Tad Dufelmeier Jr.[1] (born 9 February 1996) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball in the United States for Salt Lake Community College and Concordia University Irvine.
 Dufelmeier with the Cairns Taipans in 2019 | |
| No. 5 – Cairns Taipans | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 9 February 1996 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory |
| Listed height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Listed weight | 79 kg (174 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Erindale College (Canberra, Australian Capital Territory) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | Canberra Gunners |
| 2019 | Hobart Huskies |
| 2019 | Southern Huskies |
| 2019–2021 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2021 | Hobart Chargers |
| 2021–2022 | Adelaide 36ers |
| 2022 | Darwin Salties |
| 2023 | Cairns Marlins |
| 2024 | Dandenong Rangers |
| 2024–present | Cairns Taipans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editBorn and raised in Canberra, Australia, Dufelmeier attended Erindale College.[1] He was named to the under-17 Australian National Team and won an Asia-Pacific Games Silver Medal.[2][3] He also played in the SEABL for the Canberra Gunners in 2013 and 2014.[4]
College career
editDufelmeier played his freshman season as a member of the SLCC Bruins. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.[5] In his sophomore season, he averaged 9.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, starting all the games but one. The Bruins would advance to the national championship game in 2016, winning the school's second title.[6][7] Dufelmeier was selected to the All-tournament team, and also received the Charles Sesher Sportsmanship Award.[7] Upon completion of his NJCAA eligibility, Dufelmeier signed with NCAA Division II CUI.
In his first season at Concordia, he averaged 11.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. His following season saw those numbers rise to 12.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists.[2]
Professional career
editHobart Huskies and Southern Huskies (2019)
editIn 2019, Dufelmeier played for the Hobart Huskies in the NBL1.[8] In 18 games, he averaged 18.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.9 steals per game.[9] He also had a two-game stint with the Southern Huskies in the New Zealand NBL.[10][11]
Cairns Taipans (2019–2021)
editFor the 2019–20 NBL season, Dufelmeier joined the Cairns Taipans as a development player.[9][12] He played in five games during the season.[11] He returned to the Taipans in February 2021 as an injury replacement for Majok Deng.[13]
Hobart Chargers (2021)
editFollowing the 2020–21 NBL season, Dufelmeier joined the Hobart Chargers of the NBL1 South.[14]
Adelaide 36ers (2021–2022)
editOn 22 July 2021, Dufelmeier signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2021–22 NBL season.[15]
Darwin Salties (2022)
editIn 2022, Dufelmeier played for the Darwin Salties in the NBL1 North.[16]
Cairns Marlins (2023)
editIn March 2023, Dufelmeier signed with the Cairns Marlins of the NBL1 North.[17] He was named to the All-NBL1 North Second Team.[18]
Dandenong Rangers (2024)
editDufelmeier played for the Dandenong Rangers of the NBL1 South in the 2024 season.[19]
Return to Cairns Taipans (2024–present)
editIn September 2024, Dufelmeier joined the Cairns Taipans as an injury replacement for Taran Armstrong ahead of the 2024–25 NBL season.[20]
Personal life
editDufelmeier's father, Tad, also played in the NBL for the Canberra Cannons as an American import.[21][3] He has one brother, Daylan and two sisters, Taqui and Bianca.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Star-spangled Dreams". basketballact.com.au. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
Both in Junior College, Tad Dufelmeier (Erindale College, Tuggeranong Vikings)...
- ^ a b c "Tad Dufelmeier - Men's Basketball". Concordia University Irvine Athletics. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ^ a b Gaskin, Lee (14 December 2013). "Son of former Cannons star Tad Dufelmeier is shaping as one of Australia's brightest basketball talents". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Tuxworth, Jon (12 July 2014). "Canberra Gunners' Tad Dufelmeier off to the US". smh.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Tad Dufelmeier - Men's Basketball". Salt Lake Community College Athletics. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Staff, Globe (20 March 2016). "SLCC men's basketball wins 2nd NJCAA title". The Globe. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ a b "MBB: The Bruins are Your 2016 NJCAA National Champions". Salt Lake Community College Athletics. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Dufelmeier Dazzles in Pro Debut Overseas". Concordia University Irvine Athletics. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ a b "tad dufelmeier Archives". Basketball Draft Central. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Baptism of fire awaits Tad Dufelmeier as Southern Huskies head over the ditch for season-defining matches". themercury.com.au. 12 June 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Tad Dufelmeier". RealGM.com. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Houben, Michael. ""He should be in the NBL!" Diving into talented state league and NBL fringe candidates". pickandroll.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Majok Deng Sidelined for Six Weeks". NBL.com.au. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Tad Dufelmeier". NBL1.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Dufelmeier Jr Joins Adelaide 36ers". NBL.com.au. 22 July 2021. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Tad Dufelmeier". australiabasket.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "Former Taipans DP signs with Marlins". Taipans.com. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- ^ "NBL1 North First & Second Team | Men's". facebook.com/basketballqld. 17 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ "Tad Dufelmeier". nbl1.com.au. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "Roster Update: Dufelmeier named Nominated Injury Replacement". Cairns Taipans | Official NBL Website. 11 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ "SONS OF GUNS: SONS OF IMPORTS WHO COULD PLAY IN THE NBL AS LOCALS". aussiehoopla.com. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2021.