Mitch McCarron

Mitch McCarron
McCarron with Melbourne United in 2020
No. 12 – Eltham Wildcats
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBL1 South
Personal information
Born (1992-06-30) 30 June 1992
Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Listed height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Listed weight97 kg (214 lb)
Career information
High schoolGenesis Christian College
(Brisbane, Queensland)
CollegeMetro State (2012–2015)
NBA draft2015: undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010Australian Institute of Sport
2011–2012Brisbane Capitals
2013–2015Northside Wizards
2015–2016Palencia
2016–2018Cairns Taipans
2017Super City Rangers
2018Petrol Olimpija
2018–2021Melbourne United
2019Southland Sharks
2021–2022Northside Wizards
2021–2024Adelaide 36ers
2023West Adelaide Bearcats
2024Taranaki Airs
2024–2025New Zealand Breakers
2025–presentEltham Wildcats
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Australia
FIBA Asia Cup
2017 Lebanon
2022 Jakarta

Mitchell James Robert McCarron (born 30 June 1992) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Eltham Wildcats of the NBL1 South. He played college basketball in the United States for Metropolitan State University of Denver (Metro State) between 2012 and 2015. He played in the National Basketball League (NBL) between 2016 and 2025.

Early life and career

McCarron was born in Alice Springs and lived there until the age of three.[1] He attended Genesis Christian College in Brisbane.[2]

In 2010, McCarron attended the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra[3] and played for the AIS men's team in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).[4] In 2011 and 2012, McCarron played for the Brisbane Capitals in the Queensland Basketball League (QBL).[5][6] He continued to return to the QBL during his college off-seasons, playing for the Northside Wizards in 2013, 2014 and 2015.[6]

College career

McCarron played college basketball in the United States for Metropolitan State University of Denver (Metro State). After redshirting the 2011–12 season,[7] he played three seasons for the Roadrunners between 2012 and 2015. He led the team to back-to-back NCAA Division II Final Four appearances, including a runner-up finish in 2013. He averaged 16.3 points and 6.7 rebounds for his career and in 2015 was named NABC Player of the Year.[8]

Professional career

NBL and Europe

McCarron made his professional debut with Palencia Baloncesto of the Spanish LEB Oro in the 2015–16 season. In 30 games, he averaged 7.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game.[6]

On 13 May 2016, McCarron signed a two-year deal with the Cairns Taipans of the National Basketball League (NBL).[9] Following the 2017–18 NBL season, he had a stint with Petrol Olimpija in Slovenia.[6]

On 8 June 2018, McCarron signed a three-year deal with Melbourne United.[10] In the 2020–21 NBL season, he averaged 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game and helped United win the NBL championship.[11]

On 13 July 2021, McCarron signed a three-year deal with the Adelaide 36ers.[12] In the 2022–23 NBL season, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.[13] He recommitted to the 36ers for the 2023–24 NBL season.[13]

On 25 April 2024, McCarron signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers.[14] In November 2024, he played his 250th NBL game.[15] He parted ways with the Breakers following the 2024–25 NBL season.[16]

On 15 May 2025, McCarron announced his retirement from the NBL after nine seasons and 270 games.[17][18]

Australian state leagues and NZNBL

McCarron joined the Super City Rangers for the 2017 New Zealand NBL season, where he earned league All-Star Five honours.[19] He joined the Southland Sharks for the 2019 New Zealand NBL season,[20] but only played three games due to injury.[6][21]

McCarron had a two-game stint with the Northside Wizards of the NBL1 North during the 2021 season.[6] He returned to the Northside Wizards for the 2022 NBL1 North season.[6] He joined the West Adelaide Bearcats of the NBL1 Central for the 2023 season.[22][23]

McCarron joined the Taranaki Airs for the 2024 New Zealand NBL season.[24]

McCarron joined the Eltham Wildcats of the NBL1 South for the 2025 season.[25]

National team career

McCarron played for Australia at the 2010 FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship and the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.[26]

McCarron made his debut for the Australian Boomers at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.[26] He played for the Australia during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers, at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, and again during the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers.[26] In February 2025, McCarron was named in the Boomers squad for two FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.[27]

McCarron competed for Australia 3x3 team at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.[28]

Personal life

McCarron and his wife have two children.[29]

In June 2025, McCarron was appointed General Manager of Player Relations and Engagement for the Australian Basketball Players' Association (ABPA).[30] Prior to this appointment, he served on the ABPA board.[31]

References

  1. ^ "McCarron's pumped for Blitz return". Adelaide 36ers. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  2. ^ "NBL1: Mitch McCarron signs at Geelong Supercats". Geelong Advertiser. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Cairns Taipans Mitch McCarron joins the podcast to talk FIBA Asia Qualifiers". aussiehoopla.com. Aussie Hoopla. 7 February 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Mitch McCarron makes Australian U19 Emus team for World Championships - Brisbane Capitals". GameDay. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Mitchell McCarron, Basketball Player, News, Stats - australiabasket". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Mitch Macca McCarron blogs from College in Denver - Brisbane Capitals". GameDay. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  8. ^ "Metro State Senior Mitch McCarron Named National Player Of The Year". denver.cbs.local. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Cairns Taipans sign Mitch McCarron". nbl.com.au. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 16 May 2017.
  10. ^ "McCarron Locked in by Melbourne for Three Years". NBL.com.au. 8 June 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  11. ^ Uluc, Olgun (26 June 2021). "NBL Free Agency: who's on the move". ESPN. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  12. ^ "Mitch McCarron Signs with the Adelaide 36ers". NBL.com.au. 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  13. ^ a b "McCarron: 'I never wanted to leave Adelaide'". adelaide36ers.com. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Veteran guard finds way to Breakers". NBL.com.au. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  15. ^ "McCarron: Reflecting on a 250 game milestone". nzbreakers.basketball. 13 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  16. ^ "Championship winner becomes Free Agent". nbl.com.au. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  17. ^ "McCarron says farewell after 270 games". nbl.com.au. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  18. ^ Uluc, Olgun (15 May 2025). "'I'm so lucky': McCarron retires from pro basketball". ESPN.com. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  19. ^ "SAINTS CREATE HISTORY CLAIMING THEIR TENTH TITLE". Basketball.org.nz. 17 June 2017. Archived from the original on 26 January 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  20. ^ "National Basketball League: Melbourne United guard to swim with Southland Sharks". Stuff.co.nz. 28 February 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  21. ^ "SHARKS LOSE MITCH MCCARRON TO LINGERING KNEE INJURY". nznbl.basketball. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  22. ^ "McCarron wants Bearcats back on top". adelaide36ers.com. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2023.
  23. ^ "McCarron out of National Finals". NBL1.com.au. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  24. ^ "Taranaki Airs Welcome Mitch McCarron for the 2024 NBL Season". facebook.com/TaranakiBasketball. 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  25. ^ "2025 Player Announcement". facebook.com/elthamwildcats. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
  26. ^ a b c "Mitchell McCarron (Australia) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age | FIBA Basketball". www.fiba.basketball. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  27. ^ "Boomers announce team for Traralgon games". NBL Official Website. 18 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  28. ^ "3x3 World Cup Tips Off for Australia". NBL.com.au. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  29. ^ "Final fours to family-first: McCarron's fond farewell". nbl.com.au. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  30. ^ "We are excited to announce Mitch McCarron as our new General Manager of Player Relations and Engagement for the ABPA". facebook.com/AusBasketballPA. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  31. ^ "Leadership and Management". Australian Basketball Players' Association. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
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