Lat Mayen

Took his defence to another level last NBL season at the Adelaide 36ers and now has made the move to join the Perth Wildcats in NBL26 after an NBL1 Central championship.

After being born in South Sudan, he grew up in Adelaide and came through the ranks at the Sturt Sabres before attending the Centre of Excellence.

Spent two years at Texas Christian University before joining Chipola College for 2019/20 and then going to the Nebraska Cornhuskers for the next two seasons.

Returned to Australia and played with the Cairns Marlins in the 2022 NBL1 North season which led to his first chance in the NBL with the Taipans in NBL23.

Then played at the Bendigo Braves of the NBL1 South under Stephen Black for 19.9 points and 8.1 rebounds ahead of a second season with the Snakes for 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds.

Played at the Wellington Saints in the NZ NBL in 2024 for 15.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists before a strong NBL25 at the 36ers especially defensively, then winning an NBL1 Central title at the West Adelaide Bearcats and now joining the Wildcats for NBL26.