Saw him play a bit for the Tigers in that pre-season match last season and thought he seemed decent, but unless Burston can reliably play 35 MPG, he might not be ready to play a regular role. Either he's coming along really well (averaging 25 and 14 in the BigV, but how strong is that comp?) or perhaps we'd see one of Ballinger, Holmes or another PF backup spending time in the middle as well?

Dont know lot about only seen bits of but much better long and short term option than Coops or Motts and cheaper than other alternatives. Matt Smith is another of same type with long term and you never know how will develope like Sturt.
Sturt numbers in big V look ok but need to match with someone we know in same big V league.
What is his height age etc

about 209cm and 22 i think

Played against Crosswhite in the BigV below is an extract from one of the local papers, and it was Crosswhites Teams local paper.

Broncos disappoint again
By Stuart Teather
21st April 2009 11:05:45 AM


"I wouldn't be as disappointed as I am right now if talent-wise we weren't there, but we are."

Hume City's biggest off-season recruit, NBL centre Ian Crosswhite, had 18 points and 12 boards, but was outplayed by Tigers' young gun Adrien Sturt for most of the night.

It was a telling story that Crosswhite, who has far more experience at NBL level than Sturt, struggled to match it with the Tigers man.

Sturt had 31 points, including five three-pointers and 18 rebounds in a monster game and was far and away the most damaging player on the court.

Sturty is a great young man and has not been given much of a chance by Tigers. DJ comes in and takes his spot with no more talent and far less good manners. Adrien is a polite young man who shows consideration and respect for those around him. There is no attitude shown like Greer and Johnson. 36ers would be lucky to have Sturt and no I am not related ... just a Tigers fan who thought he was hard done by when lesser guys (in all respects) like Greer and Johnson get it easy.

Sounds like he's worth the interest then. What I liked about that pre-season game was that he showed few nerves for a rookie and wasn't intimidated by being up against more experienced opponents.

Looked pretty good against Luke , that game Isaac.
At least my son's team will come with me to sixers games, now.. Big Sturt fans.

Think Coop might be pretty close to signing.

Sturt sounds alright though, didn't know he had 3pt range.

Good 3 point shooter, good rejections,rebounds,dunks.
Good at everything really... gets the crowd excited.

"Think Coop might be pretty close to signing."

XztatiK where did u hear that?

The BigV teams played against the SA ABL sides in the first round of the ABA National Championships.

Sandringham beat Norwood by 20points and Melbourne smacked Forestville by 30.

Sturt had a good National Champs campaign averaging 20points and 11rebounds per game - (quarter final and semi final)
* against the Forestville Eagles and Hobart Chargers

That might give you an Idea on where he is at across Australia at an ABA level. Still very young, so back up Centre in the NBL would be a great pick up for Adelaide

Tiger radio - " Welcome back to Tiger radio , where we've just heard the biggest roar from the crowd, for the night, as Adrien Sturt entered the court, and in a matter of seconds, did a massive dunk, rejected Saville,and swished a three. . Let's hope that the roof stays on."
( sounds a bit like our back up centre)

just looked at his big v stats WOW i would think yes as back up for burston

Yes thanks for great feedback . Lets get this guy quick. Might create some excitement and fan clubs like some past back up centres.
Coops NOOOOOO------ ooooooo PLease NOoooooooo

Born in Adelaide with a South Australian name.

the big v is the second best comp in australia

Ninnis said Sturt "dunks, rebounds and blocks shots" and had done well. But he is not in current calculations.

So very sad.
My son's team will be very disappointed, when I tell them the bad news.

Not quite sure what more would be required.

( Unless they pick an under-23 player)

Will be intersting to see what they do.