Corey Williams
July 23, 2020
Tj Campbell
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 23/01/88
- Place of Birth: Phoenix, Arizona (USA)
- Position: PG
- Height (CM): 175
- Weight (KG): 86
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Glendale CC (2006–2008) / Portland (2008–2010)
- NBL DEBUT: 15/10/10
- AGE AT DEBUT: 22
- LAST NBL GAME: 14/11/10
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 22
- NBL History: Sydney 2011
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Tj Campbell was born in Phoenix, Arizona (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Tj Campbell made his NBL debut with the Melbourne Tigers at 22 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
American point guard TJ Campbell was recruited by the Melbourne Tigers ahead of the 2010/11 NBL season, brought in by head coach Al Westover to spark a retooled backcourt during a clear franchise rebuild. With the Tigers parting ways with key veterans Julius Hodge, Mark Worthington, Luke Kendall, and Daniel Johnson—and long-time icons Chris Anstey and Sam MacKinnon retiring—the team leaned on Campbell and fellow import Eric Devendorf to provide scoring and leadership. Campbell, a quick and crafty floor general out of Portland, was expected to guide a young Melbourne roster through a challenging transitional phase.
Melbourne’s season began disastrously, suffering a heavy Round 1 loss to the Sydney Kings (84–68) and quickly sliding to an 0–4 record. Despite showing flashes of promise—including a strong 18-point performance against the New Zealand Breakers in Auckland—Campbell was released just five games into the campaign. He averaged 11.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting efficiently and providing tempo at the point, but the team’s inability to win close games prompted management to make a change. The Tigers pursued 2010 NBL MVP Corey Williams as Campbell’s replacement—ironically, a player they had courted during the preseason before he initially signed in Greece.
Campbell’s exit was abrupt but underscored the urgency the Tigers felt after their winless start.
Tj Campbell played one season in the NBL. He averaged 11.8 points, 3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 23 | Melbourne | 10-18 (7) | 5 | 152.0 | 59 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 47 | 47% | 13 | 28 | 46% | 2 | 2 | 100% | 62% | 61% | 21 | Totals | 5 | 152 | 59 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 22 | 47 | 46.8% | 13 | 28 | 46.4% | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 62% | 61% | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 23 | Melbourne | 10-18 (7) | 5 | 30.4 | 11.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 9.4 | 47% | 2.6 | 5.6 | 46% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100% | 62% | 61% | 21 | Total | 5 | 30.4 | 11.8 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 9.4 | 46.8% | 0.1 | 46.4% | 2.6 | 5.6 | 100.0% | 62% | 61% | 21 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 21 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Campbell returned to the United States for the 2011/12 season, signing with the Canton Charge of the NBA D-League. He had a productive campaign, averaging 12.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists over 50 games while shooting 41.8 percent from the field and 41.5 percent from deep.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Turkey - TED Ankara Kolejliler (2011), Socar Petkim (2016–2017), Türk Telekom (2017–2020), Afyon Belediye (2021) | France - JDA Dijon (2012–2014), JSF Nanterre (2014–2016), Cholet Basket (2021–2026) | Spain - Coosur Real Betis (2020–2021)
After being released by the Melbourne Tigers, Campbell joined TED Ankara Kolejliler for the 2010/11 Turkish TB2L season, playing his first season in Turkey, and averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists across two games as the club won Turkish TB2 Group B.
T.J. Campbell joined JDA Dijon for the 2012/13 French Pro A season, signing on August 12, 2012, and averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 assists while also averaging 14.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists across six EuroChallenge games.
Campbell returned to JDA Dijon for the 2013/14 French Pro A season after re-signing on June 29, 2013, and averaged 11.4 points and 3.9 assists while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from beyond the arc.
T.J. Campbell joined JSF Nanterre for the 2014/15 French Pro A season after signing on June 9, 2014, and became part of European basketball history when he hit a buzzer-beating layup against Trabzonspor Medical Park to win the 2015 EuroChallenge Final 65–64.
Campbell averaged 10.6 points and 4.7 assists during the 2014/15 season with JSF Nanterre, including 10.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 10 EuroChallenge games.
Campbell re-signed with Nanterre on July 8, 2015 for the 2015/16 French Pro A season, averaging 9.6 points and 4.6 assists across 34 games while also averaging 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists in EuroCup play.
T.J. Campbell joined Socar Petkim for the 2016/17 Turkish TBL season after signing on July 12, 2016, and averaged 19.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the floor and 46.6 percent from three.
T.J. Campbell joined Türk Telekom for the 2017/18 Turkish TBL season after signing on July 4, 2017, and helped the club win the Turkish First League championship while averaging 14.9 points and 5.5 assists across 34 games.
Campbell remained with Türk Telekom for the 2018/19 Turkish BSL season, averaging 9.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists across 31 league games and 10.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists across 10 EuroCup games.
Campbell continued with Türk Telekom for the 2019/20 Turkish BSL season, averaging 8.6 points and 4.1 assists across that span with the club and adding 12.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists across 15 Basketball Champions League games.
T.J. Campbell joined Coosur Real Betis for the 2020/21 Spanish ACB season after signing on August 6, 2020, and posted 9.1 points, 3.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game across 36 appearances while shooting 42.3 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from three-point range.
T.J. Campbell joined Afyon Belediye for the 2021/22 Turkish BSL season after signing on August 19, 2021, and averaged 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists across 10 games before transferring mid-season to Cholet Basket.
Campbell joined Cholet Basket for the 2021/22 French Betclic Elite season and averaged 7.7 points, 1.0 rebound and 3.2 assists across 20 league games.
Campbell continued with Cholet Basket for the 2022/23 French Betclic Elite season, averaging 9.7 points and 3.3 assists per game while Cholet reached the 2023 FIBA Europe Cup Final.
Campbell remained with Cholet Basket for the 2023/24 French Betclic Elite season, averaging 8.4 points and 4.9 assists across 33 league games while also averaging 8.4 points and 5.1 assists across 15 Basketball Champions League games.
Campbell continued with Cholet Basket for the 2024/25 French Betclic Elite season, averaging 8.8 points and 4.3 assists across 27 regular-season games while shooting 92.5 percent from the free throw line.
Campbell also averaged 7.4 points and 5.7 assists across 14 FIBA Europe Cup games in 2024/25, and Cholet reached the FIBA Europe Cup semi-finals before being eliminated by PAOK.
Campbell remained with Cholet Basket for the 2025/26 French Betclic Elite season, averaging 7.0 points and 4.4 assists across 30 league games while also averaging 6.8 points and 5.3 assists across nine Basketball Champions League games.
COLLEGE
T.J. Campbell began his college career at Glendale CC (2006–2008), playing two seasons for head coach Dave Hodges and developing into one of the program’s top guards.
As a sophomore at Glendale, Campbell earned NJCAA third-team All-America recognition after averaging 16.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 2.7 steals per game, while also being named first team All-ACCAC Division II and second team All-ACCAC across all conference levels.
During that 2007–08 season, he led all ACCAC players in free-throw percentage (.872), ranked second in steals, third in assists, ninth in three-point percentage (.453), and 10th in scoring, while shooting 49.5 percent from the field, and he collected ACCAC Division II Player of the Week honors on December 16 after scoring 28 points with eight steals and then 30 points in back-to-back games, later becoming one of 20 players selected for the NJCAA National All-Star Basketball Game.
Campbell transferred to the University of Portland (2008–2010) and immediately became the Pilots’ starting point guard in 2008–09, appearing in 32 games with 31 starts as Portland went 19–13 overall and 9–5 in WCC play to finish third in the league standings.
In that 2008–09 season, Campbell averaged 11.1 points and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 53.1 percent from three, and his year included WCC Co-Newcomer of the Year and All-WCC First Team honours, leading the WCC in three-point percentage and placing second in the conference in assists, while also posting a season-high 20 points at UC Davis and helping Portland reach the postseason for the first time since 1996 before the Pilots fell at Pacific (82–76) in the CIT first round.
As a senior in 2009–10, Campbell started all 32 games for an Eric Reveno-coached Portland team that finished 21–11 overall and 10–4 in WCC play (third place), with Campbell producing 13.7 points and 5.6 assists per game while shooting 42.6 percent from three and 89.9 percent at the line, earning All-WCC First Team recognition again, notching three WCC Player of the Week awards during the season, and adding a notable WCC tournament quarterfinal performance against San Diego with 15 points and eight assists as the Pilots advanced to the semifinals before later falling to Northern Colorado (81–73) in the CIT first round.
Campbell averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 assists per game in his final year at the University of Portland, and across his two Portland seasons combined he produced 64 games of NCAA play at 12.4 points per game with 5.2 assists per game, finishing with 331 career assists in the West Coast Conference record book.
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