History of Matur Maker in Timeline

Matur Maker is a South Sudanese-born Australian basketball player currently playing for the Central Coast Crusaders in the NBL1 East. He relocated to Australia during his childhood and honed his skills at prep schools in Canada and the United States. He opted to skip college basketball and pursue a professional career. A notable achievement includes winning an NBL championship with the Sydney Kings in 2022.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 1998: Birth and Early Life in South Sudan

In January 1998, Matur Maker was born in South Sudan, joining his older brother Thon Maker. His family later fled to Uganda due to civil war before settling in Perth, Australia when Matur was four.

January 1998: Matur Maker's Birth

On January 1998, Matur Marial Maker was born in South Sudan.

September 2014: Enrolled at Orangeville Prep

In September 2014, Matur Maker and his brother enrolled at Orangeville Prep in Orangeville, Ontario, where they played basketball under head coach Larry Blunt.

2016: Moved to The Tech Academy

In 2016, Matur Maker moved to The Tech Academy in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to be closer to his brother Thon, who was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks. At The Tech Academy, Matur was coached by his guardian Edward Smith and became teammates with cousin Makur Makur.

2016: Brother drafted to NBA

In 2016, Matur Maker's brother, Thon Maker, was drafted at pick 10 in the NBA draft.

2016: Played a postgraduate season of basketball

In 2016, Matur played a postgraduate season of basketball at Mississauga Prep in Mississauga, Ontario.

April 2017: MVP at BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game

In April 2017, Maker was named most valuable player at the BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game in Toronto, recording 25 points and six rebounds in just 12 minutes of play.

2017: Played a postgraduate season of basketball

During 2017, Matur played a postgraduate season of basketball at Mississauga Prep in Mississauga, Ontario.

January 2018: Declared Intentions to Bypass College and Enter NBA Draft

On 5 January 2018, Matur Maker declared his intentions to bypass college and enter the 2018 NBA draft.

August 2018: Signed with Union Neuchâtel

On 7 August 2018, Matur Maker signed with Union Neuchâtel of the Swiss Basketball League.

December 2018: Signed with Zlatorog Laško

In December 2018, Matur Maker signed with Zlatorog Laško of the Slovenian Basketball League.

October 2019: Signed with Houston Rockets and joined Rio Grande Valley Vipers

In October 2019, Matur Maker signed with the Houston Rockets of the NBA but was waived the next day and subsequently added to the roster of the Rockets' NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

August 2021: Signed with Sydney Kings

On 27 August 2021, Matur Maker signed with the Sydney Kings for the 2021–22 NBL season.

2021: Joined Denver Nuggets for NBA Summer League

In 2021, Matur Maker joined the Denver Nuggets for the NBA Summer League.

May 2022: Played for Canterbury Rams

In May 2022, Matur Maker played three games with the Canterbury Rams during the 2022 New Zealand NBL season.

2022: NBL Championship with Sydney Kings

In 2022, Matur Maker won an NBL championship with the Sydney Kings.

April 2023: Signed with Nelson Giants

On 4 April 2023, Matur Maker signed with the Nelson Giants for the 2023 New Zealand NBL season.

March 2024: One-Game Stint with Taipei Fubon Braves

In March 2024, Matur Maker had a one-game stint with Taipei Fubon Braves of the P. League+.

April 2024: Joined Rockhampton Rockets and Named to NBL1 North Second Team

In April 2024, Matur Maker joined the Rockhampton Rockets of the NBL1 North and was later named to the NBL1 North Second Team.

August 2024: Signed with Al-Ahli Jeddah

In August 2024, Matur Maker signed with Al-Ahli Jeddah of the Saudi Basketball League.

October 2024: Appeared in games for Al-Ahli

In October 2024, Matur Maker appeared in three games for Al-Ahli Jeddah.

January 2025: Signed with Al-Nasr and CS Maristes

In January 2025, Matur Maker initially signed with Al-Nasr of the Libyan Division I Basketball League but a week later signed with CS Maristes of the Lebanese Basketball League, though he did not play for Maristes.