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The road to Sal’s NBL 2026 Grand Final is officially mapped out, and it’s stacked with blockbusters from opening night right through to the Grand Final!! Downloadable PDF Schedule Here The season opens as the Manawatū Jets host the Taranaki Airs on Thursday 9 April and runs through to Sunday 9 August Grand final, as the 2026 Sal’s NBL schedule locks in 15 regular-season rounds, rivalry nights, themed weeks as we roll towards the Grand Final. Check out some of the highlights y

The first step of the 2026 Sal's NBL season commences from 12pm Monday NZT as free agency is officially open and the race to build rosters for the upcoming Sal’s NBL season is on. Over the coming weeks clubs will move quickly to retain core talent, add fresh pieces, and balance their lists with the right mix of experience and emerging stars. “Free Agency is where clubs shape their identity for the season ahead,” said Maree Taylor, General Manager of Leagues. “Fans will see pl

Wellington Saints Claim 13th Title with Second-Half Surge Over Sharks TSB Arena Wellington, July 14 — A dominant second-half performance has propelled the Mills Albert Wellington Saints to a thrilling 88–83 victory over the Southland Sharks in the 2025 Sal’s NBL Grand Final, securing their record-extending 13th National Basketball League championship. The win marks the Saints’ first title since 2021 and a maiden championship for head coach Aaron Young, who had previously fall

Southland Sharks – Grand Final Preview Overview Record: 14-8 (5th overall) Scoring Margin: +1.50 (4th) League Rank in FG%: 1st (48%) League Rank in 3PT%: 1st (38%) League Rank in FT%: T-2nd (74%) League Rank in Assists: 2nd (21.41 APG) League Rank in Rebounding Margin: 3rd (+4.18) League Rank in Turnover Margin: 11th (-4.73) Strengths Rebounding muscle: +4.2 margin, driven by Allick, Timmins & Boone. Balanced inside-out attack: Boone & Asberry outside, Allick & Timmins inside

Result: Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams (82) defeated by the Southland Sharks (101) Leading Players: Canterbury Rams: Max Darling (15 pts, 2 reb), Sean McDonald (23 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast) Southland Sharks: Josiah Allick (21 pts, 15 reb, 3 ast), Caleb Aspberry (19 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast) Sals NBL Boxscore

2025 Sal's NBL Awards Winners The Southland Sharks’ dominant big man Josiah Allick has been named Most Valuable Player for the 2025 Sal’s NBL season, capping a stellar campaign that saw the Sharks lock in home court for the Elimination round and finish as one of the league’s hottest teams. Allick posted regular season averages of 18.9 points, 11.1 rebounds (including a league-leading 4.1 offensive rebounds per game) and 2.9 assists, shooting an efficient 58% from the field. H

The Southland Sharks have added another promising Southland basketball talent to its ranks for 2025, confirming Jack Ramage’s signing for...

Auckland’s Will Leger is the latest player to sign on with the southern franchise for the 2025 Sal’s New Zealand National Basketball...