Biwali Bayles

Biwali Bayles (born 15 February 2002) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL).

Biwali Bayles
Bayles with the Sydney Kings in 2021
No. 14 – Sydney Kings
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (2002-02-15) 15 February 2002
Brisbane, Queensland
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlexandria Park
(Sydney, New South Wales)
CollegeHawaii (2020–2021)
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–presentSydney Kings
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA U17 Oceania Championship
2019 NouméaTeam

College career

Bayles committed to playing college basketball at Hawaii in January 2020.[1] He led the team in assists per game (2.6) in his lone season with the program, while also averaging 6.2 points per game. He also hit a three-point shot against Cal State Northridge that would prove to be the game-winning shot for Hawaii.[2] Bayles announced that he would leave the program in March 2021 to turn professional and play in Australia.[3]

Professional career

Sydney Kings (2021–present)

Bayles signed with the Sydney Kings on 27 April 2021.[4]

National team career

Bayles won a gold medal at the FIBA U17 Oceania Championships in 2019 playing for the Australia national under-17 team. He has also been a member of the Australia national under-19 team, playing for them at the 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup.

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Hawaii 211219.3.404.432.6973.12.60.60.16.2

References
  1. "Hawaii men's basketball: Australian point guard Biwali Bayles commits to Rainbow Warriors". Hawaii Warrior World. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  2. "Biwali Bayles bails out Hawaii to earn tough road win at Cal State Northridge". Honolulu Star Advertiser. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  3. "Biwali Bayles leaving 'Bows Basketball program to play professionally in Australia". KHON2. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
  4. "Kings Secure Young Gun Biwali Bayles for NBL22". NBL. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
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