The 2025–26 NBA season opens with a record number of Australians across rosters.

It's a reflection of how far the country's basketball pipeline has come, producing players who contribute in every role imaginable.

Here's how the 13 Aussies in the NBA stack up heading into the new season, based on form, opportunity, and long-term upside.

12Alex Toohey

Golden State Warriors (two-way)

Alex Toohey enters his rookie season with Golden State as one of Australia's most intriguing long-term prospects, a forward with a balanced, team-first game.

The Rookie was drafted 52nd overall and signed a two-way contract, splitting between the Warriors and their G-League affiliate in Santa Cruz to refine his conditioning, shooting, and finishing to fit into Steve Kerr's high-tempo system.

After starring for the Sydney Kings and earning the NBL's Next Generation Award, Toohey arrives with a reputation for defensive awareness and steady two-way play rather than flash.

His ability to guard multiple positions, read the floor, and make smart cuts already aligns with Golden State's motion-heavy offence. However, consistent perimeter shooting will be key to unlocking a bigger NBA role.

Toohey may not have a singular elite skill yet, but his combination of size, IQ, and adaptability gives the Warriors another developmental piece perfectly suited to their style.