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July 23, 2020
Tim Labka
- Nationality: AUS
- Date of Birth: 9/01/83
- Place of Birth: Sydney (NSW)
- Position: GRD
- Height (CM): 198
- Weight (KG): #N/A
- Junior Assoc: NSW - Campbelltown
- College: Lindsey Wilson University (2005-2007)
- NBL DEBUT: 14/10/01
- AGE AT DEBUT: 18
- LAST NBL GAME: 20/09/08
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: West Sydney 2002 | Wollongong 2003/04, 2009
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Tim Labka was born in Sydney (NSW) and began playing basketball as a junior with the Campbelltown basketball program.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Tim Labka made his NBL debut with the West Sydney Razorbacks at 18 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
Tim Labka played four seasons in the NBL, playing for both the West Sydney Razorbacks and the Wollongong Hawks. He averaged 1.6 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.2 assists in 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 26 | Wollongong | 11-19 (7) | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| 2003-04 | 21 | Wollongong | 25-8 (2) | 7 | 15.0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 2 | 3 | 67% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 80% | 0% | 5 |
| 2002-03 | 20 | Wollongong | 18-12 (4) | 4 | 18.0 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 56% | 1 | 3 | 33% | 2 | 3 | 67% | 62% | 0% | 8 |
| 2001-02 | 19 | West Sydney | 16-14 (5) | 3 | 11.0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 2 | 2 | 100% | 29% | 0% | 2 | Totals | 15 | 45 | 25 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 45.0% | 3 | 7 | 42.9% | 4 | 5 | 80.0% | 56% | 53% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 26 | Wollongong | 11-19 (7) | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| 2003-04 | 21 | Wollongong | 25-8 (2) | 7 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 60% | 0.3 | 0.4 | 67% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 80% | 0% | 5 |
| 2002-03 | 20 | Wollongong | 18-12 (4) | 4 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 56% | 0.3 | 0.8 | 33% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 67% | 62% | 0% | 8 |
| 2001-02 | 19 | West Sydney | 16-14 (5) | 3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 17% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 0.7 | 0.7 | 100% | 29% | 0% | 2 | Total | 15 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 45.0% | 0.0 | 42.9% | 0.2 | 0.5 | 80.0% | 56% | 53% | 8 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Illawarra (2003–2004), Bankstown (2007), Parramatta (2008–2009)
Labka joined Illawarra for the 2003 Waratah ABL Men season, appearing in 18 games and finishing with 69 rebounds at 3.8 per game, including 25 offensive rebounds and 44 defensive rebounds.
Labka stayed with Illawarra for the 2004 Waratah ABL Men season and averaged 26.8 points across 21 games. He ranked second in the league in scoring average and finished with 563 total points.
Labka returned to the Waratah League with Bankstown in 2007, playing 11 games for the Bruins and shooting 80-from-192 from the field at 41.7 percent.
Labka moved to Parramatta for the 2008 Waratah League season and continued with the Wildcats in 2009, with his 2009 Parramatta stint marking his most recent listed state-league season.
COLLEGE
Labka played college basketball at Lindsey Wilson University during the 2005–06 season before returning for the 2006–07 season, competing in the NAIA for the Blue Raiders across two years.
As a freshman during the 2005–06 season, Labka appeared in 19 games and averaged 2.1 points per contest while shooting 71.4% from the field.
In that 2005–06 campaign, he converted his lone three-point attempt (1-for-1) and finished the season shooting 72.7% from the free-throw line, showing efficiency on limited attempts.
During his sophomore season in 2006–07, Labka appeared in 26 games and increased his scoring average to 4.8 points per game.
He totaled 124 points in 2006–07 while shooting 46.6% from the floor and added 79 rebounds across the season.
In that same sophomore year, he continued to contribute defensively with recorded steals and blocks and maintained 74.5% accuracy from the free-throw line.
Across his two collegiate seasons at Lindsey Wilson, Labka appeared in 45 total games and recorded 163 career points (3.6 points per game) and 93 rebounds.
Over his collegiate career, he shot 51.4% from the field while contributing as a frontcourt player in a supporting role within the Blue Raiders rotation.
Additional Info: Tim Labka played his college basketball at Lindsey Wilson University, competing in the NAIA. Over two seasons, he appeared in 45 games and developed into a reliable frontcourt contributor in a supporting role.
As a freshman during the 2005–06 season, Labka played 19 games and averaged 2.1 points per contest while shooting an efficient 71.4% from the field. He showed early touch around the basket and converted his limited perimeter attempts, making his lone three-point shot and finishing the season at 72.7% from the free-throw line.
In his sophomore season (2006–07), Labka took on a larger role, appearing in 26 games and increasing his scoring average to 4.8 points per game. He totaled 124 points on 46.6% shooting from the floor, added 79 rebounds, and continued to contribute defensively with steals and blocks while maintaining solid free-throw efficiency at 74.5%.
Across his collegiate career, Labka recorded 163 points (3.6 per game), 93 rebounds, and shot 51.4% from the field, establishing himself as a dependable interior presence during his time with the Blue Raiders.
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