Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile of Bryce Cotton:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Bryce Alexander Cotton
  • Nationality: American (became an Australian citizen in 2021)
  • Age: Born August 11, 1992
  • Hometown: Tucson, Arizona, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters)
  • Weight: 165 pounds (75 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Shoe Size: Size 11 (US)
  • Jersey Number: #11
  • Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
  • High School: Palo Verde High School, Tucson, Arizona
  • College: Providence College (2010–2014)
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2014
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • San Antonio Spurs (2014–2015)
      • Utah Jazz (2015–2016)
      • Phoenix Suns (2016)
    • NBL (Australia):
      • Perth Wildcats (2017–present)
  • Championship Rings: 3 NBL Championships (2017, 2019, 2020 with Perth Wildcats)
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly detailed

Player Archetype / Play Style

Bryce Cotton’s player archetype is that of a high-usage scoring combo guard and primary offensive engine who thrives as a dynamic shot creator with elite perimeter scoring instincts. Offensively, he operates as a lead guard who dominates pick-and-roll actions, creates his own shot from all three levels, and pressures defenses with deep-range shooting and quick pull-ups while also facilitating when help defenses collapse. Defensively, he typically fills a point-of-attack guard role, using anticipation and quick hands to generate steals and disrupt ball handlers despite not being physically imposing. Physically, Cotton stands around 6’1″ (185 cm) with a compact, strong build, excellent burst, lateral quickness, and balance that allow him to change speeds and directions effectively in tight spaces. His overall play style can be summarized as aggressive, confident, and rhythm-based, built on constant scoring pressure, shot-making under defensive attention, and the ability to control tempo as the focal point of an offense that relies heavily on his decision-making and scoring gravity.

Sources:
NBL — Why Cotton is the clear number one
NBL — Studs and Duds: Round 12
NBL — OFFICIAL: Adelaide signs Cotton in bombshell move