Australian players made significant contributions during a bustling slate of NCAAM games on November 21, 2025, showcasing talent and determination. Leading the pack was Oscar Cluff, whose exceptional two-way performance for Purdue played a crucial role in their 80-71 victory over Memphis at the Baha Mar Championship. Cluff finished the game with 11 points on a perfect shooting night, alongside seven rebounds, two assists, and three blocks, displaying efficiency and defensive prowess throughout his extensive 35 minutes on the court.
Other standout performances included Ethan Elliott from Northern Kentucky, who amassed eight assists and played a pivotal role in their commanding 90-66 win against Central Michigan. Elliott was key in facilitating the offense, adding seven points while showcasing his defensive skills with three steals.
In Incarnate Word’s close 87-81 win against USI, senior center Lewis Rowe contributed with three rebounds and two assists in just seven minutes, maintaining a clean game without fouls or turnovers. Meanwhile, High Point’s Josh Ibukunoluwa provided solid support during their 90-80 victory over UIC, demonstrating valuable defensive size in a five-minute stint.
Colgate faced a difficult challenge but managed contributions from sophomore guard Ben Tweedy, who brought energy to the team during their 95-94 double-overtime loss against Cornell. Tweedy’s aggressive scoring helped push the tempo despite his team’s heart-wrenching defeat. Fordham secured a 69-53 win over LIU, where freshmen Abass Bodija and Roor Akhuar both had noteworthy performances, contributing defensively and offensively to support the Rams’ success.
Other notable outings included Achor Achor of Mississippi State, who recorded nine rebounds in a hard-fought loss to Kansas State at the Hall of Fame Classic and Harry Beauchamp along with Truman Byrne, both adding crucial minutes for Central Arkansas in their loss to North Texas.
Looking ahead, several other Australian players are set to participate in the upcoming games, including Harry Rouhliadeff of Arizona State and Isaiah Walter of UMass, which promises to showcase more talent and competitive spirit as the NCAAM season unfolds. The growth and impact of Australian players continue to be an encouraging trend in college basketball, highlighting their ability to influence games positively on both ends of the court.