He played in 63 career games at UC Irvine and also has experience with the New Zealand U15, U17 and U19 national teams.
Welcome to NIU Akiva McBirney-Griffin!
✍️ SIGNED
Excited to announce the addition of our fifth incoming freshman with the signing of New Zealand prospect Mana Martin
Welcome to @siena_ny, @Mana_Martin4!
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#MarchOn x #SienaSaints x #MAACHoops x #NCAAM
The BNZ Breakers have strengthened their coaching bench for Hungry Jack’s NBL27, with current Canterbury Rams Head Coach Quinn Clinton officially joining the club as Assistant Coach on a one-year deal.
Clinton will work alongside newly appointed Head Coach Gordon Herbert and retained Assistant Coach Matt Lacey, forming a powerful coaching unit as the club sets its sights on bringing NBL silverware back to New Zealand.
Widely regarded as one of New Zealand’s sharpest young basketball minds, Clinton has built an impressive pathway from Junior Tall Black standout and BNZ Breakers Development Player to NCAA Division I athlete, Sal’s NZNBL champion, assistant coach and head coach.
“Quinn is an exceptional addition to our coaching staff,” says Dillon Boucher, BNZ Breakers President of Basketball Operations. “He possesses an elite basketball IQ, unbelievable work ethic and has proven himself as a natural leader and winner at every level of the game.”
Club Owner and Chair Marc Mitchell says investing in New Zealand talent remains a core pillar of the BNZ Breakers franchise.
Welcome back to the BNZ Breakers, Quinn.
#BNZBreakers #NBL27
G'day, Tom! 👌🏼
Our 2026-27 roster reveal continues with Tom Koppens, who brings top-tier experience from his native Australia.
Swipe ⏩ for Coach Lee's insights on Tom.
6’5” guard Mana Martin (2026) made the most of his first professional start for the Canterbury Rams, scoring a career-high 19 points and drilling 4 three-pointers.
19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 7-11 FG, 4-8 3P.
Experienced. Tough. Ready for The Bluff. 🇦🇺⛰️
A battle-tested guard with international and D1 experience, toughness, and leadership joins Pilot Nation. Welcome to Portland, Kaia Isaac‼️💜
@KaiaIsaac@CoachLegans#GoPilots#WeArePortland
NEWS: Georgetown transfer Julius Halaifonua has committed to Oklahoma State, @AgentMoldovan tells DraftExpress.
The 7-foot, 19-year-old center from New Zealand averaged 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20 minutes per game this season, shooting 65% from two.
NEWS: Anthony Felesi, a top-40 recruit in 2026, has committed to Oklahoma State, agent Daniel Moldovan told DraftExpress.
The 6'5 wing may be the best defender in his high school class. Drew significant interest after decommitting from Pitt earlier this month.
Signed on The Bluff 📝
Grad transfer Hunter Adam joins @PortlandMBB after a standout 3-year career at Davidson.
Former captain.
Elite shooter.
High IQ.
A big addition for the Pilots in the WCC.
#GoPilots@CoachLegans@WCChoops
Kiwi Hunter Adam is in the transfer portal.
Was a big fan out of the forward out of high school - would love to see him somewhere with some ample playing opportunity.
Davidson forward Hunter Adam has entered the @TransferPortal, @On3 is told.
The 6-7 grad transfer averaged 5.7 points while shooting 39.4% 3P this season. Originally from New Zealand.
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Davidson F Hunter Adam has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer after three seasons with the Wildcats.
He shot 39%+ from three the past two years and was a strong contributor on and off the court.
A leader on the team and in the community, we wish him all the best.