10 Fast Facts about Aussies in NCAAM '25-26

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basketball.com.au has identified 60 Australian men's basketballers competing in the 2025-26 NCAA Men's Division I season.

In November, there are more than 20 games where there will be an Australian on either bench starting out with top-ranked centre Oscar Cluff shaking hands with Evansville junior Joshua Hughes.

If you know a player that isn't on our list or is going into their Freshman year or other details are incorrect, please email info@basketball.com.au and we'll update the list.

1. Sixty Australians in Division I Men’s Basketball

There are 60 confirmed Australian players competing in NCAA Division I men’s basketball for the 2025–26 season. It reflects the depth of the national talent pool, spanning every class level from freshman through senior and covering nearly every major conference in the U.S.

2. Representation Across 40-Plus Schools

Australians appear on rosters at more than 40 colleges, from powerhouse programs such as Arizona, Florida, and LSU to smaller mid-majors such as Bowling Green, Hawai‘i, and Portland. This broad footprint highlights Australia’s growing influence across every tier of American college basketball.

3. Veteran Leaders and New Arrivals

The group features a balanced mix of experience — seniors such Anthony Dell’Orso, Greg Spurgin, and Harry Rouhliadeff anchor their teams, while freshmen such as Jacob Furphy, Rory Hawke, and Jesse Macintosh begin their first collegiate campaigns. The pipeline reflects both sustained senior presence and continual renewal.

4. Australian Clusters Within Teams

Several programs boast multiple Australians, reinforcing strong recruiting ties. Portland leads with four (Riley Parker, Carlin Briggs, James O’Donnell, Joel Foxwell), followed by Saint Mary’s and Fordham with three each, while Florida and Oregon State feature two apiece.

5. Geographic Reach Across the U.S.

Australian players stretch coast to coast — from Hawai‘i in the Pacific to Boston and Columbia in the Northeast, and from Florida in the South to Portland and UC Riverside on the West Coast.

6. Power-Conference Participation

Australians feature prominently in elite conferences such as the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12, giving the country visibility in nationally televised matchups. Players such as National Champion Alex Condon (Florida), Anthony Dell’Orso (Arizona), and Roman Siulepa (Pittsburgh) underline that Australian talent is thriving at the highest NCAA levels.

7. All-Aussie Matchups Throughout the Season

The 2025–26 fixture list includes several head-to-head meetings between teams with Australian players, such as East Texas A&M vs Hawai‘i, Portland vs UC Davis, and Florida vs North Florida. These games double as unofficial showcases for Australia’s collegiate contingent and often draw domestic media attention back home.

8. Rising Sophomore Class Making an Impact

A strong sophomore group is emerging as the next wave of contributors. Players such as Lachlan Brewer (Idaho State), Fraser Roxburgh (Manhattan), Carlin Briggs (Portland), and Marcus Vaughns (LSU) all return with a year of experience under their belt. They’re expected to play larger roles in 2025–26, bridging the gap between established seniors and incoming freshmen.

9. Strong Mid-Major Presence

Beyond the major conferences, Australians continue to shape mid-major programs. Schools such as Bowling Green, Idaho State, Colgate, High Point, and Richmond all feature Australian contributors who often play key minutes and leadership roles — underscoring that impact isn’t limited to headline schools.

10. Frontcourt Anchors in Power Programs

Alex Condon (Florida) and Oscar Cluff (Purdue) headline Australia’s interior presence in Division I basketball and are both potential NBA Draft picks. Both standouts bring size, maturity, and proven production to nationally ranked programs — Condon entering his junior season as a key rotation big for the defending champions, and Cluff providing reliable rim protection and rebounding for one of the Big Ten’s most physical front courts.