Sixers re-sign promising guard

The Adelaide 36ers announced on Monday that they have re-signed promising young guard Keanu Rasmussen for the Hungry Jack’s NBL27 Season.

Rasmussen, 22, has played 38 NBL games for the Sixers across the last three seasons, including hitting the court on 15 occasions in NBL26.

While his NBL game time was limited in NBL26, he was called up and made his debut for the New Zealand national team, pulling on the Tall Blacks jersey in two 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers in February and March.

After joining as a development player in NBL24, Rasmussen shone for the West Adelaide Bearcats in 2025, averaging 23.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game, to take out NBL1 Central MVP.

Adelaide 36ers GM of Basketball Operations Matt Weston said the club was excited to continue investing in Rasmussen’s development.

“Keanu is someone who has come through our system, embraced the work, and continues to improve every year,” Weston said.

“His performances at the NBL1 level and his selection for the Tall Blacks show the trajectory he’s on.

“We believe he has a lot more growth ahead of him, and we’re committed to helping him reach that next level.

“He’s a high-character individual who brings energy every day, whether that’s in training or on game night.

“Those qualities are incredibly important to the culture we’re building here.”

Rasmussen, who is currently averaging 21.6 points, 4.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game for Hawkes Bay in the NZNBL, joins Bryce Cotton, Zylan Cheatham, Flynn Cameron, Isaac Humphries, Bul Kuol, Nick Rakocevic, Isaac White, and Ben Griscti under contract for next season.

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