2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Owen Foxwell
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 17/08/03
- Place of Birth: Bulleen (VIC)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 188
- Weight (KG): 78
- Junior Assoc: VIC - Bulleen
- College:
- NBL DEBUT: 5/02/22
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 12/10/24
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 21
- NBL History: South East Melbourne 2022-25
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Foxy
BIO: Owen Foxwell was born in Bulleen (VIC) and played junior basketball with the Bulleen Boomers since under 14’s. Foxwell spent time with various clubs in the lead-up to his NBL career, including NBL1’s Eltham Wildcats.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Owen Foxwell made his NBL debut with the South East Melbourne Phoenix at 18 years of age. He scored two points in his first game.
After making their maiden Finals appearance the year prior, South East Melbourne looked to go one step further. The Phoenix’s first move was re-signing coach Simon Mitchell (one year deal), who then went about retaining the majority of the team’s local core, locking in Kyle Adnam, Ryan Broekhoff, Izayah Le’Afa and Mitch Creek re-signing.
Although both Keifer Sykes (to NBA) and Yanni Wetzell (to New Zealand) would exit the club, they would be replaced by Tohi Smith-Milner (via Melbourne), Zhou Qi, a member of the Chinese national team and imports Zach Hankins and Xavier Munford.
Foxwell joined the Phoenix for a open run during the preseason of NBL22 and was invited back by then coach Simon Mitchell, who offered him a development player role Foxwell waived his commercial rights for the NBL22 season so he can retain his college eligibility.
South East Melbourne started the season on fire, winning three of its first four games, but after injuries to Qi and Ryan Broekhoff, a disappointing second half of the season saw the Phoenix manage to win only six out of their last 14 games and finish in sixth place (15-13). The only high in the second half of the season was a overtime win over Perth (102-100) that ended the Wildcat’s 35-year playoff streak.
With injuries and players missing games due to COVID-19 protocols, Foxwell become one of the main beneficiaries, appearing in four games. This included making his NBL debut during Throwdown XVI, in front of the biggest crowd of the year in Melbourne, and having a immediate impact. As surprised as Phoenix fans were to see Foxwell enter the game, commentator Andrew Gaze was shocked, asking why Foxwell was in the game so early. Foxwell’s answer was to hit a corner three with his first touch, to which Gaze exclaimed, “well, I guess that’s why he’s in the game.”
???? @Owenfoxwell is in the game and on target early ????
???? Tune in on @ESPNAusNZ via @kayosports or @foxtel pic.twitter.com/BEKnFLdHu0
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) April 7, 2022
2022/23
Foxwell signed a additional development player deal (one-year) with South East Melbourne in July 2022. Foxwell averaged 3.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists as the Phoenix finished in fifth place (15-13).
Foxwell’s biggest moment of NBL23 came while guarding a dominant Derrick Walton Jr, forcing stops during crucial moments in play which helped Phoenix beat reigning champions Sydney in a double overtime thriller in front of a bumper Gippsland crowd.
2023/24
Foxwell was elevated into the team’s full-time roster, signing a two-year deal with South East Melbourne in March 2023.
CEO Tommy Greer has been wrapt with Foxwell’s growth, and that the young local guard is staying at the Phoenix as a fully rostered player.
“I’ve loved witnessing Owen’s development over the past two seasons, and I’m really excited about his potential in the NBL as he continues to grow his game,” said Greer.
“His intensity on the defensive end of the floor is something, as a club, we want to emphasise going into next season. For that reason and others, we are very happy to see him signing on as a fully rostered player for the next two seasons.”
Owen Foxwell currently plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix and has played 50 games in his NBL career. He has averaged 3.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1 assists since entering the league in 2021.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
South East Melbourne Phoenix – 2 Year Deal (2023-25)
HIGHLIGHTS:
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | South East Melbourne | 0-5 (10) | 7 | 18.0 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 39% | 2 | 5 | 40% | 3 | 5 | 60% | 47% | 44% | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | South East Melbourne | 10-18 (10) | 24 | 264.0 | 103 | 31 | 28 | 8 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 22 | 34 | 97 | 35% | 10 | 37 | 27% | 25 | 37 | 68% | 45% | 40% | 16 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 17 | 278.0 | 65 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 30 | 21 | 58 | 36% | 10 | 31 | 32% | 13 | 21 | 62% | 48% | 45% | 13 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 4 | 42.0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 43% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 1 | 2 | 50% | 50% | 0% | 4 | Totals | 50 | 626 | 195 | 72 | 53 | 32 | 40 | 35 | 9 | 33 | 64 | 65 | 180 | 36.1% | 23 | 75 | 30.7% | 42 | 65 | 64.6% | 47% | 43% | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 21 | South East Melbourne | 0-5 (10) | 7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 39% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 40% | 0.4 | 0.7 | 60% | 47% | 44% | 10 |
| 2023-24 | 20 | South East Melbourne | 10-18 (10) | 24 | 11.0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 35% | 0.4 | 1.5 | 27% | 1.0 | 1.5 | 68% | 45% | 40% | 16 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (5) | 17 | 16.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 36% | 0.6 | 1.8 | 32% | 0.8 | 1.2 | 62% | 48% | 45% | 13 |
| 2021-22 | 18 | South East Melbourne | 15-13 (6) | 4 | 10.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 43% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 50% | 50% | 0% | 4 | Total | 50 | 12.5 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3.6 | 36.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30.7% | 0.5 | 1.5 | 64.6% | 47% | 43% | 17 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 17 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Eltham 2022-24
Played the 2021 season with Eltham in the NBL1 South Division.
In 2022, Foxwell returned to the Eltham Wildcats averaging 15 points and three assists for the season. This included multiple 30-point games and at the end of the season Foxwell was named the NBL1 South Youth Player of the Year.
In his third season with Eltham, Foxwell averaged 18.7 points, 5.1 assists and 1.9 steals.
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