Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
The Austin Toros’ 2012-13 season began with the challenge of following the franchise’s first D-League championship, and the defending champions remained a playoff-caliber team despite substantial roster turnover. Under first-year head coach Taylor Jenkins, Austin finished 27-23 and returned to the postseason, defeating the Bakersfield Jam before being eliminated by the Santa Cruz Warriors in the semifinals. The roster continued to reflect the strength of San Antonio’s player-development system, with future NBA contributors including Cory Joseph, Aron Baynes, Nando De Colo, and JaMychal Green appearing during the season. Although Austin fell short of defending its title, the 2012-13 campaign extended the franchise’s run as one of the league’s most respected and consistent organizations.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rick Jackson | PF/C | 6-9 | 240 lbs | May 26, 1989 | Syracuse |
| 4 | Jamarr Sanders | SG | 6-4 | 210 lbs | August 2, 1988 | UAB |
| 5 | Tre Kelley | PG | 6-0 | 188 lbs | January 23, 1985 | South Carolina |
| 6 | Aubrey Coleman | SG | 6-4 | 200 lbs | October 9, 1987 | Houston |
| 7 | Tyler Wilkerson | PF | 6-8 | 240 lbs | July 25, 1988 | Marshall |
| 9 | Justin Dentmon | PG | 6-0 | 185 lbs | September 5, 1985 | Washington |
| 10 | Kyle Weaver | SG | 6-6 | 201 lbs | February 18, 1986 | Washington State |
| 15 | Patrick Sullivan | C | 6-9 | 215 lbs | July 9, 1988 | Southeastern Louisiana |
| 16 | Aron Baynes | C | 6-10 | 250 lbs | December 9, 1986 | Washington State |
| 21 | Nando De Colo | SG | 6-5 | 190 lbs | June 23, 1987 | — |
| 23 | Cory Joseph | PG | 6-3 | 185 lbs | August 20, 1991 | Texas |
| 23 | Chris Roberts | SG | 6-4 | 205 lbs | March 24, 1988 | Bradley |
| 24 | Alexis Wangmene | PF | 6-7 | 241 lbs | March 1, 1989 | Texas |
| 32 | JaMychal Green | PF | 6-8 | 228 lbs | June 21, 1990 | Alabama |
| Ryan Ayers | SG/SF | 6-7 | 210 lbs | July 16, 1986 | Notre Dame | |
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 6-3 | 190 lbs | August 7, 1984 | Tennessee-Martin | |
| Dontell Jefferson | SG | 6-5 | 195 lbs | December 15, 1983 | Arkansas | |
| Luther Head | SG | 6-3 | 185 lbs | November 26, 1982 | Illinois | |
| Jazwyn Cowan | PF | 6-9 | 235 lbs | November 11, 1983 | Hampton | |
| Bill Walker | SF/PF | 6-6 | 220 lbs | October 9, 1987 | Kansas State |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Kelley | PG | 27 | 48 | 19 | 27.8 | 11.8 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 9.6 | 4.4 | .451 | 2.4 | 0.9 | .391 | 2.8 | 2.2 | .778 |
| Jamarr Sanders | G | 24 | 49 | 48 | 32.8 | 11.1 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 9.5 | 4.3 | .455 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .372 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .771 |
| Rick Jackson | F/C | 23 | 48 | 34 | 25.7 | 10.8 | 10.0 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 9.5 | 5.0 | .522 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.000 | 2.1 | 0.9 | .420 |
| Cory Joseph | G | 21 | 26 | 26 | 38.5 | 19.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 14.7 | 6.7 | .458 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .479 | 5.7 | 4.6 | .804 |
| JaMychal Green | PF | 22 | 40 | 25 | 24.2 | 12.3 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 9.9 | 4.9 | .496 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .182 | 3.1 | 2.4 | .782 |
| Tyler Wilkerson | F | 24 | 36 | 23 | 24.3 | 12.1 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 9.7 | 5.1 | .529 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.9 | .626 |
| Patrick Sullivan | C | 24 | 47 | 4 | 23.7 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 7.9 | 3.7 | .477 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .766 |
| Justin Dentmon | G | 27 | 18 | 18 | 34.8 | 17.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 14.9 | 5.8 | .387 | 6.1 | 2.3 | .373 | 4.7 | 3.9 | .835 |
| Chris Roberts | G | 24 | 26 | 19 | 31.9 | 12.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 10.0 | 4.3 | .427 | 2.8 | 0.9 | .315 | 3.7 | 2.8 | .779 |
| Lester Hudson | G | 28 | 11 | 10 | 36.6 | 18.2 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 13.7 | 6.0 | .437 | 7.5 | 3.2 | .427 | 3.2 | 3.0 | .943 |
| Kyle Weaver | G | 26 | 21 | 0 | 24.2 | 9.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 7.3 | 3.3 | .451 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .355 | 2.0 | 1.6 | .829 |
| Aron Baynes | C | 25 | 11 | 11 | 26.9 | 13.9 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 10.9 | 5.7 | .525 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 | .730 | |
| Aubrey Coleman | G | 25 | 12 | 7 | 30.2 | 11.8 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 9.8 | 4.8 | .496 | 1.7 | 0.3 | .200 | 3.0 | 1.8 | .583 |
| Ryan Ayers | G/F | 26 | 21 | 0 | 14.5 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 1.5 | .383 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .362 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .600 |
| Dontell Jefferson | G | 28 | 12 | 0 | 16.0 | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 1.8 | .412 | 1.1 | 0.3 | .308 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .762 |
| Luther Head | G | 29 | 6 | 0 | 17.7 | 9.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 7.5 | 3.7 | .489 | 2.3 | 0.8 | .357 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.000 |
| Nando De Colo | G | 25 | 3 | 3 | 35.0 | 15.3 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 16.7 | 6.3 | .380 | 5.7 | 1.3 | .235 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.000 |
| Jazwyn Cowan | F | 28 | 4 | 3 | 25.8 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | .500 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| Henry Walker | G/F | 25 | 3 | 0 | 20.0 | 10.0 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 9.7 | 4.0 | .414 | 4.7 | 2.0 | .429 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Alexis Wangmene | PF | 23 | 17 | 0 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .188 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .500 | |
| TEAM TOTALS | 459 | 250 | 12106 | 4253 | 1985 | 861 | 318 | 1120 | 826 | 707 | 1695 | 2402 | 1026 | 410 | 279 | 858 | 1117 | 5114 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER NAME | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TPG | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 28 | 4 | 4 | 36.3 | 23.3 | 8.8 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 15.5 | 7.8 | .500 | 7.8 | 3.5 | .452 | 5.0 | 4.3 | .850 |
| Tre Kelley | G | 28 | 4 | 4 | 33.8 | 17.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 15.5 | 6.3 | .403 | 5.8 | 2.0 | .348 | 2.8 | 2.5 | .909 |
| Chris Roberts | G | 24 | 4 | 0 | 28.5 | 13.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 4.5 | .383 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .400 | 4.0 | 2.8 | .688 |
| JaMychal Green | PF | 22 | 4 | 4 | 31.5 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 12.8 | 4.8 | .373 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 2.8 | .733 | |
| Rick Jackson | F/C | 23 | 4 | 4 | 27.8 | 10.3 | 9.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 8.0 | 4.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.3 | .563 | |
| Jamarr Sanders | G | 24 | 4 | 4 | 30.0 | 10.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 8.3 | 3.8 | .455 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .455 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .833 |
| Dontell Jefferson | SG | 29 | 4 | 0 | 19.3 | 9.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 6.5 | 3.0 | .462 | 1.3 | 0.8 | .600 | 3.0 | 2.5 | .833 |
| Ryan Ayers | G | 26 | 4 | 0 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.3 | 2.0 | .471 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Patrick Sullivan | C | 24 | 3 | 0 | 15.0 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.3 | .700 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 | |
| Alexis Wangmene | PF | 23 | 4 | 0 | 9.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 |
Regular Season Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Kelley | G | 28 | 48 | 19 | 1335 | 568 | 119 | 235 | 41 | 10 | 133 | 463 | 209 | .451 | 115 | 45 | .391 | 135 | 105 | .778 |
| Jamarr Sanders | SG | 24 | 49 | 48 | 1608 | 546 | 204 | 136 | 63 | 8 | 88 | 464 | 211 | .455 | 188 | 70 | .372 | 70 | 54 | .771 |
| Rick Jackson | PF | 23 | 48 | 34 | 1235 | 519 | 479 | 54 | 47 | 64 | 77 | 456 | 238 | .522 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 100 | 42 | .420 |
| Cory Joseph | PG | 21 | 26 | 26 | 1002 | 504 | 126 | 142 | 50 | 10 | 67 | 382 | 175 | .458 | 73 | 35 | .479 | 148 | 119 | .804 |
| JaMychal Green | PF | 22 | 40 | 25 | 969 | 491 | 324 | 54 | 36 | 31 | 72 | 395 | 196 | .496 | 11 | 2 | .182 | 124 | 97 | .782 |
| Tyler Wilkerson | F | 24 | 36 | 23 | 873 | 437 | 281 | 20 | 12 | 41 | 68 | 350 | 185 | .529 | 7 | 0 | .000 | 107 | 67 | .626 |
| Patrick Sullivan | PF | 24 | 47 | 4 | 1115 | 401 | 273 | 49 | 24 | 66 | 76 | 369 | 176 | .477 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 64 | 49 | .766 |
| Justin Dentmon | PG | 27 | 18 | 18 | 626 | 320 | 82 | 74 | 18 | 1 | 56 | 269 | 104 | .387 | 110 | 41 | .373 | 85 | 71 | .835 |
| Chris Roberts | G | 24 | 26 | 19 | 830 | 319 | 79 | 65 | 20 | 12 | 39 | 260 | 111 | .427 | 73 | 23 | .315 | 95 | 74 | .779 |
| Lester Hudson | G | 28 | 11 | 10 | 403 | 200 | 56 | 40 | 27 | 4 | 34 | 151 | 66 | .437 | 82 | 35 | .427 | 35 | 33 | .943 |
| Kyle Weaver | SG | 27 | 21 | 0 | 509 | 194 | 73 | 42 | 22 | 7 | 38 | 153 | 69 | .451 | 62 | 22 | .355 | 41 | 34 | .829 |
| Aron Baynes | C | 26 | 11 | 11 | 296 | 153 | 96 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 24 | 120 | 63 | .525 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 27 | .730 | |
| Aubrey Coleman | G | 25 | 12 | 7 | 362 | 141 | 61 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 117 | 58 | .496 | 20 | 4 | .200 | 36 | 21 | .583 |
| Ryan Ayers | GF | 26 | 21 | 0 | 305 | 86 | 42 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 81 | 31 | .383 | 58 | 21 | .362 | 5 | 3 | .600 |
| Dontell Jefferson | G | 29 | 12 | 0 | 192 | 62 | 16 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 51 | 21 | .412 | 13 | 4 | .308 | 21 | 16 | .762 |
| Luther Head | G | 30 | 6 | 0 | 106 | 56 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 45 | 22 | .489 | 14 | 5 | .357 | 7 | 7 | 1.000 |
| Nando De Colo | G | 25 | 3 | 3 | 105 | 46 | 17 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 50 | 19 | .380 | 17 | 4 | .235 | 4 | 4 | 1.000 |
| Jazwyn Cowan | F | 29 | 4 | 3 | 103 | 34 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 16 | .500 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 4 | 2 | .500 |
| Henry Walker | GF | 25 | 3 | 0 | 60 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 12 | .414 | 14 | 6 | .429 | 0 | 0 | |
| Alexis Wangmene | PF | 24 | 17 | 0 | 72 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 3 | .188 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 |
Playoff Totals
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Hudson | PG/SG | 28 | 4 | 4 | 145 | 93 | 35 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 62 | 31 | .500 | 31 | 14 | .452 | 20 | 17 | .850 |
| Tre Kelley | PG | 27 | 4 | 4 | 135 | 68 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 62 | 25 | .403 | 23 | 8 | .348 | 11 | 10 | .909 |
| Chris Roberts | SG | 24 | 4 | 0 | 114 | 55 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 18 | .383 | 20 | 8 | .400 | 16 | 11 | .688 |
| JaMychal Green | PF | 22 | 4 | 4 | 126 | 49 | 40 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 51 | 19 | .373 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 | .733 | |
| Rick Jackson | PF | 23 | 4 | 4 | 111 | 41 | 38 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 16 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 9 | .563 | |
| Jamarr Sanders | SG | 24 | 4 | 4 | 120 | 40 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 15 | .455 | 11 | 5 | .455 | 6 | 5 | .833 |
| Dontell Jefferson | SG | 28 | 4 | 0 | 77 | 37 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 12 | .462 | 5 | 3 | .600 | 12 | 10 | .833 |
| Ryan Ayers | SG | 25 | 4 | 0 | 48 | 20 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 8 | .471 | 12 | 4 | .333 | 0 | 0 | |
| Patrick Sullivan | C | 24 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | .700 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | |
| Alexis Wangmene | PF/C | 23 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | .333 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 38.5 | High | 19.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 84.48 | As the Toros’ lead organizer, Joseph was given the ball constantly and used his D-League stint to expand his offensive confidence; Spurs development staff specifically highlighted his improved leadership and three-point shooting, while his 26-game run earned All-D-League recognition. Spurs coverage | All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013); All-Defensive Second Team (2013); D-League All-Star selection (2013) |
| Nando De Colo | Pick-and-Roll Conductor (1.05) | 35.0 | High | 15.3 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 76.36 | De Colo functioned as a pass-first international guard with unusual size, quickly taking on primary creation duties when assigned to Austin; his short stint produced a striking 7.3 assists per game, and contemporary team reporting noted his ability to contribute across several categories. San Antonio Spurs assignment report | NBA Finals appearance (2013); EuroBasket silver medalist (2011) |
| Lester Hudson | Lead Shot Creator (1.05) | 36.6 | High | 18.2 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 75.10 | Hudson arrived late in the season after playing overseas and immediately operated as a high-volume scoring guard; his history of explosive scoring stretches and late-game shot making made him a natural offensive release valve, while his Austin stint lasted only 11 games. Dallas Morning News coverage | — |
| Justin Dentmon | Scoring Point Guard (1.05) | 34.8 | High | 17.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 69.55 | Dentmon remained a fearless perimeter scorer, but his 2012-13 Austin season was interrupted by the trade to Texas; contemporary reporting still framed him as a proven D-League scorer after his MVP season, noting his ability to generate offense at volume. Dallas Morning News | NBA D-League All-Star selection (2013) |
| Aron Baynes | Interior Power Finisher (1.05) | 26.9 | Medium | 13.9 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 58.21 | Baynes supplied a physical interior presence whenever San Antonio sent him down, attacking the rim, absorbing contact and controlling the defensive glass; his repeated assignments reflected a developmental bridge between European frontcourt play and the Spurs’ NBA rotation. NBL Australia | Slovenian Cup Champion (2013); Slovenian Supercup Champion (2012) |
| Rick Jackson | Rebounding Interior Anchor (1.05) | 25.7 | Medium | 10.8 | 10.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 55.90 | Jackson played as a true interior anchor, leaning on length, physical rebounding and rim protection rather than perimeter creation; his season included a memorable 25-rebound performance against Rio Grande Valley, illustrating how heavily Austin relied on his work around the basket. The Post-Standard reference | — |
| JaMychal Green | Emerging Two-Way Big (1.05) | 24.2 | Medium | 12.3 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 54.29 | Green was used as an active young power forward who could finish inside while covering substantial rebounding territory; his 2012-13 development path stood out because Austin gave him meaningful minutes despite his rookie status, and he later earned league recognition for that progression. ShamSports profile | All-Rookie Second Team (2013) |
| Tyler Wilkerson | Starting Interior Presence (1.05) | 24.3 | Medium | 12.1 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 50.59 | Wilkerson served as a rugged frontcourt stabilizer, doing much of his work around the paint and on the glass rather than stretching the floor; Marshall’s contemporary material continued to identify him as a professional big man with Austin while he remained an important interior option. Marshall basketball coverage | — |
| Aubrey Coleman | Isolation Wing Scorer (1.05) | 30.2 | Medium | 11.8 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 48.28 | Coleman brought a scoring-first wing mentality to Austin, carrying the attacking habits that had made him a prolific college scorer; his Toros tenure was brief because he was moved to Reno in February, limiting his opportunity to establish a larger role. ESPN background coverage | — |
| Tre Kelley | Veteran Lead Guard (1.05) | 27.8 | Medium | 11.8 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 46.89 | Kelley operated as a veteran ball-handler whose value came from organizing possessions and creating opportunities rather than dominating every possession himself; his long professional résumé and point-guard background made him a natural stabilizer in a frequently changing D-League rotation. South Carolina basketball reference | — |
| Jamarr Sanders | Two-Way Off-Guard (1.05) | 32.8 | Medium | 11.1 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 45.28 | Sanders was essentially a classic D-League role-playing two-guard: comfortable spacing the floor, cutting without the ball and defending opposing wings, with contemporary scouting describing his defense as solid while questioning whether his shooting was quite strong enough for a larger NBA role. ShamSports scouting report | — |
| Chris Roberts | Defensive Wing Creator (1.05) | 31.9 | Medium | 12.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 44.12 | Roberts arrived through the January trade with Texas and quickly became a two-way wing option; independent scouting emphasized his athleticism and defensive value, while noting that his perimeter shooting was the swing skill that could determine whether his game translated to the NBA. ShamSports scouting report | All-Defensive Third Team (2013) |
| Henry Walker | Veteran Stretch Wing (1.0) | 20.0 | Medium | 10.0 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 36.08 | Walker’s Austin stay was a short-term veteran stint rather than a full-season centerpiece, and his prior NBA experience gave the Toros a bigger wing capable of spacing the floor and attacking mismatches; he was acquired in February and waived in March. Independent career coverage | — |
| Jazwyn Cowan | Mobile Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 25.8 | Medium | 8.5 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 36.80 | Cowan supplied size and rebounding depth, functioning primarily around the interior instead of as a featured creator; later game coverage shows him working as a physical reserve who could absorb frontcourt minutes when the rotation required it. Game coverage | — |
| Patrick Sullivan | Rim-Protecting Reserve (1.0) | 23.7 | Medium | 8.5 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 34.40 | Sullivan’s value came from interior activity, especially second-chance opportunities and shot blocking, rather than perimeter offense; his professional profile was that of a developmental big who could give Austin useful defensive minutes without needing plays called for him. Southeastern Louisiana basketball coverage | — |
| Kyle Weaver | Veteran Connector Wing (1.0) | 24.2 | Medium | 9.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 32.00 | Weaver brought a more understated skill set than Austin’s primary scorers, functioning as a connective wing who could defend, move the ball and take open perimeter shots; his previous NBA experience made him useful in a developmental environment with frequent personnel movement. Memphis basketball coverage | — |
| Luther Head | Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) | 17.7 | Medium | 9.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 24.60 | Head was used primarily as an experienced scoring reserve, capable of creating a quick perimeter spark without being the team’s main initiator; his Austin stint ended when he was included in the January trade that brought Chris Roberts to the Toros. Toros transaction coverage | — |
| Dontell Jefferson | Defensive Utility Guard (1.0) | 16.0 | Medium | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 17.60 | Jefferson filled a utility-guard role, offering defensive pressure and secondary ball-handling rather than a large offensive workload; his February move from Reno to Austin was part of the same personnel reshuffling that sent Aubrey Coleman the other way. Player transaction coverage | — |
| Ryan Ayers | Perimeter Spacing Reserve (1.0) | 14.5 | Low | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 15.40 | Ayers worked mainly as a low-usage perimeter option, with his value tied to spacing and opportunistic shooting rather than self-created offense; his professional path included both Austin and overseas opportunities during the same season. Bucknell basketball profile | — |
| Alexis Wangmene | Frontcourt Depth Piece (1.0) | 4.2 | Low | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.60 | Wangmene occupied the deepest frontcourt role, seeing limited action behind Austin’s established bigs; his professional development centered on learning within the Toros system after entering the D-League following his Texas career. Player background coverage | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Joseph | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 38.5 | High (1.2) | 19.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 84.48 | Joseph was the lead organizer and pressure-release guard, with Austin giving him major responsibility during the postseason. His development was particularly noticeable in his expanded shooting range and louder on-court leadership, while his ability to stay composed under physical pressure became a recurring part of his evaluation. Portland Press Herald playoff coverage | All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013) |
| Nando De Colo | Pick-and-Roll Conductor (1.05) | 35.0 | High (1.2) | 15.3 | 5.7 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 76.36 | De Colo operated as a large, pass-first creator, repeatedly using his size to see over the defense and keep the offense moving. In Austin’s postseason environment, that translated into a particularly important secondary playmaking role rather than simply spotting up beside the Spurs’ other guards. OurSports Central game coverage | — |
| Lester Hudson | Lead Shot Creator (1.05) | 36.6 | High (1.2) | 18.2 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 75.10 | Hudson was the veteran scoring accelerator, comfortable taking difficult shots when possessions broke down. His postseason arrival gave Austin another guard who could create his own offense, and his prior D-League scoring reputation made him a natural late-clock option. OurSports Central Hudson coverage | — |
| Justin Dentmon | High-Volume Scoring Guard (1.05) | 34.8 | High (1.2) | 17.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 69.55 | Dentmon played with the aggressive scoring mentality that had already made him one of Austin’s most dangerous offensive guards. His ability to combine perimeter shooting with pick-and-roll creation meant defenses could not simply run him off the three-point line; he could turn the same advantage into a pull-up or drive. OurSports Central season coverage | — |
| Aron Baynes | Interior Power Finisher (1.05) | 26.9 | Medium (1.1) | 13.9 | 8.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 58.21 | Baynes brought a distinctly physical interior game whenever San Antonio assigned him to Austin, using his size as a screener, rebounder and paint finisher. His repeated assignments also show that his D-League role was developmental but highly specialized rather than that of a perimeter-oriented big. San Antonio Baynes assignment report | NBA Finals (2013) |
| Rick Jackson | Rebounding Interior Anchor (1.05) | 25.7 | Medium (1.1) | 10.8 | 10.0 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 55.90 | Jackson was the interior stabilizer, doing much of his postseason work through physical rebounding, paint defense and second-chance possessions. Earlier in the season he had already shown how dominant that role could become, producing a 25-rebound performance against Rio Grande Valley. Syracuse Post-Standard coverage via archived reference | — |
| JaMychal Green | Emerging Two-Way Big (1.05) | 24.2 | Medium (1.1) | 12.3 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 54.29 | Green’s postseason role centered on active interior play rather than polished shot creation. He attacked the glass, defended the paint and generated offense around the basket, with contemporary coverage highlighting his repeated double-double production as evidence of his growing influence. Portland Press Herald coverage | — |
| Tre Kelley | Veteran Lead Guard (1.05) | 33.8 | High (1.2) | 17.0 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 51.16 | Kelley functioned as the veteran table-setter, balancing heavy creation duties with a willingness to attack when the defense gave him space. His postseason scoring bursts were useful because Austin could lean on his experience without removing the ball from its other primary creators. OurSports Central D-League coverage | — |
| Tyler Wilkerson | Starting Interior Presence (1.05) | 24.3 | Medium (1.1) | 12.1 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 50.59 | Wilkerson served as a rugged interior complement, setting screens, finishing possessions around the rim and competing for rebounds. His role was especially valuable when Austin needed physicality without taking touches away from its perimeter creators. OurSports Central Austin coverage | — |
| Aubrey Coleman | Slashing Wing Scorer (1.05) | 30.2 | Medium (1.1) | 11.8 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 48.28 | Coleman supplied an attacking wing presence, capable of putting pressure on the defense rather than functioning purely as a spacer. Earlier Austin coverage showed him contributing as both a scorer and passer, a useful combination for a rotation that frequently mixed guards and wings. OurSports Central Toros roster coverage | — |
| Jamarr Sanders | Two-Way Off-Guard (1.05) | 32.8 | Medium (1.1) | 11.1 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 45.28 | Sanders was the classic complementary off-guard, spacing the floor while taking tough wing assignments and making opportunistic cuts. His postseason value came from fitting beside higher-usage guards, with his defensive activity keeping him useful even when his jumper was not falling. ShamSports Sanders scouting report | — |
| Chris Roberts | Athletic Wing Creator (1.05) | 31.9 | Medium (1.1) | 12.3 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 44.12 | Roberts brought athleticism and downhill scoring to the wing, while also taking on defensive assignments against opposing perimeter players. His move from Texas to Austin during the season gave the Toros another attacking option and made his postseason minutes more valuable as a change-of-pace scorer. ShamSports Roberts player report | — |
| Jazwyn Cowan | Mobile Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 25.8 | Medium (1.1) | 8.5 | 8.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 36.80 | Cowan’s role was built around frontcourt mobility, rebounding and interior coverage rather than designed offense. Austin could use him to absorb physical minutes and keep its bigger lineups functional while its primary guards handled creation. OurSports Central Toros roster coverage | — |
| Henry Walker | Veteran Stretch Wing (1.0) | 20.0 | Medium (1.1) | 10.0 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 36.08 | Walker’s role was that of a bigger veteran wing who could provide spacing and experience around Austin’s guard-heavy creators. His limited postseason sample makes the role less certain than for the regular rotation, so the evidence supports viewing him primarily as situational wing depth. | — |
| Patrick Sullivan | Rim-Protecting Reserve (1.0) | 23.7 | Medium (1.1) | 8.5 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 34.40 | Sullivan gave Austin an interior defensive option, with his value concentrated around the rim, offensive rebounding and second-unit physicality. His postseason workload was uneven, but when deployed he offered a different defensive profile from the team’s more offense-oriented bigs. Southeastern Louisiana basketball coverage | — |
| Kyle Weaver | Veteran Connector Wing (1.0) | 24.2 | Medium (1.1) | 9.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 32.00 | Weaver operated as a connective piece rather than a possession-dominating scorer, using his size and experience to defend wings, move the ball and punish open looks. That understated role was useful in a postseason rotation built around several high-usage guards. OurSports Central D-League scouting coverage | — |
| Luther Head | Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) | 17.7 | Medium (1.1) | 9.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 24.60 | Head supplied veteran perimeter scoring and could stretch a defense without needing the ball for long stretches. His experience made him a useful reserve option, although the postseason sample indicates a smaller role than Austin’s principal guard creators. Illinois basketball background coverage | — |
| Dontell Jefferson | Defensive Utility Guard (1.0) | 16.0 | Medium (1.1) | 5.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 19.36 | Jefferson was primarily a utility guard, giving Austin defensive pressure and secondary ball-handling without demanding a large scoring workload. His postseason minutes suggest a situational role designed to change the tempo or cover opposing perimeter players. NBA G League Jefferson profile | — |
| Ryan Ayers | Perimeter Spacing Reserve (1.0) | 14.5 | Low (1.0) | 4.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 15.40 | Ayers was used as a low-usage perimeter option whose main value came from spacing, defensive discipline and making the simple play. His professional background included substantial starting experience overseas, but Austin’s postseason rotation placed him in a narrower complementary role. OurSports Central Ayers signing report | — |
| Alexis Wangmene | Frontcourt Depth Piece (1.0) | 4.2 | Low (1.0) | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.60 | Wangmene was used almost exclusively as emergency frontcourt depth, with the established Austin bigs absorbing the meaningful postseason workload. His limited minutes make the clearest description a situational defensive and rebounding option rather than a regular offensive piece. OurSports Central Austin roster report | — |
| TEAM TOTALS | 520.8 | 222.0 | 97.3 | 45.3 | 28.4 | 915.54 |