The missing piece that has unlocked the Sharks
- May 22
- 1 min read
Southland Sharks coach Jonathan Yim was confident they were getting a quality player when they landed Rylan Jones’ signature in the lead-up to the 2026 NZNBL season.
But Yim admits they’ve ended up with even more than they had hoped for from the American point guard.
Jones continued his impressive start to his time with the Sharks on Thursday night, leading Southland to a 104-90 win over defending champions, the Wellington Saints.
That victory took the Sharks to seven straight wins as they sit top of the table.
Jones, who is in his first professional contract, has had his fingerprints all over the Sharks’ success to date this season.
As impressive as Southland was on its way to the 2025 Grand Final, the Sharks were probably missing an out-and-out point guard, and Jones has added that piece to the puzzle in 2026.
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