Tyler Robertson (basketball)
| No. 3 – Sydney Kings | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | NBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 25, 2000 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Eastern Washington (2019–2021) Portland (2021–2024) |
| NBA draft | 2024: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| 2024–present | Sydney Kings |
Tyler James Robertson[1] (born 25 July 2000) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the NBL. Robertson began his professional career in the 2024–25 NBL season (NBL25) after signing a three-year deal with the Sydney Kings, with the final year being a team option.[2]
Early life and junior career
[edit]Robertson was born in Melbourne, Victoria. He started playing basketball with the Warrandyte Venom and the Dandenong Rangers, later representing Victoria Metropolitan from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he won two gold medals and one silver medal as captain of the side.[2][3]
Robertson was selected to play for Australia at the 2017 under-17 Oceania Championship and the 2018 under-18 Asia Cup, winning gold in both tournaments. At the 2017 under-17 Oceania Championship, he started every game and averaged 12.6 points. 5.6 rebounds and 5 assists per game.[4] He also helped Australia to a gold medal at the 2019 under-20 Australian Championships and competed at the 2019 FIBA under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, where his team finished ninth.[2]
He attended Box Hill Senior Secondary College, winning four consecutive Victorian titles and an Australian crown in 2017.[2]
College career
[edit]Robertson began his college basketball career at Eastern Washington University in 2019.[5] In his second season, he was named the top reserve in the Big Sky Conference and made the Big Sky All-Academic Team twice.[2][6]
In 2021, he transferred to the University of Portland, where he played three seasons. During his junior year, Robertson earned All-WCC second-team honors and, as a senior, received All-WCC honorable mention.[2]
Professional career
[edit]In 2024, Robertson joined the Sydney Kings in the NBL on a three-year contract. As of November 2024, he has played six games, averaging 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.[2] He played for the Washington Wizards in the 2024 NBA Summer League.[7] He made his debut for the Kings against the Brisbane Bullets on October 5, 2024, finishing with nine points, two rebounds, one assist, and one block on 4-for-7 shooting.[8]
International career
[edit]Robertson has represented Australia in several international tournaments. He played for the Australian Emus at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, where he averaged 4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across seven games.[2]
He has also represented Australia in the Nissay Cup.[9][10]
| Year | GP | MIN | FG% | 3P% | FT% | REB | AST | BLK | STL | PF | TO | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | 33 | 35.6 | 45.2 | 37.2 | 81.1 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 16.9 |
| 2022–23 | 32 | 34.2 | 39.8 | 32.8 | 78.4 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 15.6 |
| 2021–22 | 32 | 35.8 | 40.6 | 35.8 | 88.3 | 6.4 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 15.3 |
| 2020–21 | 23 | 25.3 | 47.0 | 38.0 | 82.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 11.1 |
| 2019–20 | 26 | 8.0 | 38.5 | 35.5 | 43.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 2.2 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Tyler James Robertson (Australia) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Sydney Sign Robertson to Three-Year Deal". Sydney Kings. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Robertson". NBL Official Website. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "NCAA Aussie Player Focus - Tyler Robertson". Basketball Rookie Me Central. 2021-11-03. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Tyler Robertson - 2020-21 - Men's Basketball". Eastern Washington University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Tyler Robertson - Men's Basketball". University of Portland Athletics. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "Wizards sign 23-year-old Australian native to 2024 Summer League roster". Wiz of Awes. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ^ "Robertson makes Kings debut against Bullets". Sydney Kings | Official NBL Website. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Webster, Adam. "Unwrapped, Episode 21 - Sydney Kings signee and Boomers Select Tyler Robertson with Jacob Doole". pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Kings trio headline Australian team for Japan's Nissay Cup". Sydney Kings | Official NBL Website. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- ^ "Tyler Robertson College Stats". ESPN. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Tyler Robertson College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2024-11-21.