Jayden Stone signs pro deal with Sydney Kings in Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Jayden Stone has signed a one-year professional contract with the Sydney Kings, returning to Australia after his collegiate career at Missouri. The deal is pending league approval, and Stone previously played a key role in Mizzou's NCAA Tournament appearance following an injury that sidelined him for much of the previous season. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in his final season. Stone had transferred to Missouri after a season at West Virginia, where he dealt with a serious neck injury. The Sydney Kings compete in Australia's National Basketball League and are the reigning champions.
- •Jayden Stone signs with Sydney Kings, pending league approval.
- •He averaged 13.5 points and 5.1 rebounds in his senior year at Missouri.
- •Stone missed most of the 2024-25 season due to injury.
- •The Sydney Kings won the NBL Championship for the 2025-26 season.
- •Stone previously played at Detroit Mercy and Grand Canyon.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Missouri basketball’s Jayden Stone signs pro deal in Australia
"Missouri basketball grad Jayden Stone has signed his first professional contract, returning to Australia to play for the Sydney Kings.
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