Team-by-Team: NBL26/27 Off-Season Wrap

Keep tabs on how the stars of NBL26/27 are faring during the off-season with our weekly off-season wrap, covering action from the local NBL1 competition to all corners of the globe.

The 2026 NBL1 season continues to deliver, with several big performances and moments over the weekend. Adelaide’s Isaac White dominated for the Rockingham Flames with another huge effort, Todd Blanchfield dropped 41 points in a massive display for the Illawarra Hawks NBL1 side, and Keli Leaupepe made his long-awaited return to action in NBL1 South.

Overseas, a range of New Zealand Breakers stars put in strong performances in the NZNBL, including Tai Webster and Reuben Te Rangi, while Dan Grida had another solid display for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks.

Check out the full wrap below.

Last updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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Matt Kenyon starred for the Mandurah Magic in their win over the Warwick Senators, finishing just one assist shy of a triple-double with 23 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

The Rockingham Flames trio of Isaac White (36 points, 14 rebounds, four assists), Michael Harris (10 points, four rebounds, seven assists) and Blake Jones (20 points, 12 rebounds) continued their outstanding run with another dominant win over the South West Slammers.

Others in action included Central Districts duo Deng Manyang (averaged 15 points and six rebounds) and Magok Manyang (averaged 9.5 points and six rebounds), along with Nunawading’s Ben Griscti (averaged 16.5 points and five rebounds).

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In the NZNBL, Keanu Rasmussen had a solid night for the Hawke’s Bay Hawks, finishing with 10 points, 6 assists, and 4 steals.

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‍Ipswich duo Lamar Patterson (averaged 23.5 points) and Sam McDaniel (averaged 17 points) had strong scoring nights across games against Cairns and Townsville.

Jensen Bradtke had another huge night for Gold Coast, posting a 27-point, 15-rebound double-double in their victory.

Jack Purchase starred for the Melbourne Tigers with a triple-double of 14 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Others in action included East Perth’s Lat Mayen (seven points, eight rebounds, two assists), Knox’s Tad Dufelmeier (nine points, four rebounds, six assists), Logan’s Callum Dalton (24 points, three rebounds) and South Adelaide’s Rio Bruton (averaged 16 points).

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Tyrell Harrison averaged a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds across two games for Indios de Mayaguez in Puerto Rico.

Taine Murray put up 29 points and six rebounds for Tauranga Whai in their NZNBL victory.

Tohi Smith-Milner played two games for the Nelson Giants in the NZNBL, averaging 12.5 points and 9.5 rebounds.

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Shaun Bruce had an excellent night for Logan in NBL1 North, finishing with 16 points, 16 assists and six rebounds in the win.

Kody Stattmann dropped 21 points, seven rebounds and five steals in another victory for the undefeated Cairns Marlins.

For the Maitland Mustangs, Reyne Smith had a strong shooting night, finishing with 25 points while knocking down four three-pointers.

Others in action included Geelong’s Lachlan Barker (25 points), South Adelaide’s Lloyd McVeigh (averaged 18 points and 10 rebounds), Sandringham’s Kyle Adnam (22 points, seven assists), Bankstown’s Alex Higgins-Titsha (16 points, five rebounds), Waverley’s Mawot Mag (16 points, seven rebounds) and Northside’s Jed Richardson (12 points, 11 rebounds).

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Todd Blanchfield had a huge night for the Illawarra Hawks NBL1 side, posting 41 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, while Mason Peatling provided strong support with 24 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Cairns Marlins duo Kobe McDowell-White (15 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds) and Luca Yates (16 points, seven rebounds) were impressive as the side continued its undefeated streak.

Biwali Bayles starred for Bendigo in NBL1 South, averaging 34 points, 8.5 rebounds and seven assists over two games.

Johny Narkle dropped 10 points, nine rebounds and five assists in Cockburn’s NBL1 West victory over the Eastern Suns.

Others in action included Dandenong’s Harry Froling (averaged 19 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists) and East Perth’s Jonah Antonio (nine points, four rebounds, three steals).

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Dan Grida had another solid night for Hawke’s Bay in the NZNBL, putting up 26 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

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‍Sandringham’s Kyle Bowen (24 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, five steals, four blocks), Malith Machar (21 points and five rebounds) and Shea Ili (12 points, five assists) were impressive as the Sabres picked up a win in NBL1 South.

Christian D’Angelo put together two solid performances for Nunawading, averaging 22 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

Others in action included Melbourne’s Tom Wilson (22 points, four rebounds and three assists) and Norths’ Fabijan Krslovic (17 points, 10 rebounds).

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Nicholas Tata averaged five points and 3.5 rebounds for Tauranga Whai across two NZNBL games.

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Preston Le Gassick had a strong showing for the Gold Coast Rollers, posting 25 points and six assists, including four triples.

DJ Vasiljevic returned for the Sturt Sabres, finishing with eight points and two rebounds off the bench in their win.

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‍Breakers players were out in force once again across Round 12 of the NZNBL. The standouts included Manawatu’s Tai Webster (23 points, eight rebounds, seven assists), Tauranga’s Reuben Te Rangi (24 points, five rebounds, seven assists), Canterbury’s Jack Andrew (28 points and 11 rebounds), Auckland’s Rob Loe (26 points, 14 rebounds, six assists), Canterbury’s Taylor Britt (22 points, eight assists, four rebounds), Nelson’s Liam Judd (averaged 17.5 points), Wellington’s Carlin Davison (14 points, eight assists), Nelson’s Alex McNaught (averaged 7.5 points, 9.5 assists and seven rebounds), and Auckland’s Sean Bairstow (13 points, five assists and four rebounds).

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‍Perry Lakes star Cameron Huefner was terrific in NBL1 West, dropping 28 points to go with eight rebounds.

David Okwera posted 16 points, nine rebounds and three steals for the East Perth Eagles.

Thomas Gerovich returned for the Willetton Tigers, finishing with 12 points, four rebounds and three assists in their win over Lakeside.

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Kristian Doolittle was strong across another three games for Osos de Manati in Puerto Rico, averaging eight points, 7.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists.

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Angus Glover had another excellent showing for Kilsyth in NBL1 South, posting 26 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals in a win over Diamond Valley.

Daniel Foster was impressive for Keilor, finishing with 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists in the victory.

Others in action included Casey’s Patrick Ryan (16 points, six rebounds) and Hobart’s Luke Rosendale (12 points, three rebounds, three assists).

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‍Wellington’s Akech Aliir finished with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in his side’s NZNBL victory.

Ellis Biggar grabbed five rebounds for the Franklin Bulls in their NZNBL outing.

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‍Sutherland Sharks duo Jason Spurgin (18 points, four rebounds, six assists) and Tyler Robertson (21 points, six rebounds, three assists) were excellent as the side defeated the reigning National Champions, the Canberra Gunners, for the second time this year.

Keli Leaupepe returned to the court for the first time in more than 300 days, scoring 13 points in 17 minutes for the Knox Raiders.

Lachlan Dent posted 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists for the Ballarat Miners in NBL1 South.

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Tim Soares was strong across two games for Capitanes de Arecibo in Puerto Rico, averaging 11 points and 7.5 rebounds.

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‍Hobart Chargers star Jacob Richards (36 points, five rebounds, two assists) was exceptional, while Anthony Drmic (nine points, four rebounds, two assists) provided strong support.

Nick Marshall dominated for the West Adelaide Bearcats, averaging 26 points, 8.5 assists and five rebounds across two games.

Archie Woodhill was strong for the Diamond Valley Eagles, finishing with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

Others in action included Diamond Valley’s Ryley Haywood (seven points, two rebounds) and Knox Raiders duo Brody Nunn (eight points, three rebounds, seven assists) and Kobe Williamson (15 points and seven rebounds).

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Nicholas Stoddart played two games for Tauranga Whai in the NZNBL, highlighted by a 17-point, four-assist performance in his first outing.