2007 Dominion Finance NBL Handbook - Basketball New Zealand
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Sponsor’s Message<br />
<strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> is delighted to be the naming rights<br />
sponsor of <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong>’s premier basketball competition,<br />
the National <strong>Basketball</strong> League.<br />
As a company with a proud history in <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> it is<br />
part of our overall mission to give something back to the<br />
community.<br />
Our partnership with <strong>Basketball</strong> NZ enables us to<br />
reach a wide section of the community and through the<br />
<strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> actively encourage health and<br />
fitness especially among the younger generation.<br />
The <strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> <strong>2007</strong> is shaping up to be a fantastic competition and we are<br />
delighted to be associated with it.<br />
Look forward to seeing you at the games.<br />
Paul Cropp<br />
<strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> CEO
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong><br />
<strong>Basketball</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong><br />
Fourth Floor<br />
3–6 Church St<br />
Credit Consultants House<br />
Wellington<br />
PO Box 6052 Ph 04 498 5950<br />
Marion Square Fax 04 472 3623<br />
Wellington Website: www.basketball.org.nz<br />
BBNZ Chief Executive — Bryn McGoldrick<br />
Ph 04 498 5955<br />
Mobile 027 687 5370<br />
E-mail<br />
mcgoldrick@basketball.org.nz<br />
BBNZ Marketing Manager — Andrew Alleway<br />
Ph 04 498 5962<br />
Mobile 027 687 5376<br />
E-mail<br />
alleway@basketball.org.nz<br />
BBNZ Communications Manager — Grant Chapman<br />
Ph 04 498 5953<br />
Mobile 027 687 5373<br />
E-mail<br />
chapman@basketball.org.nz<br />
BBNZ Leagues Administrator — Maree Taylor<br />
Ph 04 498 5959<br />
Mobile 027 687 5380<br />
E-mail<br />
maree.taylor@basketball.org.nz<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Referee Appointments Officer — Bill Eldred<br />
Ph 04 498 5952<br />
Mobile 027 687 5385<br />
E-mail<br />
eldred@basketball.org.nz<br />
National <strong>Basketball</strong> League Board<br />
Stephen Layburn (chairman), Alison Parker, Simon Young<br />
Cover: Pics provided by Photosport (www.photosport.co.nz)<br />
The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of printing. BBNZ accepts no liability<br />
for any subsequent changes to the information contained in this handbook.<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> — <strong>2007</strong>
Contents<br />
Directory<br />
<br />
Contents 2<br />
Chairman’s Message 3<br />
2006 Review 4<br />
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> Schedule 6<br />
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> Referee Panel <br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat<br />
2<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars<br />
4<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons<br />
6<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs<br />
8<br />
0800 Easy LPG Bay Hawks 20<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets 22<br />
Century City Wellington Saints 24<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants 26<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams 28<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets 30<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Placings 1982–2006 32<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Award Winners 1982–2006 34<br />
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Chairman’s Message<br />
On behalf of the board of National <strong>Basketball</strong> League Limited<br />
(<strong>NBL</strong>L), welcome to the <strong>2007</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> season.<br />
<strong>NBL</strong>L operates the <strong>NBL</strong> through the participation of 10<br />
franchised teams, currently representing most of the regions in<br />
the country where there is a strong basketball following. Together,<br />
<strong>NBL</strong>L and the franchises, along with other key stakeholders,<br />
hope to develop the <strong>NBL</strong> into one of the most well-recognised<br />
domestic sporting competitions.<br />
The <strong>2007</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> season promises to capitalise on the hard work of key stakeholders,<br />
including the teams, sponsors and administrators, in the 2006 <strong>NBL</strong> season in order to<br />
deliver greater excitement for our basketball audience.<br />
Amongst the developments this season, we will have our earliest start to the season,<br />
on March 8 and (as a warm-up) the <strong>NBL</strong> Blitz — a pre-season tournament in Wellington<br />
on March 2 and 3. The Blitz, based on the Australian <strong>NBL</strong>’s warm-up event, is aimed<br />
at providing short, sharp contests to both publicise the start of the league and enable<br />
teams to consolidate their line-ups before the league begins in earnest.<br />
Other new developments, include a new television contract with Sky Television,<br />
featuring televised games on Thursday nights, and thereby seeking to cement a position<br />
for Thursday night as “basketball night”. Also, we are pleased to announce <strong>Dominion</strong><br />
<strong>Finance</strong> as a new naming rights sponsor for the League.<br />
The League operates in a window between the end of the Australian <strong>NBL</strong> and the<br />
beginning of national team fixtures by the Tall Blacks. In doing so, we are seeking to<br />
ensure that there is basketball available to the <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> sporting public for the<br />
greater part of the year.<br />
To the <strong>NBL</strong>’s sponsors, both existing and new, I wish to convey the thanks of the<br />
board to your support and investment in the league. To basketball administrators and<br />
others interested in the governance, operation and management of the league, I wish<br />
to thank you for your involvement. In keeping with all other sporting codes in this<br />
country, basketball could not continue to thrive without the support of a network of<br />
dedicated volunteers and fans.<br />
I encourage you to attend as many <strong>NBL</strong> games as you can (and encourage others<br />
to do so). Your support in developing audiences for the televised games would be<br />
particularly appreciated.<br />
Just as we encourage the franchised teams to strive to succeed in the contests on<br />
the court, <strong>NBL</strong>L strives to succeed to deliver a League which attracts and retains an<br />
audience. In doing so, we wish to build on the successes of previous seasons. This<br />
handbook contains information about each of the teams involved in the League for the<br />
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> season as well as key contact details and background information.<br />
The <strong>NBL</strong>L board wishes the <strong>NBL</strong> teams and everyone else involved in the League a<br />
successful <strong>2007</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> season.<br />
Stephen Layburn<br />
Chairman, National <strong>Basketball</strong> League Limited<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> — <strong>2007</strong>
2006 National <strong>Basketball</strong> League<br />
Final Standings<br />
Team P W L H A For Ag Pts<br />
GI Juice Auckland Stars 18 16 2 9-0 7-2 1599 1429 32<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks 18 14 4 8-1 6-3 1569 1406 28<br />
NBS Nelson Giants 18 14 4 8-1 6-3 1583 1425 28<br />
St Laurence Wellington Saints 18 12 6 6-3 6-3 1526 1478 24<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets 18 8 10 3-6 5-4 1575 1626 16<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat 18 7 11 3-6 4-5 1448 1475 14<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams 18 6 12 3-6 3-6 1581 1631 12<br />
NZCT Taranaki Mountain Airs 18 6 12 4-5 2-7 1493 1563 12<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons 18 4 14 3-6 1-8 1465 1599 8<br />
Otago Nuggets 18 3 15 3-6 0-9 1433 1640 6<br />
PRIMO Playoffs<br />
Semifinals<br />
GI Juice Auckland Stars 85 (Judd Flavell 17) St Laurence Wellington Saints 79<br />
(Terrence Lewis & Nick Horvath 19)<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks 88 (Adrian Majstrovich 29) NBS Nelson Giants 82 (Josh Pace 32)<br />
Final<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks 84 (Field Williams 32) GI Juice Auckland Stars 69 (Casey Frank 15)<br />
MVP — Paora Winitana (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Awards<br />
Most Valuable Player<br />
Paora Winitana (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Kiwi MVP<br />
Casey Frank (GI Juice Auckland Stars)<br />
Outstanding Guard (Keith Carr Trophy)<br />
Paora Winitana (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Outstanding Forward (Commissioner’s Cup) Casey Frank (GI Juice Auckland Stars)<br />
Outstanding Kiwi Guard (John Macdonald Trophy) Paora Winitana (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Outstanding Kiwi Forward (Stan Hill Trophy) Casey Frank (GI Juice Auckland Stars)<br />
All-Star Five<br />
Casey Frank (GI Juice Auckland Stars)<br />
Nick Horvath (St Laurence Wellington Saints)<br />
Josh Pace (NBS Nelson Giants)<br />
Lindsay Tait (GI Juice Auckland Stars)<br />
Paora Winitana (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Rookie of the Year<br />
Shaun Tilby (Otago Nuggets)<br />
Coach of the Year<br />
Nenad Vucinic (NBS Nelson Giants)<br />
Regular Season Winners<br />
GI Juice Auckland Stars<br />
Best Team Free Throws<br />
GI Juice Auckland Stars<br />
Leading Scorer (Alan Bland Memorial Trophy) Dennis Trammell (Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams)<br />
Leading Rebounder (Garry Pettis Memorial Trophy) Miles Pearce (Otago Nuggets)<br />
Leading Assists (Dave Taylor Trophy)<br />
Brad Davidson (Inspire Net Manawatu Jets)<br />
Referee of the Year<br />
Alan Godden<br />
Administrator of the Year<br />
Jeremy Bayliss (Easy LPG Bay Hawks)<br />
Media Award<br />
Paul Wilson (Napier Mail)<br />
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Statistical Leaders<br />
Scoring G Pts Av.<br />
Dennis Trammell Canterbury Rams 18 460 25.6<br />
Garry Hill-Thomas Taranaki Mountain Airs 11 265 24.1<br />
Branduinn Fullove Otago Nuggets 12 275 22.9<br />
Nathan Connolly Otago Nuggets 6 135 22.5<br />
Rebounds G Reb Av.<br />
Miles Pearce Otago Nuggets 18 215 11.9<br />
Tony Rampton Taranaki Mountain Airs 14 92 11.1<br />
Link Abrams Taranaki Mountain Airs 18 180 10.0<br />
Nick Horvath Wellington Saints 12 119 9.9<br />
Assists G Ass. Av.<br />
Brad Davidson Manawatu Jets 16 77 4.8<br />
Luke Martin Waikato Pistons 18 85 4.7<br />
Paul Henare Bay Hawks 6 28 4.7<br />
Dillon Boucher Auckland Stars 18 82 4.5<br />
Steals G St. Av.<br />
Dillon Boucher Auckland Stars 18 52 2.9<br />
Jeremy Kench Canterbury Rams 17 49 2.9<br />
Keith Darden Otago Nuggets 8 23 2.9<br />
Nathan Connolly Otago Nuggets 6 15 2.5<br />
Blocks G Bk Av.<br />
Casey Frank Auckland Stars 18 36 2.0<br />
Tony Rampton Taranaki Mountain Airs 14 26 1.9<br />
Kitwana Rhymer Waikato Pistons 10 17 1.7<br />
Miles Pearce Otago Nuggets 18 26 1.4<br />
Nick Horvath Wellington Saints 12 16 1.3<br />
Field Goal % FGM FGA %<br />
Link Abrams Taranaki Mountain Airs 159 255 62.3<br />
Kareem Johnson Bay Hawks 121 198 61.1<br />
Kitwana Rhymer Waikato Pistons 51 85 60.0<br />
Valance McCarthy Manawatu Jets 55 96 57.2<br />
Three Point % 3ptM 3ptA %<br />
Dennis Trammell Canterbury Rams 48 102 47.0<br />
Eric Freeman Nelson Giants 24 51 47.0<br />
Branduinn Fullove Otago Nuggets 36 79 45.5<br />
Jamal Livingston Wellington Saints 8 18 44.4<br />
Free Throw % FTM FTA %<br />
Alan Thomas Harbour Heat 12 12 100<br />
Terrence Lewis Wellington Saints 52 58 89.6<br />
Dennis Trammell Canterbury Rams 74 87 85.0<br />
Hayden Allen Harbour Heat 53 63 84.1<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> — <strong>2007</strong>
<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> Schedule<br />
Round One<br />
Thursday, March 8<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Century City Wellington Saints, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, March 9<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, March 10<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Sunday, March 11<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Century City Wellington Saints, Hamilton YMCA, 2 pm<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, Westpac Centre, 2 pm<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong><br />
Plymouth), 3 pm<br />
Round Two<br />
Thursday, March 15<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Westpac Centre, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, March 16<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Pettigrew Green, 7 pm<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 7 pm<br />
Saturday, March 17<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Round Three<br />
Thursday, March 22<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Century City Wellington Saints, Westpac Centre, 7 pm<br />
Friday, March 23<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong> Plymouth), 7 pm<br />
Saturday, March 24<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, Hamilton YMCA, Noon<br />
Sunday, March 25<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Century City Wellington Saints, Edgar Centre, 2 pm<br />
Round Four<br />
Thursday, March 29<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, NSEC, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
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Friday, March 30<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 7 pm<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, Hamilton YMCA, 7.30 pm<br />
Saturday, March 31<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Sunday, April 1<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, ASB Stadium, 3.30 pm<br />
Round Five<br />
Thursday, April 5<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
Friday, April 6<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Century City Wellington Saints, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong><br />
Plymouth), 7 pm<br />
Saturday, April 7<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, NSEC, 7 pm<br />
Sunday, April 8<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v U Park It Waikato Pistons, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm<br />
Round Six<br />
Thursday, April 12<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Westpac Centre, 7.30 pm<br />
(TV)<br />
Friday, April 13<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Century City Wellington Saints, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, April 14<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Youthtown Auckland Stars, NSEC, 3 pm<br />
Round Seven<br />
Thursday, April 19<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, NSEC, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v U Park It Waikato Pistons, TSB Bank Arena (Wellington),<br />
7 pm<br />
Friday, April 20<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong> Plymouth), 6 pm<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v U Park It Waikato Pistons, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
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Saturday, April 21<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Round Eight<br />
Monday, April 23<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v U Park It Waikato Pistons, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong> Plymouth),<br />
7 pm<br />
Wednesday, April 25<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Youthtown Auckland Stars, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 3 pm<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, Pettigrew Green Arena, 3 pm<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Thursday, April 26<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, Te Awamutu Events Centre,<br />
7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Saturday, April 28<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, NSEC, 7 pm<br />
Round Nine<br />
Wednesday, May 2<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Thursday, May 3<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, NSEC, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, Westpac Centre, 7 pm<br />
Friday, May 4<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong> Plymouth), 7 pm<br />
Saturday, May 5<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, Hamilton YMCA, 7.30 pm<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 5 pm<br />
Round 10<br />
Thursday, May 10<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Te Awamutu Events Centre,<br />
7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, May 11<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, Trafalgar Centre, 5.30 pm<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Saturday, May 12<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, TSB Bank Arena (Wellington), 7 pm<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Youthtown Auckland Stars, TSB Stadium (<strong>New</strong> Plymouth), 6 pm<br />
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Round 11<br />
Thursday, May 17<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, Westpac Centre, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, May 19<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Trafalgar Centre, 5.30 pm<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Hamilton YMCA, 7.30 pm<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Sunday, May 20<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 3 pm<br />
Round 12<br />
Wednesday, May 23<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, Westpac Centre, 7 pm<br />
Thursday, May 24<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v U Park It Waikato Pistons, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Friday, May 25<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Century City Wellington Saints, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v U Park It Waikato Pistons, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Westpac Centre, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, May 26<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, Edgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Round 13<br />
Thursday, May 31<br />
Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams v U Park It Waikato Pistons, Westpac Centre, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, June 1<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, TSB Bank Arena<br />
(Wellington), 7 pm<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Youthtown Auckland Stars, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, June 2<br />
Cartridge World Otago Nuggets v U Park It Waikato Pistons, Edgar Centre, 2 pm<br />
Blue Chip Nelson Giants v Inspire Net Manawatu Jets, Trafalgar Centre, 7 pm<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, NSEC, 3 pm<br />
Round 14<br />
Monday, June 4<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, Pettigrew Green Arena, 1.30 pm<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Appliance Shed Harbour Heat, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm<br />
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Wednesday, June 6<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v Century City Wellington Saints, NSEC, 7 pm<br />
Thursday, June 7<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, Te Awamutu Events Centre,<br />
7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, June 8<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, TSB Stadium, 7 pm<br />
Saturday, June 9<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Century City Wellington Saints, Arena Manawatu 3, 5.30 pm<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Easy LPG Bay Hawks, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm<br />
Round 15<br />
Wednesday, June 13<br />
Appliance Shed Harbour Heat v U Park It Waikato Pistons, NSEC, 7 pm<br />
Thursday, June 14<br />
Youthtown Auckland Stars v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, ASB Stadium, 7.30 pm (TV)<br />
Friday, June 15<br />
Easy LPG Bay Hawks v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, Pettigrew Green Arena, 7 pm<br />
U Park It Waikato Pistons v TET Taranaki Mountain Airs, Hamilton YMCA, 7.30 pm<br />
Saturday, June 16<br />
Inspire Net Manawatu Jets v Scenic Circle Canterbury Rams, Arena Manawatu, 5.30 pm<br />
Century City Wellington Saints v Blue Chip Nelson Giants, TSB Bank Arena (Wellington),<br />
7 pm<br />
Sunday, June 17<br />
TET Taranaki Mountain Airs v Cartridge World Otago Nuggets, TSB Stadium, 2 pm<br />
Semifinals<br />
Thursday, June 21<br />
Semi One<br />
Friday, June 22<br />
Semi Two<br />
Finals<br />
Thursday, June 28<br />
Game One<br />
Friday, June 29<br />
Game Two<br />
Saturday, June 30<br />
Game Three<br />
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<strong>2007</strong> <strong>Dominion</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> <strong>NBL</strong> Referee Panel<br />
Apai Apai<br />
Debut 2005<br />
26 Games<br />
Tim Brown<br />
Debut 2004<br />
49 Games<br />
Andrew Chae<br />
Debut 2006<br />
9 Games<br />
Stephen Clarke<br />
Debut 2005<br />
17 Games<br />
Cheryl Crabbe<br />
Debut <strong>2007</strong><br />
Raelene Forde<br />
Debut 2006<br />
11 Games<br />
Alan Godden<br />
Debut 2003<br />
100 Games<br />
Scott Harris<br />
Debut <strong>2007</strong><br />
Kelly McLeod<br />
Debut 2005<br />
30 Games<br />
Shane Nikora<br />
Debut 2002<br />
62 Games<br />
Dallas Pickering<br />
Debut 1994<br />
259 Games*<br />
Hayden Pipe<br />
Debut 2004<br />
23 Games<br />
Wayne Start<br />
Debut 1991<br />
213 Games*<br />
Andy Thackray<br />
Debut 2004<br />
60 Games<br />
Melony Wealleans<br />
Debut 2002<br />
94 Games<br />
Gavin Whiu<br />
Debut 1994<br />
176 Games*<br />
Raewyn Willocks<br />
Debut 1998<br />
106 Games<br />
Gavin Zimmerman<br />
Debut 1997<br />
96 Games<br />
*approximate<br />
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Appliance Shed<br />
Harbour Heat<br />
Naming Sponsors Appliance Shed<br />
Major Sponsors Network Visuals, Cedar Corp, Pak’n Save, 3m, Franklin, Benefitz, Burger<br />
King, Mortgage Help, Bartercard, Monaghan Plastics, Mexicali Fresh<br />
Website<br />
www.harbourbasketball.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Home – Black/Maroon & Away – White/Maroon<br />
Team Contact Daniel Ellensohn 0274 058 566 admin@harbourbasketball.co.nz<br />
Head Coach John Dorge 021 134 3676 john@nzbreakers.co.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Tony Webster 021 500 938 Tony.webster@corrections.govt.nz<br />
Manager John Hunt 021 890 169 jhunt@harbourbasketball.co.nz<br />
Operations Daniel Ellensohn admin@harbourbasketball.co.nz<br />
Court Controller Jeff Olsen 09 359 6567 jeffrey.olsen@customs.govt.nz<br />
Home Court North Shore Events Centre<br />
Donald Southee events@nseventscentre.co.nz<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
9 Hayden Allen Guard 0/11/79 1.91 m 135<br />
34 Tim Behrendorff* Centre 26/9/81 2.11 m –<br />
33 Darryl Cartwright Forward 22/3/77 2 m 201<br />
5 Brent Charleton Guard/Forward 11/4/82 1.95 m 25<br />
11 Nat Connell Guard 4/3/80 1.85 m 100<br />
24 Michael Dawson Forward 8/6/84 1.94 m 1<br />
7 Rory Fannon Forward 27/8/87 2.06 m –<br />
13 Oscar Forman* Forward 6/1/82 2.05 m –<br />
6 Jarrod Kenny Guard 7/9/85 1.87 m 41<br />
8 Dan Ryan Forward 27/1/81 1.95 m 95<br />
25 Warrick Siddall Forward 22/1/88 2.04 m –<br />
10 Sasha Tasevski Forward 21/10/77 1.96 m 15<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 112 v Hawke’s Bay, 2002<br />
Low Score 58 v Waikato, 2005<br />
High Against 119 Multiple<br />
Low Against 54 Multiple<br />
High Quarter 34 Multiple<br />
Low Quarter 5 v Palmerston North, 2001<br />
Biggest Win 35 v Hawke’s Bay, 2001<br />
Biggest Loss 42 v Waikato, 2001<br />
Points 40 Aaron Olson v Hawke’s Bay, 2002<br />
Rebounds 24 Brian Gomes v Otago, 2001<br />
Assists 11 Dylan Chase v Auckland, 2001<br />
Steals 7 Purnell Perry v Otago, 2004<br />
Blocks 4 Mike King v Wellington & Manawatu, 2005<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
29 v Canterbury (TV)<br />
April<br />
7 v Manawatu, 14 v Auckland, 19 v Hawks (TV), 28 v Otago<br />
May<br />
3 v Nelson (TV)<br />
June<br />
2 v Taranaki, 6 v Wellington, 13 v Waikato<br />
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Coach<br />
John Dorge<br />
Born<br />
October 17, 1962, at Toowomba (Australia)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Harbour <strong>2007</strong><br />
Dorge carved out a respectable career as a centre in the Australian <strong>NBL</strong>,<br />
but has turned his hand to coaching in recent seasons. He was assistant<br />
coach with the Harvey Norman NZ Breakers over the summer, where he<br />
specialised in teaching post skills to the “bigs”.<br />
Imports<br />
Oscar Forman<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 2.05 m/110 kg<br />
Born<br />
January 16, 1982 at Adelaide, Australia<br />
International Australian Universities 2003<br />
Pro Teams<br />
Adelaide 36ers (Australia) 2002–06, NZ Breakers<br />
(Australia) 2006–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Harbour <strong>2007</strong><br />
Forman has attended the Australian Institute of Sport. He won an<br />
Australian <strong>NBL</strong> championship in 2002 with Adelaide and led the league in<br />
3pt% (47.2) in 2005.<br />
Tim Behrendorff<br />
Position Centre<br />
Height/weight 2.11 m/100 kg<br />
Born<br />
September 26, 1981 at Gold Coast, Australia<br />
College Gardner Webb University (USA)<br />
International Australian Universities 2003<br />
Pro Teams Cairns Taipans (Australia) 2004–05, NZ Breakers<br />
(Australia) 2005–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Harbour <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Allen 135 38.8 72.9 33.0 1778 13.2 363 270 244 13<br />
Cartwright 201 45.1 57.3 24.7 1595 7.9 892 133 143 166<br />
Charleton 25 42.2 62.5 35.5 393 15.7 86 39 26 3<br />
Connell 100 41.2 74.2 30.1 1130 11.3 258 153 127 9<br />
Dawson 1 – – – – – – – – –<br />
Kenny 41 47.1 48.8 25.8 177 4.3 134 99 52 3<br />
Ryan 95 41.0 66.2 30.8 793 8.3 341 130 124 34<br />
Sasevski 15 37.5 66.7 28.6 16 1.1 12 3 – 1<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
Harbour 200 wins, Ryan 100 games, Allen 2000 points,<br />
Cartwright 1000 rebounds<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 420 Won 190 Lost 230 45.2%<br />
Playoffs Played 16 Won 5 Lost 11 31.3%<br />
Titles<br />
None<br />
Runners Up (2) 1988, 98<br />
Regular Season (1) 2000<br />
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Youthtown<br />
Auckland Stars<br />
Sponsors<br />
Youthtown, Les Mills, The Quadrant Hotel, Converse, Kukri Apparel, Able<br />
Rentals, Mai FM, ASB Stadium, Print Stop, Plus, Alto2Lab<br />
Website<br />
www.aucklandstars.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Blue, white<br />
Team Contact Theo Tait 021373 338 dylan87@ihug.co.nz<br />
Head Coach Kenny Stone 021 373 368 Kenny.Stone@nbnz.co.nz<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Manager Theo Tait 021 373 338 dylan87@ihug.co.nz<br />
Court Controller Joseph Taylor 021 292 7003 nbanz@qmail.com<br />
Home Court ASB Stadium 09 521 0009<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
24 Dillon Boucher Forward 27/12/75 1.96 m 242<br />
15 Gabriel Bradley Forward 3/7/85 1.93 m –<br />
8 Josh Clark Guard 8/6/83 1.85 m 12<br />
7 Tashaan Forehan-Kelly* Guard 6/6/83 1.93 m –<br />
43 Casey Frank Forward 23/10/77 2.03 m 95<br />
3 Fia Gatoloai Guard /1/85 1.88 m –<br />
6 Danny Lambert Forward 2/6/83 1.98 m –<br />
50 Karl Noyer Guard .93 m –<br />
21 Charlie Piho Forward 8/6/85 1.94 m –<br />
4 Lindsay Tait Guard 8/1/82 1.94 m 111<br />
9 Vallance Te Ratana Guard 26/7/77 1.88 m 9<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High For 09 v Hawke’s Bay, 2002<br />
Low For 61 v Waikato, 2005<br />
High Against 116 Hawke’s Bays, 2002<br />
Low Against 52 Nelson, 2003<br />
High Quarter 40 v Waikato, 2001<br />
Low Quarter 8 Multiple<br />
Biggest Win 30 v Nelson, 2005 (prelim final)<br />
Biggest Loss 21 v Waikato, 2003 (semi)<br />
Points 34 Lindsay Tait 34 v Canterbury, 2003<br />
Rebounds 7 Multiple<br />
Assists Multiple (Dillon Boucher v Wellington, 2006 semifinals)<br />
Steals 8 Dillon Boucher v Hawke’s Bay, 2004<br />
Blocks 6 Kenny Stone, Multiple, 2002<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
8 v Wellington (TV), 22 v Nelson (TV)<br />
April<br />
v Canterbury, 5 v Manawatu (TV), 8 v Waikato<br />
May<br />
24 v Taranaki (TV)<br />
June<br />
4 v Harbour, 9 v Hawks, 14 v Otago<br />
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Coach<br />
Kenny Stone<br />
Born<br />
August 19, 1965 at Seattle, Washington (USA)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Auckland 2002–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Honours Championship Titles 2004, 05<br />
Coaching Stats 64–32 (66.7%)<br />
As a player, Stone played 238 games for Nelson, Canterbury and Auckland,<br />
scoring 4646 points (19.7 average, 52.7% FG), winning four <strong>NBL</strong> titles and<br />
earning Tall Black selection in 2002. He was Outstanding Forward in 1995<br />
and was named to the All-Star Five three times.<br />
Imports<br />
Tashaan Forehan-Kelly<br />
Position Guard<br />
Height/weight 1.93 m/82 kg<br />
Born<br />
June 16, 1983, at Santa Cruz, California (US)<br />
School University of California Berkeley, Pepperdine University<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Auckland <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Boucher 242 56.3 62.0 19.1 2082 8.6 1213 677 550 96<br />
Clark 12 28.6 – 37.5 11 0.9 3 5 2 –<br />
Frank 95 54.3 69.0 31.8 1541 16.2 864 268 160 128<br />
Tait 111 49.7 77.8 40.0 1846 16.6 307 403 156 31<br />
Te Ratana 9 33.3 77.8 35.7 24 2.7 7 2 – –<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
Frank 100 games, 1000 rebounds, Tait 2000 points<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 505 Won 315 Lost 190 62.4%<br />
Playoffs Played 40 Won 28 Lost 12 70.0%<br />
Titles (9) 1982, 83, 95, 96, 97, 99, 2000, 04, 05<br />
Runners Up (4) 1984, 85, 89, 2006<br />
Regular Season Winners (6) 1983, 95, 96, 97, 99, 2006<br />
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U Park It<br />
Waikato Pistons<br />
Naming Sponsors U Park It<br />
Major Sponsors Winger Motors, More FM, Team & Corporate Sportswear, Henderson<br />
Rentals, Sea Nymph Boats, Waipa District Council, Waikato <strong>Finance</strong>,<br />
Studio Homes Ltd, Lion Breweries<br />
Website<br />
www.waikatobasketball.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Black, gold & red<br />
Team Contact John Davey 021 888 446 john@sportingventures.co.nz<br />
Head Coach Murray McMahon 0274 757 518 murraym@sportsforce.org.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Steve Agnew 027 490 2698 stevea@jenhan.co.nz<br />
Manager Dave Murray 0272 888 487 davidgnb@hotmail.com<br />
Court Controller<br />
Home Court<br />
John Davey<br />
Hamilton City Stadium<br />
07 838 2529 andries.delange@nzymca.com<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
5 Ray Cameron Forward 7/3/82 1.9 m 16<br />
10 Pero Cameron Forward 5/6/74 2 m 259<br />
Wai Cheung Guard 24/9/85 1.75 m –<br />
4 Jason Fraser* Forward 8/4/83 2.08 m –<br />
32 Ben Hill Forward 8/4/79 1.96 m 87<br />
40 Mike Homik Forward 6/7/78 2.04 m 92<br />
15 Prem Krishna Guard 30/1/76 1.88 m 194<br />
33 Puke Lenden Forward 4/1/80 1.95 m 130<br />
11 Luke Martin Guard 22/1/81 1.82 m 46<br />
25 Jeff Niwa Guard 4/9/73 1.86 m 253<br />
21 Kevin Smith* Forward 6/12/79 2 m –<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 147 v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Low Score 54 v Harbour, 2005<br />
High Against 113 Canterbury, 2002<br />
Low Against 58 Multiple<br />
High Quarter 43 v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Low Quarter 4 v Harbour, 2005<br />
Biggest Win 70 v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Biggest Loss 24 v Manawatu, 2003<br />
Points 46 Clifton Bush v Nelson, 2001<br />
Rebounds 20 Clifton Bush v Canterbury, 2001<br />
Assists 0 Kantrail Horton v Auckland, 2005<br />
Steals 8 Dillon Boucher v Auckland, 2003<br />
Blocks 5 Mike Bauer v Canterbury, 2005<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
v Wellington, 24 v Nelson, 30 v Hawks<br />
April<br />
26 v Otago (TV)<br />
May<br />
5 v Manawatu, 10 v Harbour (TV), 19 v Auckland<br />
June<br />
7 v Canterbury (TV), 15 v Taranaki<br />
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Coach<br />
Murray McMahon<br />
Born<br />
May 6, 1944 at Hamilton<br />
International Tall Blacks (video coach) 2002–04<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams<br />
Waikato 1987, 90–93, 95–96, <strong>2007</strong>, Waitemata<br />
1989<br />
Coaching Stats 42–128 (24.7%)<br />
As video analyst, McMahon was an unsung contributor to the Tall<br />
Blacks semifinal run at the 2002 FIBA World Championships and also<br />
accompanied the national men’s team to the 2004 Athens Olympics.<br />
Imports<br />
Kevin Smith<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 2 m/96 kg<br />
Born<br />
December 6, 1979, at Norfolk, Virginia (US)<br />
School Coastal Georgia Community College, University of<br />
Texas El Paso, Lee University<br />
Pro Teams Black Star (Luxembourg), Hauker (Iceland)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Waikato <strong>2007</strong><br />
Jason Fraser<br />
Position Centre<br />
Height/weight 2.05 m/102 kg<br />
Born<br />
April 18, 1983, in Harlem, <strong>New</strong> York (US)<br />
School Villanova University<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Waikato <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
P Cameron 259 55.7 73.5 37.7 3486 13.5 2052 798 399 108<br />
R Cameron 16 36.5 57.1 23.1 48 3.0 19 9 3 0<br />
B Hill 105 44.3 63.0 36.1 825 7.9 314 58 49 12<br />
Homik 92 43.4 55.2 27.8 701 7.6 378 95 77 38<br />
Krishna 194 42.5 69.6 32.6 1779 9.2 525 330 313 41<br />
Lenden 130 42.9 68.1 26.9 954 7.3 344 139 121 18<br />
Martin 46 43.5 76.1 33.2 507 11.0 128 190 78 3<br />
Niwa 253 44.7 63.7 34.8 1850 7.3 810 282 193 16<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
Hill 1000 points, Homik 100 games, Krishna 200 games,<br />
Lenden 1000 points, Pistons 200 wins<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 460 Won 194 Lost 266 42.2%<br />
Playoffs Played 10 Won 5 Lost 5 50.0%<br />
Titles (2) 2001, 02<br />
Runners Up (1) 2003<br />
Regular Season (3) 2001, 02, 03<br />
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TET<br />
Taranaki Mountain Airs<br />
Naming Sponsors Taranaki Electricity Trust<br />
Major Sponsors Devon Hotel, More FM, Taranaki <strong>New</strong>spapers, JD Hickman Ltd<br />
Website<br />
www.mountainairs.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Black with gold trim (alternate = white/gold)<br />
Team Contact Warren Osborne 027 249 2769 warren@sporttaranaki.org.nz<br />
Head Coach Trent Adam 021 751 822 trent@sporttaranaki.org.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Michael Kiss 027 665 0368<br />
Manager David Wilson 027 472 1170<br />
Court Controller Vivian Garlick 027 445 5070<br />
Home Court TSB Stadium<br />
Adrienne Kensington 06 759 9027<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
15 Link Abrams Forward /7/73 1.95 m 71<br />
4 Mat t Cleaver Guard 5/6/81 1.85 m 2<br />
22 Jon Collins Guard /2/82 1.85 m 11<br />
25 Matt Corbett Forward 0/4/88 2 m –<br />
23 Garry Hill-Thomas* Guard 2/6/82 1.95 m 9<br />
5 Kaine Hokianga Guard 8/1/81 1.9 m 107<br />
21 Ben Jeffrey Guard 8/4/82 1.83 m 70<br />
11 Eli Paurini Guard 22/6/84 1.89 m –<br />
13 Josh Paurini Guard 25/1/81 1.87 m 41<br />
43 Damon Rampton Forward 8/12/76 2.03 m 102<br />
45 Gabe Stephenson* Forward /9/83 2.05 m –<br />
12 Eli Waikawa Guard 5/6/81 1.85 m –<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 122 v Otago, 2005<br />
Low Score 64 v Wellington, 2004<br />
High Against 147 Waikato, 2003<br />
Low Against 54 Otago, 2003<br />
High Quarter 38 v Canterbury, 2003<br />
Low Quarter 9 Multiple (v Nelson 2006)<br />
Biggest Win 38 v Otago, 2005<br />
Biggest Loss 70 v Waikato, 2003<br />
Points 41 Link Abrams, Multiple<br />
Rebounds 6 Tony Rampton v Waikato 2006 (OT)<br />
Assists 2 Mulitple<br />
Steals 6 Willie Banks v Nelson, 2004 (OT)<br />
Blocks 7 Link Abrams v Canterbury, 2004 (OT)<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
v Harbour, 23 v Hawks<br />
April<br />
6 v Wellington, 20 v Manawatu, 23 v Waikato<br />
May<br />
4 v Nelson, 12 v Auckland<br />
June<br />
8 v Canterbury, 17 v Otago<br />
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Coach<br />
Trent Adam<br />
Born<br />
June 19, 1973, at Wanganui<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Taranaki 2005–06 (assistant)<br />
Adams has never coached at this level before, but was Warren<br />
Osborne’s assistant over the past two seasons. He is employed by<br />
Sport Taranaki as a CoachForce basketball development officer.<br />
Imports<br />
Garry Hill-Thomas<br />
Position Guard<br />
Height/weight 1.94 m/93 kg<br />
Born<br />
June 12, 1982, at Oakland, California (US)<br />
School University of Nevada Reno<br />
Pro Teams NBDL 2005, Venezuela 2006<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Tarankai 2006–07<br />
Hill Thomas was leading the league in scoring midway through last<br />
season until he was injured.<br />
Gabe Stephenson<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 2.05 m/105 kg<br />
Born<br />
School<br />
August 1, 1983, at Denver, Colorado (US)<br />
Cornell University (2001–04), Cal Poly University<br />
2004–06<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Taranaki <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Abrams 71 60.1 56.2 20.0 1584 22.3 664 79 64 72<br />
Cleaver 2 – – – – – 2 3 1 –<br />
Collins 11 100 100 100 7 0.6 2 1 1 –<br />
Hill-Thomas 9 49.7 58.7 16.7 234 26.0 32 25 17 1<br />
Hokianga 107 40.7 69.1 38.1 684 6.4 166 83 65 9<br />
Jeffrey 70 30.3 63.1 24.6 253 3.6 178 118 68 3<br />
J Paurini 41 29.6 50.0 23.3 90 2.2 44 39 22 4<br />
D Rampton 102 41.5 58.0 28.6 773 7.6 498 123 80 31<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
None<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 366 Won 175 Lost 191 47.8%<br />
Playoffs Played 11 Won 1 Lost 10 9.1%<br />
Titles<br />
None<br />
Runners Up<br />
None<br />
Regular Season (1) 1992<br />
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0800 Easy LPG<br />
Bay Hawks<br />
Naming Sponsors 0800 Easy LPG<br />
Major Sponsors Furnware, Classic Hits, IMS Payroll, Napier Mail, Kennedy Park Resort<br />
Website<br />
www.hawks.org.nz<br />
Team Colours Black & white (Reverse – white & black)<br />
Team Contact Jeremy Bayliss 021 566 005 jeremy@hawks.org.nz<br />
Head Coach Shawn Dennis 021 739 256 withenergy@xtra.co.nz<br />
Manager Michael Barbour 027 224 3131 michael@hawks.org.nz<br />
Court Controller Michael Barbour 027 224 3131 michael@hawks.org.nz<br />
Home Court Pettigrew Green Arena<br />
Hayley Reid<br />
hreid@pgarena.co.nz<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
5 Everard Bartlett Guard 6/2/86 1.91 m 26<br />
9 Thomas Bartlett Guard 26/12/82 1.92 m 15<br />
25 Callum Baynes Forward 25/7/82 2.03 m 18<br />
23 Clifton Bush Forward /9/73 1.96 m 162<br />
11 Aidan Daly Guard 22/8/78 1.83 m 141<br />
32 Paul Henare Guard 4/3/79 1.82 m 178<br />
42 Kareem Johnson* Centre 25/11/80 2.05 m 40<br />
2 Shane Nicely* Forward 9/9/74 1.98 m –<br />
27 Patrick O’Brien Guard 9/3/81 1.83 m –<br />
7 Dylan Perfect-Tait Guard 7/5/87 1.89 m 22<br />
33 Ryan Strawbridge Forward 3/8/82 1.92 m –<br />
21 Arthur Trousdell Forward 21/4/81 2.03 m 46<br />
8 Paora Winitana Guard/Forward 6/12/76 1.95 m 157<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 118 v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Low Score 51 v Nelson (semi), 2004<br />
High Against 117 Canterbury, 2002<br />
Low Against 60 Waikato, 2006<br />
High Quarter 45 v Wellington, 2002<br />
Low Quarter 7 v Nelson (semi), 2004<br />
Biggest Win 41 v Otago 2006<br />
Biggest Loss 35 v Nelson, 2002<br />
Points 36 Pero Vasiljevic 36 v Taranaki, 2004<br />
Rebounds 21 Robert Hickey 21 v Harbour, 2002<br />
Assists 3 Paul Henare v Waikato, 2005<br />
Steals 7 Paul Henare v Harbour, 2003<br />
Blocks 5 Derek Moore v Canterbury, 2005<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
9 v Taranaki, 16 v Harbour<br />
April<br />
5 v Otago, 13 v Wellington, 25 v Manawatu<br />
May<br />
25 v Waikato<br />
June<br />
v Auckland, 4 v Nelson, 15 v Canterbury<br />
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Coach<br />
Shawn Dennis<br />
Born<br />
International<br />
October 27, 1965, at Melbourne (Australia)<br />
NZ Tall Ferns 2005–06 (assistant), NZ U21 Tall Ferns<br />
2006<br />
Pro Teams <strong>New</strong>castle Falcons (Australia) 1997–99<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Hawks 2004–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Honours Championship Title 2006, Coach of the Year 2004<br />
Coaching Stats 42–16 (72.4%)<br />
Dennis has a 30–56 (35%) record in the Australia <strong>NBL</strong>, where he also had<br />
five years as an assistant coach with <strong>New</strong>castle and Wollongong. He guided Bay Hawks to the<br />
2006 <strong>NBL</strong> title and spent much of the year travelling the globe under a $50,000 Prime Minister’s<br />
Scholarship.<br />
Imports<br />
Kareem Johnson<br />
Position Centre<br />
Height/weight 2.05 m/110 kg<br />
Born<br />
November 25, 1980, at Eufala, Alabama (US)<br />
School University of Cincinnati<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Auckland 2005, Hawks 2006–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Honours Championship Titles 2005, 06<br />
Shane Nicely<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 1.98 m/102 kg<br />
Born September 19, 1974<br />
School Durham College<br />
Pro Teams St Catherine Daredevils, North Carolina Thunder (US)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Hawks <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
E Bartlett 26 41.0 54.5 34.8 120 4.6 45 32 17 2<br />
T Bartlett 15 50.0 66.7 33.3 7 0.5 3 1 1 –<br />
Baynes 18 56.1 53.1 – 81 4.5 72 4 4 12<br />
Bush 162 50.1 60.6 32.8 3213 19.8 1381 336 293 52<br />
Daly 141 44.3 77.4 31.2 860 6.1 224 284 158 2<br />
Henare 178 41.0 70.3 31.4 1809 10.2 509 734 249 21<br />
Johnson 40 58.0 64.8 0.0 512 12.8 261 27 30 37<br />
Perfect-Tait 22 37.1 – 38.5 36 1.6 9 4 2 –<br />
Trousdell 46 55.7 82.6 12.5 334 7.3 128 25 21 22<br />
Winitana 157 47.2 72.3 33.0 1931 12.3 576 277 206 28<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
Henare 2000 points, Winitana 2000 points<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 456 Won 219 Lost 237 48.0%<br />
Playoffs Played 22 Won 11 Lost 11 50.0%<br />
Titles (1) 2006<br />
Runners Up (2) 1995, 2005<br />
Regular Season<br />
None<br />
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Inspire Net<br />
Manawatu Jets<br />
Naming Sponsors Inspire Net<br />
Major Sponsors Massey University, Radioworks, Manawatu Standard, Tony’s Tyre<br />
Service, Lion Breweries, Palmerston North City Council<br />
Website<br />
www.thejets.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Green & white<br />
Team Contact Clive Pedley 06 357 1263 clive@pedleymanagement.co.nz<br />
Head Coach Darron Larsen 027 3 333 780 darron.toni@xtra.co.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Callum Brock 027 487 3327<br />
Court Controller Janet Thompson 027 209 9166 j.c.thompson@massey.ac.nz<br />
Home Court Arena Manawatu<br />
Peter Low 06 356 1505 peter@arenamanawatu.co.nz<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
10 Paul Bristol Guard 20/9/85 1.78 m 1<br />
6 Reece Cassidy Guard/Forward 8/12/81 2 m 95<br />
Rick Dalziell Forward 28/9/82 1.99 m 3<br />
Tom Giles Guard 2/9/88 1.8 m –<br />
44 Josh Goodwin* Forward 22/7/83 2.06 m –<br />
Steve Hansen Forward 7/2/83 1.99 m –<br />
Milutin Kovacevic Guard 6/12/88 1.83 m –<br />
11 Stacey Lambert Guard 7/1/76 1.9 m 221<br />
Keiran McKendry Guard 6/3/89 1.81 m –<br />
22 Aaron Nowell Forward 0/7/81 1.95 m 84<br />
5 James Parangatai Forward 7/1/86 2 m 29<br />
10 Brandon Payton* Guard 30/9/79 1.85 m –<br />
Daniel Simon Guard 3/5/82 1.86 m –<br />
15 Matt Te Huna Guard 26/8/83 1.9 m 25<br />
8 Rob Tuilave Centre 7/2/76 2.04 m 188<br />
Jonus Turol Guard 7/7/83 1.9 m –<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 123 v Otago, 2006 (3OT)<br />
Low Score 56 v Nelson, 2003<br />
High Against 121 Otago, 2006 (3OT)<br />
Low Against 57 Hawke’s Bay, 2004<br />
High Quarter 39 v Nelson, 2002<br />
Low Quarter 6 v Canterbury, 2004<br />
Biggest Win 26 Multiple<br />
Biggest Loss 35 v Wellington, 2005<br />
Points 36 Brad Davidson v Wellington, 2006 (OT)<br />
Rebounds 22 David Cooper v Harbour, 2004<br />
Assists 0 Brad Davidson v Hawks, 2006 (OT)<br />
Steals 6 Mike Coleman v Otago, 2005<br />
Blocks 7 David Cooper v Harbour, 2004<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
7 v Taranaki, 31 v Otago<br />
April<br />
4 v Nelson, 26 v Auckland<br />
May<br />
2 v Hawks, 11 v Harbour, 24 v Waikato<br />
June<br />
9 v Wellington, 16 v Canterbury Rams<br />
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Coach<br />
Darron Larsen<br />
Born<br />
June 4, 19972, at Palmerston North<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Manawatu 2005–07<br />
Coaching Stats 14–22 (38.9%)<br />
Larsen spent his entire 11-year playing career as a guard with the<br />
Palmerston North/Manawatu Jets, amassing 160 games, averaging 5.8<br />
points (39.5% 3pt). He assisted Wayne Brown in 2004 and is also being<br />
groomed through <strong>Basketball</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong>’s age group programme. Under<br />
him, the Jets went 3–1 in overtime games last season.<br />
Imports<br />
Josh Goodwin<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 2.06 m/87 kg<br />
Born<br />
July 22, 1983, at Lake Charles, Louisianna (USA)<br />
College<br />
Pro Teams<br />
Lamar University, Southwestern Christian College<br />
Al Jalaa’ (Syria), Union Shops Rastatt (Germany),<br />
Norrkoping Dolphins (Sweden)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Manawatu <strong>2007</strong><br />
Brandon Payton<br />
Position Point Guard<br />
Height/weight 1.85 m/84 kg<br />
Born<br />
August 30, 1979, at Oakland, California (US)<br />
College University of Oregon<br />
Pro Teams Portland Chinooks (IBL), Portland Reign<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Manawatu <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Bristol 1 0.0 – – – – 2 2 – –<br />
Cassidy 95 43.7 74.6 30.1 580 6.1 174 53 55 8<br />
Dalziell 3 0.0 – – – – – – – –<br />
Lambert 221 42.7 73.2 36.1 2758 12.5 688 526 267 35<br />
Nowell 84 48.4 68.4 30.8 518 6.2 326 70 62 22<br />
Parangatai 29 47.5 50.0 26.7 136 4.7 78 9 7 3<br />
Te Huna 25 47.6 100 50.0 59 2.4 14 15 10 1<br />
Tuilave 188 47.1 45.3 26.4 1433 7.6 933 237 225 86<br />
Upcoming Milestones Cassidy 100 games, Nowell 100 games, Lambert 3000<br />
points, Tuilave 200 games & 1000 rebounds<br />
Win/Loss Records Played 428 Won 201 Lost 227 47.0%<br />
Playoffs Played 9 Won 3 Lost 6 33.3%<br />
Titles<br />
None<br />
Runners Up (1) 1992<br />
Regular Season (1) 1989<br />
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Century City<br />
Wellington Saints<br />
Naming Sponsors<br />
Major Sponsors<br />
Century City Developments<br />
Exodus Health & Fitness Club, <strong>New</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong> Community Trust,<br />
Wellington City Council, The Breeze, The <strong>Dominion</strong> Post, And1, Export<br />
Gold, Hotel IBIS, Chicago, House of Sabra, King Toyota, SecurCopy<br />
www.saints.co.nz<br />
Blue & white<br />
Website<br />
Team Colours<br />
Team Contacts Nick Mills 027 466 4557 nick@saints.co.nz<br />
Shaun Gill 027 544 4559 shaun@saints.co.nz<br />
Head Coach Kevin Brooks 027 427 2467 coachkb@saints.co.nz<br />
Assistant Coaches Darnell Mee & Kenny McFadden<br />
Managers Phil Hartley 027 274 7547 p.hartley@pgnz.org.nz<br />
Gavin Cross 021 428 774 ghkcross@gmail.com<br />
Court Controller John Nixon 021 410 000 john@downtowndigital.co.nz<br />
Home Court TSB Bank Arena, Wellington (Queens Wharf) 04 801 4231<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
55 Jeremy Banks Forward 4/4/77 1.96 m 26<br />
JD Collins* Guard 24/7/83 1.8 m –<br />
7 Damien Ekenasio Guard 24/1/81 1.93 m 76<br />
33 David Hopoi Forward 20/9/78 1.98 m 177<br />
44 Nick Horvath* Centre 8/2/81 2.08 m 13<br />
Wesley Hunia Guard .85 m –<br />
4 George Le’afa Guard 21/9/78 1.78 m 170<br />
22 Terrence Lewis Guard 20/10/69 1.93 m 237<br />
Adrian Majstrovich Forward 9/2/80 2.02 m 65<br />
15 Troy McLean Guard 30/7/79 1.93 m 164<br />
11 Brendon Polyblank Forward 8/11/78 1.96 m 88<br />
9 Brendon Pongia Guard 27/6/69 1.85 m 239<br />
20 Jonathan Southey Guard 6/3/79 1.75 m 125<br />
6 Mike Tompson Forward 8/9/77 2 m 96<br />
12 Andrew Rice Forward 4/5/80 2.05 m –<br />
14 Corey Vessey Guard 5/7/82 1.85 m 20<br />
10 Alex Wastney Guard /4/86 1.93 m 13<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 26 v Canterbury, 2006 (2OT)<br />
Low Score 64 Multiple (v Auckland, 2006)<br />
High Against 119 Waikato, 2001<br />
Low Against 55 Giants, 2004<br />
High Quarter 41 v Canterbury, 2005<br />
Low Quarter 4 v Auckland, 2006<br />
Biggest Win 35 v Manawatu, 2005<br />
Biggest Loss 28 v Canterbury, 2001<br />
Points 38 Terrence Lewis, Multiple<br />
Rebounds 20 Nick Horvath v Waikato, 2006<br />
Assists 3 George Leafa v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Steals 6 Multiple<br />
Blocks 4 Multiple (Nick Horvath v Auckland, 2006, semifinals)<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
7 v Taranaki, 30 v Otago<br />
April<br />
9 v Waikato, 25 v Auckland<br />
May<br />
5 v Canterbury, 12 v Hawks, 20 v Harbour<br />
June<br />
v Manawatu, 16 v Nelson<br />
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Coach<br />
Kevin Brooks<br />
Born<br />
October 12, 1969, at Beaufort, South Carolina (US)<br />
College<br />
University of Louisiana-Lafayette<br />
Pro Teams Adelaide 36ers (assistant), Woodville Warriors (ABA)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Wellington <strong>2007</strong><br />
As a player, Brooks spent three seasons in the NBA with the Denver<br />
Nuggets before moving to Australia in the late 1990s. He was MVP of the<br />
1998 A<strong>NBL</strong> Grand Final while playing for Adelaide and spent a season with<br />
the Saints in 2002, averaging 20.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over 12 games.<br />
Imports<br />
Nick Horvath<br />
Position Centre<br />
Height/weight 2.08 m/113 kg<br />
Born<br />
February 18, 1981, Shoreview, Minnesota (US)<br />
International Won gold medal with USA at 1998 World Youth Games<br />
College<br />
Pro Teams<br />
Duke University<br />
West Sydney Razorbacks 2005/06, Adelaide 36ers<br />
2006/07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Wellington 2006, 07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Honours All-Star Five 2006<br />
JD Collins<br />
Position Guard<br />
Height/weight 1.8 m/82 kg<br />
Born<br />
July 24, 1983, at Houston, Texas (US)<br />
International USA U19 at 2002 Global Games<br />
College<br />
University of West Virginia<br />
Pro Teams ToPo (Finland) 2006–07<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Wellington <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Banks 26 37.5 87.5 60.0 53 2.0 35 5 9 5<br />
Ekenasio 76 53.9 56.4 – 291 3.8 112 60 31 16<br />
Hopoi 177 53.4 59.3 16.3 1399 7.9 677 137 147 76<br />
Horvath 13 53.6 61.6 0.0 255 19.6 134 21 12 20<br />
Le’afa 170 36.3 63.8 25.0 828 4.9 386 518 235 10<br />
Lewis 237 49.8 83.4 38.9 5528 23.3 1333 533 448 28<br />
Majstrovich 65 48.8 80.3 35.9 1108 17.0 609 116 86 18<br />
McLean 164 44.5 70.8 36.7 1798 11.0 444 283 150 18<br />
Polyblank 88 50.3 74.1 34.0 1225 13.9 375 211 115 20<br />
Pongia 239 46.1 70.5 36.2 2929 12.3 645 347 311 11<br />
Southey 125 37.3 75.1 27.7 782 6.3 313 327 104 2<br />
Tompson 96 48.6 70.4 22.4 1178 12.6 517 107 45 51<br />
Vessey 20 28.3 78.9 18.5 46 2.3 21 8 6 3<br />
Wastney 13 33.3 50.0 0.0 13 1.0 10 7 4 3<br />
Upcoming Milestones Polyblank 100 games, McLean 2000 points, Pongia 3000<br />
points, Tompson 100 games<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 482 Won 286 Lost 196 59.3%<br />
Playoffs Played 31 Won 16 Lost 15 51.6%<br />
Titles (5) 1984, 85, 87, 88, 2003<br />
Runners Up (4) 1983, 1986, 1991, 2001<br />
Regular Season (2) 1988, 2004<br />
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Blue Chip<br />
Nelson Giants<br />
Naming Sponsors Blue Chip Nelson<br />
Major Sponsors Houston Motors, More FM, Hunter’s Marlborough, 7 Design Secrets,<br />
Nelson Mail, Bays Brewery<br />
Website<br />
www.giants.co.nz<br />
Team Colours Navy & white<br />
Team Contact Janie Granger 0274 363 391 janie@giants.co.nz<br />
Head Coach Nenad Vucinic 021 667 677 nenad@giants.co.nz<br />
Manager Steve Fitchett 021 547 347 FI@nelcollege.school.nz<br />
Court Controller Trevor Carston 03 547 3563<br />
Home Court Trafalgar Centre 03 539 1301<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
23 Bronson Beri Forward 26/6/89 2.04 m –<br />
20 Steven Bill Guard 21/4/82 1.9 m 26<br />
21 Josh Bloxham Guard 3/3/90 1.84 m 6<br />
33 Ed Book Centre 23/9/70 2.1 m 233<br />
12 Chris Daniel Guard/Forward 5/2/85 1.97 m 38<br />
15 Michael Fitchett Guard 20/9/82 1.83 m 117<br />
34 Faron Hand* Forward /9/73 2.01 m –<br />
7 Mark Jones Forward 9/7/83 1.97 m 92<br />
Phill Jones Guard 25/1/74 1.95 m 242<br />
8 Nico Ritschny Guard 30/5/89 1.96 m –<br />
5 Josh Pace* Guard/Forward 23/5/83 1.97 m 18<br />
11 Tala Taufale Guard 9/5/87 1.90 m –<br />
25 Matt Trueman Forward 22/9/88 1.96 m –<br />
Ben Valentine Centre 2.08 m 23<br />
14 Mika Vukona Forward 3/5/82 1.94 m 118<br />
31 Ben Wright Guard 2/7/87 1.81 m 6<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 116 v Hawke’s Bay, 2002<br />
Low Score 52 v Auckland, 2003<br />
High Against 106 Multiple<br />
Low Against 51 Hawke’s Bay (semi), 2004<br />
High Quarter 37 v Canterbury, 2004<br />
Low Quarter 6 v Canterbury, 2001<br />
Biggest Win 42 v Otago, 2003<br />
Biggest Loss 39 v Hawke’s Bay, 2003<br />
Points 38 Phill Jones v Manawatu, 2004<br />
Rebounds 6 Mika Vukona v Wellington & Waikato (semi), 2005<br />
Assists Judd Flavell v Canterbury, 2003 & v Canterbury, 2002<br />
Steals 6 Judd Flavell v Canterbury, 2001<br />
Blocks 4 Multiple<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
7 v Auckland, 30 v Taranaki<br />
April<br />
20 v Waikato, 25 v Canterbury, 28 v Hawks Bay<br />
May<br />
v Otago, 19 v Harbour, 25 v Wellington<br />
June<br />
2 v Manawatu<br />
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Coach<br />
Nenad Vucinic<br />
Born<br />
April 7, 1965, at Belgrade (Yugoslavia)<br />
International Tall Blacks <strong>2007</strong>, assistant 2001–06<br />
Pro Teams OKK Beograde 2002/03<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Nelson 1995–<strong>2007</strong><br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Honours Championship Titles 1994 & 1998,<br />
Coach of the Year 1996, 98, 2001, 05, 06<br />
Coaching Stats 148–68 (68.5%)<br />
As a player, Vucinic played for the Tall Blacks 1994–98, 2000, won two <strong>NBL</strong> titles<br />
in 1994 & 1998 (player/coach) and was named to the All-Star Five in 1990. He<br />
scored 3412 points (49.2% FG, 77.0% FT, 35.5% 3pt). Last season, Vucinic set a new<br />
record for <strong>NBL</strong> coaching wins and has replaced Tab Baldwin at the helm of the Tall Blacks.<br />
Imports<br />
Faron Hand<br />
Position Forward/Centre<br />
Height/weight 2.01 m/119 kg<br />
Born September 11, 1973<br />
School University of Nevada Reno 1995–97<br />
Pro Teams Marbella (Spain) 1997, Hung Kuo Elephants (Taiwan) 1998,<br />
Harrisburg Horizon (USA) 2000, Dakota Wizards (USA) 2000,<br />
Un Guarao de Tucupita (Venezuela) 2001, SKP Ostracolor<br />
Pardubice (Czech Rep) 2002–03, Universidad Catolica Santiago<br />
(Chile) 2004, BK Nova Hut Ostrava (Czech Rep) 2005–06<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Nelson <strong>2007</strong><br />
Josh Pace<br />
Position Guard/Forward<br />
Height<br />
1.95 m/88 kg<br />
Born<br />
May 23, 1983 at Griffin, Georgia (US)<br />
School University of Syracuse 2001–05<br />
Honours NCAA Championship 2003<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Nelson 2006–07<br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Bill 26 38.1 100 58.3 26 1.0 10 7 3 –<br />
Bloxham 6 25.0 – 20.0 5 0.8 3 3 – –<br />
Book 233 53.5 73.3 33.8 4723 20.3 2079 389 160 299<br />
Daniel 38 35.9 70.4 34.3 135 3.6 53 25 19 6<br />
Fitchett 117 34.9 72.7 33.7 837 7.2 248 242 96 5<br />
M Jones 92 38.6 60.0 33.5 433 4.7 229 66 60 17<br />
P Jones 242 45.3 78.6 37.6 4447 18.4 1127 603 407 83<br />
Pace 19 52.1 64.6 26.0 375 19.7 123 63 28 6<br />
Valentine 23 40.6 70.4 0.0 45 2.0 27 2 3 2<br />
Vukona 118 52.3 50.4 31.9 946 8.0 818 168 115 38<br />
Wright 6 42.9 0.0 20.0 7 1.2 5 2 2 –<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
Vukona 1000 points & 1000 rebounds, M Jones 100 games,<br />
Fitchett 1000 points<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 495 Won 289 Lost 206 58.4%<br />
Playoffs Played 31 Won 16 Lost 15 51.6%<br />
Titles (2) 1994, 98<br />
Runners Up (6) 1990, 96, 97, 2000, 02, 04<br />
Regular Season (3) 1990, 94, 98<br />
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Scenic Circle<br />
Canterbury Rams<br />
Naming Sponsors Scenic Circle Hotels<br />
Website<br />
www.rams.org.nz<br />
Team Colours Red & white<br />
Team Contact George Kazan 027 497 3556 george.kazan@canterburybasketball.co.nz<br />
PO Box 38032, Christchurch<br />
Head Coach Chris Sparks 021 040 8953 chris.sparks@rams.org.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Terry Brunel 027 687 5387 brunel@basketball.org.nz<br />
Assistant Coach Kenny Perkins<br />
Manager<br />
Craig Farrant<br />
Communications Piet Van Hasselt 027 324 8498 piet@canterburybasketball.co.nz<br />
Court Controller Melanie Henkes 021 262 1483 melanie@canterburybasketball.co.nz<br />
Home Court Westpac Centre<br />
Helen Glengarry 03 3633300 Helen.glengarry@nccnz.co.nz<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
9 Mychal Green* Guard 5/1/83 1.94 m –<br />
55 Joel Hart Guard 24/7/84 1.84 m 25<br />
20 Nathan Hyde Forward 4/01/79 1.86 m 35<br />
1 Michael Joiner* Forward 28/10/81 2.01 m –<br />
8 Jeremy Kench Guard 27/4/84 1.85 m 67<br />
33 Rewi Manahi Centre 5/1/75 2 m 209<br />
11 Paul McFarlin Guard 21/7/85 1.88 m 10<br />
10 Mark Morrison Forward 2/2/85 1.97 m 35<br />
6 Ashley Rees Guard 6/5/86 1.83 m 18<br />
14 Mike Townsend Centre 9/12/84 2.07 m 18<br />
* Import<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 119 v Harbour, 2002<br />
Low Score 54 v Harbour, 2005<br />
High Against 134 Waikato, 2002<br />
Low Against 65 Nelson, 2001<br />
High Quarter 42 v Waikato, 2001<br />
Low Quarter 7 v Auckland, 2004<br />
Biggest Win 27 Multiple<br />
Biggest Loss 26 v Nelson, 2003<br />
Points 50 John Whorton v Hawke’s Bay, 2003<br />
Rebounds 26 Ryan Prillman v Wellington, 2005<br />
Assists 0 Carlo Varricchio v Wellington, 2002<br />
Steals 6 Multiple (Tim Edmonds v Waikato 2006)<br />
Blocks 5 Multiple<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
v Nelson, 15 v Auckland (TV), 22 v Wellington<br />
April<br />
May<br />
2 v Taranaki (TV)<br />
3 v Otago, 17 v Manawatu (TV), 23 v Hawks, 25 v Harbour, 31 v Waikato<br />
(TV)<br />
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Coach<br />
Chris Sparks<br />
Born<br />
September 20, 1976, at Indianapolis, Indiana (US)<br />
School Valparaiso University<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Canterbury 2006–07<br />
Coaching Stats 6–12 (33.3%)<br />
Sparks won three Mid-Continent Conference titles and went to three NCAA<br />
tournaments with Valparaiso, then played in Croatia, Switzeland and with<br />
Athletes In Action. He was assistant coach with Athletes in Action for four<br />
years before joining the Rams.<br />
Imports<br />
Mychal Green<br />
Position Guard<br />
Height/weight 1.94 m/90 kg<br />
Born<br />
January 15, 1983, at Columbus, Ohio (US)<br />
School University of Ohio, Ohlone Junior College<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Canterbury <strong>2007</strong><br />
Green joins the Rams on his first overseas contract after a strong two-year<br />
career at Ohio University, averaging 13.9 points (39.5% 3pt).<br />
Michael Joiner<br />
Position Forward<br />
Height/weight 2.01 m/106 kg<br />
Born<br />
October 28, 1981, at Fayetteville, North Carolina (US)<br />
School Florida State University<br />
Pro Teams Sheffield Sharks (England), Albany Patroons (CBA), Lobos<br />
Grises (Mexico)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Canterbury <strong>2007</strong><br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Hart 25 33.8 50.0 26.8 66 2.6 11 6 5 –<br />
Hyde 35 35.1 83.3 0.0 55 1.6 40 7 8 3<br />
Kench 67 48.7 65.0 33.3 481 7.2 157 155 113 5<br />
Manahi 209 59.9 69.2 0.0 1345 6.4 757 139 79 20<br />
McFarlin 10 0.0 50.0 0.0 1 0.1 3 – 2 –<br />
Morrison 35 37.5 72.4 33.3 192 5.5 88 25 8 6<br />
Rees 18 25.9 50.0 0.0 21 1.2 22 16 2 1<br />
Townsend 18 39.3 25.0 – 27 1.5 22 2 8 4<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 489 Won 285 Lost 204 58.3%<br />
Playoffs Played 25 Won 15 Lost 10 60.0%<br />
Titles (4) 1986, 89, 90, 92<br />
Runners Up (4) 1987, 93, 94, 99<br />
Regular Season (2) 1987, 93<br />
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Cartridge World<br />
Otago Nuggets<br />
Naming Sponsors Cartridge World<br />
Major Sponsors Mark Laughton Motors, Wizard Home Loans, Ryan Security-Consulting, Te<br />
Roopu, ASB Bank, Brooker Travel, Les Mills, Usher BP to Go, Terrace Bar,<br />
Radio Network, Vouchermate, United Taxis, General Lee Sporting Apparel,<br />
Wests Southern Liquor, Tui (DB Breweries)<br />
Team Colours Blue & Yellow<br />
Website<br />
www.basketballotago.co.nz<br />
Team Contact Mark Rogers 021 451 433 ceobasketballotago@xtra.co.nz<br />
Head Coach<br />
Rick Castle<br />
Assistant Coach Gavin Briggs 03 488 1975 gavin.briggs@police.govt.nz<br />
Fitness Trainer Andrew Keene 021 706 503 andrewk@tekotago.ac.nz<br />
Manager Shane Atherton 027 208 5109<br />
Court Controller Mohit Rao 03 456 4063 basketballotago@xtra.co.nz<br />
Home Court Edgar Centre 03 456 1200 info@edgarcentre.co.nz<br />
Roster<br />
No. Name Position Birthdate Height Games<br />
31 Justin Bailey* Guard 0/6/77 1.99 m –<br />
7 Jamie Barnett Forward 24/7/86 2.01 m –<br />
9 Jamie Blake Guard 24/4/80 1.83 m 56<br />
4 Callum Brookes Forward 4/7/83 1.93 m –<br />
12 Stu Carruthers Guard 2/9/83 1.92 m 3<br />
5 Cowan Finch Forward 4/4/85 2 m 37<br />
11 Matt Gillan Forward 25/7/80 1.95 m 75<br />
14 Chris Hepburn Centre 26/12/74 2.03 m 3<br />
13 Darryl Jones Guard 0/11/85 1.93 m 32<br />
22 Brook Pearce Guard 4/9/81 1.95 m 20<br />
6 Miles Pearce Forward 7/11/78 2.02 m 83<br />
24 Jameel Pugh* Forward 8/3/82 1.96 m –<br />
8 Steve Robinson Forward 23/12/79 1.93 m 21<br />
10 Shaun Tilby Guard 24/8/81 1.85 m 18<br />
28 Stan To’omata Guard 28/11/85 1.87 m –<br />
* Imports<br />
Team Records<br />
High Score 121 v Manawatu, 2006 (3OT)<br />
Low Score 54 Multiple<br />
High Against 124 Wellington, 2001<br />
Low Against 60 Canterbury, 2005<br />
High Quarter 40 v Taranaki, 2005<br />
Low Quarter 4 v Harbour & Wellington, 2001<br />
Biggest Win 29 v Taranaki, 2003<br />
Biggest Loss 42 v Nelson, 2003<br />
Points 42 Branduinn Fullove v Manawatu, 2006 (3OT)<br />
Rebounds 28 Miles Pearce v Manawatu, 2006 (3OT)<br />
Assists 0 Mark Dickel v Canterbury, 2003<br />
Steals 8 Multiple<br />
Blocks 5 Kenny Perkins v Harbour, 2002<br />
Home Fixtures<br />
March<br />
April<br />
May<br />
June<br />
0 v Nelson, 17 v Canterbury, 25 v Wellington<br />
3 v Taranaki, 21 v Auckland<br />
7 v Hawks, 19 v Manawatu, 26 v Harbour<br />
2 v Waikato<br />
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Coach<br />
Rick Castle<br />
Born June 10, 1977<br />
Pro Teams<br />
Hunter Pirates (Australia), Adelaide Fellas (Aust<br />
W<strong>NBL</strong>), West Sydney Razorbacks (Australia)<br />
<strong>NBL</strong> Teams Otago 2006–07<br />
Coaching Stats 3–15 (16.7%)<br />
Castle has been assistant coach in both the Australian men’s and women’s<br />
leagues.<br />
Imports<br />
Justin Bailey<br />
Position Point guard<br />
Height/weight 1.88 m/80 kg<br />
Born<br />
June 10, 1977, at Brunswick, <strong>New</strong> Brunswick (US)<br />
School<br />
Pro Teams<br />
University of Hartford<br />
FC Porto Ferpinta (Portugal) 2004–05, West Sydney<br />
Razorbacks (Australia) 2006–07,<br />
Jameel Pugh<br />
Position Forward/Guard<br />
Height/Weight 1.96 m/102 kg<br />
Born<br />
18/3/82 at Oakland, California, (US)<br />
School University of Massachusetts, Sacramento State<br />
Pro Teams NBA NBDL for Dakota Wizards<br />
Career Stats<br />
G FG% FT% 3pt% Pts Av. Reb Ass St Bl<br />
Blake 56 39.0 68.2 40.0 178 3.2 61 52 46 6<br />
Carruthers 3 0.0 – – – – 1 – – –<br />
Finch 37 32.9 35.3 100 64 1.7 58 7 14 6<br />
Gillan 75 40.4 67.2 29.8 360 4.8 142 31 28 13<br />
Hepburn 3 33.3 100 – 4 1.3 1 – 1 –<br />
Jones 32 39.3 65.9 34.0 208 6.5 75 15 18 9<br />
B. Pearce 20 31.9 80.0 13.3 36 1.8 31 8 7 1<br />
M. Pearce 83 52.0 54.8 36.4 862 10.4 621 86 47 110<br />
Robinson 21 38.5 88.2 0.0 45 2.1 30 7 4 –<br />
Tilby 18 35.7 62.5 26.9 151 8.4 70 38 27 3<br />
Upcoming Milestones<br />
M. Pearce 100 games & 1000 points<br />
Win/Loss Record Played 344 Won 136 Lost 208 39.5%<br />
Playoffs Played 12 Won 5 Lost 7 41.7%<br />
Titles<br />
None<br />
Runners Up<br />
None<br />
Regular Season<br />
None<br />
Best Finish Semifinals 1991, 95, 97<br />
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<strong>NBL</strong> Placings 1982–2006<br />
1982 1983 1984 1985<br />
Auckland Auckland Wellington Wellington<br />
Waitemata Wellington Auckland Auckland<br />
Canterbury Napier Hamilton Canterbury<br />
Centrals Waitemata Canterbury Hamilton<br />
Nelson Canterbury Ponsonby Palmerston North<br />
Porirua Centrals Nelson Nelson<br />
Hamilton Nelson Napier Ponsonby<br />
Palmerston North Porirua Centrals <strong>New</strong> Plymouth<br />
Centrals<br />
Napier<br />
1986 1987 1988 1989<br />
Canterbury Wellington Wellington Canterbury<br />
Wellington Canterbury North Shore Auckland<br />
Ponsonby North Shore <strong>New</strong> Plymouth Palmerston North<br />
<strong>New</strong> Plymouth <strong>New</strong> Plymouth Waikato Wellington<br />
Palmerston North Auckland Canterbury Hawke’s Bay<br />
North Shore Ponsonby Hawke’s Bay Waikato<br />
Nelson Hawke’s Bay Waitemata <strong>New</strong> Plymouth<br />
Auckland Waikato Auckland Nelson<br />
Hamilton Nelson Nelson Waitemata<br />
Hawke’s Bay Palmerston North Ponsonby North Shore<br />
1990 1991 1992 1993<br />
Canterbury Hutt Valley Canterbury Hutt Valley<br />
Nelson Wellington Palmerston North Canterbury<br />
Palmerston North <strong>New</strong> Plymouth <strong>New</strong> Plymouth Hawke’s Bay<br />
Hutt Valley Otago Hutt Valley <strong>New</strong> Plymouth<br />
<strong>New</strong> Plymouth Nelson Nelson Auckland<br />
North Harbour Canterbury Otago Palmerston North<br />
Wellington North Harbour Hawke’s Bay Nelson<br />
Hawke’s Bay Waitakere Auckland Waikato<br />
Waitakere Palmerston North Waitakere Wellington<br />
Waikato Hawke’s Bay Waikato Otago<br />
Otago Waikato Wellington North Harbour<br />
Auckland Auckland North Harbour Waitakere<br />
1994 1995 1996 1997<br />
Nelson Auckland Auckland Auckland<br />
Canterbury Hawke’s Bay Nelson Nelson<br />
Hawke’s Bay Otago North Harbour Hawke’s Bay<br />
Auckland Wellington Hawke’s Bay Otago<br />
Otago Hutt Valley Wellington North Harbour<br />
Palmerston North Canterbury Hutt Valley Wellington<br />
North Harbour Nelson Otago Canterbury<br />
Taranaki Taranaki Canterbury Northland<br />
Waikato Palmerston North Palmerston North Waikato<br />
Wellington North Harbour Taranaki Palmerston North<br />
Hutt Valley Waitakere Northland Taranaki<br />
Waitakere Waikato Waikato<br />
Northland<br />
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1998 1999 2000 2001<br />
Nelson Auckland Nelson Wellington<br />
North Harbour Canterbury North Harbour Nelson<br />
Canterbury North Harbour Waikato Auckland<br />
Auckland Wellington Auckland Waikato<br />
Wellington Nelson Palmerston North Palmerston North<br />
Taranaki Waikato Wellington Canterbury<br />
Palmerston North Taranaki Otago North Harbour<br />
Otago Otago Canterbury Hawke’s Bay<br />
Waikato Palmerston North Hawke’s Bay Otago<br />
Hawke’s Bay<br />
Northland<br />
2002 2003 2004 2005<br />
Waikato Wellington Auckland Auckland<br />
Nelson Waikato Nelson Hawke’s Bay<br />
Canterbury Manawatu Wellington Nelson<br />
Manawatu Auckland Hawke’s Bay Waikato<br />
Wellington Nelson Manawatu Canterbury<br />
Auckland Hawke’s Bay Waikato Taranaki<br />
Harbour Otago Canterbury Harbour<br />
Hawke’s Bay Taranaki Taranaki Wellington<br />
Otago Canterbury Otago Manawatu<br />
Harbour Harbour Otago<br />
2006<br />
Hawke’s Bay<br />
Auckland<br />
Nelson<br />
Wellington<br />
Manawatu<br />
Harbour<br />
Canterbury<br />
Taranaki<br />
Waikato<br />
Otago<br />
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Historical <strong>NBL</strong> Award Winners 1982–2006<br />
Champions Runners Up Regular Season<br />
1982 Auckland Waitemata –<br />
1983 Auckland Wellington Auckland<br />
1984 Wellington Auckland –<br />
1985 Wellington Auckland –<br />
1986 Canterbury Wellington –<br />
1987 Wellington Canterbury Canterbury<br />
1988 Wellington North Shore Wellington<br />
1989 Canterbury Auckland Palmerston North<br />
1990 Canterbury Nelson Nelson<br />
1991 Hutt Valley Wellington Hutt Valley<br />
1992 Canterbury Palmerston North <strong>New</strong> Plymouth<br />
1993 Hutt Valley Canterbury Canterbury<br />
1994 Nelson Canterbury Nelson<br />
1995 Auckland Hawke’s Bay Auckland<br />
1996 Auckland Nelson Auckland<br />
1997 Auckland Nelson Auckland<br />
1998 Nelson North Harbour Nelson<br />
1999 Auckland Canterbury Auckland<br />
2000 Auckland Nelson North Harbour<br />
2001 Waikato Wellington Waikato<br />
2002 Waikato Nelson Waikato<br />
2003 Wellington Waikato Waikato<br />
2004 Auckland Nelson Wellington<br />
2005 Auckland Hawke’s Bay Auckland<br />
2006 Hawke’s Bay Auckland Auckland<br />
Best FT% Best Coach Outstanding Guard<br />
1982 Palmerston North – Brent Wright (Nel)<br />
1983 Porirua – Kenny McFadden (Well)<br />
1984 Centrals – Kenny McFadden (Well)<br />
1985 Palmerston North – Tyrone Brown (PN)<br />
1986 Wellington – Clyde Huntley (Cant)<br />
1987 <strong>New</strong> Plymouth – Tony Webster (NS)<br />
1988 Auckland – John Welch (Waite)<br />
1989 Hawke’s Bay Curtis Wooten (HB) James Dixon (HB)<br />
1990 <strong>New</strong> Plymouth Matt Ruscoe (Nel) James Dixon (HB)<br />
1991 Wellington Jeff Green (HV) Eddie Anderson (Cant)<br />
1992 <strong>New</strong> Plymouth Steve McKean (NP) Tyrone Brown (NP)<br />
1993 Hutt Valley James Logan (HB) Terry Giles (HB)<br />
1994 North Harbour Trevor Wright (Nel) Leonard King (Ot)<br />
1995 Palmerston North Tab Baldwin (Auck) Dylon Rigdon (PN)<br />
1996 Wellington Nenad Vucinic (Nel) Tony Bennett (NH)<br />
1997 Waikato Tab Baldwin (Auck) Tony Bennett (NH)<br />
1998 Wellington Nenad Vucinic (Nel) Phill Jones (Nel)<br />
1999 Waikato Tab Baldwin (Auck) Terrence Lewis (Well)<br />
2000 Wellington Tracy Carpenter (NH) Tony Brown (Waik)<br />
2001 Wellington Nenad Vucinic (Nel) Phill Jones (Nel)<br />
2002 Otago John Watson (Cant) Terrence Lewis (Cant)<br />
2003 Auckland Mike McHugh (Well) Lindsay Tait (Auck)<br />
2004 Wellington Shawn Dennis (HB) Lindsay Tait (Auck)<br />
2005 Nelson Nenad Vucinic (Nel) Lindsay Tait (Auck<br />
2006 Auckland Nenad Vucinic (Nel) Paora Winitana (HB)<br />
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Outstanding Forward Best NZ Guard Best NZ Forward<br />
1982 Stan Hill (Auck) – –<br />
1983 Ben Anthony (Auck) – –<br />
1984 Ben Anthony (Auck) – –<br />
1985 Ron Joyner (Pons) Tony Smith (Ham) Stan Hill (Auck)<br />
1986 Frank Smith (Nel) D Rademakers (Cant) John Saker (Well)<br />
1987 Frank Smith (Nel) Tony Smith (NS) Glen Denham (Waik)<br />
1988 Kerry Boagni (Well) Byron Vaetoe (Auck) Glen Denham (Waik)<br />
1989 Willie Burton (PN) Byron Vaetoe (Auck) Neil Stephens (Well)<br />
1990 Kerry Boagni (Well) Byron Vaetoe (NP) Glen Denham (Cant)<br />
1991 Darryl Johnson (HV) Byron Vaetoe (NP) Peter Pokai (HV)<br />
1992 David Thomas (Nel) Warwick Meehl (Wait) Neil Stephens (Well)<br />
1993 Kerry Boagni (HB) Byron Vaetoe (HB) Neil Stephens (Auck)<br />
1994 Darryl Johnson (HV) Chris Tupu (Cant) Pero Cameron (Auck)<br />
1995 Kenny Stone (Auck) Ralph Lattimore (Auck) Pero Cameron (Auck)<br />
1996 Ed Book (PN) Phill Jones (Nel) Pero Cameron (Auck)<br />
1997 Jim DeGraffenreid (Waik) Phill Jones (Nel) Willie Burton (HB)<br />
1998 Pero Cameron (Auck) Phill Jones (Nel) Pero Cameron (Auck)<br />
1999 Chris Ensminger (NH) Kirk Penney (NH) Pero Cameron (Auck)<br />
2000 Tony Rampton (Nel) Tony Brown (Waik) Tony Rampton (Nel)<br />
2001 Clifton Bush (Waik) Phill Jones (Nel) Terrence Lewis (Well)<br />
2002 John Whorton (Cant) Terrence Lewis (Cant) Ed Book (Nel)<br />
2003 David Cooper (Man) Lindsay Tait (Auck) Dillon Boucher (Waik)<br />
2004 Adrian Majstrovich (HB) Lindsay Tait (Auck) Adrian Majstrovich (HB)<br />
2005 Jacob Holmes (Nel) & Lindsay Tait (Auck) Mika Vukona (Nel)<br />
Casey Frank (Auck)<br />
2006 Casey Frank (Auck) Paora Winitana (HB) Casey Frank (Auck)<br />
Scoring Champ Rebound Champ Assist Champ<br />
1982 Stan Hill (Auck) James Lofton (Por) –<br />
1983 Kenny McFadden (Well) R Robinson (Nap) –<br />
1984 Kenny McFadden (Well) Marc Davis (Ham) Clyde Huntley (Cant)<br />
1985 Ron Joyner (Pons) Willie Burton (PN) Kenny McFadden (Well)<br />
1986 Ron Joyner (Pons) Frank Smith (Nel) Tony Webster (NS)<br />
1987 Ron Joyner (Pons) Willie Burton (HB) Kenny McFadden (Well)<br />
1988 Tony Webster (NS) John Martens (Waite) Carl Golston (Waik)<br />
1989 Jamie Dixon (HB) Willie Burton (PN) Jamie Dixon (HB)<br />
1990 Jamie Dixon (HB) Willie Burton (PN) Chris Harper (NP)<br />
1991 Ron Joyner (Waik) Willie Burton (NP) Kenny McFadden (Well)<br />
1992 Karry Boagni (Well) Joe Turner (Wait) Tyrone Brown (NP)<br />
1993 Kerry Boagni (Well) Pero Cameron (Waik) Terry Giles (HB)<br />
1994 DeWayne McCray (HV) Willie Burton (HB) Wayman Strickland (NH)<br />
1995 Dylon Rigdon (PN) Jeff Smith (North) Tony Brown (HV)<br />
1996 Ed Book (PN) Jeff Daniels (NH) Scott Stewart (Cant)<br />
1997 Jim DeGraffenreid (Waik) Daryn Shaw (Tara) Michael Foster (North)<br />
1998 Ron Joyner (North) Robert Wilson (HB) Mark Dickel (Well)<br />
1999 Terrence Lewis (Well) Chris Ensminger (NH) Willie Burton (PN)<br />
2000 Troy Coleman (HB) Tony Rampton (Nel) Shaun McCreedy (HB)<br />
2001 Clifton Bush (Waik) Brian Gomes (NH) Paul Henare (Auck)<br />
2002 Ron Grady (Ot) John Whorton (Cant) Carlo Varricchio (Cant)<br />
2003 John Whorton (Cant) John Whorton (Cant) George Leafa (Well)<br />
2004 Geordie Cullen (Waik) David Cooper (Man) Paul Henare (HB)<br />
2005 Greg Lewis (Waik) David Cooper (Man) Paul Henare (HB)<br />
2006 Dennis Trammell (Cant) Miles Pearce (Ot) Brad Davidson (Man)<br />
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Most Valuable Player Kiwi MVP Best Rookie/Young Player<br />
1984 – D Rademakers (Cant)<br />
1985 – – –<br />
1986 – – Tony Compain (Pons)<br />
1987 – – Glen Denham (Waik)<br />
1988 – – Warren Adams (NP)<br />
1989 – – John Adie (Auck)<br />
1990 – – Kent Mori (PN)<br />
1991 – Byron Vaetoe (NP) Warren Adams (HV)<br />
1992 – Neil Stephens (Well) Pero Cameron (Waik)<br />
1993 – Pero Cameron (Waik) Mark Dickel (Ot)<br />
1994 – Pero Cameron (Auck) Konrad Ross (Waik)<br />
1995 – Pero Cameron (Auck) Rob Tuilave (PN)<br />
1996 – Phill Jones (Nel) Paora Winitana (NH)<br />
1997 – Pero Cameron (Auck) Brendon Polyblank (PN)<br />
1998 – Phill Jones (Nel) Kirk Penney (NH)<br />
1999 – Pero Cameron (Auck) Tony Rampton (Tara)<br />
2000 – Tony Rampton (Nel) Arthur Trousdell (Cant)<br />
2001 – Phill Jones (Nel) Damon Rampton (Nel)<br />
2002 – Terrence Lewis (Cant) Miles Pearce (Man)<br />
2003 David Cooper (Man) Dillon Boucher (Waik) Adrian Majstrovich (HB)<br />
2004 Adrian Majstrovich (HB) A Majstrovich (HB) Luke Martin (Man)<br />
2005 Lindsay Tait (Auck) Lindsay Tait (Auck) Jarrod Kenny (NH)<br />
2006 Paora Winitana (HB) Casey Frank (Auck) Shaun Tilby (Ot)<br />
All-Star Fives<br />
1982 B Brumit (Waite), S Hill (Auck), J Lofton (Por), J Maere (Auck), B Wright (Nel),<br />
1983 B Anthony (Auck), T DeMarcus (Nap), S Hill (Auck), C Huntley (Cant), K McFadden<br />
(Well)<br />
1984 B Anthony (Auck), C Huntley (Cant), Z Jones (Ham), K McFadden (Well), J Tuz (Nel),<br />
1985 W Burton (PN), Ty Brown (PN), S Hill (Auck), R Joyner (Pons), K McFadden (Well)<br />
1986 C Huntley (Cant), O Johnson (Well), R Joyner (Pons), F Smith (Nel), T Webster (NS),<br />
1987 W Burton (HB), K Colbert (Auck), C Huntley (Cant), F Smith (Nel), T Webster (NS),<br />
1988 K Boagni (Well), W Burton (HB), C Golston (Waik), K McFadden (Well), J Welch (Waite)<br />
1989 Ty Brown (PN), W Burton (PN), J Dixon (HB), N Stephens (Well), B Vaetoe (Auck),<br />
1990 K Boagni (Well), W Burton (PN), J Dixon (HB), K Stone (Nel), N Vucinic (Nel)<br />
1991 E Anderson (Cant), K Boagni (Well), T Brown (HV), W Burton (NP), D Johnson (HV)<br />
1992 T Brown HV), Ty Brown (NP), W Burton (NP), D McCray (PN), D Thomas (Nel),<br />
1993 K Boagni (HB), W Burton (NP), T Giles (HB), T Lewis (Well), N Stephens (Auck)<br />
1994 T Brown (PN), P Cameron (Auck), D Johnson (Nel), L King (Ot), D McCray (HV)<br />
1995 P Cameron (Auck), D Johnson (HB), L King (Ot), D Rigdon (PN), K Stone (Auck)<br />
1996 T Bennett (NH), E Book (PN), P Cameron (Auck), D Johnson (HV), P Jones (Nel),<br />
1997 T Bennett (NH), A Boyd (Auck), P Cameron (Auck), J DeGraffenreid (Waik), K Stone<br />
(Auck)<br />
1998 P Cameron (Auck), D Johnson (Well), P Jones (Nel), D McCray (Well), J Wyatt (Nel),<br />
1999 S Benson (Auck), P Cameron (Auck), C Ensminger (NH), P Jones (Ot), T Lewis (Well)<br />
2000 T Brown (Waik), J Hamilton (Nel), T Lewis (Well), P Perry (NH), T Rampton (Nel)<br />
2001 H Allen (Ot), C Bush (Waik), P Cameron (Waik), B Gomes (NH), P Jones (Nel),<br />
2002 E Book (Nel), D Boucher (Waik), M Dickel (Well), T Lewis (Cant), J Whorton (Cant),<br />
2003 L Abrams (Tara), D Boucher (Auck), D Cooper (Man), P Henare (HB), L Tait (Auck)<br />
2004 W Banks (Tara), G Cullen (Waik), B Knight (Well), A Majstrovich (HB), L Tait (Auck)<br />
2005 C Frank (Auck), P Henare (HB), J Holmes (Nel), G Lewis (Waik), L Tait (Auck)<br />
2006 C Frank (Auck), N Horvath (Well), J Pace (Nel), L Tait (Auck), P Winitana (HB)<br />
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