14 Facts About Liam Rush

Liam Rush was born on 29 January 1982 and is an Australian former professional basketball player who spent the majority of his 15-year career playing in the Australian National Basketball League and Swedish Basketligan.

Liam Rush played for the Lakeside Lightning in 2000 and 2001, and then played for the Cockburn Cougars in 2002 and 2003.

Liam Rush played a third season with the Cougars in 2004.

Liam Rush started his professional career in 2003 with the Perth Wildcats of the National Basketball League.

In February 2007, Liam Rush was named the recipient of the NBL Most Improved Player Award.

Liam Rush was ranked fourth in the league from long distance during the regular season.

Liam Rush's arrival sparked a turnaround that saw the Dragons claw their way to the top of the ladder and make the final play-off series.

Liam Rush was the top scorer in the final game with 23 points.

In November 2009, after failing to get a contract in a major professional league, Liam Rush signed with fellow Swedish team Gothia Basket.

In 2011, Liam Rush played in the Basketligan All-Star Game and helped Sundsvall win their second title in three years.

In May 2011, Liam Rush signed a three-year deal with the Melbourne Tigers, returning to Australia and the NBL for the first time since 2008.

In July 2013, Liam Rush was released by the Tigers and signed a two-year contract with Uppsala Basket.

In September 2013, Liam Rush helped Uppsala win the Nordic Cup.

In 2009, Liam Rush was a member of the Australian national team.