Lachlan Olbrich
March 18, 2022
Todd Withers
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 6/05/96
- Place of Birth: Greensboro, North Carolina (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 202
- Weight (KG): 98
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Queens (2014–2018)
- NBL DEBUT: 3/12/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 25
- LAST NBL GAME: 24/04/22
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 25
- NBL History: Adelaide 2022 | Perth 2025
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Todd Withers was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. There, Withers attended Northeast Guilford High School in McLeansville, North Carolina, where he showcased his athletic versatility across multiple sports, including basketball, football, tennis, and track and field. On the basketball court, he emerged as a standout player, earning All-Mid State Conference honors in both his junior and senior years. His dominant performances also saw him named the conference’s Most Valuable Player, solidifying his reputation as one of the top high school athletes in the region.
FAMILY: Raised by his single mother, Kattodda, he grew up alongside his three siblings, never having met his biological father.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Todd Withers made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 25 years of age. He scored seven points in his first game.
Adelaide started the season with a retooled roster, bringing in Mitch McCarron (via Melbourne), Filipino prospect Kai Sotto, and backup guards Tad Dufelmeier and Mojave King. King’s move came after a lack of playing time in Cairns hampered his NBA prospects. Imports Dusty Hannahs and Todd Withers were signed to strengthen the core lineup. In a surprise decision, Adelaide parted ways with coach Connor Henry and brought in CJ Bruton, who took over just weeks before the season began. Bruton then added Hyrum Harris and veteran Cam Bairstow, hoping to inject some stability and leadership into the squad.
Mitch McCarron (7.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.9 steals) was appointed team captain and the 36ers’ key player moving forward. Despite early struggles, the team rebounded in round two with back-to-back wins against Tasmania (83-80) and New Zealand (98-85). However, their season was marred by injuries, including a season-ending knee injury to Isaac Humphries after just six games, and a late-season ankle injury to Bairstow, who was having his best NBL season (11.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists).
With underwhelming seasons from Dusty Hannahs (13.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists) and Todd Withers (8.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists), Adelaide’s playoff hopes faded quickly. The team came close to ending the season on a positive note with a string of road victories but ultimately fell short in a close loss to South East Melbourne (91-94). Adelaide finished seventh for the third consecutive season with a 10-18 record.
Daniel Johnson (16.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists) led the team in scoring and secured his second consecutive Mark Davis Award as the 36ers’ MVP. Other bright spots included Hyrum Harris (4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists), who was named the club’s Most Improved Player, and Sunday Dech (12.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists), who became a key contributor in his second season with the club.
Withers had several standout performances, including a 17-point effort in a game against Melbourne United where he shot 62% from the field (5/8 FG, 3/4 3PT, 4/5 FT), adding 5 rebounds. He also scored 16 points against New Zealand, contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists. One of his best games came against Illawarra, where he tallied 15 points, shooting 66% from the floor (6/9 FG, 3/5 3PT), and chipped in 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Despite the flashes of brilliance, consistency was an issue, with Withers averaging 8.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across the season.
PERTH WILDCATS
2024/25
Following his impressive NBL1 West campaign, Withers began training with the Perth Wildcats during the pre-season. On August 30, 2024, he signed with the Wildcats as a nominated replacement player (NRP) for the 2024–25 NBL season. Throughout the season, he provided valuable depth, covering for all three imports—Bryce Cotton, Kristian Doolittle, and Dylan Windler—at different points.
Todd Withers played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Adelaide 36ers and the Perth Wildcats. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 40 NBL games.
HIGHLIGHTS:
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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| 2024-25 | 28 | Perth | 18-11 (3) | 14 | 195.5 | 81 | 36 | 5 | 26 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 63 | 46% | 21 | 49 | 43% | 2 | 3 | 67% | 63% | 63% | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | Adelaide | 10-18 (7) | 26 | 624.5 | 217 | 101 | 31 | 30 | 71 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 50 | 76 | 180 | 42% | 39 | 106 | 37% | 26 | 37 | 70% | 55% | 53% | 17 | Totals | 40 | 820 | 298 | 137 | 36 | 56 | 81 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 80 | 105 | 243 | 43.2% | 60 | 155 | 38.7% | 28 | 40 | 70.0% | 57% | 56% | 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 | 28 | Perth | 18-11 (3) | 14 | 14.0 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 46% | 1.5 | 3.5 | 43% | 0.1 | 0.2 | 67% | 63% | 63% | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | Adelaide | 10-18 (7) | 26 | 24.0 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 6.9 | 42% | 1.5 | 4.1 | 37% | 1.0 | 1.4 | 70% | 55% | 53% | 17 | Total | 40 | 20.5 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 43.2% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 38.7% | 1.5 | 3.9 | 70.0% | 57% | 56% | 17 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 17 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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STATE LEAGUE EXPERIENCE
- Warwick (2024–2025)
Withers joined Warwick Senators for the 2024 NBL1 West season after signing in February, giving the club a 202cm forward with Queens college experience and previous professional stops before arriving in the league.
His 2024 season produced immediate impact at Warwick, averaging 24.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game while earning selection to the All-NBL1 West Second Team and the NBL1 West All-Defensive Team.
That defensive play and all-around production led to an injury replacement player deal with Perth during the 2024/25 NBL season, with the Warwick stint standing as the state league platform for that opportunity.
Withers returned to Warwick Senators for the 2025 NBL1 West season, playing alongside Wildcats teammate Elijah Pepper after re-signing with the club for a second straight year.
After a three-game stint in New Zealand, Withers resumed with Warwick and contributed 10 points and five rebounds as part of his 2025 return to the Senators lineup.
His 2025 season included a major shooting performance on May 31, when he scored 34 points and made 11 three-pointers in Warwick’s 114–113 win over Goldfields Giants.
Withers was named NBL1 West Defensive Player of the Year in 2025 and earned NBL1 West All-Defensive Team honours for the second straight season, continuing the defensive recognition that had begun with his 2024 campaign.
Warwick reached the 2025 NBL1 West Grand Final with Withers as a defensive anchor, then lost 81–78 to Geraldton Buccaneers, with Withers finishing the title game with 12 points and nine rebounds.
NBA EXPERIENCE
After going undrafted, Todd Withers signed with the Grand Rapids Drive of the NBA G League on October 11, 2018. In his first season, he started 37 games and averaged 6.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game while logging 25.8 minutes per contest. His defensive impact was notable, as he finished with the third-highest defensive rating in the league.
Following his strong G League campaign, Withers was invited to play for the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 NBA Summer League. He made the most of his opportunity, averaging 10 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting an impressive 57 percent from three-point range. His performances helped the Pistons finish with a 4-1 record and advance to the quarterfinals. On July 23, 2019, Withers signed a contract with the Pistons, making him the first player from Queens University to sign with an NBA team. However, he was waived by Detroit on October 17, 2019, before the start of the regular season.
Withers subsequently returned to Grand Rapids for the 2019–20 season, where he continued to elevate his game, averaging 10.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across 42 appearances. His ability to contribute as a versatile two-way player remained a valuable asset in the G League.
After initially signing with Rytas Vilnius in Lithuania, Withers later joined the Texas Legends of the NBA G League on December 26, 2022. His return to the G League provided another platform for him to showcase his skill set, reinforcing his reputation as a defensive specialist with a reliable outside shot.
Withers journey from an overlooked high school prospect to an NBA contract and an established professional career across multiple leagues highlights his work ethic and perseverance.NBA TRANSACTIONS:
July 22, 2019: Signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Detroit Pistons.
- October 17, 2019: Waived by the Detroit Pistons.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Italy - Fortitudo Bologna (2020-2021) | New Zealand - Otago (2022, 2025)
In July 2020, Todd Withers signed with Fortitudo Bologna of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA), marking his first experience in one of Europes top domestic leagues.
After a stint with Adelaide inthe NBL, he moved to New Zealand in April 2022, joining the Otago Nuggets for the NZNBL season. Withers made an immediate impact, averaging 12.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 18 games while helping the Nuggets secure the championship with an 81–73 victory over the Auckland Tuatara in the grand final.
After his championship-winning season in New Zealand, Withers initially signed with Lithuanian powerhouse Rytas Vilnius but later opted to join the Texas Legends of the NBA G League in December 2022. His defensive versatility and ability to stretch the floor continued to earn him opportunities in high-level competitions.
In March 2023, Withers returned to the Nuggets for a second stint in the NZNBL. His standout performances reinforced his reputation as one of the league’s premier players, culminating in an NZNBL All-Star Five selection. His ability to contribute as a two-way player made him a crucial asset to the team.
Withers took his talents to Turkey in July 2023, signing with Darüşşafaka in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL), one of Europes most competitive leagues. However, his time with the club was cut short, and he departed in December 2023.
In March 2025, Withers made his return to the Otago Nuggets, signing a short-term import contract for three games.
COLLEGE
Todd Withers had an impressive four-year college basketball career at Queens University, steadily developing into one of the program’s most decorated players. He played four seasons for the Queens Royals, starting in his final three years. As a freshman in 2014–15, he saw limited action, appearing in 14 games. His role expanded significantly in his sophomore season (2015–16), where he played 32 games and averaged 10.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Withers took another leap in his junior year (2016–17), starting 32 of 34 games and contributing 13.6 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per contest. His strong play earned him a spot on the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) Second Team.
As a senior (2017–18), Withers solidified his place among the top players in program history. He averaged 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots. His stellar season earned him First-Team All-SAC honors, and he was recognized as a Division II All-American by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), becoming the first Queens player to receive the distinction since 2004.
That season, Queens set a program-best 32–4 record, winning the Southeast Regional title and advancing to the Elite Eight of the 2018 NCAA Division II Tournament for the first time since 2003. Withers played a pivotal role in the team's postseason run, delivering a dominant 26-point, seven-rebound, and five-assist performance in the national quarterfinals to help the Royals advance to the Final Four for just the second time in school history.
By the end of his collegiate career, Withers ranked among the program’s all-time leaders, finishing seventh in points (1,356), third in rebounds (766), and third in total appearances (113). He also recorded 15 double-doubles and twice reached a career-high of 29 points in a game. His contributions helped establish Queens as a Division II powerhouse, cementing his legacy as one of the best players in program history.
AWARDS
- Division II All-American – NABC (2018)
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First team All-SAC (2018)
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Second team All-SAC (2017)
- NZNBL All-Star Five (2023)
-NZNBL champion (2022)
- All-NBL1 West Second Team (2024)
NBL1 West All-Defensive Team (2024)
First team All-SAC (2018)
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Second team All-SAC (2017)
- Division II All-American – NABC (2018)<
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