Max Darling

The soon-to-be 25-year-old Kiwi forward had a breakout NBL25 with the New Zealand Breakers that he'll look to build on further in NBL26.

Originally from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, spent most of his childhood in New Zealand before starting to play as a teenager in the NZ NBL at the Canterbury Rams.

Began playing professionally as an 18-year-old in Croatia with KK Vrijednosnixe Osijek before two seasons at the Illawarra Hawks.

Then spent the 2021/22 season in Romania and has continued to play at the Rams in the NZ NBL including being a key player on their 2023 championship team with 12.9 points and 5.4 rebounds.

Was elevated to a full roster spot with the Breakers in NBL25 and was starter for most of his 21 games playing an important role showing what a key part of the future he will be.