| Luke Nevill | |
|---|---|
| Position | Centre |
| Height | 218 cm (7 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb) |
| Team | Perth Wildcats |
| Nationality | Australia |
| Born | 19 February 1986 Perth, Western Australia |
| College/University | Utah |
| Debut | 2010 |
| Previous Clubs | Utah Flash (D-League (2009-10) Melbourne Tigers (2010-11) BC Triumph Lyubertsy (PBL) (2011) |
| Career Highlights | 2009 Mountain West Conference Player of the Year |
Luke Nevill (born 19 February 1986 in Perth, Australia) is an Australian basketball player.
Nevill played collegiately at the University of Utah, where as a senior in 2008–09 he led the Utes to the NCAA Tournament. At the conclusion of the season, Nevill was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year,[1] as well as an AP honorable mention All-American.[2]
Following the conclusion of his college career, Nevill tried to establish a career in the National Basketball Association. He played in the summer league for the New Orleans Hornets and later joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as a "sparring partner" for Shaquille O'Neal during training camp. He averaged 8.8 minutes, 2.8 points, and 1.8 rebounds in four preseason games[3] before he was released by the Cavs.
After taking a shot at the NBA, Nevill signed with the Utah Flash of the NBDL, where he appeared in 45 of the team's 50 games, averaging 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game.[4]
On 14 May 2010 Nevill signed with the Melbourne Tigers of the Australian National Basketball League.[5]
In early February 2011, Nevill decided to leave the Tigers to pursue opportunities in Europe.
In February 2011 he signed with BC Triumph Lyubertsy in Russia.[6]
Nevill returned to Australia after his stint in Russia by signing with the Perth Wildcats for the 2011-12 NBL season.
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