Cameron Bairstow

Australian basketball player, NBL star

Cameron Bairstow - Australian basketball player, NBL star
Born

December 7th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played college basketball at New Mexico, contributing to the team's success during tenure. Entered the National Basketball Association (NBA) and signed with the Chicago Bulls, where participation in the 2014-2015 season occurred. Subsequently returned to Australia, playing in the National Basketball League (NBL) and achieving acclaim with the Brisbane Bullets.

Played for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA

Competed in the NBL with the Brisbane Bullets

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