Boucher switches from BBNZ to NZ Breakers
- Dave Worsley
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Big changes at the NZ Breakers already with the new owners appointing Dillon Boucher as president of basketball operations.
The former championship-winning player is back to the club he was once the general manager, departing his role as Chief Executive of Basketball NZ where he has been in charge since 2019.
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Boucher played 132 games for the Breakers over two stints at the NBL club and helped the team to win a historic three-peat of championships from 2011 to 2013.
He was also part of in the front office when he took on the role of general manager between 2016 and 2019. Boucher's jersey was retired by the Breakers and hung in the rafters.
The change in ownership of the NBL club came after the Breakers ended the last season outside of the playoffs.
In a statement, the club said Boucher was the "first key appointment" as the new owners Leon and Stephen Grice built the organisation back after taking over from the American ownership group lead by Matt Walsh.
"While there will be further updates to come, we felt it was important to share this exciting development.
"Dillon's extensive experience and proven track record within the New Zealand basketball landscape make him an invaluable addition to our team. His leadership and understanding of the game will be crucial as we move forward.
"We are confident that Dillon's expertise will have a significant positive impact, and we eagerly anticipate the contributions he will bring in his role."
On Tuesday, the front office staff under the former owners sent a message to fans signing off their involvement with the club and that it would not be going on an NBA tour next season.