Ryan Kersten (born 21 April 1986) is an Australian former professional basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 April 1986 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia |
| Listed height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Listed weight | 90 kg (198 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | New Mexico (2005–2007) |
| NBA draft | 2008: undrafted |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2008 | New Zealand Breakers |
| 2008–2009 | Adelaide 36ers |
Kersten attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). In 2004, he averaged 8.5 points per game, while in 2005, he averaged 10.2.
In 2005-06, Kersten attended college at the University of New Mexico in America, averaging 4.7 points per game and 1.6 assists per game, starting in 15 matches. He established a career high of 16 points while playing against UT-Arlington. He was later named to the 2005 Comcast Lobo Invitational All-Tournament team. On 12 March 2007, it was announced that Kersten had left the team to return home.[1]
On 6 April 2007, Kersten signed with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).[2] He played with the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL during the 2008–09 season.[3]
References
edit- ^ "G Ryan Kersten: Australian Goes Home". 247 Sports. 12 March 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Basketball: Breakers sign Australian guard". NZ Herald. 6 April 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Former Breaker denied chance at homecoming". Stuff. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
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