A handy replacement for the NZ Breakers having signed Tai Wynyard as an injury replacement player, providing cover for the injured Dane Pineau, Jonah Bolden and Tacko Fall.
Wynyard, a 26-year-old centre, who previously had stints in the Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) with the Breakers (2014-16) and Cairns Taipans (2019-20), most recently played in China with the Shanghai Sharks.
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He had a strong season with the Canterbury Rams in the 2022-23 National Basketball League (NBL), averaging 19.1 points and 10.5 rebounds and was part of the Tall Blacks' World Cup Qualifying campaign.
In April 2023, Wynyard helped New Zealand claim bronze at the 3x3 FIBA Asia Cup and earned all-tournament team honours
Wynyard will join the Breakers' squad for the clash against the Sydney Kings and additional games where required.
The Breakers have lost three consecutive games for a 7-6 record.