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Jarred Bairstow (born 5 November 1992) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played three seasons of college basketball in the United States for the Central Oklahoma Bronchos before returning to Australia and spending the 2016–17 season as a development player with his hometown Brisbane Bullets in the NBL. Between 2020 and 2024, he played one season with the Perth Wildcats and three seasons with the Tasmania JackJumpers. He returned to the Bullets in 2024.

Early life

Bairstow was born Brisbane, Queensland. He attended Brisbane's Anglican Church Grammar School and grew up supporting the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL. Between 2010 and 2012, he played in the Queensland Basketball League (QBL) for the Brisbane Capitals. He was named the team's MVP for the 2012 season.

College career

In 2013, Bairstow moved to the United States to play college basketball for the Central Oklahoma Bronchos in the NCAA Division II. In his first season, he averaged 6.8 points and 5.4 rebounds in 11 games with nine starts. In the 2014–15 season, he averaged 4.9 points and 3.1 rebounds while playing in all 30 games with seven starts. In the 2015–16 season, he averaged 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds in 30 games with 24 starts. He scored a career-high 24 points on 1 March 2016 against Central Missouri.

Professional career

After playing for the South West Metro Pirates in the QBL in 2015 and 2016, Bairstow joined the Brisbane Bullets as a development player for the 2016–17 NBL season. He played four games for the Bullets during the season. His brother Cameron Bairstow was his teammate.

Bairstow played three more seasons for the South West Metro Pirates in the QBL between 2017 and 2019. He returned to the Brisbane Capitals in 2020 and helped them win the Queensland State League (QSL).

On 9 December 2020, Bairstow signed with the Perth Wildcats for the 2020–21 NBL season as an injury replacement for Majok Majok. He was deactivated from the roster on 6 May 2021 following the Wildcats' signing of Will Magnay. He returned to the active roster later that month following the season-ending injury to Bryce Cotton. He played 38 games, starting in 17, and averaged 1.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.

In June 2021, Bairstow joined the Sunshine Coast Phoenix of the NBL1 North.

On 7 July 2021, Bairstow signed a three-year contract with the Tasmania JackJumpers, a team entering the NBL for the first time in 2021–22. After playing for the Hobart Chargers in the 2022 NBL1 South season, he returned to the JackJumpers for the 2022–23 NBL season. He re-joined the Chargers for the 2023 NBL1 South season. In the 2023–24 NBL season, he was a member of the JackJumpers' championship-winning team. He parted ways with the JackJumpers in April 2024.

After initially signing with the North Gold Coast Seahawks, Bairstow instead joined the Southern Districts Spartans for the 2024 NBL1 North season.

On 12 July 2024, Bairstow signed with the Brisbane Bullets for the 2024–25 NBL season, returning to the team for a second stint. He was sidelined mid season with an ankle injury sustained in round eight, requiring ankle surgery.

Personal life

Bairstow has six siblings. His older brother is former NBA player Cameron Bairstow. His sister Stephanie Bairstow is a former WNBL player. He has also played with and against brothers Kieran and Sean.

Off the court, Bairstow is a medical engineer.

References

1. "Bairstow's homecoming locked in at Bullets". NBL.com.au. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
2. ^ Heslehurst, Brayden (6 October 2016). "Brisbane Bullets development player Jarred Bairstow looking to make his mark on the NBL". couriermail.com.au. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020. The 24-year-old Churchie old boy, who grew up as a Bullets fanatic, said it was surreal to get his first shot with the franchise.
3. ^ "Jarred Bairstow basketball profile". eurobasket.com. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
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8. "JARRED BAIRSTOW RETURNS TO THE PIRATES". qbl.basketballqld.com.au. 19 March 2018. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020.
9. "2020 QSL Teams – Brisbane Capitals". basketballqld.com.au. Archived from the original on 9 December 2020.
10. Melki, Taylah (25 October 2020). "QSL Men's Grand Final: Brisbane Capitals steal the show with a come from behind victory over Roar". draftcentral.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020.
11. "Wildcats sign forward Jarred Bairstow". Wildcats.com.au. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
12. Santamaria, Liam (10 December 2020). "Free Agency Analysis: Jarred Bairstow to Perth". NBL.com.au. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
13. O'Donoghue, Craig (6 May 2021). "Perth Wildcats confirm signing of Will Magnay to boost title chances". TheWest.com.au. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. But his arrival means Jarrad Bairstow will have to sit out matches unless another player is injured, given he was originally signed as an Injury Replacement Player for Majok Majok.
14. O'Donoghue, Craig (6 May 2021). "Perth Wildcats recruit Will Magnay to be eased into NBL line up for key clash". TheWest.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2021. But Jarrad Bairstow will be forced out of the team given Perth signed him as Majok Majok's Injury Replacement Player. Bairstow will still be allowed to play if any other Wildcat is unavailable because of injury of illness.
15. O'Donoghue, Craig (11 May 2021). "Perth Wildcats coach Trevor Gleeson pays tribute to Jarred Bairstow's attitude after losing his roster spot". PerthNow.com.au. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021.
16. O'Donoghue, Craig (22 May 2021). "Perth Wildcats not taking any risks with Cotton after groin injury". TheWest.com.au. Archived from the original on 28 June 2021. ...and Jarred Bairstow will remain in the team as an Injury Replacement for the third game in a row.
17. "Jarred Bairstow won't return in 2021/22". NBL.com.au. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
18. "Phoenix sign NBL Cup winner Jarred Bairstow". NBL1.com.au. 29 June 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
19. "Jarred Bairstow Joins JackJumpers". NBL.com.au. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
20. "The McKay Timber Hobart Chargers are pleased to announce the signing of Jarred Bairstow for the remainder of the 2022 Coles Express NBL1 South Season". facebook.com/hobartchargers. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
21. "Jarred Bairstow". NBL.com.au. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
22. "JB TO RUN IT BACK!". facebook.com/hobartchargers. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
23. "Tasmania JackJumpers thanks Jarred Bairstow". jackjumpers.com.au. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
24. "A letter to the fans from Jarred Bairstow". jackjumpers.com.au. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
25. "Seahawks add JackJumper Jarred Bairstow". seahawksbasketball.com.au. 22 November 2023. Archived from the original on 21 December 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
26. "Southern Districts Spartans NBL1 North Signing 2024". facebook.com/SouthernDistrictsSpartans. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
27. "Bairstow returns home to Brisbane for NBL25". brisbanebullets.com.au. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
28. "Injury Update: Key Bullets trio sidelined". NBL Official Website. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
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30. "Happy to be home Bairstow prepares to face last brother". Brisbane Bullets | Official NBL Website. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
31. "Team Hands Up: Meet Jarred". fieldorthopaedics.com. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

External links

• Central Oklahoma Bronchos player bio

• 1992 births
• Living people
• Australian expatriate basketball people in the United States
• Australian men's basketball players
• Basketball players from Brisbane
• Brisbane Bullets players
• Central Oklahoma Bronchos men's basketball players
• People educated at Anglican Church Grammar School
• Perth Wildcats players
• Power forwards
• Tasmania JackJumpers players
• Sportsmen from Queensland
• 21st-century Australian sportsmen