With just five weeks to the start of the Sal's NBL 2019 season all nine teams are starting to assemble for pre-season training. For some, recruiting is just about done, while for others we are still eagerly awaiting updates on their respective roster. Here's the latest team news.
AIRS
The Taranaki Steelformers Mountainairs have been extremely active in recent weeks and already have nine players signed for the season.
Chris Early*
Daniel Gomis*
Derone Raukawa
Alonzo Burton
Houston O'Riley
Aaron Bailey-Nowell
Thane O'Leary
Dane Brooks
Xavier Shaw
GIANTS
The Mike Pero Nelson Giants have been one of the most active teams in recent weeks and from all reports will finalise their roster with a couple of big announcements in the coming week.
Rhys Vague*
Daniel Grida*
Tyrell Harrison
Kruz Perrott-Hunt
Mika Vukona
Sam Dempster
Finn Delany (after European season)
Tom Ingham
Bronson Beri
Ali Granger
Riley Bensemann
Tyler Marsh
HAWKS
The Taylor Hawks are yet to make any official player announcements.
HUSKIES
The Southern Huskies have created plenty of news ahead of their first season in the Sal's NBL and with plenty of player signings already announced, it's fair to say the Huskies come in with big expectations.
Harry Froling*
Jalen Billups*
Tre Nichols*
Mathiang Muo*
Tiri Masunda
BJ Radcliffe
Bryan Michaels
Mason Bragg
JETS
The Manawatu Jets have announced three players to date with more news set to be delivered shortly.
Shane Temara
Troy Temara
Jackson Stubbins
RAMS
The Wheeler Motor Company Canterbury Rams have delivered plenty of activity so far as they gear up for a competitive season. Question is, will we see a third import?
Cam Gliddon*
Emmett Naar*
Tony Tolovae
Mike Karena
Taylor Britt
Nathan Campbell
Toby Gilooly
Luke Aston
RANGERS
The 2 Cheap Cars Supercity Rangers are another with little news to report just yet, but that doesn't mean they haven't been active. Expect some big announcements in the coming week.
SAINTS
The Cigna Wellington Saints will be keen to go one better this season and have started assembling another competitive roster that should see them competing for more silverware. With lots of roster spots left to fill, get ready for some big announcements in the near future.
Reuben Te Rangi
Shea Lli
Jordan Ngatai
Leon Henry
SHARKS
The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks are assembling another competitive roster as they set about defending their 2018 championship. With a number of spots yet to fill, don't be surprised if the Sharks land another few big names yet.
Mitch McCarron*
Jarrad Weeks*
Alex Pledger
Dom Kelman-Poto
Hyrum Harris
Tom Vodanovich
*Denotes import/restricted player. Teams are only allowed to play (3) restricted players in a game.
