Ryan Kersten (born 21 April 1986) is an Australian former professional basketball player.

Ryan Kersten
Personal information
Born (1986-04-21) 21 April 1986 (age 38)
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Listed height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Listed weight90 kg (198 lb)
Career information
CollegeNew Mexico (2005–2007)
NBA draft2008: undrafted
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2007–2008New Zealand Breakers
2008–2009Adelaide 36ers

Kersten attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). In 2004, he averaged 8.5 points per game, while in 2005, he averaged 10.2.

In 2005-06, Kersten attended college at the University of New Mexico in America, averaging 4.7 points per game and 1.6 assists per game, starting in 15 matches. He established a career high of 16 points while playing against UT-Arlington. He was later named to the 2005 Comcast Lobo Invitational All-Tournament team. On 12 March 2007, it was announced that Kersten had left the team to return home.[1]

On 6 April 2007, Kersten signed with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).[2] He played with the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL during the 2008–09 season.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "G Ryan Kersten: Australian Goes Home". 247 Sports. 12 March 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Basketball: Breakers sign Australian guard". NZ Herald. 6 April 2007. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Former Breaker denied chance at homecoming". Stuff. 31 January 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
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