From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base
2024 New Zealand NBL season
The 2024 NBL season was the 43rd season of the National Basketball League. The competition increased to 11 teams in 2024 with the Tauranga Whai joining the league for the first time.
| 2024 New Zealand NBL season |
|---|
| New Zealand NBL |
| Basketball |
| 27 March – 28 July |
| 20 |
| 11 |
| Canterbury Rams |
| Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams) |
| Luther Muhammad (Franklin Bulls) |
| Canterbury Rams |
| Auckland Tuatara |
| Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams) |
The 2024 NBL season was the 43rd season of the National Basketball League. The competition increased to 11 teams in 2024 with the Tauranga Whai joining the league for the first time.
The 2024 season saw the return of a pre-season blitz for the first time since 2018 as well as the introduction of a mid-season trade window.
The regular season commenced on 27 March in Christchurch, with the Canterbury Rams hosting the Nelson Giants at Cowles Stadium, and contained 16 weeks. The 2024 Final 6 featured in home venues, with five games being played on the home court of the highest seeded team from 17 to 28 July. The Rams won their second straight championship in 2024.
| Team | City | Arena | Colours | Head Coach | Import | Import | Import |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland Tuatara | Auckland | Eventfinda Stadium | .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{} | Aaron Young | Cameron Gliddon | ||
| Canterbury Rams | Christchurch | Cowles Stadium | Judd Flavell | K. J. Buffen | Lachlan Olbrich | M. J. Walker | |
| Franklin Bulls | Auckland | Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre | Sebastian Gleim | Luther Muhammad | Joshua Scott | Lee Skinner | |
| Hawke's Bay Hawks | Napier | Pettigrew Green Arena | Sam Gruggen | Isaiah Moore | Josh Roberts | Lucas Sutherland | |
| Manawatu Jets | Palmerston North | Arena Manawatu | Natu Taufale | Mustapha Heron | Quashawn Lane | Kahlil Whitney | |
| Nelson Giants | Nelson | Trafalgar Centre | Michael Fitchett | Theo Akwuba | Daniel Grida | Kobe Langley | |
| Otago Nuggets | Dunedin | Edgar Centre | Brent Matehaere | Zaccheus Darko-Kelly | Ben Henshall | Kimani Lawrence | |
| Southland Sharks | Invercargill | Stadium Southland | Guy Molloy | Caleb Asberry | Cooper Robb | ||
| Taranaki Airs | New Plymouth | TSB Stadium | Sam Mackinnon | Sam Froling | Mitch McCarron | Elijah Minnie | |
| Tauranga Whai | Tauranga | Mercury Baypark | Matt Lacey | Phillip Carr | Demarcus Holland | ||
| Wellington Saints | Wellington | TSB Bank Arena | Zico Coronel | Ben Ayre | Malik Benlevi | Terry Henderson |
| Pos | Team | W | L | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 3 | Semi Finals | |
| 2 | 16 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 14 | 6 | Play-in | |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | ||
| 5 | 13 | 7 | ||
| 6 | 8 | 12 | ||
| 7 | 8 | 12 | ||
| 8 | 8 | 12 | ||
| 9 | 7 | 13 | ||
| 10 | 4 | 16 | ||
| 11 | 1 | 19 |
| Round | Player | Team | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyrum Harris | Wellington Saints | |
| 2 | Keanu Rasmussen | Hawke's Bay Hawks | |
| 3 | M. J. Walker | Canterbury Rams | |
| 4 | Lachlan Olbrich | Canterbury Rams | |
| 5 | Isaiah Moore | Hawke's Bay Hawks | |
| 6 | Tai Webster | Otago Nuggets | |
| 7 | Isaiah Moore | Hawke's Bay Hawks | |
| 8 | Isaac Davidson | Franklin Bulls | |
| 9 | Te Tuhi Lewis | Tauranga Whai | |
| 10 | Izayah Le'afa | Wellington Saints | |
| 11 | Ben Ayre | Wellington Saints | |
| 12 | Izayah Le'afa | Wellington Saints | |
| 13 | K. J. Buffen | Canterbury Rams | |
| 14 | Callum McRae | Southland Sharks | |
| 15 | Josh Roberts | Hawke's Bay Hawks | |
| 16 | Isaiah Moore | Hawke's Bay Hawks |
Stats as of the end of the regular season
| Category | Player | Team | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | Luther Muhammad | Franklin Bulls | 25.7 |
| Rebounds per game | Josh Roberts | Hawke's Bay Hawks | 13.2 |
| Assists per game | Corey Webster | Auckland Tuatara | 7.7 |
| Steals per game | Kobe Langley | Nelson Giants | 2.7 |
| Blocks per game | Josh RobertsSam Timmins | Hawke's Bay HawksOtago Nuggets | 1.7 |
-
Most Valuable Player: Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams)
-
Most Outstanding Guard: Luther Muhammad (Franklin Bulls)
-
Most Outstanding NZ Guard: Taylor Britt (Canterbury Rams)
-
Most Outstanding Forward: Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams)
-
Most Outstanding NZ Forward/Centre: Robert Loe (Auckland Tuatara)
-
Scoring Champion: Luther Muhammad (Franklin Bulls)
-
Rebounding Champion: Josh Roberts (Hawke's Bay Hawks)
-
Assist Champion: Corey Webster (Auckland Tuatara)
-
Most Improved Player: Taylor Britt (Canterbury Rams)
-
Defensive Player of the Year: Robert Loe (Auckland Tuatara)
-
Youth Player of the Year: Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams)
-
Coach of the Year: Judd Flavell (Canterbury Rams)
-
- G: Taylor Britt (Canterbury Rams)
- G: Isaiah Moore (Hawke's Bay Hawks)
- F: Luther Muhammad (Franklin Bulls)
- F: Robert Loe (Auckland Tuatara)
- C: Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams)
-
Grand Final MVP: Lachlan Olbrich (Canterbury Rams)
-
2024 schedule
-
Final 6 preview
Ask Mako anything about 2024 New Zealand NBL season — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.
Research with MakoFree with your Surf account
Create a free account to save articles, ask Mako questions, and organize your research.
Sign up freeThis content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.
Report