Brad Newley

Brad Newley (born 18 February 1985) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Frankston Blues of the NBL1 South. After starting his career in Australia, playing for the Australian Institute of Sport and the Townsville Crocodiles, Newley was drafted 54th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2007 NBA draft. He never played in the NBA and instead carved out a career in Europe, playing in Greece, Turkey, Lithuania, and Spain between 2007 and 2016. Between 2016 and 2024, he played in the National Basketball League (NBL) for the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United.

Brad Newley
Newley playing with Australia in 2014
Frankston Blues
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
LeagueNBL1 South
Personal information
Born (1985-02-18) 18 February 1985
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Listed height198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Listed weight96 kg (212 lb)
Career information
High school
NBA draft2007: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Selected by the Houston Rockets
Playing career2002–present
Career history
2002Forestville Eagles
2003–2004Australian Institute of Sport
2004–2007Townsville Crocodiles
2005Forestville Eagles
2007–2008Panionios
2008–2009Panellinios
2009–2010Beşiktaş
2010–2012Lietuvos rytas
2012Valencia
2012–2016Gran Canaria
2016–2021Sydney Kings
2017AEK Athens
2021–2024Melbourne United
2023–presentFrankston Blues
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA Oceania Championship
2005 New Zealand
2007 Australia
2009 Australia & New Zealand
2011 New Zealand
2015 Australia & New Zealand
FIBA Asia Cup
2017 Lebanon
Commonwealth Games
2006 Melbourne Team competition
2018 Gold Coast Team competition
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