Joe Ingles Returns to NBL with Melbourne United's Squad

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Australian Basketball Star Joe Ingles Returns to NBL with Melbourne United

In an exciting development for Australian basketball, Joe Ingles is making a notable return to the National Basketball League by signing with Melbourne United. This move marks a homecoming for Ingles as he began his professional career 20 years ago in Melbourne with the South Dragons, where he was named Rookie of the Year and won an NBL title in 2009.

After his initial success in Australia, Ingles moved to Europe where he played for Granada, Barcelona, and Maccabi Tel Aviv. His European stint was followed by a 12-year career in the NBA, playing with teams such as Utah, Milwaukee, Orlando, and Minnesota. Notably, he was a runner-up for the NBA's 6th Man of the Year award in 2021 and is recognized as Utah's all-time leader in three-pointers made. Additionally, Ingles has been a key player for the Australian national team, the Boomers, participating in four FIBA World Cups and five Olympics, including the team that won a historic bronze at the Tokyo Games.

Gordon Herbert Appointed as Coach for the New Zealand Breakers

In another significant move in the NBL, Gordon Herbert, who led the German national team to victory at the 2023 Fiba World Cup, has been appointed head coach of the New Zealand Breakers. Herbert's coaching career is decorated with various international and club successes, including a bronze medal at Eurobasket and Bundesliga titles with Skyliners Frankfurt and Bayern Munich, as well as a French Cup with Paula Ortiz.

Herbert, who also serves as the head coach for the Canadian national team and represented Canada at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, is tasked with leading New Zealand to upcoming competitions, including the next World Cup in Qatar and the Los Angeles Games in 2028.