team made it to the 2014–15 EuroCup Finals. Sydney Kings and AEK Athens (2016–2021) On 8 June 2016, Newley signed a three-year deal with the Sydney Kings of the Australian NBL. On 17 November 2016, he scored a season-high 34 points in a 93–80 loss to the Perth Wildcats. For the 2016–17 season, he was named to the All-NBL Second Team. Following the NBL season, Newley played in Greece for AEK Athens to complete the 2016–17 Greek League season. Newley returned to the Kings for the 2017–18 NBL season. On 29 March 2019, Newley re-signed with the Kings on a two-year deal. In the 2019–20 NBL season, the Kings won the minor premiership with a first-place finish and a 20–8 record and played in the NBL Grand Final series, where they lost 2–1 to the Perth Wildcats. Melbourne United and Frankston Blues (2021–present) On 8 July 2021, Newley signed with Melbourne United for the 2021–22 NBL season. On 17 May 2022, Newley re-signed with United for the 2022–23 NBL season. In December 2022, he played his 300th NBL game. Newley is set to join the Frankston Blues for the 2023 NBL1 South season. NBA draft rights In 2017, Newley's NBA draft rights were traded by the Houston Rockets to the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2022, his draft rights were traded by the Lakers to the New York Knicks. National team career Newley was a member of the Australian Under-19 junior national team that won the gold medal at the 2003 FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Greece, where he scored 16 points against Lithuania in the final. Newley made his senior debut with the Australian national basketball team in 2005. He helped the Boomers win gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Additionally, he was selected in the Boomers squad for the 2006 FIBA World Championship. In this tournament, despite limited game time, he averaged 8.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Newley was also selected to play in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. He averaged 12.7 points per game, shooting at 57% from the field and 45% from three-point range during the Olympics. Newley later represented Australia at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, the 2012 London Summer Olympics, and the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Personal life Newley has one younger sister, Mia, who also plays basketball. Newley and his wife Brigid have two children. References External links Brad