Cameron Oliver

Cameron Oliver
Oliver in March 2017
No. 1 – Sydney Kings
PositionCenter / power forward
LeagueNational Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1996-07-11) July 11, 1996 (age 28)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolGrant Union
(Sacramento, California)
CollegeNevada (2015–2017)
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Wisconsin Herd
2018–2019Delaware 87ers/Blue Coats
2019–2021Cairns Taipans
2020Ironi Nes Ziona
2021Houston Rockets
2021–2022South Bay Lakers
2021–2022Atlanta Hawks
2022Unicaja
2022Leones de Ponce
2022TNT Tropang Giga
2022–2023South Bay Lakers
2023Leones de Ponce
2023–2024Zhejiang Lions
2024Hong Kong Bulls
2024–presentSydney Kings
Career highlights and awards
  • All-NBL Second Team (2020)
  • NBL rebounding leader (2020)
  • CBI champion (2016)
  • Second-team All-MWC (2017)
  • Third-team All-MWC (2016)
  • 2× MWC All-Defensive team (2016, 2017)
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Cameron Oliver (born July 11, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Nevada Wolf Pack.

High school career

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Oliver missed his junior year at Grant Union High School due to an ACL injury, before averaging 21.5 points and ten rebounds as a senior.[citation needed]

College career

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Coming out of high school, he committed to Oregon State, but de-committed after a coaching change and eventually sat out the 2014–15 season.[1] He joined the Nevada Wolf Pack for the 2015–16 season, where he enjoyed an outstanding freshman year, averaging 13.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocked shots a game. Oliver was a key part of a Wolf Pack squad that won the College Basketball Invitational that year.[2] He made the All-Mountain West Third Team as well as the All-Defensive Team and was named Freshman of the Year by the MW media.[citation needed]

In 2016–17, Oliver saw the floor in 35 games to average 16.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.8 assists per outing, guiding Nevada to a 28–7 record and the MW Tournament Championship title. For his efforts, Oliver earned All-MWC First Team and Defensive Player of the Year distinction. His 190 blocks in 73 games ranked him third on Nevada's all-time list, when he left after the conclusion of the 2016–17 season. Oliver received the gift of his first child in December 2016 by his Wife Alecia Ashford who been with Oliver every step of the way .[3]

Oliver declared for the 2017 NBA draft[4] and was invited to the NBA scouting combine in Chicago.[5]

Professional career

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Wisconsin Herd (2017–2018)

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After going undrafted in 2017 NBA draft, Oliver spent the NBA Summer League and preseason with the Houston Rockets,[6][7] but a hand injury in early October led to his release.[7][8] In November 2017, he joined the Wisconsin Herd of the NBA G League.[9]

Delaware 87ers / Blue Coats (2018–2019)

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On January 26, 2018, Oliver was traded, alongside Shannon Brown, to the Delaware 87ers in exchange for James Blackmon Jr. and the returning player rights to Russ Smith.[10]

In July 2018, Oliver played for the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Summer League.[11] After a training camp stint with the Portland Trail Blazers,[12][13] Oliver re-joined the Delaware Blue Coats for the 2018–19 season.[14] On January 30, 2019, he was ruled out for the rest of the season with a fractured right ankle.[15]

Cairns Taipans (2019–2020)

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On July 26, 2019, Oliver signed with the Cairns Taipans in Australia for the 2019–20 NBL season.[16] He was named to the All-NBL Second Team.[17] Oliver averaged 17 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 54 percent from the field.[18]

Ironi Nes Ziona (2020)

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On May 14, 2020, Oliver signed with Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[19]

Return to Cairns (2020–2021)

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On November 16, 2020, Oliver re-signed with the Cairns Taipans on a two-year deal.[20] On April 18, 2021, he left the Taipans to return home for personal reasons.[21] He was later released from the final year of his contract with Cairns.[22]

Houston Rockets (2021)

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On May 10, 2021, Oliver signed a 10-day contract with the Houston Rockets.[23] He averaged 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in four games to finish the 2020–21 NBA season.[24]

South Bay Lakers and Atlanta Hawks (2021–2022)

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In August 2021, Oliver joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2021 NBA Summer League[25] and on September 29, he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.[26] He was waived on October 15,[27] and on October 23, he was acquired by the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League as an affiliate player.[28]

On December 29, 2021, Oliver signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[29] After his 10-day contract with the Hawks expired, Oliver returned to the South Bay Lakers.

Unicaja (2022)

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On February 25, 2022, Oliver signed with Unicaja Malaga of the Liga ACB.[30]

Leones de Ponce (2022)

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In July 2022, Oliver had a 10-game stint with Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.[31]

TNT Tropang Giga (2022)

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In August 2022, Oliver signed with the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as the team's import for the 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[32]

Third stint with South Bay (2022–2023)

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On December 19, 2022, Oliver was reacquired by the South Bay Lakers.[33] On March 5, 2023, Oliver was waived.[34]

Return to Leones de Ponce (2023)

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In March 2023, Oliver re-joined Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.[31]

Zhejiang Lions (2023–2024)

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In October 2023, Oliver joined the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. His final game for the Lions came on January 1, 2024.[31]

Hong Kong Bulls (2024)

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On May 28, 2024, Oliver joined the Hong Kong Bulls of the Chinese National Basketball League.[35] On August 8, 2024, he was replaced by Josh Carlton due to family reasons.[36]

Sydney Kings (2024–present)

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On June 10, 2024, Oliver signed with the Sydney Kings of the Australian NBL for the 2024–25 season.[37]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Houston 4 0 21.8 .576 .308 .250 5.3 1.3 .5 1.0 10.8
2021–22 Atlanta 2 0 21.5 .667 .333 .667 3.0 1.5 .5 .5 11.5
Career 6 0 21.7 .604 .313 .429 4.5 1.3 .5 .8 11.0

References

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  1. ^ "Cameron Oliver looking to raise stock at NBA combine". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Champions! Pack outlasts Morehead State to win CBI". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  3. ^ "NEVADA MENʼS BASKETBALL 2016-17 MEDIA GUIDE, Record Book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 21, 2017. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  4. ^ "Cameron Oliver signs with agent, ends Pack career". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  5. ^ "Nevada's Cameron Oliver invited to NBA scouting combine". Reno Gazette Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2017.
  6. ^ "2017 NBA Draft: Nevada's Cameron Oliver signed by the Houston Rockets - Mountain West Connection". SB Nation. Retrieved June 29, 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Cameron Oliver: Waived by Rockets". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
  8. ^ Siddiqi, DJ (October 2, 2017). "Rockets' Cameron Oliver out 4-to-6 weeks due to fractured hand". 247sports.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  9. ^ "Herd Adds Cameron Oliver – Wisconsin Herd". wisconsin.gleague.nba.com. Retrieved November 24, 2017.
  10. ^ "Delaware 87ers acquire two-time NBA champ Shannon Brown and Cameron Oliver". NBA.com. January 28, 2018. Archived from the original on January 26, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
  11. ^ "Sixers' Cameron Oliver has earned starting role on Summer League team". libertyballers.com. July 9, 2018. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  12. ^ "TRAIL BLAZERS SIGN THREE PLAYERS". NBA.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
  13. ^ "Trail Blazers Waive Oliver, Onuaku, & Payton II". NBA.com. October 13, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
  14. ^ "Blue Coats Announce Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 22, 2018. Archived from the original on October 27, 2018. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
  15. ^ "Cameron Oliver to Miss Remainder of Season with Right Ankle Injury". NBA.com. January 30, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  16. ^ "Taipans Sign Cameron Oliver as First #NBL20 Import". NBL.com.au. July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
  17. ^ Gilhooly, Daniel (February 16, 2020). "NBL award winners announced". ESPN. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  18. ^ Murray, Chris (March 11, 2020). "Catching up with 27 ex-Nevada standouts playing pro hoops across five continents". Nevada Sports Net. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  19. ^ Carchia, Emiliano (May 14, 2020). "Ironi Nes-Ziona signs Cameron Oliver". Sportando. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  20. ^ "Cam Oliver commits to Cairns on two-year contract". Taipans.com. November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  21. ^ "Cam Oliver Returning to the US for Family Reasons". NBL.com.au. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
  22. ^ "Statement: Cameron Oliver". Taipans.com. September 16, 2021.
  23. ^ "Rockets Sign Cameron Oliver to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. May 10, 2021. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  24. ^ "Cameron Oliver". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  25. ^ "2021 Golden State Warriors NBA Summer League 2021 Roster". realgm.com. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  26. ^ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (September 29, 2021). "OFFICIAL: The Lakers have signed Cameron Oliver to an Exhibit-10 training camp contract" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2021 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ "Lakers Make Training Camp Cuts". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  28. ^ Kioski, Nick (October 23, 2021). "South Bay Finalizes Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  29. ^ "Hawks Sign Chris Clemons and Cameron Oliver to 10-Day Contracts". NBA.com. December 29, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
  30. ^ Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (February 25, 2022). "Cameron Oliver is a newcomer at Unicaja". Eurobasket. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
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  32. ^ "TNT to bring in former Houston Rocket as import for Commissioner's Cup". ABS-CBNnews.com. August 20, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  33. ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
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  36. ^ "新援首戰攻入32分 金牛主場奏凱重回榜首". 體路. August 8, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  37. ^ "Kings secure superstar import signing". NBL.com.au. June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
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