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{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{short description|American basketball player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Casey Prather
| name = Casey Prather
| image = Casey Prather 2017 4.jpg
| image = Casey Prather 2017 4 (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| image_size =
| caption = Prather in 2017
| caption = Prather in 2017
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| height_cm = 198
| height_cm = 196
| weight_kg = 96
| weight_kg = 94
| league = [[National Basketball League (Australia)|NBL]]
| league =
| team = Free agent
| team = Brisbane Bullets
| number =
| number = 23
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|29|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|5|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Jackson, Tennessee]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Jackson, Tennessee]], U.S.
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| years7 = 2020–2023
| years7 = 2020–2023
| team7 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| team7 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| years8 = 2023–present
| highlights =
| team8 = [[Brisbane Bullets]]
* [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] ([[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2021]])
| highlights = * [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] ([[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2021]])
* [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet|All-Israeli League Team]] ([[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2021]])
* [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet|All-Israeli League Team]] ([[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2021]])
* 3× [[List of NBL champions|NBL champion]] ([[2015–16 NBL season|2016]]–[[2017–18 NBL season|2018]])
* 3× [[List of NBL champions|NBL champion]] ([[2015–16 NBL season|2016]]–[[2017–18 NBL season|2018]])
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* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2014)
* First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (2014)
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'''Casey Prather''' (born May 29, 1991) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]] before playing professionally in the [[NBA Development League]], Australia, Germany and Greece. In 2016, Prather won an [[List of NBL champions|NBL championship]] with the [[Perth Wildcats]]. He helped the Wildcats defend their title in 2017, while earning [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL First Team]] honors. With a move to [[Melbourne United]] came another championship for Prather, as he collected a personal three-peat in 2018. He joined Hapoel Eilat in 2020 and was named as the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] in 2021. He re-signed with Hapoel Eilat until 2023 but missed the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons with knee injuries.
'''Casey Prather''' (born May 29, 1991) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Brisbane Bullets]] of the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] (NBL). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]] before playing professionally in the [[NBA Development League]], Australia, Germany, Greece and Israel. He won three straight [[List of NBL champions|NBL championships]] between 2016 and 2018, the first two with the [[Perth Wildcats]] and the third with [[Melbourne United]]. He joined [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] in 2020 and was named as the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] in 2021, but missed the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons with knee injuries.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Prather was born and raised in [[Jackson, Tennessee]], under the stern watch of his mother Enova and sister Brittany, with his parents having split before he was born. Growing up, family and basketball kept him away from the growing criminal element in his community. At the age of 12, his stepfather, Jeffery, noticed Prather's athleticism and began teaching him the skills required to pursue playing professionally.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/prather-thankful-for-basketball-odyssey-ng-ya-130776|title=Prather thankful for basketball odyssey|work=TheWest.com.au|date=October 17, 2015|accessdate=April 14, 2017}}</ref>
Prather was born and raised in [[Jackson, Tennessee]], under the stern watch of his mother Enova and sister Brittany, with his parents having split before he was born. Growing up, family and basketball kept him away from the growing criminal element in his community. At the age of 12, his stepfather, Jeffery, noticed Prather's athleticism and began teaching him the skills required to pursue playing professionally.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/prather-thankful-for-basketball-odyssey-ng-ya-130776|title=Prather thankful for basketball odyssey|work=TheWest.com.au|date=October 17, 2015|access-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref>


==High school career==
==High school career==
Prather attended Jackson's [[North Side High School (Jackson, Tennessee)|North Side High School]], where he averaged 28 points per game as a sophomore, and 24.4 points and 14 rebounds as a junior. During his junior season, he had a 53-point, 24-rebound performance in a district game against Fayette Ware High School.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Michael |url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/jackson-tenn-product-casey-prather-plays-crucial-role-as-florida-pursues-national-title-ep-355865256-328995011.html |title=Jackson, Tenn., product Casey Prather plays crucial role as Florida pursues national title |work=CommercialAppeal.com |date=March 26, 2014 |accessdate=July 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923002017/http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/jackson-tenn-product-casey-prather-plays-crucial-role-as-florida-pursues-national-title-ep-355865256-328995011.html |archivedate=September 23, 2016 }}</ref> Following his junior year, he was ranked the 25th best prospect by [[Scout.com]], and the 10th best [[small forward]]. On November 17, 2009, he signed a [[National Letter of Intent]] to play [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|University of Florida]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wctv.tv/wswg/wswgsports/headlines/70348572.html |title=UF Basketball Planning to Reload Next Season |work=WCTV.tv |date=November 17, 2009 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wctv.tv/sports/headlines/70310452.html |title=Florida Men's Basketball Adds Two Signees |work=WCTV.tv |date=November 17, 2009 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
Prather attended Jackson's [[North Side High School (Jackson, Tennessee)|North Side High School]], where he averaged 28 points per game as a sophomore, and 24.4 points and 14 rebounds as a junior. During his junior season, he had a 53-point, 24-rebound performance in a district game against Fayette Ware High School.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Michael |url=http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/jackson-tenn-product-casey-prather-plays-crucial-role-as-florida-pursues-national-title-ep-355865256-328995011.html |title=Jackson, Tenn., product Casey Prather plays crucial role as Florida pursues national title |work=CommercialAppeal.com |date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=July 18, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160923002017/http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/jackson-tenn-product-casey-prather-plays-crucial-role-as-florida-pursues-national-title-ep-355865256-328995011.html |archivedate=September 23, 2016 }}</ref> Following his junior year, he was ranked the 25th-best prospect by [[Scout.com]], and the 10th-best [[small forward]]. On November 17, 2009, he signed a [[National Letter of Intent]] to play [[college basketball]] for the [[Florida Gators men's basketball|University of Florida]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wctv.tv/wswg/wswgsports/headlines/70348572.html |title=UF Basketball Planning to Reload Next Season |work=WCTV.tv |date=November 17, 2009 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wctv.tv/sports/headlines/70310452.html |title=Florida Men's Basketball Adds Two Signees |work=WCTV.tv |date=November 17, 2009 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>


As a senior in 2009–10, Prather was a finalist for Tennessee's [[Tennessee Mr. Basketball|Mr. Basketball]] after averaging 29 points, 13 rebounds, five blocks, five steals and three assists per game. He finished his four-year career at North Side with over 2,000 points.<ref name="bio" /> He was selected to the All-District team and was named team MVP all four seasons at North Side, and was selected to the district's All-Tournament team his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was also named All-West Player of the Year in 2008–09 and 2009–10.<ref name=bio>{{cite web |url=http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=582 |title=Casey Prather – 2013–14 – Florida Gators |work=FloridaGators.com |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
As a senior in 2009–10, Prather was a finalist for Tennessee's [[Tennessee Mr. Basketball|Mr. Basketball]] after averaging 29 points, 13 rebounds, five blocks, five steals and three assists per game. He finished his four-year career at North Side with over 2,000 points.<ref name="bio"/> He was selected to the All-District team and was named team MVP all four seasons at North Side, and was selected to the district's All-Tournament team his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was also named All-West Player of the Year in 2008–09 and 2009–10.<ref name=bio>{{cite web |url=http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=582 |title=Casey Prather – 2013–14 – Florida Gators |work=FloridaGators.com |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref>


During his time at North Side, Prather was member of the Nashville Celtics [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] team that captured the 2010 River City Showdown Championship.<ref name="bio" />
During his time at North Side, Prather was member of the Nashville Celtics [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] team that captured the 2010 River City Showdown Championship.<ref name="bio"/>


==College career==
==College career==
[[File:Casey Prather vs. Mississippi State.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Prather with the Gators in January 2011]]
[[File:Casey Prather vs. Mississippi State.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Prather with the Gators in January 2011]]
Prather played four seasons of college basketball for [[Billy Donovan]]'s [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]]. Over his first three college seasons, Prather was a key role player off the bench.<ref name="bio" /> As a junior in 2012–13, Prather played in 29 games with two starting assignments, and averaged a career-best 6.2 points per game. He led the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) with a .642 two-point field goal percentage.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/casey-prather-1.html|title=Casey Prather College Stats|website=Sports-Reference.com|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> He twice scored a season-high 12 points, and had an 11-point game in Florida's Sweet 16 win over [[Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's basketball|Florida Gulf Coast]].<ref name="bio" />
Prather played four seasons of college basketball for [[Billy Donovan]]'s [[Florida Gators men's basketball|Florida Gators]]. Over his first three college seasons, Prather was a key role player off the bench.<ref name="bio"/> As a junior in 2012–13, Prather played in 29 games with two starting assignments, and averaged a career-best 6.2 points per game. He led the [[Southeastern Conference]] (SEC) with a .642 two-point field goal percentage.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/casey-prather-1.html|title=Casey Prather College Stats|website=Sports-Reference.com|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> He twice scored a season-high 12 points, and had an 11-point game in Florida's Sweet 16 win over [[Florida Gulf Coast Eagles men's basketball|Florida Gulf Coast]].<ref name="bio"/>


[[File:Casey Prather vs. Texas A&M.jpg|thumb|180px|Prather with the Gators in February 2014]]
[[File:Casey Prather vs. Texas A&M.jpg|thumb|180px|Prather with the Gators in February 2014]]
As a senior year in [[2013–14 Florida Gators men's basketball team|2013–14]], Prather stepped up to become a key scorer for the Gators, more than doubling his scoring average from his junior year. He led the Gators in scoring and was named first-team All-SEC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.secsports.com/article/11041438/2014-sec-men-basketball-awards-announced |title=2014 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced |work=SECSports.com |date=March 11, 2014 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> He became the third Gator under Billy Donovan to record three 27-point games in a single season, joining [[Nick Calathes]] (2008–09) and Teddy Dupay (2000–01). He totaled six 20-point games, including his career-best 28 points in Florida's season opener against [[North Florida Ospreys men's basketball|North Florida]].<ref name="bio" /> This increase in production was a key factor for Florida becoming one of the top teams of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dauster |first=Rob |url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2013/12/17/florida-holds-off-memphis-77-75/ |title=Casey Prather's star turn a boon for Florida |work=NBCSports.com |date=December 17, 2013 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> For the fourth straight year, the Gators reached the [[2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament#South Regional – Memphis, Tennessee|Regional Finals]], where they defeated [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]] to move on to the Final Four.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.al.com/ncaatournament/2014/03/march_madness_2014_florida_end.html |title=March Madness 2014: Florida ends Dayton's Cinderella run, claims spot in Final Four |work=AL.com |date=March 29, 2014 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400549674 |title=Scottie Wilbekin, Florida end Dayton's unexpected run |work=ESPN.com |date=March 29, 2014 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In the National semi-finals, the Gators were defeated by [[Connecticut Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut]] to fall short of reaching the Championship Game, despite a 15-point effort from Prather.<ref name="bio" /> In 37 games (35 starts) for the Gators in 2013–14, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.<ref name="bio" /> He led the SEC, and was seventh in the [[NCAA]], with a .603 field goal percentage, and led the SEC in two-point field goal percentage for the second season in a row, at .607.<ref name="auto"/>
As a senior year in [[2013–14 Florida Gators men's basketball team|2013–14]], Prather stepped up to become a key scorer for the Gators, more than doubling his scoring average from his junior year. He led the Gators in scoring and was named first-team All-SEC.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.secsports.com/article/11041438/2014-sec-men-basketball-awards-announced |title=2014 SEC Men's Basketball Awards Announced |work=SECSports.com |date=March 11, 2014 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> He became the third Gator under Billy Donovan to record three 27-point games in a single season, joining [[Nick Calathes]] ([[2008–09 Florida Gators men's basketball team|2008–09]]) and Teddy Dupay ([[2000–01 Florida Gators men's basketball team|2000–01]]). He totaled six 20-point games, including his career-best 28 points in Florida's season opener against [[North Florida Ospreys men's basketball|North Florida]].<ref name="bio"/> This increase in production was a key factor for Florida becoming one of the top teams of the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dauster |first=Rob |url=http://collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2013/12/17/florida-holds-off-memphis-77-75/ |title=Casey Prather's star turn a boon for Florida |work=NBCSports.com |date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> For the fourth straight year, the Gators reached the [[2014 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament#South Regional – Memphis, Tennessee|Regional Finals]], where they defeated [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]] to move on to the Final Four.<ref>{{cite web |date=March 29, 2014 |title=March Madness 2014: Florida ends Dayton's Cinderella run, claims spot in Final Four |url=https://www.al.com/ncaatournament/2014/03/march_madness_2014_florida_end.html |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=AL.com |agency=The Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400549674 |title=Scottie Wilbekin, Florida end Dayton's unexpected run |work=ESPN.com |date=March 29, 2014 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In the national semifinals, the Gators were defeated by [[UConn Huskies men's basketball|Connecticut]] to fall short of reaching the championship game, despite a 15-point effort from Prather.<ref name="bio"/> In 37 games (35 starts) for the Gators in 2013–14, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.<ref name="bio"/> He led the SEC, and was seventh in the [[NCAA]], with a .603 field goal percentage, and led the SEC in two-point field goal percentage for the second season in a row, at .607.<ref name="auto"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===Summer League and D-League (2014–2015)===
===Summer League and D-League (2014–2015)===
After going undrafted in the [[2014 NBA draft]], Prather played for the [[Atlanta Hawks]] during the [[2014 NBA Summer League|2014 Las Vegas Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/2014-atlanta-hawks-summer-league-roster |title=2014 Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster |work=NBA.com |accessdate=August 26, 2014}}</ref> In five games, he averaged 5.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in 20.3 minutes per game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://basketball.realgm.com/nba/teams/Atlanta-Hawks/1/Rosters/Summer_League/2014 |title=2014 Atlanta Hawks NBA Summer League Roster |work=RealGM.com |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Coro |first=Paul |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2014/08/26/casey-prather-trying-to-stick-with-phoenix-suns/14606769/ |title=Casey Prather trying to stick with Phoenix Suns |work=AZCentral.com |date=August 26, 2014 |accessdate=March 16, 2015}}</ref> He later signed with the [[Phoenix Suns]] on September 26,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-barron-jackson-prather-wilson|title=Suns Sign Barron, Jackson, Prather, Wilson|work=NBA.com|date=September 26, 2014|accessdate=September 26, 2014}}</ref> but was waived on October 14 after appearing in one preseason game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-waive-jackson-prather-wilson|title=Suns Waive Jackson, Prather, Wilson|work=NBA.com|date=October 14, 2014|accessdate=October 14, 2014}}</ref> In November, he joined the [[Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA Development League]] for the [[2014–15 NBA Development League season|2014–15 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_jam_announce_2014_2014_11_02.html|title=Bakersfield Jam Announce 2014-15 Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|date=November 2, 2014|accessdate=November 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107001805/http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_jam_announce_2014_2014_11_02.html|archive-date=November 7, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> In January, he helped the Jam win the inaugural NBA Development League Showcase Cup, scoring 16 points in the final against the [[Grand Rapids Drive]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/20150119/d-league-showcase-jam-pack-drive-win-first-showcase-cup-trophy|title=D-League Showcase: Jam pack Drive, win first Showcase Cup trophy|work=SantaCruzSentinel.com|date=January 19, 2015|accessdate=July 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150119grdbak/|title=Goodwin, Jackson Lead Jam to Inaugural Showcase Cup Championship|work=NBA.com|date=January 19, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> On March 22, he scored a season-high 30 points in a 124–113 win over the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150322bakrgv/|title=Tony Bishop led RGV with double-double 21 points and 11 rebounds|work=NBA.com|date=March 22, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In the Jam's regular-season finale on April 4, Prather had a 25-point effort in a 113–99 loss to the [[Santa Cruz Warriors]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150404scwbak/|title=Warriors Win West Division, Clinch No. 1 Seed in Western Conference Playoffs|work=NBA.com|date=April 4, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> The Jam finished with a 34–16 record and entered the playoffs as the third seed in the Western Conference. In the first round of the playoffs, the Jam faced the [[Austin Spurs]], but despite winning the opening contest, they went on to lose the series in three games. Prather had his best effort of the series in Game 2, scoring 21 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150411bakaus/|title=Spurs Top Jam, 98-86, to Force Decisive Game 3|work=NBA.com|date=April 11, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In 49 games for Bakersfield in 2014–15, he averaged 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
After going undrafted in the [[2014 NBA draft]], Prather played for the [[Atlanta Hawks]] in the [[2014 NBA Summer League|NBA Summer League]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=J. |date=July 8, 2014 |title=2014 Atlanta Hawks Summer League Roster |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/2014-atlanta-hawks-summer-league-roster |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=NBA.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Coro |first=Paul |url=http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2014/08/26/casey-prather-trying-to-stick-with-phoenix-suns/14606769/ |title=Casey Prather trying to stick with Phoenix Suns |work=AZCentral.com |date=August 26, 2014 |access-date=March 16, 2015}}</ref> and spent preseason with the [[Phoenix Suns]].<ref>{{cite web |date=September 26, 2014 |title=Suns Sign Barron, Jackson, Prather, Wilson |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-barron-jackson-prather-wilson |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=NBA.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Swiat |first=Stefan |date=October 14, 2014 |title=Suns Waive Jackson, Prather, Wilson |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-waive-jackson-prather-wilson |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=NBA.com}}</ref> He joined the [[Bakersfield Jam]] of the [[NBA Development League]] for the [[2014–15 NBA Development League season|2014–15 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_jam_announce_2014_2014_11_02.html|title=Bakersfield Jam Announce 2014-15 Training Camp Roster|work=NBA.com|date=November 2, 2014|access-date=November 2, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107001805/http://www.nba.com/dleague/bakersfield/bakersfield_jam_announce_2014_2014_11_02.html|archive-date=November 7, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped the Jam win the inaugural NBA Development League Showcase Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/sports/20150119/d-league-showcase-jam-pack-drive-win-first-showcase-cup-trophy|title=D-League Showcase: Jam pack Drive, win first Showcase Cup trophy|work=SantaCruzSentinel.com|date=January 19, 2015|access-date=July 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150119grdbak/|title=Goodwin, Jackson Lead Jam to Inaugural Showcase Cup Championship|work=NBA.com|date=January 19, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> On March 22, 2015, he scored a season-high 30 points in a 124–113 win over the [[Rio Grande Valley Vipers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/games/20150322bakrgv/|title=Tony Bishop led RGV with double-double 21 points and 11 rebounds|work=NBA.com|date=March 22, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> In 49 games, he averaged 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game.


After playing for the NBA D-League Select Team during the [[2015 NBA Summer League|2015 Las Vegas Summer League]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/2015-nba-dleague-select-team-roster-summer-league-las-vegas/|title=NBA Prospects Highlight NBA D-League Select Team Roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 8, 2015|accessdate=July 21, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://dleague.nba.com/news/nba-dleague-select-team-summer-league-las-vegas-recap-highlights/|title=2015 NBA D-League Select Team Finishes 3-2 at Summer League in Las Vegas|work=NBA.com|date=July 18, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Prather was lured to Australia by former college teammate [[Scottie Wilbekin]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Chris|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-ready-to-thrill-after-signing-with-perth-wildcats-ng-c366776923d83739571acb9aa1f2d528|title=Casey Prather ready to thrill after signing with Perth Wildcats|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=July 25, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref>
Prather played for the NBA D-League Select Team in the [[2015 NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=July 8, 2015 |title=NBA Prospects Highlight NBA D-League Select Team Roster |url=https://pr.nba.com/nba-d-league-select-team-roster-summer-league-las-vegas/ |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=NBA.com}}</ref>


===Perth Wildcats (2015–2017)===
===Perth Wildcats (2015–2017)===
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====2015–16 season====
====2015–16 season====
[[File:Casey Prather.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Prather in March 2016, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony]]
[[File:Casey Prather.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Prather in March 2016, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony]]
On July 25, 2015, Prather signed with the [[Perth Wildcats]] for the [[2015–16 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-high-flyer-casey-prather/|title=PERTH WILDCATS SIGN HIGH-FLYER CASEY PRATHER|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=July 25, 2015|accessdate=July 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330104346/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-high-flyer-casey-prather/#|archive-date=March 30, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He missed three games early in the season due to a knee injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-crush-illawarra-hawks/|title=PERTH WILDCATS CRUSH ILLAWARRA HAWKS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=October 31, 2015|accessdate=October 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151103025453/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-crush-illawarra-hawks/|archive-date=November 3, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On November 22, he scored a then season-high 26 points and made the winning free throw with 1.5 seconds left in the match to lift the Wildcats to a 91–90 win over the [[Cairns Taipans]]. He also recorded eight rebounds and five assists in the game, both season highs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeat-cairns-in-heart-stopper/|title=PERTH WILDCATS DEFEAT CAIRNS IN HEART-STOPPER|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=November 22, 2015|accessdate=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312214321/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeat-cairns-in-heart-stopper/|archive-date=March 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On December 19, he missed his fourth game of the season due to an ankle injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeated-by-townsville-crocodiles-3/|title=PERTH WILDCATS DEFEATED BY TOWNSVILLE CROCODILES|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=December 19, 2015|accessdate=February 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160119182115/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeated-by-townsville-crocodiles-3/|archive-date=January 19, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 15, 2016, he scored a season-high 27 points in a 95–68 win over the [[Sydney Kings]], helping the Wildcats snap a three-game losing streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/second-half-clinic-sees-wildcats-crush-kings/|title=SECOND HALF CLINIC SEES WILDCATS CRUSH KINGS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=January 15, 2016|accessdate=January 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206132810/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/second-half-clinic-sees-wildcats-crush-kings/|archive-date=February 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Between January 25 and February 10, Prather missed three out of four games due to hamstring tightness.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/691551740831756288 |title=WILDCATS ALERT: Casey Prather will miss... |work=Twitter |date=January 25, 2016 |accessdate=February 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/four-to-miss-wednesday-clash/|title=FOUR TO MISS WEDNESDAY CLASH|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=February 8, 2015|accessdate=February 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307025958/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/four-to-miss-wednesday-clash/|archive-date=March 7, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He returned for the regular-season finale against the [[Adelaide 36ers]] at home on February 14, recording 15 points and six rebounds in a 100–84 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-end-season-with-win-over-36ers/|title=PERTH WILDCATS END REGULAR SEASON WITH WIN OVER 36ERS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=February 14, 2016|accessdate=February 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307005625/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-end-season-with-win-over-36ers/|archive-date=March 7, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He went on to lead the Wildcats to a 2–1 semi-final series win over the [[Illawarra Hawks]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-book-place-in-nbl-grand-final/|title=PERTH WILDCATS BOOK PLACE IN NBL GRAND FINAL|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=February 26, 2016|accessdate=February 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229120121/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-book-place-in-nbl-grand-final/|archive-date=February 29, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> scoring 15 points and throwing down a one-handed thunderous slam over [[Andrew Ogilvy]] early in the fourth quarter of their Game 3 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3v0h5v79mb0 |title=Casey Prather Posterises AJ Ogilvy |work=YouTube.com |date=February 26, 2016 |accessdate=February 26, 2016}}</ref> In the NBL Grand Final series, Prather helped the Wildcats defeat the [[New Zealand Breakers]] 2–1 to win the championship, as he had a team-high 19 points in the series-clinching 75–52 Game 3 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-2016-nbl-champions/|title=PERTH WILDCATS – 2016 NBL CHAMPIONS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 6, 2016|accessdate=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309191938/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-2016-nbl-champions/|archive-date=March 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He appeared in 27 of the team's 34 games in 2015–16, averaging 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He was subsequently named the club's most valuable player for the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/28583/|title=CASEY PRATHER NAMED PERTH WILDCATS MVP|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 19, 2016|accessdate=March 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327083231/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/28583/|archive-date=March 27, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On July 25, 2015, Prather signed with the [[Perth Wildcats]] for the [[2015–16 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-high-flyer-casey-prather/|title=PERTH WILDCATS SIGN HIGH-FLYER CASEY PRATHER|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=July 25, 2015|access-date=July 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330104346/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-sign-high-flyer-casey-prather/|archive-date=March 30, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was lured to Australia by former college teammate [[Scottie Wilbekin]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Chris|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-ready-to-thrill-after-signing-with-perth-wildcats-ng-c366776923d83739571acb9aa1f2d528|title=Casey Prather ready to thrill after signing with Perth Wildcats|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=July 25, 2015|access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> On November 22, he scored 26 points and made the winning free throw with 1.5 seconds left in the match to lift the Wildcats to a 91–90 win over the [[Cairns Taipans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeat-cairns-in-heart-stopper/|title=PERTH WILDCATS DEFEAT CAIRNS IN HEART-STOPPER|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=November 22, 2015|access-date=November 22, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312214321/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-defeat-cairns-in-heart-stopper/|archive-date=March 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On January 15, 2016, he scored a season-high 27 points in a 95–68 win over the [[Sydney Kings]], helping the Wildcats snap a three-game losing streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/second-half-clinic-sees-wildcats-crush-kings/|title=SECOND HALF CLINIC SEES WILDCATS CRUSH KINGS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=January 15, 2016|access-date=January 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206132810/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/second-half-clinic-sees-wildcats-crush-kings/|archive-date=February 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped the Wildcats reach the NBL Grand Final series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-book-place-in-nbl-grand-final/|title=PERTH WILDCATS BOOK PLACE IN NBL GRAND FINAL|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=February 26, 2016|access-date=February 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229120121/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-book-place-in-nbl-grand-final/|archive-date=February 29, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> where they defeated the [[New Zealand Breakers]] 2–1 to win the championship, with Prather scoring a team-high 19 points in game three.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-2016-nbl-champions/|title=PERTH WILDCATS – 2016 NBL CHAMPIONS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 6, 2016|access-date=March 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309191938/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/perth-wildcats-2016-nbl-champions/|archive-date=March 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 27 games, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He was subsequently named the Wildcats' Club MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/28583/|title=CASEY PRATHER NAMED PERTH WILDCATS MVP|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 19, 2016|access-date=March 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327083231/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/28583/|archive-date=March 27, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


====2016–17 season====
====2016–17 season====
[[File:Casey Prather 2017 1.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Prather in March 2017, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony]]
[[File:Casey Prather 2017 1.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Prather in March 2017, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony]]
Following the 2015–16 season, Prather pledged to return to Perth for the 2016–17 season.<ref name=nba-dream>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Chris |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/import-casey-prather-set-to-leave-nbl-championshipwinning-perth-wildcats-to-chase-nba-dream/news-story/65bc5177bc4f14e497a762b62e7bc358 |title=Import Casey Prather set to leave NBL championship-winning Perth Wildcats to chase NBA dream |work=PerthNow.com.au |date=June 5, 2016 |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> However, in June, he informed the Wildcats he would be scoping his NBA options and chasing his NBA dream.<ref name="nba-dream" /> He subsequently joined the [[Dallas Mavericks]] for the [[2016 NBA Summer League|2016 Orlando Summer League]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Karalla |first=Bobby |url=http://www.mavs.com/2016-mavericks-orlando-summer-league-roster/ |title=2016 Mavericks Orlando Summer League Roster |work=Mavs.com |date=June 29, 2016 |accessdate=July 4, 2016}}</ref> where he averaged 11.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 steals in five games. In July, he changed his mind and committed to another year with the Wildcats,<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/nba-hopeful-prather-set-for-wildcats-return-ng-ya-289056|title=NBA hopeful Prather set for Wildcats return|work=TheWest.com.au|date=July 14, 2016|accessdate=April 14, 2017}}</ref> re-signing for the [[2016–17 NBL season|2016–17 season]] on July 18.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-back/|title=CASEY PRATHER IS COMING BACK|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726123815/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-back/|archive-date=July 26, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Following the 2015–16 season, Prather pledged to return to Perth for the [[2016–17 NBL season]].<ref name=nba-dream>{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Chris |url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/import-casey-prather-set-to-leave-nbl-championshipwinning-perth-wildcats-to-chase-nba-dream/news-story/65bc5177bc4f14e497a762b62e7bc358 |title=Import Casey Prather set to leave NBL championship-winning Perth Wildcats to chase NBA dream |work=PerthNow.com.au |date=June 5, 2016 |access-date=July 18, 2016}}</ref> After a stint with the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in the [[2016 NBA Summer League]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Karalla |first=Bobby |url=http://www.mavs.com/2016-mavericks-orlando-summer-league-roster/ |title=2016 Mavericks Orlando Summer League Roster |work=Mavs.com |date=June 29, 2016 |access-date=July 4, 2016}}</ref> he re-signed with the Wildcats in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rynne|first=Nick|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/nba-hopeful-prather-set-for-wildcats-return-ng-ya-289056|title=NBA hopeful Prather set for Wildcats return|work=TheWest.com.au|date=July 14, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-back/|title=CASEY PRATHER IS COMING BACK|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160726123815/http://www.wildcats.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-back/|archive-date=July 26, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In the Wildcats' third game of the season on October 14, Prather scored 29 points in a 75–73 win over the New Zealand Breakers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-perth-claim-gf-rematch/|title=PRATHER, PERTH CLAIM GF REMATCH|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 14, 2016|accessdate=October 14, 2016}}</ref> On December 9, he scored a career-high 39 points in a 92–89 win over [[Melbourne United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-cats-survive-ware-scare/|title=PRATHER, 'CATS SURVIVE WARE SCARE|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 9, 2016|accessdate=December 9, 2016}}</ref> On January 16, he missed his first game of the season after pulling up sore following the Wildcats' loss to the Adelaide 36ers two days earlier.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PerthWildcats/status/820911439288221697|title=Casey Prather has been ruled out of tonight's...|work=Twitter|date=January 16, 2017|accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref> On February 10, after struggling for consistency throughout January and early February, Prather scored 29 points in a 101–74 win over the Sydney Kings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-finds-form-cats-end-kings-season/|title=PRATHER FINDS FORM, 'CATS END KINGS SEASON|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 10, 2017}}</ref> Two days later, he recorded 26 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 96–94 win over United.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/brilliant-prather-takes-cats-post-season/|title=BRILLIANT PRATHER TAKES 'CATS TO POST-SEASON|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 12, 2017|accessdate=February 12, 2017|archive-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213000743/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/brilliant-prather-takes-cats-post-season/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He helped the Wildcats finish the regular season in third place with a 15–13 record. In the Wildcats' semi-final series against the [[Cairns Taipans]], Prather scored 22 points in Game 1 and a game-high 24 points in Game 2 to lead the Wildcats to a 2–0 sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/wildcats-send-off-worthington-advance-gf/|title=WILDCATS SEND OFF WORTHINGTON, ADVANCE TO GF|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 20, 2017|accessdate=February 20, 2017|archive-date=February 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010504/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/wildcats-send-off-worthington-advance-gf/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the NBL Grand Final series, Prather scored a game-high 22 points in Game 1;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/desperate-cats-hustle-hawks-take-game-1/|title=DESPERATE 'CATS OUT-HUSTLE HAWKS TO TAKE GAME 1|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 26, 2017|accessdate=March 5, 2017}}</ref> 18 points in Game 2;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/copybook-cats-repeat-dose-minus-knight-take-2-0-lead/|title=COPYBOOK 'CATS REPEAT DOSE MINUS KNIGHT, TAKE 2-0 LEAD|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 1, 2017|accessdate=March 5, 2017}}</ref> and 17 points in Game 3,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cotton-drops-45-complete-cats-gf-sweep/|title=COTTON DROPS 45 TO COMPLETE 'CATS GF SWEEP|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 5, 2017|accessdate=March 5, 2017|archive-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305193837/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cotton-drops-45-complete-cats-gf-sweep/|url-status=dead}}</ref> thus leading the Wildcats to their second straight championship with a 3–0 series sweep of the Illawarra Hawks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-win-back-back-nbl-championships/|title=PERTH WILDCATS WIN BACK-TO-BACK NBL CHAMPIONSHIPS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 5, 2017|accessdate=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305193200/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-win-back-back-nbl-championships/#|archive-date=March 5, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In the Wildcats' third game of the season on October 14, Prather scored 29 points in a 75–73 win over the New Zealand Breakers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-perth-claim-gf-rematch/|title=PRATHER, PERTH CLAIM GF REMATCH|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 14, 2016|access-date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> On December 9, he scored a career-high 39 points in a 92–89 win over [[Melbourne United]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-cats-survive-ware-scare/|title=PRATHER, 'CATS SURVIVE WARE SCARE|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=December 9, 2016}}</ref> On February 10, 2017, he scored 29 points in a 101–74 win over the Sydney Kings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/prather-finds-form-cats-end-kings-season/|title=PRATHER FINDS FORM, 'CATS END KINGS SEASON|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 10, 2017|access-date=February 10, 2017}}</ref> Two days later, he recorded 26 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 96–94 win over United.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/brilliant-prather-takes-cats-post-season/|title=BRILLIANT PRATHER TAKES 'CATS TO POST-SEASON|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 12, 2017|access-date=February 12, 2017|archive-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170213000743/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/brilliant-prather-takes-cats-post-season/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the Wildcats' semifinal series against the [[Cairns Taipans]], Prather scored 22 points in game one and a game-high 24 points in game two to lead the Wildcats to a 2–0 sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/wildcats-send-off-worthington-advance-gf/|title=WILDCATS SEND OFF WORTHINGTON, ADVANCE TO GF|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 20, 2017|access-date=February 20, 2017|archive-date=February 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170221010504/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/wildcats-send-off-worthington-advance-gf/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the NBL Grand Final series, Prather scored a game-high 22 points in game one;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/desperate-cats-hustle-hawks-take-game-1/|title=DESPERATE 'CATS OUT-HUSTLE HAWKS TO TAKE GAME 1|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 26, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> 18 points in game two;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/copybook-cats-repeat-dose-minus-knight-take-2-0-lead/|title=COPYBOOK 'CATS REPEAT DOSE MINUS KNIGHT, TAKE 2-0 LEAD|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017}}</ref> and 17 points in game three,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cotton-drops-45-complete-cats-gf-sweep/|title=COTTON DROPS 45 TO COMPLETE 'CATS GF SWEEP|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 5, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017|archive-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305193837/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cotton-drops-45-complete-cats-gf-sweep/|url-status=dead}}</ref> as the Wildcats won their second straight championship with a 3–0 series sweep of the Illawarra Hawks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-win-back-back-nbl-championships/|title=PERTH WILDCATS WIN BACK-TO-BACK NBL CHAMPIONSHIPS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 5, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305193200/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/perth-wildcats-win-back-back-nbl-championships/|archive-date=March 5, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Prather was named in the [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL First Team]] and finished second in NBL MVP voting (107 votes) behind [[Jerome Randle]] (147) of the Adelaide 36ers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/201617-mvp-jerome-randle/|title=2016/17 MVP: JEROME RANDLE|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 13, 2017|accessdate=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214003229/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/201617-mvp-jerome-randle/|archive-date=February 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/nbl-first-second-teams-201617/|title=ALL NBL FIRST & SECOND TEAMS 2016/17|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 13, 2017|accessdate=February 13, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905151540/https://nbl.com.au/featured-news/nbl-first-second-teams-201617/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was also named the club's most valuable player for the 2016–17 season to become the first ever Wildcat to be the club's best in both seasons of a back-to-back championship era, and became the only player to be club MVP in more than one championship season. He also became the eighth Wildcat to win multiple MVPs, the first player in history to take out the award in his first two years in the NBL, and just the second in his first two seasons with the club (the other being [[James Crawford (basketball)|James Crawford]] in 1987 and 1988).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-makes-back-back-gordon-ellis-medals/|title=CASEY PRATHER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK GORDON ELLIS MEDALS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 18, 2017|accessdate=March 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319090752/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-makes-back-back-gordon-ellis-medals/#|archive-date=March 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Prather appeared in 31 of the team's 33 games in 2016–17, averaging 19.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
Prather was named in the [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL First Team]] and finished second in NBL MVP voting (107 votes) behind [[Jerome Randle]] (147) of the Adelaide 36ers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/201617-mvp-jerome-randle/|title=2016/17 MVP: JEROME RANDLE|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214003229/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/201617-mvp-jerome-randle/|archive-date=February 14, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/nbl-first-second-teams-201617/|title=ALL NBL FIRST & SECOND TEAMS 2016/17|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 13, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2017|archive-date=September 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905151540/https://nbl.com.au/featured-news/nbl-first-second-teams-201617/|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was also named the club's most valuable player for the 2016–17 season to become the first-ever Wildcat to be the club's best in both seasons of a back-to-back championship era, and became the only player to be club MVP in more than one championship season. He also became the eighth Wildcat to win multiple MVPs, the first player in history to take out the award in his first two years in the NBL, and just the second in his first two seasons with the club (the other being [[James Crawford (basketball)|James Crawford]] in 1987 and 1988).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-makes-back-back-gordon-ellis-medals/|title=CASEY PRATHER MAKES IT BACK-TO-BACK GORDON ELLIS MEDALS|work=Wildcats.com.au|date=March 18, 2017|access-date=March 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319090752/http://www.wildcats.com.au/perth-wildcats/casey-prather-makes-back-back-gordon-ellis-medals/|archive-date=March 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 31 games, he averaged 19.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.


===ratiopharm Ulm (2017)===
===ratiopharm Ulm (2017)===
In April 2017, Prather joined German team [[ratiopharm Ulm]] for the rest of the [[2016–17 Basketball Bundesliga]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/230668/casey-prather-has-signed-with-ratiopharm-ulm.html|title=Casey Prather has signed with Ratiopharm Ulm|work=Sportando.com|date=March 31, 2017|accessdate=April 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1895-vielseitiger-swingman-als-ausfallversicherung|title=VIELSEITIGER SWINGMAN ALS AUSFALLVERSICHERUNG|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=April 3, 2017|accessdate=April 4, 2017|language=German|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404121433/http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1895-vielseitiger-swingman-als-ausfallversicherung|archivedate=April 4, 2017}}</ref> He helped the team reach the BBL semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1929-souveraen-den-heimvorteil-zurueckerobert|title=SOUVERÄN DEN HEIMVORTEIL ZURÜCKEROBERT|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=May 11, 2017|language=German|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511180504/http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1929-souveraen-den-heimvorteil-zurueckerobert|archivedate=May 11, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratiopharmulm.com/news-archiv/1953-ulmer-playoff-marathon-endet-im-halbfinale|title=ULMER PLAYOFF-MARATHON ENDET IM HALBFINALE|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=June 1, 2017|accessdate=June 1, 2017|language=German|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006212938/http://www.ratiopharmulm.com/news-archiv/1953-ulmer-playoff-marathon-endet-im-halbfinale|archivedate=October 6, 2017}}</ref> In 13 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.
In April 2017, Prather joined [[ratiopharm Ulm]] of the German [[Basketball Bundesliga]] for the rest of the [[2016–17 Basketball Bundesliga|2016–17 season]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Destri |first=Dario |date=March 31, 2017 |title=Casey Prather has signed with Ratiopharm Ulm |url=http://archive.sportando.basketball/en/germany/bbl/230668/casey-prather-has-signed-with-ratiopharm-ulm.html |access-date=October 31, 2024 |work=Sportando.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1895-vielseitiger-swingman-als-ausfallversicherung|title=VIELSEITIGER SWINGMAN ALS AUSFALLVERSICHERUNG|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=April 3, 2017|access-date=April 4, 2017|language=de|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404121433/http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1895-vielseitiger-swingman-als-ausfallversicherung|archivedate=April 4, 2017}}</ref> He helped the team reach the BBL semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1929-souveraen-den-heimvorteil-zurueckerobert|title=SOUVERÄN DEN HEIMVORTEIL ZURÜCKEROBERT|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=May 10, 2017|access-date=May 11, 2017|language=de|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170511180504/http://www.basketball-ulm.com/news-archiv/1929-souveraen-den-heimvorteil-zurueckerobert|archivedate=May 11, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratiopharmulm.com/news-archiv/1953-ulmer-playoff-marathon-endet-im-halbfinale|title=ULMER PLAYOFF-MARATHON ENDET IM HALBFINALE|work=basketball-ulm.com|date=June 1, 2017|access-date=June 1, 2017|language=de|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006212938/http://www.ratiopharmulm.com/news-archiv/1953-ulmer-playoff-marathon-endet-im-halbfinale|archivedate=October 6, 2017}}</ref> In 13 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

===Cleveland Cavaliers (2017)===
Prather returned to the NBA Summer League in [[2017 NBA Summer League|2017]], this time playing for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Albertie|first=Quenton S.|url=https://kingjamesgospel.com/2017/07/09/cleveland-cavaliers-casey-prather-regular-season-roster/|title=Can Casey Prather make the Cavs' regular season roster?|work=kingjamesgospel.com|date=July 9, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2019}}</ref> In four games, he averaged 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Believing he was on the verge of joining the Cavaliers for the season, Prather rejected an offer to return to the Perth Wildcats.<ref name=reveals-reasons>{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/casey-prather-reveals-reason-for-leaving-perth-wildcats-ng-b88599921z|title=Casey Prather reveals reason for leaving Perth Wildcats|work=TheWest.com.au|date=September 15, 2017|accessdate=June 14, 2018}}</ref>


===Melbourne United (2017–2018)===
===Melbourne United (2017–2018)===
After failing to secure an NBA contract, Prather briefly turned his attention to Europe, before instead deciding to return to Australia.<ref name="reveals-reasons" /> With Perth's roster full, Melbourne United approached Prather.<ref name="reveals-reasons" /> He subsequently signed with Melbourne for the [[2017–18 NBL season]] on August 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-melbourne/|title=CASEY PRATHER IS COMING TO MELBOURNE|work=MelbourneUtd.com.au|date=August 16, 2017|accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref> He debuted for Melbourne in their season opener on October 5, 2017, scoring 20 points in a 99–97 win over the Adelaide 36ers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Greenwood|first=Rob|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-36ers-open-nbl-season-with-twopoint-loss-to-melbourne-united-at-adelaide-arena/news-story/9751b6bcf3a6208325a2cb118c9555e7|title=Adelaide 36ers open NBL season with two-point loss to Melbourne United at Adelaide Arena|work=AdelaideNow.com.au|date=October 5, 2017|accessdate=October 5, 2017}}</ref> On October 28, he scored 30 points in an 87–85 loss to the [[Brisbane Bullets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/37783-gritty-bullets-hold-off-united-gold-coast|title=Gritty Bullets hold off United on the Gold Coast|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 28, 2017|accessdate=October 28, 2017}}</ref> On December 16, he suffered a dislocated elbow in the second quarter of Melbourne's 84–78 win over the Illawarra Hawks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Roy|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-may-need-shortterm-replacement-import-after-casey-prather-injury-20171217-h06144.html|title=Melbourne United may need short-term replacement import after Casey Prather injury|work=SMH.com.au|date=December 17, 2017|accessdate=December 17, 2017}}</ref> He subsequently missed the next eight weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbl.com.au/news/article/38958-prather-to-miss-8-weeks-with-dislocated-elbow|title=Prather to miss 8 weeks with dislocated elbow|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 19, 2017|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40241-prather-to-return-against-perth|title=Prather in, Felix out for Melbourne United|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40281-prathers-back-and-united-roll-over-cats|title=Prather's Back and United roll over 'Cats|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=February 16, 2018}}</ref> He helped United win the minor premiership and reach the NBL Grand Final. In game two of the grand final series against the Adelaide 36ers, Prather had a game-high 20 points in a 110–95 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40952-sixers-respond-to-level-grand-final-at-1-1|title=Sixers Respond to Level Grand Final at 1-1|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 18, 2018|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref> He scored 23 points in both games three and four.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/united-pip-36ers-in-nbl-grand-final-game-3|title=United pip 36ers in NBL grand final game 3|work=sbs.com.au|date=March 23, 2018|accessdate=November 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/article/sixers-turn-it-on-then-hold-on-to-force-game-5|title=Sixers Turn It On then Hold On to Force Game 5|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 25, 2018|accessdate=November 14, 2019}}</ref> In game five, he recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and five steals in a 100–82 win to help Melbourne clinch the championship with a 3–2 series victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/NBL/848106/bs.html|title=United vs 36ers|work=FIBALiveStats.com|date=March 31, 2018|accessdate=March 31, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/41303-goulding-ware-deliver-melbourne-nbl-championship|title=Goulding, Ware Deliver Melbourne NBL Championship|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 31, 2018|accessdate=March 31, 2018}}</ref> With the win, Prather collected his third NBL championship to become the first player in NBL history to win three straight titles in his first three seasons in the league.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gardiner|first=Gilbert|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/nbl-champion-casey-prather-returns-to-melbourne-united-for-new-season/news-story/d53a5095230e38c967a0ee57c4e21a9c|title=NBL champion Casey Prather returns to Melbourne United for new season|work=HeraldSun.com.au|date=July 16, 2019|accessdate=July 16, 2019|url-access=subscription|quote=Ring collector Prather, the only player in NBL player history to win three domestic titles in as many seasons, returns to United after stints in Russia and Greece.}}</ref> In 23 games for United in 2017–18, he averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
The 2017 off-season saw Prather play for the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in the [[2017 NBA Summer League|NBA Summer League]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Albertie|first=Quenton S.|url=https://kingjamesgospel.com/2017/07/09/cleveland-cavaliers-casey-prather-regular-season-roster/|title=Can Casey Prather make the Cavs' regular season roster?|work=kingjamesgospel.com|date=July 9, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2019}}</ref> Believing he was on the verge of joining the Cavaliers for the season, Prather rejected an offer to return to the Perth Wildcats.<ref name=reveals-reasons>{{cite web|last=O'Donoghue|first=Craig|url=https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/casey-prather-reveals-reason-for-leaving-perth-wildcats-ng-b88599921z|title=Casey Prather reveals reason for leaving Perth Wildcats|work=TheWest.com.au|date=September 15, 2017|access-date=June 14, 2018}}</ref> After failing to secure an NBA contract, Prather briefly turned his attention to Europe, before instead deciding to return to Australia.<ref name="reveals-reasons"/> With Perth's roster full, Prather signed with [[Melbourne United]] for the [[2017–18 NBL season]] on August 16.<ref name="reveals-reasons"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/featured-news/casey-prather-coming-melbourne/|title=CASEY PRATHER IS COMING TO MELBOURNE|work=MelbourneUtd.com.au|date=August 16, 2017|access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref>
Prather debuted for Melbourne in their season opener on October 5, 2017, scoring 20 points in a 99–97 win over the Adelaide 36ers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Greenwood|first=Rob|url=http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/adelaide-36ers-open-nbl-season-with-twopoint-loss-to-melbourne-united-at-adelaide-arena/news-story/9751b6bcf3a6208325a2cb118c9555e7|title=Adelaide 36ers open NBL season with two-point loss to Melbourne United at Adelaide Arena|work=AdelaideNow.com.au|date=October 5, 2017|access-date=October 5, 2017}}</ref> On October 28, he scored 30 points in an 87–85 loss to the [[Brisbane Bullets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/37783-gritty-bullets-hold-off-united-gold-coast|title=Gritty Bullets hold off United on the Gold Coast|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 28, 2017|access-date=October 28, 2017}}</ref> On December 16, he suffered a dislocated elbow in the second quarter of Melbourne's 84–78 win over the Illawarra Hawks.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Roy|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-may-need-shortterm-replacement-import-after-casey-prather-injury-20171217-h06144.html|title=Melbourne United may need short-term replacement import after Casey Prather injury|work=SMH.com.au|date=December 17, 2017|access-date=December 17, 2017}}</ref> He subsequently missed the next eight weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbl.com.au/news/article/38958-prather-to-miss-8-weeks-with-dislocated-elbow|title=Prather to miss 8 weeks with dislocated elbow|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 19, 2017|access-date=December 19, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40241-prather-to-return-against-perth|title=Prather in, Felix out for Melbourne United|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40281-prathers-back-and-united-roll-over-cats|title=Prather's Back and United roll over 'Cats|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2018}}</ref> He helped United win the minor premiership and reach the NBL Grand Final. In game two of the grand final series against the Adelaide 36ers, Prather had a game-high 20 points in a 110–95 loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/40952-sixers-respond-to-level-grand-final-at-1-1|title=Sixers Respond to Level Grand Final at 1-1|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 18, 2018|access-date=March 18, 2018}}</ref> He scored 23 points in both games three and four.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/united-pip-36ers-in-nbl-grand-final-game-3|title=United pip 36ers in NBL grand final game 3|work=sbs.com.au|date=March 23, 2018|access-date=November 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/article/sixers-turn-it-on-then-hold-on-to-force-game-5|title=Sixers Turn It On then Hold On to Force Game 5|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 25, 2018|access-date=November 14, 2019}}</ref> In game five, he recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and five steals in a 100–82 win to help Melbourne clinch the championship with a 3–2 series victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/u/NBL/848106/bs.html|title=United vs 36ers|work=FIBALiveStats.com|date=March 31, 2018|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/41303-goulding-ware-deliver-melbourne-nbl-championship|title=Goulding, Ware Deliver Melbourne NBL Championship|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 31, 2018|access-date=March 31, 2018}}</ref> With the win, Prather collected his third NBL championship to become the first player in NBL history to win three straight titles in his first three seasons in the league.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gardiner|first=Gilbert|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/nbl-champion-casey-prather-returns-to-melbourne-united-for-new-season/news-story/d53a5095230e38c967a0ee57c4e21a9c|title=NBL champion Casey Prather returns to Melbourne United for new season|work=HeraldSun.com.au|date=July 16, 2019|access-date=July 16, 2019|url-access=subscription|quote=Ring collector Prather, the only player in NBL player history to win three domestic titles in as many seasons, returns to United after stints in Russia and Greece.}}</ref> In 23 games for United in 2017–18, he averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.


===Promitheas Patras and BC Khimki (2018)===
===Promitheas Patras and BC Khimki (2018)===
On April 13, 2018, Prather signed with [[Promitheas Patras B.C.|Promitheas Patras]] of the [[Greek Basket League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.promitheasbc.gr/index.php/nea/andriko/1584-casey-prather|title=Ο CASEY PRATHER ΣΤΟΝ ΠΡΟΜΗΘΕΑ.|work=promitheasbc.gr|date=April 13, 2018|accessdate=April 15, 2018|language=Greek}}</ref> He appeared in the team's final four games of the regular season and then in all eight of their [[2017–18 Greek Basket League#Playoffs|playoff]] games, which included losing both the semi-finals and the third-place series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Greece/ASP-Promitheas-Patras/11671?Page=2&Stats=2018|title=ASP Promitheas Patras – Greek League Games/Schedule (2017-2018)|work=Eurobasket.com|accessdate=May 31, 2018}}</ref> In 12 games, he averaged 11.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game.
On April 13, 2018, Prather signed with [[Promitheas Patras B.C.|Promitheas Patras]] of the [[Greek Basket League]].<ref>{{cite web |date=April 13, 2018 |title=Ο CASEY PRATHER ΣΤΟΝ ΠΡΟΜΗΘΕΑ. |url=http://www.promitheasbc.gr/index.php/nea/andriko/1584-casey-prather |access-date=April 15, 2018 |work=promitheasbc.gr |language=el |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415144740/http://www.promitheasbc.gr/index.php/nea/andriko/1584-casey-prather |archive-date=April 15, 2018}}</ref> He appeared in the team's final four games of the regular season and then in all eight of their [[2017–18 Greek Basket League#Playoffs|playoff]] games, which included losing both the semifinals and the third-place series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Greece/ASP-Promitheas-Patras/11671?Page=2&Stats=2018|title=ASP Promitheas Patras – Greek League Games/Schedule (2017-2018)|work=Eurobasket.com|access-date=May 31, 2018}}</ref> In 12 games, he averaged 11.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game.


On July 24, 2018, Prather signed with Russian team [[BC Khimki]] on a 1+1 contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.bckhimki.ru/news/clubnews/2018/july/1333/|title=BC KHIMKI SIGNED WITH CASEY PRATHER|work=bckhimki.ru|date=July 24, 2018|accessdate=July 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/8wanysj9kqwxyhtd/khimki-inks-ace-shooter-prather|title=Khimki inks ace shooter Prather|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 24, 2018|accessdate=July 25, 2018}}</ref> However, a clean-out of his knee resulted in his departure from Russia,<ref>{{cite web|last=Santamaria|first=Liam|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/proven-prather-feeling-younger-better|title=Proven Prather Feeling Younger, Better|work=NBL.com.au|date=August 7, 2019|accessdate=August 7, 2019}}</ref> as he was replaced on the roster by [[Garlon Green]] in November<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/771036/khimki-announced-garlon-green/|title=Khimki announced the signing of Garlon Green|work=eurohoops.net|date=November 8, 2018|accessdate=February 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.bckhimki.ru/news/clubnews/2018/november/1358/|title=BC KIMKI ADDS GARLON GREEN TO THE ROSTER|work=bckhimki.ru|date=November 8, 2018|accessdate=April 25, 2019}}</ref> and was unable to make his debut for Khimki.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lois|first=Miguel|url=https://fullbasket.es/2018/11/08/garlon-green-fichaje-khimki/|title=Garlon Green, fichaje del Khimki Moscow|work=fullbasket.es|date=November 8, 2018|accessdate=February 28, 2019|language=Spanish}}</ref>
On July 24, 2018, Prather signed with Russian team [[BC Khimki]] on a 1+1 contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.bckhimki.ru/news/clubnews/2018/july/1333/|title=BC KHIMKI SIGNED WITH CASEY PRATHER|work=bckhimki.ru|date=July 24, 2018|access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/8wanysj9kqwxyhtd/khimki-inks-ace-shooter-prather|title=Khimki inks ace shooter Prather|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 24, 2018|access-date=July 25, 2018}}</ref> However, a clean-out of his knee resulted in his departure from Russia,<ref>{{cite web |last=Santamaria |first=Liam |author-link=Liam Santamaria |date=August 7, 2019 |title=Proven Prather Feeling Younger, Better |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/proven-prather-feeling-younger-better |access-date=August 7, 2019 |work=NBL.com.au}}</ref> as he was replaced on the roster by [[Garlon Green]] in November<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/771036/khimki-announced-garlon-green/|title=Khimki announced the signing of Garlon Green|work=eurohoops.net|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=February 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.bckhimki.ru/news/clubnews/2018/november/1358/|title=BC KIMKI ADDS GARLON GREEN TO THE ROSTER|work=bckhimki.ru|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=April 25, 2019}}</ref> and was unable to make his debut for Khimki.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lois|first=Miguel|url=https://fullbasket.es/2018/11/08/garlon-green-fichaje-khimki/|title=Garlon Green, fichaje del Khimki Moscow|work=fullbasket.es|date=November 8, 2018|access-date=February 28, 2019|language=es}}</ref>


===Return to Melbourne United (2019–2020)===
===Return to Melbourne (2019–2020)===
On July 17, 2019, Prather signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United, returning to the team for a second stint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/united-sign-3-x-nbl-champion-casey-prather|title=United Sign 3 x NBL Champion Casey Prather|work=NBL.com.au|date=July 17, 2019|accessdate=July 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-stands-united-signing-for-2-years|title=Casey Prather Stands United - signing for 2 years|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=July 17, 2019|accessdate=July 17, 2019}}</ref> However, due to another knee clean-out,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-out-of-throwdown-as-injuries-hit-united-phoenix|title=Prather Out Of Throwdown As Injuries Hit United, Phoenix|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 2, 2019|accessdate=October 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-injury-update-round-1|title=Casey Prather injury update|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=October 2, 2019|accessdate=October 2, 2019}}</ref> he missed the first seven games of the [[2019–20 NBL season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Roy|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/star-forward-prather-set-for-injury-comeback-20191105-p537lc.html|title=Star forward Prather set for injury comeback|work=smh.com.au|date=November 5, 2019|accessdate=November 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-set-for-return|title=Casey Prather set for return|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=November 6, 2019|accessdate=November 6, 2019}}</ref> He played in six of the next eight games<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-returns-ili-out-for-melbourne|title=Prather Returns, Ili Out For Melbourne|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 27, 2019|accessdate=November 27, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gardiner|first=Gilbert|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-star-casey-prather-set-to-return-from-back-spasms-setback/news-story/0e56a517826e77ccabbbbeec9fcf5790|title=Melbourne United star Casey Prather set to return from back spasms setback|work=heraldsun.com.au|date=November 26, 2019|accessdate=November 27, 2019}}</ref> before missing the rest of the season with a right hamstring tear.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-hamstring-injury-update|title=Casey Prather hamstring injury update|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 15, 2019|accessdate=December 15, 2019}}</ref> Melbourne finished the regular season in fourth place with a 15–13 record, before going on to lose to the Sydney Kings in three games in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/kings-show-heart-to-hit-back-and-reach-grand-final|title=Kings Show Heart to Hit Back and Reach Grand Final|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 5, 2020|accessdate=March 5, 2020}}</ref>
On July 17, 2019, Prather signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United, returning to the team for a second stint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/united-sign-3-x-nbl-champion-casey-prather|title=United Sign 3 x NBL Champion Casey Prather|work=NBL.com.au|date=July 17, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-stands-united-signing-for-2-years|title=Casey Prather Stands United - signing for 2 years|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=July 17, 2019|access-date=July 17, 2019}}</ref> However, due to another knee clean-out,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-out-of-throwdown-as-injuries-hit-united-phoenix|title=Prather Out Of Throwdown As Injuries Hit United, Phoenix|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-injury-update-round-1|title=Casey Prather injury update|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=October 2, 2019}}</ref> he missed the first seven games of the [[2019–20 NBL season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Roy|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/star-forward-prather-set-for-injury-comeback-20191105-p537lc.html|title=Star forward Prather set for injury comeback|work=smh.com.au|date=November 5, 2019|access-date=November 6, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-set-for-return|title=Casey Prather set for return|work=melbourneutd.com.au|date=November 6, 2019|access-date=November 6, 2019}}</ref> He played in six of the next eight games<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-returns-ili-out-for-melbourne|title=Prather Returns, Ili Out For Melbourne|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 27, 2019|access-date=November 27, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Gardiner|first=Gilbert|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-star-casey-prather-set-to-return-from-back-spasms-setback/news-story/0e56a517826e77ccabbbbeec9fcf5790|title=Melbourne United star Casey Prather set to return from back spasms setback|work=heraldsun.com.au|date=November 26, 2019|access-date=November 27, 2019}}</ref> before a right hamstring tear saw him miss the rest of the season from December 15 onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/news/article/casey-prather-hamstring-injury-update|title=Casey Prather hamstring injury update|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 15, 2019|access-date=December 15, 2019}}</ref> Melbourne went to lose to the Sydney Kings in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/kings-show-heart-to-hit-back-and-reach-grand-final|title=Kings Show Heart to Hit Back and Reach Grand Final|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 5, 2020|access-date=March 5, 2020}}</ref>


On August 20, 2020, Prather parted ways with United after mutually agreeing to terminate the second season of his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prather, Melbourne Agree Mutual Release |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-melbourne-agree-mutual-release |website=NBL.com.au |accessdate=August 20, 2020 |date=August 20, 2020}}</ref>
On August 20, 2020, Prather parted ways with United after mutually agreeing to terminate the second season of his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prather, Melbourne Agree Mutual Release |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-melbourne-agree-mutual-release |website=NBL.com.au |access-date=August 20, 2020 |date=August 20, 2020}}</ref>


===Hapoel Eilat (2020–2023)===
===Hapoel Eilat (2020–2023)===
On August 23, 2020, Prather signed with [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hapoel Eilat tabs Casey Prather |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-eilat-tabs-casey-prather/ |website=Sportando |accessdate=August 23, 2020 |date=August 23, 2020}}</ref> He averaged 22.5 points (second in the league),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://old.scouting4u.com/35,3,0,0/israel-basketball-leaders|title=Israel 2020-2021 – Leaders|website=old.scouting4u.com|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals during the regular season. He had a 41-point game during the regular season and finished with a new club record of 631 points in total. He was subsequently named [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] for the [[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2020–21 season]].<ref name=mvp>{{cite web |title=שחקן העונה בליגת ווינר סל: קייסי פראת'ר |url=https://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=27976 |website=basket.co.il |accessdate=June 24, 2021 |date=June 14, 2021 |language=Hebrew}}</ref> He was also named to the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet|All-Israeli League Team]].<ref>{{cite web |title=קייסי פראת'ר נבחר לחמישיית מצטייני העונה |url=https://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=27955 |website=basket.co.il |accessdate=June 24, 2021 |date=June 8, 2021 |language=Hebrew}}</ref> He helped Hapoel Eilat reach the semifinals, but sustained a knee injury during the dying seconds of the elimination match.<ref>{{cite web |title=כואב הלב: תצוגת שיא לפראת'ר עד הפציעה |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c8_4EHIWEU |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=[[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |accessdate=June 24, 2021 |date=June 9, 2021 |language=Hebrew}}</ref> He averaged 22.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in the playoffs.<ref name="mvp" />
On August 23, 2020, Prather signed with [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Hapoel Eilat tabs Casey Prather |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-eilat-tabs-casey-prather/ |website=Sportando |access-date=August 23, 2020 |date=August 23, 2020}}</ref> He averaged 22.5 points (second in the league),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://old.scouting4u.com/35,3,0,0/israel-basketball-leaders|title=Israel 2020-2021 – Leaders|website=old.scouting4u.com|access-date=January 14, 2022}}</ref> 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals during the regular season. He had a 41-point game during the regular season and finished with a new club record of 631 points in total. He was subsequently named [[Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP|Israeli League MVP]] for the [[2020–21 Israeli Basketball Premier League|2020–21 season]].<ref name=mvp>{{cite web |title=שחקן העונה בליגת ווינר סל: קייסי פראת'ר |url=https://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=27976 |website=basket.co.il |access-date=June 24, 2021 |date=June 14, 2021 |language=he}}</ref> He was also named to the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League Quintet|All-Israeli League Team]].<ref>{{cite web |title=קייסי פראת'ר נבחר לחמישיית מצטייני העונה |url=https://basket.co.il/news.asp?id=27955 |website=basket.co.il |access-date=June 24, 2021 |date=June 8, 2021 |language=he}}</ref> He helped Hapoel Eilat reach the semifinals, but sustained a knee injury during the dying seconds of the elimination match.<ref>{{cite web |title=כואב הלב: תצוגת שיא לפראת'ר עד הפציעה |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c8_4EHIWEU |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=[[Israeli Basketball Premier League]] |access-date=June 24, 2021 |date=June 9, 2021 |language=he}}</ref> He averaged 22.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in the playoffs.<ref name="mvp"/>


On October 6, 2021, Prather re-signed with Hapoel Eilat until 2023.<ref name=returns-to-hapoel>{{cite web |title=Casey Prather returns to Hapoel Eilat |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/casey-prather-returns-to-hapoel-eilat/ |website=Sportando |access-date=October 6, 2021 |date=October 6, 2021}}</ref> After missing the entire 2021–22 season with the knee injury,<ref name="returns-to-hapoel" /> Prather returned to the team for the 2022–23 season but broke his kneecap during pre-season.<ref>{{cite web |title=מכה להפועל אילת: קייסי פראת'ר שבר את פיקת הברך |url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/sport/israeli-basketball/article/13028154 |website=israelhayom.co.il |access-date=October 27, 2022 |date=September 3, 2022 |language=Hebrew}}</ref>
On October 6, 2021, Prather re-signed with Hapoel Eilat until 2023.<ref name="returns-to-hapoel">{{cite web |last=Skerletic |first=Dario |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Casey Prather returns to Hapoel Eilat |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/casey-prather-returns-to-hapoel-eilat/ |access-date=October 6, 2021 |website=Sportando}}</ref> However, he missed both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons due to back-to-back season-ending knee injuries,<ref>{{cite web |title=מכה להפועל אילת: קייסי פראת'ר שבר את פיקת הברך |url=https://www.israelhayom.co.il/sport/israeli-basketball/article/13028154 |website=israelhayom.co.il |access-date=October 27, 2022 |date=September 3, 2022 |language=he}}</ref><ref name="bullets23">{{cite web |last=Uluc |first=Olgun |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Three-time NBL champion Casey Prather signs with Brisbane Bullets |url=https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/39159368 |access-date=December 21, 2023 |work=ESPN.com}}</ref> including a patella tendon injury and a fractured kneecap.<ref>{{cite web|last=Woods|first=Dan|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/casey-prather-the-long-road-home|title=Casey Prather: The long road home|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 14, 2024|access-date=February 16, 2024}}</ref>

===Brisbane Bullets (2023–present)===
On December 21, 2023, Prather signed a two-year deal with the [[Brisbane Bullets]], returning to the Australian NBL for a fourth stint.<ref name="bullets23"/> He joined the team as an injury replacement for [[D. J. Mitchell (basketball)|D. J. Mitchell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/bullets-sign-casey-prather-for-the-remainder-of-nbl24|title=Bullets sign Casey Prather for the remainder of NBL24|work=NBL.com.au|date=December 21, 2023|access-date=December 21, 2023}}</ref> On January 7, 2024, in his first game since June 2021, Prather scored eight points in 11 minutes in a 101–93 win over the [[Sydney Kings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/bullets-impress-in-snapping-losing-run-to-kings|title=Bullets impress in snapping losing run to Kings|work=NBL.com.au|date=January 7, 2024|access-date=January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-sparks-bullets-as-kings-search-for-answers|title=Prather sparks Bullets as Kings search for answers|work=NBL.com.au|date=January 8, 2024|access-date=January 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Pike|first=Chris|url=https://www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/prather-thankful-for-successful-return|title=Prather thankful for successful return|work=BrisbaneBullets.com.au|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 10, 2024}}</ref> He averaged 6.7 points in seven games to finish the [[2023–24 NBL season|2023–24 season]].<ref name=quartet>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/core-quartet-signs-on-with-bullets|title=Core quartet signs on with Bullets|work=NBL.com.au|date=April 10, 2024|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>

On April 10, 2024, Prather's contract for the [[2024–25 NBL season]] was exercised by the Bullets.<ref name="quartet"/> On November 29, 2024, he scored a game-high 31 points in a 117–89 loss to the [[Perth Wildcats]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Wildcats get revenge on wounded Bullets |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/wildcats-get-revenge-on-wounded-bullets |access-date=29 November 2024 |work=NBL Official Website |date=29 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pike |first1=Chris |title=Prather embraces feeling good physically again |url=https://www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/prather-embraces-feeling-good-physically-again |access-date=3 December 2024 |work=Brisbane Bullets {{!}} Official NBL Website |date=2 December 2024}}</ref> On December 6, he scored a game-high 33 points in a 102–83 win over the [[Adelaide 36ers]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Prather, Harrison star in Bullets' win |url=https://nbl.com.au/news/prather-harrison-star-in-bullets-win |access-date=6 December 2024 |work=NBL Official Website |date=6 December 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In May 2024, Prather and his wife Ariana had their first child in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brisbanebullets.com.au/news/prather-hungry-ahead-of-nbl25|title=Prather "Hungry" ahead of NBL25|work=brisbanebullets.com.au|date=August 2, 2024|access-date=August 6, 2024}}</ref> His wife is a professional broadcaster and reporter, having worked in the NBA and NBL.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv15XyB3DJo&ab_channel=NationalBasketballLeague|title=NBL25: Dream Big - Family Business|work=YouTube|publisher=NBL|date=October 31, 2024|access-date=October 31, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
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*[https://en.bckhimki.ru/mainteam/teamstaff/casey_prather/ BC Khimki profile]
*[https://basket.co.il/player.asp?PlayerId=12999&lang=en Israeli League profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20181103090002/https://en.bckhimki.ru/mainteam/teamstaff/casey_prather/ BC Khimki profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170219115352/http://www.wildcats.com.au/player_profile/casey-prather/ Perth Wildcats profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170219115352/http://www.wildcats.com.au/player_profile/casey-prather/ Perth Wildcats profile]
*[http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=582 Florida Gators bio]
*[http://floridagators.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=582 Florida Gators bio]
*[http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/skys-the-limit-for-perths-flight-23/ "Sky's the limit for Prather"] at nbl.com.au
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20151208045620/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/skys-the-limit-for-perths-flight-23/ "Sky's the Limit for Perth's Flight 23"] at nbl.com.au
*[https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/us-duos-bond-runs-deep-ng-ya-325933 "US duo's bond runs deep"] at thewest.com.au
*[https://thewest.com.au/sport/basketball/us-duos-bond-runs-deep-ng-ya-325933 "US duo's bond runs deep"] at thewest.com.au
*[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/united-can-retain-star-imports-despite-new-signings-20180610-p4zknh.html "United can retain star imports despite new signings"] at smh.com.au


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Casey Prather
Prather in 2017
No. 23 – Brisbane Bullets
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBL
Personal information
Born (1991-05-29) May 29, 1991 (age 33)
Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Listed weight94 kg (207 lb)
Career information
High schoolNorth Side (Jackson, Tennessee)
CollegeFlorida (2010–2014)
NBA draft2014: undrafted
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2015Bakersfield Jam
2015–2017Perth Wildcats
2017ratiopharm Ulm
2017–2018Melbourne United
2018Promitheas Patras
2019–2020Melbourne United
2020–2023Hapoel Eilat
2023–presentBrisbane Bullets
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Casey Prather (born May 29, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the National Basketball League (NBL). He played college basketball for the Florida Gators before playing professionally in the NBA Development League, Australia, Germany, Greece and Israel. He won three straight NBL championships between 2016 and 2018, the first two with the Perth Wildcats and the third with Melbourne United. He joined Hapoel Eilat in 2020 and was named as the Israeli League MVP in 2021, but missed the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons with knee injuries.

Early life

Prather was born and raised in Jackson, Tennessee, under the stern watch of his mother Enova and sister Brittany, with his parents having split before he was born. Growing up, family and basketball kept him away from the growing criminal element in his community. At the age of 12, his stepfather, Jeffery, noticed Prather's athleticism and began teaching him the skills required to pursue playing professionally.[1]

High school career

Prather attended Jackson's North Side High School, where he averaged 28 points per game as a sophomore, and 24.4 points and 14 rebounds as a junior. During his junior season, he had a 53-point, 24-rebound performance in a district game against Fayette Ware High School.[2] Following his junior year, he was ranked the 25th-best prospect by Scout.com, and the 10th-best small forward. On November 17, 2009, he signed a National Letter of Intent to play college basketball for the University of Florida.[3][4]

As a senior in 2009–10, Prather was a finalist for Tennessee's Mr. Basketball after averaging 29 points, 13 rebounds, five blocks, five steals and three assists per game. He finished his four-year career at North Side with over 2,000 points.[5] He was selected to the All-District team and was named team MVP all four seasons at North Side, and was selected to the district's All-Tournament team his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He was also named All-West Player of the Year in 2008–09 and 2009–10.[5]

During his time at North Side, Prather was member of the Nashville Celtics AAU team that captured the 2010 River City Showdown Championship.[5]

College career

Prather with the Gators in January 2011

Prather played four seasons of college basketball for Billy Donovan's Florida Gators. Over his first three college seasons, Prather was a key role player off the bench.[5] As a junior in 2012–13, Prather played in 29 games with two starting assignments, and averaged a career-best 6.2 points per game. He led the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with a .642 two-point field goal percentage.[6] He twice scored a season-high 12 points, and had an 11-point game in Florida's Sweet 16 win over Florida Gulf Coast.[5]

Prather with the Gators in February 2014

As a senior year in 2013–14, Prather stepped up to become a key scorer for the Gators, more than doubling his scoring average from his junior year. He led the Gators in scoring and was named first-team All-SEC.[7] He became the third Gator under Billy Donovan to record three 27-point games in a single season, joining Nick Calathes (2008–09) and Teddy Dupay (2000–01). He totaled six 20-point games, including his career-best 28 points in Florida's season opener against North Florida.[5] This increase in production was a key factor for Florida becoming one of the top teams of the 2013–14 season.[8] For the fourth straight year, the Gators reached the Regional Finals, where they defeated Dayton to move on to the Final Four.[9][10] In the national semifinals, the Gators were defeated by Connecticut to fall short of reaching the championship game, despite a 15-point effort from Prather.[5] In 37 games (35 starts) for the Gators in 2013–14, he averaged 13.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game.[5] He led the SEC, and was seventh in the NCAA, with a .603 field goal percentage, and led the SEC in two-point field goal percentage for the second season in a row, at .607.[6]

Professional career

Summer League and D-League (2014–2015)

After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, Prather played for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League[11][12] and spent preseason with the Phoenix Suns.[13][14] He joined the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League for the 2014–15 season.[15] He helped the Jam win the inaugural NBA Development League Showcase Cup.[16][17] On March 22, 2015, he scored a season-high 30 points in a 124–113 win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[18] In 49 games, he averaged 12.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Prather played for the NBA D-League Select Team in the 2015 NBA Summer League.[19]

Perth Wildcats (2015–2017)

2015–16 season

Prather in March 2016, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony

On July 25, 2015, Prather signed with the Perth Wildcats for the 2015–16 NBL season.[20] He was lured to Australia by former college teammate Scottie Wilbekin.[21] On November 22, he scored 26 points and made the winning free throw with 1.5 seconds left in the match to lift the Wildcats to a 91–90 win over the Cairns Taipans.[22] On January 15, 2016, he scored a season-high 27 points in a 95–68 win over the Sydney Kings, helping the Wildcats snap a three-game losing streak.[23] He helped the Wildcats reach the NBL Grand Final series,[24] where they defeated the New Zealand Breakers 2–1 to win the championship, with Prather scoring a team-high 19 points in game three.[25] In 27 games, he averaged 16.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He was subsequently named the Wildcats' Club MVP.[26]

2016–17 season

Prather in March 2017, at the Wildcats' championship ceremony

Following the 2015–16 season, Prather pledged to return to Perth for the 2016–17 NBL season.[27] After a stint with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2016 NBA Summer League,[28] he re-signed with the Wildcats in July 2016.[29][30]

In the Wildcats' third game of the season on October 14, Prather scored 29 points in a 75–73 win over the New Zealand Breakers.[31] On December 9, he scored a career-high 39 points in a 92–89 win over Melbourne United.[32] On February 10, 2017, he scored 29 points in a 101–74 win over the Sydney Kings.[33] Two days later, he recorded 26 points and a career-high 11 assists in a 96–94 win over United.[34] In the Wildcats' semifinal series against the Cairns Taipans, Prather scored 22 points in game one and a game-high 24 points in game two to lead the Wildcats to a 2–0 sweep.[35] In the NBL Grand Final series, Prather scored a game-high 22 points in game one;[36] 18 points in game two;[37] and 17 points in game three,[38] as the Wildcats won their second straight championship with a 3–0 series sweep of the Illawarra Hawks.[39]

Prather was named in the All-NBL First Team and finished second in NBL MVP voting (107 votes) behind Jerome Randle (147) of the Adelaide 36ers.[40][41] He was also named the club's most valuable player for the 2016–17 season to become the first-ever Wildcat to be the club's best in both seasons of a back-to-back championship era, and became the only player to be club MVP in more than one championship season. He also became the eighth Wildcat to win multiple MVPs, the first player in history to take out the award in his first two years in the NBL, and just the second in his first two seasons with the club (the other being James Crawford in 1987 and 1988).[42] In 31 games, he averaged 19.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

ratiopharm Ulm (2017)

In April 2017, Prather joined ratiopharm Ulm of the German Basketball Bundesliga for the rest of the 2016–17 season.[43][44] He helped the team reach the BBL semifinals.[45][46] In 13 games, he averaged 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

Melbourne United (2017–2018)

The 2017 off-season saw Prather play for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Summer League.[47] Believing he was on the verge of joining the Cavaliers for the season, Prather rejected an offer to return to the Perth Wildcats.[48] After failing to secure an NBA contract, Prather briefly turned his attention to Europe, before instead deciding to return to Australia.[48] With Perth's roster full, Prather signed with Melbourne United for the 2017–18 NBL season on August 16.[48][49]

Prather debuted for Melbourne in their season opener on October 5, 2017, scoring 20 points in a 99–97 win over the Adelaide 36ers.[50] On October 28, he scored 30 points in an 87–85 loss to the Brisbane Bullets.[51] On December 16, he suffered a dislocated elbow in the second quarter of Melbourne's 84–78 win over the Illawarra Hawks.[52] He subsequently missed the next eight weeks.[53][54][55] He helped United win the minor premiership and reach the NBL Grand Final. In game two of the grand final series against the Adelaide 36ers, Prather had a game-high 20 points in a 110–95 loss.[56] He scored 23 points in both games three and four.[57][58] In game five, he recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and five steals in a 100–82 win to help Melbourne clinch the championship with a 3–2 series victory.[59][60] With the win, Prather collected his third NBL championship to become the first player in NBL history to win three straight titles in his first three seasons in the league.[61] In 23 games for United in 2017–18, he averaged 16.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Promitheas Patras and BC Khimki (2018)

On April 13, 2018, Prather signed with Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basket League.[62] He appeared in the team's final four games of the regular season and then in all eight of their playoff games, which included losing both the semifinals and the third-place series.[63] In 12 games, he averaged 11.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game.

On July 24, 2018, Prather signed with Russian team BC Khimki on a 1+1 contract.[64][65] However, a clean-out of his knee resulted in his departure from Russia,[66] as he was replaced on the roster by Garlon Green in November[67][68] and was unable to make his debut for Khimki.[69]

Return to Melbourne (2019–2020)

On July 17, 2019, Prather signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United, returning to the team for a second stint.[70][71] However, due to another knee clean-out,[72][73] he missed the first seven games of the 2019–20 season.[74][75] He played in six of the next eight games[76][77] before a right hamstring tear saw him miss the rest of the season from December 15 onwards.[78] Melbourne went to lose to the Sydney Kings in the semifinals.[79]

On August 20, 2020, Prather parted ways with United after mutually agreeing to terminate the second season of his contract.[80]

Hapoel Eilat (2020–2023)

On August 23, 2020, Prather signed with Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[81] He averaged 22.5 points (second in the league),[82] 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals during the regular season. He had a 41-point game during the regular season and finished with a new club record of 631 points in total. He was subsequently named Israeli League MVP for the 2020–21 season.[83] He was also named to the All-Israeli League Team.[84] He helped Hapoel Eilat reach the semifinals, but sustained a knee injury during the dying seconds of the elimination match.[85] He averaged 22.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in the playoffs.[83]

On October 6, 2021, Prather re-signed with Hapoel Eilat until 2023.[86] However, he missed both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons due to back-to-back season-ending knee injuries,[87][88] including a patella tendon injury and a fractured kneecap.[89]

Brisbane Bullets (2023–present)

On December 21, 2023, Prather signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets, returning to the Australian NBL for a fourth stint.[88] He joined the team as an injury replacement for D. J. Mitchell.[90] On January 7, 2024, in his first game since June 2021, Prather scored eight points in 11 minutes in a 101–93 win over the Sydney Kings.[91][92][93] He averaged 6.7 points in seven games to finish the 2023–24 season.[94]

On April 10, 2024, Prather's contract for the 2024–25 NBL season was exercised by the Bullets.[94] On November 29, 2024, he scored a game-high 31 points in a 117–89 loss to the Perth Wildcats.[95][96] On December 6, he scored a game-high 33 points in a 102–83 win over the Adelaide 36ers.[97]

Personal life

In May 2024, Prather and his wife Ariana had their first child in Australia.[98] His wife is a professional broadcaster and reporter, having worked in the NBA and NBL.[99]

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