Mark Worthington
July 23, 2020
Russell Hinder
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 10/07/79
- Place of Birth: Sydney (NSW)
- Position: F/C
- Height (CM): 208
- Weight (KG): 110
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Hills District
- College: San Francisco (1998-2000) / Augusta (2000-2001)
- NBL DEBUT: 11/10/01
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 22/03/14
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 34
- NBL History: West Sydney 2002-04 | Hunter 2005-06 | Sydney 2007-08 | Townsville 2009-14
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Russell Hinder was born in Sydney (NSW) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Hills District basketball program. Hinder received a scholarship to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (Canberra) in 1997. He spent two years year there and played for the program’s state league team (1997).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Russell Hinder made his NBL debut with the West Sydney Razorbacks at 22 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
Russell Hinder played 13 seasons in the NBL.
Hinder attended the University of San Francisco before transferring to Augusta State University in 2000.
Townsville Captain 2009-12.
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2003/04
West Sydney entered the 2003/04 season with a bold new direction, opting not to re-sign import Willie Farley and veteran foundation duo Derek Rucker and Bruce Bolden. In doing so, the team made history by becoming the first in the modern NBL era to field a full lineup of Australian talent. With John Rillie returning after spending half of the previous season in Greece and Sam MacKinnon back from injury, this was also the first season the roster had a clear “runway” to build continuity and challenge for a title.
West Sydney opened the season in dominant fashion, with Simon Dwight (26 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Sam MacKinnon (24 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists) both delivering near triple-doubles in a home victory over Hunter (119-103).
The Razorbacks started the season 3-1 before suffering a three-game losing streak, including defeats to Sydney (83-97), where Matt Nielsen dominated with 29 points and 8 rebounds, Wollongong (81-90), and Victoria (101-106).
With a losing record (3-4) and the season at a crossroads, West Sydney responded with a dominant 10-game winning streak, which included revenge victories over Sydney (97-87), Wollongong (109-105), and Victoria (107-95).
During this stretch, John Rillie (20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists) solidified himself as the team’s leading scorer, while Sam MacKinnon (17.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 blocks) and Simon Dwight (15 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3.7 blocks) formed one of the strongest local trios in NBL history.
Russell Hinder played a key role off the bench during this stretch, contributing energy, rebounding, and defensive intensity. His ability to stretch the floor and provide size behind Dwight made him a valuable piece of the rotation. Hinder (9.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists) stepped up in key moments, particularly in a hard-fought 100-87 victory against Perth, where he contributed timely buckets and strong interior defense.
In February, the team suffered a setback in a loss to Wollongong (110-99), where Scott McGregor sustained a season-ending injury. With McGregor sidelined, Hinder was thrust into the starting lineup, taking on an increased role for the remainder of the season. Meanwhile, rookie Steven Markovic (8.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists) also saw a boost in playing time.
Despite the loss, the team maintained its strong form, finishing the regular season in third place (22-11) and breaking club records for most wins in a season, most home wins, and most road victories.
The Razorbacks carried their momentum into the postseason, defeating Cairns in the elimination final (110-88), with Trahair (31 points, 4 assists), MacKinnon (28 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks), and Dwight (11 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, and 6 blocks) propelling the team into the semifinals.
West Sydney then swept Wollongong in the semifinals, winning Game 1 by 16 points (107-91) behind a strong performance from Rillie (25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists), alongside Dwight (22 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks) and MacKinnon (12 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists). Mat Campbell (20 points) led the Hawks in scoring.
In Game 2, Rillie delivered his best performance of the season, erupting for 45 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals while shooting 17-of-26 from the field to lead the Razorbacks to victory (110-95) and a Grand Final berth.
For the first time in NBL history, the Grand Final was played as a best-of-five series, with the Razorbacks facing their toughest test against league MVP Matt Nielsen and the Sydney Kings, who had finished the season on top of the ladder (26-7).
Sydney secured a Game 1 victory (96-76), led by captain CJ Bruton’s hot shooting (35 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists on 9-of-16 shooting), while Dwight (23 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks) led the way for West Sydney.
The Razorbacks responded in Game 2 with a commanding 87-72 victory, shutting down the Kings defensively while Rillie (18 points) and Trahair (17 points) led the team in scoring, evening the series.
In the pivotal Game 3, West Sydney took a 2-1 series lead after a dramatic 82-80 overtime win, putting them within one victory of the championship. Rillie (18 points) played a crucial role in keeping the team ahead, while Dwight (17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks) and MacKinnon (14 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 assists) also delivered key contributions. Hinder provided valuable minutes, stepping in for Dwight at times and holding his own defensively against the Kings’ bigs.
Despite a strong performance from Rillie (31 points), Sydney bounced back in Game 4 with an 82-77 victory, setting up a winner-takes-all showdown in Game 5—the first Game 5 in NBL Grand Final history.
In front of 9,609 fans at the Sydney Entertainment Centre, the Razorbacks fought hard, but the Kings’ defense managed to shut down their primary offensive weapon, limiting Rillie to 12 points and 10 rebounds. Trahair (20 points) and Dwight (18 points) played well, while Hinder battled inside against Sydney’s frontcourt, but ultimately, the team fell short (90-79). An explosive fourth-quarter performance from Ebi Ere (25 points) sealed the win, with Brett Wheeler (18 points, 11 rebounds) and Matt Nielsen (14 points, 12 rebounds) providing strong interior play. Nielsen earned Grand Final MVP honours, adding to his regular season MVP award.
Despite the disappointment of losing the Grand Final, the 2003/04 season marked one of the Razorbacks’ most successful campaigns. John Rillie and Sam MacKinnon were both named to the All-NBL First Team, while rookie Steven Markovic earned NBL Rookie of the Year honours. Hinder, in his first full season as a key contributor, proved his value as a versatile big, stepping up in the postseason and establishing himself as an important part of the team’s frontcourt rotation.
Russell Hinder played twelve seasons across four NBL teams. This included the West Sydney Razorbacks, Hunter Pirates, Sydney Kings and Townsville Crocodiles. He averaged 8.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 349 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 34th in total blocks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 34 | Townsville | 10-18 (8) | 26 | 540.0 | 171 | 127 | 35 | 43 | 84 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 83 | 57 | 138 | 41% | 26 | 63 | 41% | 31 | 37 | 84% | 55% | 51% | |
| 2012-13 | 33 | Townsville | 10-18 (7) | 28 | 566.0 | 150 | 109 | 45 | 34 | 75 | 12 | 19 | 41 | 80 | 49 | 132 | 37% | 20 | 64 | 31% | 32 | 48 | 67% | 48% | 45% | 17 |
| 2010-11 | 31 | Townsville | 17-11 (2) | 29 | 754.0 | 233 | 164 | 47 | 41 | 123 | 18 | 20 | 55 | 73 | 76 | 176 | 43% | 30 | 73 | 41% | 51 | 62 | 82% | 57% | 52% | 26 |
| 2009-10 | 30 | Townsville | 16-12 (2) | 31 | 842.0 | 297 | 168 | 70 | 48 | 120 | 16 | 20 | 40 | 74 | 98 | 201 | 49% | 39 | 90 | 43% | 62 | 80 | 78% | 62% | 58% | 22 |
| 2008-09 | 29 | Townsville | 17-13 (6) | 34 | 1,160.0 | 329 | 214 | 96 | 70 | 144 | 24 | 30 | 70 | 130 | 114 | 284 | 40% | 45 | 133 | 34% | 56 | 83 | 67% | 51% | 48% | 20 |
| 2007-08 | 28 | Sydney | 27-3 (1) | 36 | 857.0 | 290 | 186 | 58 | 66 | 120 | 27 | 45 | 39 | 90 | 108 | 228 | 47% | 29 | 74 | 39% | 45 | 65 | 69% | 56% | 54% | 17 |
| 2006-07 | 27 | Sydney | 20-13 (4) | 36 | 907.0 | 320 | 197 | 76 | 74 | 123 | 22 | 42 | 56 | 81 | 114 | 260 | 44% | 63 | 137 | 46% | 71 | 99 | 72% | 52% | 56% | 19 |
| 2005-06 | 26 | Hunter | 13-19 (8) | 33 | 1,168.0 | 460 | 307 | 82 | 89 | 218 | 27 | 30 | 78 | 100 | 174 | 367 | 47% | 40 | 92 | 43% | 72 | 104 | 69% | 55% | 53% | 27 |
| 2004-05 | 25 | Hunter | 15-17 (8) | 33 | 1,080.0 | 309 | 315 | 80 | 111 | 204 | 41 | 25 | 75 | 81 | 121 | 268 | 45% | 7 | 23 | 30% | 60 | 83 | 72% | 50% | 46% | 18 |
| 2003-04 | 24 | West Sydney | 22-11 (3) | 40 | 933.0 | 389 | 234 | 55 | 97 | 137 | 24 | 21 | 50 | 117 | 139 | 273 | 51% | 10 | 25 | 40% | 101 | 130 | 78% | 58% | 53% | 26 |
| 2002-03 | 23 | West Sydney | 14-16 (7) | 10 | 162.0 | 54 | 49 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 54 | 43% | 1 | 3 | 33% | 7 | 10 | 70% | 46% | 44% | 14 |
| 2001-02 | 22 | West Sydney | 16-14 (5) | 13 | 61.0 | 30 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 46% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 49% | 46% | 9 | Totals | 349 | 9030 | 3032 | 2093 | 659 | 695 | 1398 | 224 | 277 | 557 | 952 | 1086 | 2409 | 45.1% | 310 | 780 | 39.7% | 592 | 807 | 73.4% | 55% | 52% | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 34 | Townsville | 10-18 (8) | 26 | 20.8 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 41% | 1.0 | 2.4 | 41% | 1.2 | 1.4 | 84% | 55% | 51% | |
| 2012-13 | 33 | Townsville | 10-18 (7) | 28 | 20.2 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 37% | 0.7 | 2.3 | 31% | 1.1 | 1.7 | 67% | 48% | 45% | 17 |
| 2010-11 | 31 | Townsville | 17-11 (2) | 29 | 26.0 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 43% | 1.0 | 2.5 | 41% | 1.8 | 2.1 | 82% | 57% | 52% | 26 |
| 2009-10 | 30 | Townsville | 16-12 (2) | 31 | 27.2 | 9.6 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 6.5 | 49% | 1.3 | 2.9 | 43% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 78% | 62% | 58% | 22 |
| 2008-09 | 29 | Townsville | 17-13 (6) | 34 | 34.1 | 9.7 | 6.3 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 8.4 | 40% | 1.3 | 3.9 | 34% | 1.6 | 2.4 | 67% | 51% | 48% | 20 |
| 2007-08 | 28 | Sydney | 27-3 (1) | 36 | 23.8 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 47% | 0.8 | 2.1 | 39% | 1.3 | 1.8 | 69% | 56% | 54% | 17 |
| 2006-07 | 27 | Sydney | 20-13 (4) | 36 | 25.2 | 8.9 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 7.2 | 44% | 1.8 | 3.8 | 46% | 2.0 | 2.8 | 72% | 52% | 56% | 19 |
| 2005-06 | 26 | Hunter | 13-19 (8) | 33 | 35.4 | 13.9 | 9.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.4 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 11.1 | 47% | 1.2 | 2.8 | 43% | 2.2 | 3.2 | 69% | 55% | 53% | 27 |
| 2004-05 | 25 | Hunter | 15-17 (8) | 33 | 32.7 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 45% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 30% | 1.8 | 2.5 | 72% | 50% | 46% | 18 |
| 2003-04 | 24 | West Sydney | 22-11 (3) | 40 | 23.3 | 9.7 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 51% | 0.3 | 0.6 | 40% | 2.5 | 3.3 | 78% | 58% | 53% | 26 |
| 2002-03 | 23 | West Sydney | 14-16 (7) | 10 | 16.2 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 5.4 | 43% | 0.1 | 0.3 | 33% | 0.7 | 1.0 | 70% | 46% | 44% | 14 |
| 2001-02 | 22 | West Sydney | 16-14 (5) | 13 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 46% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.3 | 0.5 | 67% | 49% | 46% | 9 | Total | 349 | 25.9 | 8.7 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 6.9 | 45.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.7% | 0.9 | 2.2 | 73.4% | 55% | 52% | 27 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 27 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- AIS 1997 | Sydney 1998 | Albury 2001 | Bankstown 2003 | Newcastle 2016
FIBA EXPERIENCE
Hinder played for Australia in the 2005 Boris Stankovic Cup and was then selected for the national squad that competed at the 2006 FIBA World Championship in Japan. There, the Boomers started the tournament with a opening victory over Brazil (83-79) but then lost their next three games in a row. Bogut (12.8 points and 6.2 rebounds) led the team in points and rebounds and helped the team deliver a convincing win over Qatar (93–46) which qualified the team for the second round. Their poor record (2-3) saw them draw USA who soundly defeated Australia (113-73) and ended their campaign tied for ninth place.
Hinder also earned a gold medal with the Boomers at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 27 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 66.7% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | 2 | 50.0% | Total | 5 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 50% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 27 | 5 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 66.7% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0% | 0.2 | 0.4 | 50.0% | Total | 5 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 67% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.2 | 0.4 | 50% |
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 63% | 75% | 66% | 89% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 5 | 7 | ||||||
| Total | 1086 | 2409 | 45.1% | 310 | 780 | 39.7% |
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 | 34 | Townsville | 10-18 (8) | 26 | 540.0 | 171 | 127 | 35 | 43 | 84 | 9 | 11 | 26 | 83 | 57 | 138 | 41% | 26 | 63 | 41% | 31 | 37 | 84% | 55% | 51% | |
| 2012-13 | 33 | Townsville | 10-18 (7) | 28 | 566.0 | 150 | 109 | 45 | 34 | 75 | 12 | 19 | 41 | 80 | 49 | 132 | 37% | 20 | 64 | 31% | 32 | 48 | 67% | 48% | 45% | 17 |
| 2010-11 | 31 | Townsville | 17-11 (2) | 29 | 754.0 | 233 | 164 | 47 | 41 | 123 | 18 | 20 | 55 | 73 | 76 | 176 | 43% | 30 | 73 | 41% | 51 | 62 | 82% | 57% | 52% | 26 |
| 2009-10 | 30 | Townsville | 16-12 (2) | 31 | 842.0 | 297 | 168 | 70 | 48 | 120 | 16 | 20 | 40 | 74 | 98 | 201 | 49% | 39 | 90 | 43% | 62 | 80 | 78% | 62% | 58% | 22 |
| 2008-09 | 29 | Townsville | 17-13 (6) | 34 | 1,160.0 | 329 | 214 | 96 | 70 | 144 | 24 | 30 | 70 | 130 | 114 | 284 | 40% | 45 | 133 | 34% | 56 | 83 | 67% | 51% | 48% | 20 |
| 2007-08 | 28 | Sydney | 27-3 (1) | 36 | 857.0 | 290 | 186 | 58 | 66 | 120 | 27 | 45 | 39 | 90 | 108 | 228 | 47% | 29 | 74 | 39% | 45 | 65 | 69% | 56% | 54% | 17 |
| 2006-07 | 27 | Sydney | 20-13 (4) | 36 | 907.0 | 320 | 197 | 76 | 74 | 123 | 22 | 42 | 56 | 81 | 114 | 260 | 44% | 63 | 137 | 46% | 71 | 99 | 72% | 52% | 56% | 19 |
| 2005-06 | 26 | Hunter | 13-19 (8) | 33 | 1,168.0 | 460 | 307 | 82 | 89 | 218 | 27 | 30 | 78 | 100 | 174 | 367 | 47% | 40 | 92 | 43% | 72 | 104 | 69% | 55% | 53% | 27 |
| 2004-05 | 25 | Hunter | 15-17 (8) | 33 | 1,080.0 | 309 | 315 | 80 | 111 | 204 | 41 | 25 | 75 | 81 | 121 | 268 | 45% | 7 | 23 | 30% | 60 | 83 | 72% | 50% | 46% | 18 |
| 2003-04 | 24 | West Sydney | 22-11 (3) | 40 | 933.0 | 389 | 234 | 55 | 97 | 137 | 24 | 21 | 50 | 117 | 139 | 273 | 51% | 10 | 25 | 40% | 101 | 130 | 78% | 58% | 53% | 26 |
| 2002-03 | 23 | West Sydney | 14-16 (7) | 10 | 162.0 | 54 | 49 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 54 | 43% | 1 | 3 | 33% | 7 | 10 | 70% | 46% | 44% | 14 |
| 2001-02 | 22 | West Sydney | 16-14 (5) | 13 | 61.0 | 30 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 28 | 46% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 4 | 6 | 67% | 49% | 46% | 9 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Otago (2005)
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