Your Round 11 Bowater Motor Group Player of the Game for both the Rapid League!๐
After an incredible double-overtime battle in the Rapid League, James Matthews takes the honours with an impressive 23 points.
Sal's NBL | Sky Sport NZ
Grateful for 2025 - some highlights ๐ท
โพ๏ธ Co-coached 16U Babe Ruth champs ๐
๐ NZ ๐ณ๐ฟ | China tour & NBA Academy Games (ATL)
๐ Nelson Giants โ Rapid League champs
๐ NZSS Nationals โ placed 5th & captain
๐ Head Boy & Dux
๐ Team Adams tour โ Utah Prep & Las Vegas
Very happy and honoured to be able to play the sport I love and have the opportunity to represent my country. Thanks to everyone that has helped me along the way. #kiwibaseball#co2028
Finished high school as joint-Dux (top of my year) โ thanks to my teachers, coaches & teammates for pushing me on and off the court.
https://t.co/ipdP5jBGRA
Truly honoured to receive the Baden Turley Cup for Influence in Basketball again.
The list of past winnersโPhill Jones, Mike Fitchett, Finn Delany, Max Darling, Mike Karenaโis seriously inspiring.
Defense might not make the highlights, but it wins games. Proud of how you made life tough for every top scorer you faced โ relentless, disciplined & team-first.
Playmaking & defense highlights from my 2025 High School season โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/i3JPRSgR7g
Along with Coach appreciation ๐
Coach Sam Dempster โฌ๏ธ my Coach for the last 4 years in the Senior team & also my @GiantsNZNBL team mate / Captain / Legend #SammyD
Had an amazing 10 days playing Baseball in Australia at the Aussie Classic with the Pac-Men U16 team. After eight games in 5 days we went on to win a tough final 8-7. #co2028
Playmaking & defense highlights from my 2025 High School season โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/i3JPRSgR7g
Along with Coach appreciation ๐
Coach Sam Dempster โฌ๏ธ my Coach for the last 4 years in the Senior team & also my @GiantsNZNBL team mate / Captain / Legend #SammyD
Obvious bias aside ๐ - you were one of the best defensive players at the tournament & the way you led your team with such a massive heart, couldnโt be more proud.
Such a privilege to manage this team over the years & witness their strong bond ๐
Highlight reel from 2025 NZSS Nationals
Placed 5th in the country, losing to the eventual winners by only 4pts in the QF.
9 games | 19PTS | 4.6REB | 4.3AST | 3.4STL