2022-2023 NBL Depth Charts
February 7, 2023
Peyton Siva
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 24/10/90
- Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington (USA)
- Position: SG
- Height (CM): 183
- Weight (KG): 84
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Louisville (2009–2013)
- NBL DEBUT: 4/12/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 31
- LAST NBL GAME: 31/12/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 32
- NBL History: New Zealand 2022 | Illawarra 2023
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Peyton Siva was born in Seattle, Washington (USA)
NBL EXPERIENCE
Peyton Siva made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 31 years of age. He scored 11 points in his first game.
The 31-year-old Payton Siva joined the New Zealand Breakers for the NBL22 season, averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. The season proved to be one of the most challenging in the franchise’s history, as the Breakers were forced to play all their games away from home due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and finished at the bottom of the ladder with a 5-23 record—the worst season in the club’s 19-year history.
Following a disappointing NBL21 campaign where the team played 29 of 36 games in Australia, the Breakers faced further setbacks leading into NBL22. The departure of point guards Corey Webster and Tai Webster saw the team opt to build around William McDowell-White, with Corey Webster heading to Europe and Tai Webster exiting his contract due to the league’s vaccination requirements.
To fill the void, the Breakers secured several new signings, including Kiwi big man Yanni Wetzell from South East Melbourne and import guards Siva, Hugo Besson, and Jeremiah Martin. Additionally, French NBA prospect Ousmane Dieng joined the team via the league’s Next Star program.
The Breakers’ campaign was marred by early adversity, with Siva and team captain Thomas Abercrombie suffering injuries before the start of the season. Compounding their struggles, the team endured a COVID outbreak on the eve of the season, forcing them to sign Chasson Randle as an injury replacement for Siva. Despite Randle’s contributions, the Breakers stumbled out of the gate with a 0-6 start.
Siva’s return to the lineup came a few weeks later, prompting the Breakers to make a tough roster decision. With Randle proving to be a solid contributor, the team mutually agreed to release Jeremiah Martin, who was averaging 12.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.2 steals at the time. Siva reclaimed his role, posting 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 2 steals per game, but the Breakers struggled to gain any momentum.
Originally planning to host home games in the latter half of the season, the ongoing pandemic forced the Breakers to remain based in Tasmania for the entirety of NBL22. Despite flashes of promise, including Siva’s steady performances and the emergence of Wetzell as a dominant force, the team’s postseason hopes faded quickly.
New Zealand’s brightest spot of the season was Wetzell, who led the team with 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game. Despite the Breakers’ struggles, he was named the club MVP before departing for Europe with a month left in the season. With Wetzell gone, Hugo Besson (13.9 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists) and Finn Delany (10 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2 assists) stepped up, but their efforts were not enough to turn the season around.
By mid-February, the Breakers’ record stood at 4-10, and their playoff aspirations were all but over. The team added Short to the roster as injury cover, but he appeared in just one game and failed to score. Eventually, the Breakers concluded the season with a 5-23 record, cementing their worst performance in franchise history.
ILLAWARRA HAWKS
2022/23
Following two consecutive NBL semi-final appearances, the Illawarra Hawks faced a major transition with the departure of head coach Brian Goorjian, who signed a deal to coach the Bay Area Dragons in the newly established East Asia Super League. Longtime assistant Jacob Jackomas was promoted to the head coach role, aiming to maintain the team’s recent success.
However, the Hawks faced a significant talent exodus following the coaching change, retaining only Tyler Harvey and Sam Froling from their primary rotation. Key departures included Duop Reath (to Lebanon), Justinian Jessup (to Spain), Antonius Cleveland (to Adelaide), Xavier Rathan-Mayes (to Melbourne), and Harry Froling (to Brisbane). In addition, longtime Hawk AJ Ogilvy announced his retirement.
To fill the void, Illawarra added local talents Deng Deng (via Brisbane), Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (via Perth), and Mangok Mathiang, who had been playing in the NBL1 competition as he recovered from a long-term injury. The Hawks completed their roster with imports Justin Robinson and George King.
Illawarra split their opening two games, falling to arch-rivals Sydney (97–106) before bouncing back with an 85–72 win over South East Melbourne, thanks to a standout performance from Tyler Harvey (22 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists).
The Hawks’ season quickly took a downturn as injuries plagued the squad. In the season opener, import Justin Robinson suffered a meniscus tear in his knee, requiring surgery and leaving a major hole in the backcourt. Kevin White (via Perth) was signed as a short-term injury replacement. Nine games later, the team made the difficult decision to release George King (10.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists), who struggled to overcome a persistent lower leg injury.
Seeking stability, the Hawks brought in former New Zealand guard Payton Siva (9.3 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.6 steals) as Robinson’s replacement. Upon announcing his signing, head coach Jacob Jackomas expressed his excitement about the addition of Siva to the team:
“Peyton’s a high-level competitor whose elite decision-making will open up opportunities for the rest of the squad, and we can’t wait to have him in Hawks colours next week,” said Jackomas.
Despite high hopes, Siva’s impact was short-lived, as he managed only 11 games before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury against Adelaide. His best performance came in a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Melbourne (100–106), where he contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and 4 steals.
Illawarra’s injury struggles compounded throughout the season, and the team ultimately finished with a 3-25 record—the worst in the club’s history. Harvey led the Hawks in scoring with averages of 18.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. Meanwhile, Sam Froling averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists and was named the Hawks’ MVP.
Peyton Siva played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the New Zealand Breakers and the Illawarra Hawks. He averaged 10.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 34 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 49th in assists per game.
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 |
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| 2022-23 | 32 | Illawarra | 3-25 (10) | 11 | 298.8 | 102 | 21 | 69 | 1 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 84 | 37% | 17 | 57 | 30% | 23 | 26 | 88% | 53% | 47% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 31 | New Zealand | 5-23 (10) | 23 | 614.1 | 271 | 58 | 113 | 10 | 48 | 46 | 2 | 52 | 59 | 82 | 224 | 37% | 47 | 142 | 33% | 60 | 73 | 82% | 52% | 47% | 22 | Totals | 34 | 913 | 373 | 79 | 182 | 11 | 68 | 64 | 2 | 77 | 91 | 113 | 308 | 36.7% | 64 | 199 | 32.2% | 83 | 99 | 83.8% | 53% | 47% | 22 |
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 | 32 | Illawarra | 3-25 (10) | 11 | 27.2 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 6.3 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 37% | 1.5 | 5.2 | 30% | 2.1 | 2.4 | 88% | 53% | 47% | 15 |
| 2021-22 | 31 | New Zealand | 5-23 (10) | 23 | 26.7 | 11.8 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 9.7 | 37% | 2.0 | 6.2 | 33% | 2.6 | 3.2 | 82% | 52% | 47% | 22 | Total | 34 | 26.9 | 11.0 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 9.1 | 36.7% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 32.2% | 1.9 | 5.9 | 83.8% | 53% | 47% | 22 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Peyton Siva was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with pick #56 in the 2013 NBA Draft.
Siva played 24 games in the NBA. He averaged 2.3 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- February 16, 2009: Traded by the Los Angeles Clippers (as a future 2013 2nd round draft pick) to the Detroit Pistons for Alex Acker and a 2011 2nd round draft pick (Trey Thompkins was later selected).
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June 27, 2013: Drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (56th pick) of the 2013 NBA Draft.
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August 5, 2013: Signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons
July 14, 2014: Waived by the Detroit Pistons.
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September 29, 2014: Signed a contract with the Orlando Magic
October 25, 2014: Waived by the Orlando Magic.
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| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 70% | 98% | 97% | 41% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 113 | 308 | 36.7% | 64 | 199 | 32.2% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 23 | Detroit | SG | 24 | 0 | 224 | 54 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 57 | 32% | 7 | 25 | 28% | 11 | 15 | 73% | 42% | 38% | Total | 24 | 0 | 224 | 54 | 14 | 34 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 57 | 32% | 7 | 25 | 28% | 11 | 15 | 73% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
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| 2013-14 | 23 | Detroit | SG | 24 | 0 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 32% | 0.3 | 1.0 | 28% | 0.5 | 0.6 | 73% | 42% | 38% | Total | 24 | 0 | 9.3 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 32% | 0.3 | 1.0 | 28% | 0.5 | 0.6 | 73% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Italy - Juvecaserta (2015–2016) | Germany - ALBA Berlin (2016–2021) | Greece - Panathinaikos (2022)
Siva joined Juvecaserta for the 2015–16 Lega Basket Serie A season in Italy after signing on August 12, 2015, and he led the league in assists at 6.5 per game.
He moved to ALBA Berlin for the 2016–17 season in Germany after signing a two-year deal on June 22, 2016, beginning a five-season run with the club.
During his time with ALBA Berlin, Siva was named to the All-BBL First Team in 2018, finished as the EuroCup Top Scorer in 2018–19 with 7.9 assists per game, and helped the club win the BBL Cup in 2020 and Bundesliga titles in 2020 and 2021.
In EuroLeague play with ALBA Berlin, he averaged 9.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 43 games, and on March 11, 2021 he posted 21 points and a performance index rating of 28 against ASVEL to earn EuroLeague Round 29 MVP honours.
After a season with the New Zealand Breakers he played for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.
Siva signed with Panathinaikos on April 28, 2022 for the rest of the 2021–22 season in Greece, and in 12 Greek Basket League games he averaged 2.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists while also appearing in the EuroLeague.
COLLEGE
Peyton Siva played college basketball at Louisville from the 2009–10 season through the 2012–13 season, beginning his career as a freshman reserve guard who appeared in 31 games while averaging 11.3 minutes per game behind senior starter Edgar Sosa, with his season impacted by a wrist injury, and with a noted season-high 14 points at West Virginia on 5-of-6 shooting (4-of-5 on three-pointers) while adding two steals and four rebounds.
In 2009–10, Louisville finished 20–13 overall and 11–7 in Big East play, lost 69–66 to Cincinnati in the second round of the Big East tournament, then entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 9 seed and fell 77–62 to No. 8 seed California in the first round.
In 2010–11, Siva moved into the starting lineup and started 35 games while averaging 28 minutes per game and 9.9 points per game, and his 5.2 assists per game ranked second in the Big East as he produced 182 assists and 69 steals, earned Big East Player of the Week recognition for the week of January 24–30 after averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 steals across one-point wins over Connecticut and West Virginia, and delivered a standout line against St. John’s with seven steals, 10 points and a career-high 10 assists, a combination that made him the first Louisville player to post 10 assists and seven steals in the same game; he was an honorable mention All-Big East selection and an All-Tournament pick at the 2011 Big East tournament as Louisville reached the championship game, before the Cardinals finished 25–10 overall (12–6 Big East), received a No. 4 seed in the NCAA tournament, and were upset 62–61 by No. 13 seed Morehead State in the first round.
In 2011–12, Siva remained Louisville’s starting point guard, produced 211 assists on the season, ranked fourth in the Big East in assists at 5.6 per game, and averaged 9.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game for a 30–10 Louisville team, with his season including a left ankle sprain in November that caused him to miss games against Butler and Arkansas State; he surged in March to win the Dave Gavitt Most Outstanding Player award at the 2012 Big East tournament after averaging 13.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.8 steals across four games, was also named to the NCAA West Region All-Tournament team, and helped Louisville reach the 2012 Final Four after wins over No. 1 seed Michigan State (57–44) in the Sweet 16 and No. 7 seed Florida in the regional final, before the season ended with a national semifinal loss to Kentucky.
In 2012–13, Siva entered his senior season as the Big East Preseason Player of the Year and a preseason first-team All-Big East selection, and Louisville finished 26–5 in the regular season and 14–4 in conference play to share the Big East regular-season championship with Georgetown and Marquette, then won the 2013 Big East tournament with Siva again named the event’s Most Outstanding Player, making him the second player to win the award multiple times; during that run he had 12 points, six assists and a tournament record-tying seven steals against Notre Dame in the semifinals, and his seventh steal in that game also moved him into sole possession of Louisville’s career steals record at 236 at the time, while he closed the year on a 35–5 Louisville team that earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament and won the national championship by defeating Michigan, with Siva posting 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and four steals (two turnovers) in the title game and averaging 10.4 points, 5.1 assists and 3.1 steals across nine postseason games as a Final Four All-Tournament and All-Midwest Region selection; across the season he ranked among Big East leaders in assists (5.7 per game), free throw percentage (.867), steals (2.3 per game), and assist-to-turnover ratio (2.16), and his year also included a 15-point, 12-assist game with a career-high five three-pointers against FIU, a career-high 13 assists at Villanova, and his 17-point game against South Florida that made him Louisville’s 64th 1,000-point scorer, on the way to finishing his Louisville career with 1,215 points and 677 assists.
Across his four Louisville seasons, Siva’s college honours included 2011 All-Big East honorable mention recognition, 2011 Big East tournament All-Tournament team selection, 2012 NCAA West Region All-Tournament team selection, Big East tournament Most Outstanding Player in both 2012 and 2013, and in 2012–13 he added Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Capital One Academic All-America second team, the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award, and Senior CLASS Award second team recognition, while his 2013 Big East tournament performance contributed to his tournament record 29 career steals in that event and his 2012–13 season included 90 steals, noted as the most ever in a season by a Louisville player.
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (2009)
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