (20 points) the lone bright spot offensively. South East Melbourne responded in Game 2 with a statement 101–94 win at home. Hurt starred with 30 points and 8 rebounds, while Sobey (18 points and 6 assists) and Hunter (6 points and 9 rebounds) delivered strong support in a high-tempo contest.
Game 3 returned to Wollongong and saw the Hawks eliminate the Phoenix with a 92–87 win. Hurt contributed 23 points, but South East Melbourne struggled to contain Gary Clark (22 points and 11 rebounds) and Sam Froling (17 points) late. Sobey (16 points) added scoring from the backcourt, and Hunter (8 points and 9 rebounds) battled foul trouble throughout. While Kenyon did not log minutes in the finals, his effort throughout the regular season helped provide balance to the Phoenix rotation during their mid-season rise.
Matt Kenyon currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers and has played 160 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists since entering the league in 2016.
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 | 28 | Adelaide | 23-10 (2) | 41 | 397.9 | 84 | 64 | 21 | 40 | 24 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 42 | 31 | 72 | 43% | 9 | 31 | 29% | 13 | 21 | 62% | 51% | 49% | 9 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | South East Melbourne | 16-13 (4) | 20 | 190.7 | 38 | 44 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 26 | 15 | 40 | 38% | 4 | 9 | 44% | 4 | 8 | 50% | 43% | 43% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 10-18 (10) | 25 | 595.5 | 147 | 128 | 17 | 40 | 88 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 46 | 56 | 132 | 42% | 17 | 58 | 29% | 18 | 28 | 64% | 51% | 49% | 14 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 21 | 342.9 | 90 | 66 | 15 | 25 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 29 | 31 | 82 | 38% | 18 | 52 | 35% | 10 | 16 | 63% | 50% | 49% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | Tasmania | 17-11 (4) | 32 | 555.3 | 116 | 113 | 29 | 36 | 77 | 23 | 3 | 18 | 46 | 43 | 91 | 47% | 14 | 45 | 31% | 16 | 27 | 59% | 56% | 55% | 10 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | Brisbane | 9-19 (8) | 4 | 17.8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 19 | Brisbane | 10-18 (8) | 17 | 179.6 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 35 | 29% | 3 | 16 | 19% | 10 | 15 | 67% | 39% | 33% | 9 | Totals | 160 | 2280 | 510 | 430 | 97 | 171 | 259 | 86 | 9 | 81 | 213 | 187 | 454 | 41.2% | 65 | 211 | 30.8% | 71 | 115 | 61.7% | 51% | 48% | 15 |
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 | 28 | Adelaide | 23-10 (2) | 41 | 9.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 43% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 29% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 62% | 51% | 49% | 9 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | South East Melbourne | 16-13 (4) | 20 | 9.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 38% | 0.2 | 0.5 | 44% | 0.2 | 0.4 | 50% | 43% | 43% | 5 |
| 2023-24 | 26 | South East Melbourne | 10-18 (10) | 25 | 23.8 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 42% | 0.7 | 2.3 | 29% | 0.7 | 1.1 | 64% | 51% | 49% | 14 |
| 2022-23 | 25 | Tasmania | 16-12 (4) | 21 | 16.3 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 38% | 0.9 | 2.5 | 35% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 63% | 50% | 49% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 24 | Tasmania | 17-11 (4) | 32 | 17.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 47% | 0.4 | 1.4 | 31% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 59% | 56% | 55% | 10 |
| 2017-18 | 20 | Brisbane | 9-19 (8) | 4 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
| 2016-17 | 19 | Brisbane | 10-18 (8) | 17 | 10.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 29% | 0.2 | 0.9 | 19% | 0.6 | 0.9 | 67% | 39% | 33% | 9 | Total | 160 | 14.2 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 41.2% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.8% | 0.4 | 1.3 | 61.7% | 51% | 48% | 15 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 15 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- BA Centre of Excellence (2016), Sunshine Coast (2017–2018), Dandenong (2019), Central Coast (2020), Ballarat (2021), North West Tasmania (2022), USC Rip City (2023), North Gold Coast (2024), Logan (2025), Mandurah (2026)
Matt Kenyon joined the BA Centre of Excellence for the 2016 SEABL season, where he averaged 10.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals across 16 games to begin his senior state league career.
Matt Kenyon joined Sunshine Coast for the 2017 QBL season, where he averaged 12.2 points and won the league’s Under-23 Player of the Year award.
Matt Kenyon returned to Sunshine Coast for the 2018 QBL season, with that year disrupted by a knee injury after his earlier stint with the Phoenix in 2017.
Matt Kenyon joined Dandenong for the 2019 NBL1 season, where he averaged 11.3 points across 17 games and had a 19-point outing against Frankston in June.
Matt Kenyon joined Central Coast for the 2020 Waratah League season after returning from the United States, adding another Australian state league stop before his move to Ballarat.
Matt Kenyon joined Ballarat for the 2021 NBL1 South season, and during the year he led the Miners in rebounding with 8.6 per game while also averaging 10.6 points and 3.5 assists and winning the NBL1 Defensive Player of the Year award.
Matt Kenyon joined North West Tasmania for the 2022 NBL1 South season, where he produced 24 points against Eltham and later added 18 points in an 89–86 win over Mount Gambier.
Matt Kenyon joined USC Rip City for the 2023 NBL1 North season, and he won NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year after opening the season with averages of 21 points, 11 rebounds and three assists across his first games.
Matt Kenyon joined North Gold Coast for the 2024 NBL1 North season, and early in that stint he posted 22 points and 21 rebounds in an overtime win before adding 14 points and 14 rebounds the next night.
Matt Kenyon joined Logan for the 2025 NBL1 North season, where he returned to the court with the Logan Thunder in a roster that also featured Callum Dalton and Zac Triplett, and one of his standout performances came in a 127–116 win when he scored 45 points with 11 rebounds, six assists and three steals while shooting 12-of-19 from the field and 20-of-27 from the free-throw line. He also had 33 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in another 2025 win, was named NBL1 North Defensive Player of the Year, and earned NBL1 North All-Star Second Team honours.
During the 2026 NBL offseason, Kenyon played for the Mandurah Magic.
FIBA EXPERIENCE
While Kenyon was attending the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) he was selected to play for the Emerging Boomers squad selected for the 29th World University Games (Summer Universiade) in 2017.
Kenyon was a part of U19 Australian Emus squad which participated in the 2016 Oceania Qualifiers.
NBA EXPERIENCE
In 2019, Kenyon got a call from Washington and was drafted to the G League team Capitol City Go-Go. While over there, he trained with NBA teams LA Lakers, LA Clippers, and Chicago Bulls and also played with the G Leagues South Bay Lakers in 2020.
AWARDS
- QBL U23 Player of the Year (2017)
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