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Our Team

The Rise Sports team is composed of veterans of the sports industry who know what it takes to compete at the highest levels. Through our extensive experience in collegiate and professional basketball we are able to guide our clients through the various challenges and obstacles that arise during their basketball careers, while optimising their success on and off the court.

Cameron Bairstow

An NBPA and FIBA certified agent, Cameron’s ability procuring and negotiating contracts benefits from his many relationships throughout the NBA and international markets. As a former professional player, both in the NBA and internationally, Cameron is elite in player development and works individually with our players to maximise their basketball abilities.

Cameron graduated from University of New Mexico where he earned a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science. On the court he earned All-American honors his senior season after arriving at New Mexico as a two-star recruit. His experiences and connections provide a strong understanding of the current collegiate landscape and the opportunities now presented to student athletes through name, image and likeness (NIL).

Jonathon Mines

Jonathon is a former collegiate and professional basketball player who competed all over Europe and Australia. During this time, he formed vital connections, giving his clients access to many of the prominent organisations in the market. His ability to provide in depth scouting of various teams, allows Rise to negotiate and tailor clients’ talents accordingly.

Jonathon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health at New Mexico Highlands University and achieved academic excellence finishing up on his University’s Deans list. On the court he was a NCAA First Team All-Conference player his final two seasons. Jonathon brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients on the intricacies of successfully transitioning from college to the international leagues and the unique style of play.

Scott Macneill

Scott graduated from Griffith University with degrees in Law and Arts, Psychology with First Class Honours and was awarded the Law Medal and the University Medal upon graduation. Scott has worked in the legal sector for over 16 years as a Principal Legal Practitioner in the High Court of Australia, the Supreme Court of Queensland and holds a Principal Practicing Certificate with the Queensland Law Society. 

In addition to his deep business experience, Scott has a passion and expertise in Sports and Media Law and can offer Rise Sports and our clients his expertise both in, and out, of the sporting industry. Scott assists Rise Sports in a variety of legal facets with exceptional legal work and consultation to ensure our athletes are contractually protected and always receive what they are owed.

Kirron Byrne

Kirron graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychology and a Master’s in Philosophy, Psychology. Kirron has over 15 years of experience working with NBA, Olympic and professional athletes as a performance psychologist and skills coach. Kirron has both played and coached in Australian professional basketball leagues, providing further insights into the specific challenges elite basketballers face in their careers.

Our team at Rise Sports understand the importance of the mental game and dealing with the emotional ups and downs of a professional career and having Kirron as our in-house performance psychologist is a key value add to our clients. Kirron can assist our clients in several impactful areas including goal setting and strategy, developing positive mental habits, identifying inhibiting factors and pre-game mental preparation.

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Rise Sports is a personal service driven basketball representation firm, providing pioneering services for our athletes on and off the court.

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