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D1 Aussie Men

We'll take 19-7 please Alex, for a Gators' 3-1 record

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We'll take 19-7 please Alex, for a Gators' 3-1 record
We'll take 19-7 please Alex, for a Gators' 3-1 record

Australian Alex Condon #21 of the Florida Gators shoots the ball against Malik Reneau #5 of the Miami Hurricanes during the first half of a game in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on November 17, 2025 (AEDT) in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Condon, Cluff and Elliott shine as Australians deliver strong performances across a busy NCAA slate.

Australian Alex Condon powered Florida with 19 points, while Oscar Cluff produced a monstrous 14-point, 14-rebound double-double for Purdue in NCAA Division 1 men's basketball on November 17, 2025 (AEDT.

Northern Kentucky freshman Ethan Elliott continued his sharp early-season form with 14 points and five assists. Fordham duo Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar combined for 18 points and 11 boards in a big win, while Central Arkansas freshman Truman Byrne added five points and five rebounds in extended minutes. Others — including Angok Anyang, Harry Beauchamp, Luca Ace-Nasteski, and Isaiah Walter — provided short, efficient cameos.

🇦🇺 Alabama A&M 74 Lane 65

Junior Angok Anyang saw limited action in Alabama A&M’s home win, logging three minutes off the bench. The Adelaide forward finished scoreless, didn’t attempt a shot, and added a steal, a foul, and no rebounds or assists. Anyang provided a brief defensive burst as the Bulldogs closed out the non-conference victory.

Angok Anyang – Alabama A&M Bulldogs (Jr, F, 2.06m, Adelaide, SA)

  • Minutes: 3 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 77 Samford 84 (OT)

Australian freshmen Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne both saw action in Central Arkansas’ overtime loss to Samford, with Byrne providing the more impactful minutes in a tight contest. Freshman guard Harry Beauchamp logged 11 minutes, finishing scoreless on 0-from-2 shooting with no rebounds or assists. The Melbourne guard added one foul but otherwise had a quiet outing as the Bears’ rotation tightened late. Freshman forward Truman Byrne was productive in his 24 minutes, posting five points, five rebounds, and four turnovers, shooting 2-from-3 from the field and 1-from-2 from deep. The 2.08m Melbourne big provided energy on the glass but battled foul trouble with four fouls and no blocks or steals.

Harry Beauchamp – Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, G, 1.96m, Melbourne, VIC)

  • Minutes: 11 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

Truman Byrne – Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, F, 2.08m, Melbourne, VIC)

  • Minutes: 24 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 2–3 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Charlotte @ Virginia Tech

Freshman Frank Oguche hasn't played for Charlotte this season.

🇦🇺 Florida 82 Miami 68

Junior forward Alex Condon delivered another high-impact performance as Florida powered past Miami in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown. The Perth big man put up 19 points on an efficient 8-from-12 shooting, including 2-from-4 from three, while adding seven rebounds, an assist, and 1a block in 23 minutes. Condon’s inside-outside versatility was on full display — punishing mismatches in the post, stepping out confidently from deep and anchoring defensive possessions. Despite picking up five fouls and two turnovers, he remained one of the Gators’ most influential players in a statement non-conference win.

Alex Condon – Florida Gators (Jr, F, 2.11m, Perth, WA)

  • Minutes: 23 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 7 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 8–12 (66.7%) │ 3PT: 2–4 (50.0%) │ FT: 1–2 (50.0%) │ Fouls: 5

Sophomore Alex Kovatchev didn't play for Florida today.

🇦🇺 Fordham 96 Manhattanville 62

Freshmen Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar both featured prominently in Fordham’s commanding home win, with Bodija delivering one of his most efficient performances of the season. Brisbane forward Abass Bodija was outstanding in 15 minutes, scoring 15 points on a perfect 6-of-6 shooting, including 1-of-1 from deep, while adding 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and just 1 turnover. His physicality around the rim and composure facing smaller defenders stood out as Fordham overwhelmed Manhattanville.

Canberra forward Roor Akhuar logged 26 minutes, posting 3 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, shooting 1-of-6 from the field and 1-of-4 from three. He added a steal and played with good activity defensively despite the lighter scoring night.

Abass Bodija – Fordham Rams (Fr, F, 2.08m, Brisbane, QLD)

  • Minutes: 15 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 6–6 (100.0%) │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 2–2 (100%) │ Fouls: 2

Roor Akhuar – Fordham Rams (Fr, F, 2.01m, Canberra, ACT)

  • Minutes: 26 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–6 (16.7%) │ 3PT: 1–4 (25.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

Australian junior Jack Whitbourn didn't play for Fordham today.

🇦🇺 Harvard 56 Marist 54

Junior forward Luca Ace-Nasteski logged a short but tidy shift in Harvard’s tight road win at Marist, playing five minutes off the bench. The Manly product scored two points on 1-from-2 shooting and added one rebound with no turnovers. Ace-Nasteski provided clean, low-mistake minutes as the Crimson held on late in a low-scoring defensive battle.

Luca Ace-Nasteski – Harvard Crimson (Jr, F, 2.08m, Manly, NSW)

  • Minutes: 5 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–2 (50.0%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Incarnate Word 61 Indiana 69

Adelaide senior centre Lewis Rowe didn't play for Incarnate Word today.

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland @ Fairfield

Sydney freshman Emmett Adair is yet to play for LM this season.

🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 101 Cumberland (KY) 73

Freshman guard Ethan Elliott continued his strong early-season form, delivering an impressive all-around performance in Northern Kentucky’s dominant home win. The Perth product logged 27 minutes, scoring 14 points on 6-from-11 shooting, including 2-from-5 from three, while adding three rebounds and five assists without committing a turnover. Elliott handled the ball cleanly, created advantages off the dribble, and knocked down timely perimeter shots as the Norse controlled the game end to end.

Ethan Elliott – Northern Kentucky Norse (Fr, G, 1.91m, Perth, WA)

  • Minutes: 27 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 5 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 6–11 (54.5%) │ 3PT: 2–5 (40.0%) │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Purdue 97 Akron 79

Senior centre Oscar Cluff delivered another commanding interior performance as Purdue overpowered Akron at home. The Sunshine Coast native logged 21 minutes, finishing with 14 points on an efficient 7-from-9 shooting, while ripping down a dominant 14 rebounds for a hefty double-double. Cluff added an assist while controlling the glass at both ends and providing consistent frontcourt stability. His activity level, touch around the rim and physical presence were central to the Boilermakers’ strong 4-0 start and another comfortable non-conference win.

Oscar Cluff – Purdue Boilermakers (Sr, C, 2.11m, Sunshine Coast, QLD)

  • Minutes: 21 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 14 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 7–9 (77.8%) │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 UMass Lowell 75 Wake Forest 109

Freshman guard Isaiah Walter saw limited minutes in UMass Lowell’s road loss to Wake Forest, but made the most of his trips to the line. The Central Coast product logged four minutes, scoring three points on 3-of-4 free throws, and added a rebound without committing a turnover. Walter didn’t attempt a field goal and finished without defensive stats, but provided clean, low-mistake minutes in a difficult high-major matchup.

Isaiah Walter – UMass Lowell River Hawks (Fr, G, 2.01m, Central Coast, NSW)
Minutes: 4 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–0 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 3–4 (75.0%) │ Fouls: 0

Tomorrow — November 18, 2025

  • Drake @ 🇦🇺 Charleston (11:00 AM) — Will Mortimore (So)
  • 🇦🇺 Colgate @ Siena (Away, 11:00 AM) — Ben Tweedy (So)
  • Canisius @ 🇦🇺 High Point (11:00 AM) — Josh Ibukunoluwa (So)
  • 🇦🇺 Oregon State @ Oregon (Away, 2:00 PM) — Stephen Olowoniyi (Jr), Yaak Yaak (Jr)
  • Bucknell @ 🇦🇺 Pittsburgh (11:00 AM) — Roman Siulepa (Fr), Henry Lau (Fr)
  • Colgate @ 🇦🇺 Siena (11:00 AM) — Tasman Gooderick (Jr)
  • 🇦🇺 Oakland @ UCF (Away, 11:00 AM) — Nate Deer (Sr), Tuburu Naivalurua (Sr)
  • Southwestern Adventist @ 🇦🇺 UTRGV (11:30 AM) — Marshal Destremau (Jr)
  • SIU Edwardsville @ 🇦🇺 Wisconsin (12:00 PM, BTN) — Austin Rapp (So)

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