Nathan Crosswell
Nathan Crosswell (born 3 August 1979) is an Australian former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball League from 1999–2013. During his 14-year career in the NBL, Crosswell played for the Melbourne Tigers, Victoria Giants, Cairns Taipans, Townsville Crocodiles and Adelaide 36ers. How won his only NBL championship with the Tigers in the 2007–08 NBL season.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1979 Ballina, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Listed height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) |
| Listed weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ballina |
| Playing career | 1999–2013 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2002 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2002–2005 | Victoria Giants |
| 2005–2007 | Cairns Taipans |
| 2007–2010 | Melbourne Tigers |
| 2010–2011 | Townsville Crocodiles |
| 2011–2013 | Adelaide 36ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Professional career
Crosswell started his NBL career with the Melbourne Tigers in 1999. He later played for the Victoria Giants and Cairns Taipans before re-joining the Tigers in 2007 and winning his only NBL championship. He joined the Townsville Crocodiles in 2010 before finishing his career with the Adelaide 36ers.[1] His first season in Adelaide was cut short after suffering an Achilles tendon injury in round 10 against the New Zealand Breakers.[2]
Crosswell announced his retirement from the NBL on 20 March 2013, playing his 350th and last NBL game just three days later on 23 March.[3][4]
Throughout his NBL career and after his NBL career ended, Crosswell played in the SEABL and Big V.[5]
References
- "Veteran Nathan Crosswell Joins the Adelaide 36ers". NBL.com.au. 25 May 2011. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012.
- Injured 36ers facing mission impossible
- Crosswell leaves with 350
- R24 Report: Hawks make no mistake, beat 36ers to advance
- SABRES NATHAN CROSSWELL ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT