The exciting news just keeps rolling in!
Congratulations to Coach Quinn Clinton on joining the NZ Breakers as an Assistant Coach for the 2027 NBL Season 👏
Rest assured, Quinn will be back with the Canterbury Rams for the 2027 Sal’s NBL season.
@nznbl@skysportnz
Thrilled to get this deal over the line. Having known Gordie for over 20 years, I’ve tried many times to convince him to come to the NBL. Happy that the league will get to enjoy a basketball savant like this.
“Eu queria ser o melhor.”
E foi.
Para todo brasileiro, Oscar Schmidt sempre será o melhor. Dentro e fora das quadras, um exemplo eterno de dedicação, talento e amor pelo jogo.
Eternamente vivo. ♾️👑🏀🇧🇷
You’re going to want the sound up for Round 1. 🔊
We’ve managed to pull an absolute NBL legend back into the building, and we've convinced a current player to grab a headset. But it’s not just about the new faces.
We’re also hyped to have our incredible crew of returning commentators back for 2026. We’ve kept the favourites you know and added some of the smartest minds in the game to bring you the best coverage in New Zealand.
Meet the full 2026 commentary team at the link below:👉 https://t.co/afTayW6Qih
@skysportnz
2026 @nznbl depth chart... #7
- only 3 sleeps to go!
- now 131 (78% signed) players added (red writing), 21 since last update... based on confirmed team signings
- green shade (kiwis moved teams), purple (new to the league), blue (kiwis that are back after a few years!)
- @CanterburyRams grab very good import Todd Withers, get Walter back from NCAA
- @saintswgtn nab Aussie import Elijah Pepper!
- Jackson Ball back with the Bay Hawks
- @TaranakiAirs secure Quinton Bailey back
- @TuataraBball actually announced 17 players
- 15 players per team (165 total), of the 131 signed... 19 (15%) kiwis moved, 67 (51%) kiwis stayed, 25 (19%) new or back... plus 20 imports (15%)
- next update Wednesday or Thursday!
- going forward once games start, will list actual starters, next used, Rapid league only, not yet used
- feedback always welcomed
A 16 year old just ran a 3:48 indoor mile.
That's insane. Mind blowing. Sam Ruthe from New Zealand.
It's hard to wrap your head around the new reality of fast times in track. Especially for the phenoms.
Sophomore Julius Halaifonua from Nz has been getting consistent 30mins+ since end of Nov. Julius scored his career high 22points vs St Peters.
The previously he played against UNC. In 34 mins, he got 14PTS | 4 REB | 4 AST | 1 BLK | 1STL on 55%FG.
Latest Red Carpet performances from our Div I Women. Lauren Whittaker
@ZagWBB
24p/13r in 62-58 W v Grand Canyon.
@MaiaJonesNZ@Santaclarawbb
22p/13r in 125-43 W v Simpson. Bailey Flavell
@HawaiiWBB
22p in 68-63 L v UC Davis
@shorna_p@PepperdineWBB
21p/13r in 69-58 W v Cal Bap