Shawn Redhage
Shawn Michael Redhage (born 21 January 1981) is an American-Australian former professional basketball player who is most known for his 12 seasons played with the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played four years of college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils before moving to Australia in 2004 to play professionally. After spending time in the SEABL and with the New Zealand Breakers, Redhage joined the Wildcats in 2005 and went on to become one of the franchise's all-time great players.
Redhage in January 2023 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Jacksonville, Florida | 21 January 1981
Nationality | American / Australian |
Listed height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) |
Listed weight | 103 kg (227 lb) |
Career information | |
High school | Lincoln East (Lincoln, Nebraska) |
College | Arizona State (1999–2003) |
NBA draft | 2003: undrafted |
Playing career | 2004–2019 |
Position | Power forward |
Career history | |
2004 | NW Tasmania Thunder |
2004 | New Zealand Breakers |
2005 | Bendigo Braves |
2005–2017 | Perth Wildcats |
2008 | Criollos de Caguas |
2009–2010 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
2013 | Piratas de Quebradillas |
2014 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
2017–2018 | Perth Redbacks |
2019 | Perry Lakes Hawks |
Career highlights and awards | |
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With the Wildcats, Redhage won four NBL championships (2010, 2014, 2016, 2017) while featuring in seven All-NBL teams (2006–2011, 2013) and winning Club MVP six times. He also captained the team from 2009 to 2013. Known as "The Scoring Machine", Redhage spent his early years in the NBL as a force on the interior before becoming known for his knockdown ability from deep as his career progressed.