To the 'Max': Mackinnon has 13 in ECC title game

• Will Johnston pours in 19 points to lead Richmond past Belmont on the road.
• Caleb Van De Griend posts a dominant 14-point, 10-rebound double-double for Idaho State.
• Max Mackinnon helps LSU secure the Emerald Coast Classic title with 13 efficient points.
• Aussie freshmen shine as Central Arkansas duo Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne fuel a blowout.
• Emmett Adair, Ethan Elliott and Austin Rapp continue establishing themselves as key rotation pieces.

From Will Johnston’s season-high 19 points at Belmont to Caleb Van De Griend’s 14-point, 10-rebound double-double and Max Mackinnon’s title-winning display for LSU, Australians delivered across a loaded NCAA Division I schedule on Thursday, December 4, 2025 (AEDT), featuring impact starters and rising freshmen.

🇦🇺 Charlotte vs North Carolina A&T

Melbourne freshman Frank Oguche is yet to play for Charlotte this season.

🇦🇺 Columbia vs Hofstra

Sydney junior Nicolo Romanelli is yet to play for Columbia this season

🇦🇺 Detroit Mercy 92, IUIN 78 (Final)

Freshman centre Xavier Istomin-Monroe, from Sydney, saw a short first-half stint as Detroit Mercy secured a 14-point home win. The 7-foot-1 Australian logged three minutes off the bench and didn’t register a field-goal attempt, rebound or block, but continued to provide depth in the Titans’ frontcourt rotation as he adapts to the physicality and pace of Division I basketball.

Xavier Istomin-Monroe — Detroit Mercy Titans (Fr, C, Sydney, NSW)

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

🇦🇺 Harvard 71, UMass 78 (Final)

Junior forward Luca Ace-Nasteski, from Manly, played a brief three-minute stretch in Harvard’s road loss to UMass. The 6-10 Australian didn’t record a shot attempt or counting stats, but continued to contribute frontcourt depth for the Crimson as they navigate their early-season rotation.

Luca Ace-Nasteski — Harvard Crimson (Jr, F, Manly, NSW)‍

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

🇦🇺 High Point 84, SIU 86 (Final)

Sophomore forward Josh Ibukunoluwa, from Perth, delivered an efficient bench performance in High Point’s narrow two-point loss to SIU. The 6'10" Australian made his lone field-goal attempt, added a rebound and a steal, and provided active minutes in the Panthers’ frontcourt during a competitive matchup that came down to the final possessions.

Josh Ibukunoluwa — High Point Panthers (So, F, Perth, WA)

• ‍Minutes: 9 │ Points: 2 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Loyola Maryland 71, Hampton 93 (Final)

Freshman forward Emmett Adair, from Sydney, played 22 minutes in Loyola Maryland’s road loss to Hampton, finishing with 3 points, 4 rebounds and an assist. It was a tougher shooting night for the Australian (1–6 FG, 1–4 3PT), but he remained active on the glass and continued to play a meaningful rotation role in what has been an impressive start to his college career.

Emmett Adair — Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (Fr, F, Sydney, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 22 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 1–6 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 5

🇦🇺 Oakland 101, Purdue Fort Wayne 92 (Final)

Senior forwards Tuburu Naivalurua and Nate Deer continued their shared frontcourt contributions as Oakland secured a nine-point home win over Purdue Fort Wayne. Naivalurua delivered another efficient outing with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 2 defensive plays (a block and a steal) in 28 minutes, showing his versatility and physical presence. Deer checked in briefly, adding a rebound in his one-minute stint as the Grizzlies closed out their highest-scoring performance of the season.

Tuburu Naivalurua — Oakland Golden Grizzlies (Sr, F, Sydney, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 28 │ Points: 12 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 5–10 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 1–1 │ Fouls: 3

Nate Deer — Oakland Golden Grizzlies (Sr, F, Adelaide, SA)

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

🇦🇺 UMass vs Harvard

Central Coast freshman Isaiah Walter didn't play for UMass today.

🇦🇺 UTRGV @ Stephen F. Austin

Perth junior Marshal Destremau didn't play for UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros today.

🇦🇺 Wofford 63, Presbyterian 56 (Final)

Junior forward Rex Stirling, from Melbourne, played 15 minutes in Wofford’s home win over Presbyterian, finishing scoreless but contributing 2 rebounds and an assist. Despite an uncharacteristic 0–5 shooting night, the 6-8 Australian remained active on the glass and continued to provide reliable rotation minutes for the Terriers.

Rex Stirling — Wofford Terriers (Jr, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 15 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–5 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 95, Cleveland State 80 (Final)

Freshman guard Ethan Elliott, from Perth, delivered another strong two-way performance in Northern Kentucky’s 15-point win over Cleveland State. The 6'3" Australian logged 30 minutes, finishing with 7 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal while shooting 2–6 from the field. Elliott continues to establish himself as a key playmaker in the Norse backcourt, showing poise and control as a first-year contributor.

Ethan Elliott — Northern Kentucky Norse (Fr, G, Perth, WA)

• ‍Minutes: 30 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 5 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–6 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 1

🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 85, Little Rock 47 (Final)

Freshmen Harry Beauchamp and Truman Byrne, both from Melbourne, played key roles in Central Arkansas’ dominant win over Little Rock. Beauchamp delivered his best shooting performance of the season, hitting 3 three-pointers on his way to 9 points in 15 minutes. Byrne added 5 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes, showing activity on the glass and composure as a frontcourt playmaker. The Australian duo continues to provide meaningful production within the Bears’ rotation.

Harry Beauchamp — Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 15 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 3–4 │ 3PT: 3–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

Truman Byrne — Central Arkansas Bears (Fr, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• ‍Minutes: 21 │ Points: 5 │ Rebounds: 6 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 5 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Richmond 84, Belmont 76 (Final)

Senior guard Will Johnston, from Sydney, delivered one of the best performances of his season in Richmond’s road win over Belmont. The 6'3" Australian poured in a season high 19 points on an efficient 7–10 shooting night, including 3 three-pointers, while adding 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a block across 33 minutes. Johnston’s poise and scoring punch were central to the Spiders closing out an important away victory.

Will Johnston — Richmond Spiders (Sr, G, Sydney, NSW)

• ‍Minutes: 33 │ Points: 19 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 7–10 │ 3PT: 3–5 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 3

🇦🇺 LSU 96, DePaul 63 (Final)

Emerald Coast Classic – Championship

Senior guard Max Mackinnon, from Brisbane, helped LSU secure the Emerald Coast Classic title with a composed, efficient outing in the win over DePaul. The 6'6" Australian finished with 13 points on 4–7 shooting, including three made threes, while adding 3 rebounds and an assist in 28 minutes. Mackinnon’s perimeter shot-making and steady presence on the wing continued to shine as LSU controlled the matchup from start to finish.

Max Mackinnon — LSU Tigers (Sr, G, Brisbane, QLD)

• ‍Minutes: 28 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 4–7 │ 3PT: 3–4 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Alabama A&M 80, Tennessee State 53 (Final)

Junior forward Angok Anyang, from Adelaide, logged 4 minutes in Alabama A&M’s convincing home win over Tennessee State. The 2.06 m Australian finished with 1 rebound and a missed field-goal attempt, continuing to provide depth in the Bulldogs’ frontcourt rotation.

Angok Anyang — Alabama A&M Bulldogs (Jr, F, Adelaide, SA)

• ‍Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Evansville vs Ball State

Sydney freshman James Dyson Merwe didn't play for Evansville today.

🇦🇺 Idaho State 68, Kansas City 59 (Final)

Big Sky–Summit Challenge

Senior forward Caleb Van De Griend and sophomore guard Lachlan Brewer powered Idaho State to a strong road win over Kansas City. Van De Griend was dominant inside, finishing with 14 points and 10 rebounds on 7–11 shooting across 21 minutes, continuing his standout season as one of the Bengals’ most reliable frontcourt weapons. Brewer logged 35 minutes and added 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, showing versatility and composure on the perimeter in a controlled two-way outing.

Caleb Van De Griend — Idaho State Bengals (Sr, F, Bridgetown, WA)

• Minutes: 21 │ Points: 14 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 7–11 │ 3PT: 0–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2

Lachlan Brewer — Idaho State Bengals (So, G, Launceston, TAS)

‍• Minutes: 35 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–10 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 2

🇦🇺 Wisconsin 85, Northwestern 73 (Final)

Sophomore forward Austin Rapp, from Melbourne, delivered another efficient offensive outing in Wisconsin’s home win over Northwestern. The 2.08 m Australian scored 13 points on 5–8 shooting, including three made threes, while adding 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 26 minutes. Rapp’s floor spacing and activity in pick-and-pop actions continued to give the Badgers strong frontcourt versatility.

Austin Rapp — Wisconsin Badgers (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 26 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 5–8 │ 3PT: 3–6 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4

🇦🇺 Mississippi State 85, Georgia Tech 73 (Final)

ACC/SEC Men’s Challenge

Senior forward Achor Achor, from Melbourne, logged 9 minutes in Mississippi State’s road win over Georgia Tech. The 2.06 m Australian finished with 3 points, 3 rebounds and a block, hitting one three-pointer on four attempts while providing energy and physicality in his rotation minutes.

Achor Achor — Mississippi State Bulldogs (Sr, F, Melbourne, VIC)

• Minutes: 9 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 1–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0

‍Tomorrow — December 5, 2025

• 🇦🇺 Davidson vs The Citadel (11AM) — RJ Greer (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Cal State Fullerton vs Cal Poly (2PM) — Bailey Nunn (Jr)
• 🇦🇺 UC Riverside @ UC Irvine (2PM) — Ben Waller (Fr)
• 🇦🇺 Hawai‘i vs UC Davis (3:59PM) — Harry Rouhliadeff (Sr)