Mystro
Last year

Breakers sign Mangok Mathiang

Olun Uluc is reporting that the Hawks former big man Mangok Mathiang has signed with the Breakers effectively as Rob Loe's replacement after Loe announced his retirement this week.

Topic #51151 | Report this topic


Mystro  
Last year

*Olgun Uluc sorry

Reply #918464 | Report this post


AngusH  
Last year

Good pick up, he'll fit in well with what the Breakers do IMO.

Reply #918468 | Report this post


a5ian nbl fan  
Last year

Mody will like him

Reply #918470 | Report this post


Pat Bev  
Last year

I thought Olgun is Josh Giddey's manager? Why is he working for ESPN/NBL again?

Reply #918471 | Report this post


An1234  
Last year

He is Moldovan's guy. He all the early info (sources) on all of his clients he reps like Mathiang. He wasn’t really Giddeys manager, just another extension of Moldovan.

Reply #918472 | Report this post


Basket 91  
Last year

Moldovan has olgun in his pocket

Reply #918478 | Report this post


NBLTigers  
Last year

Jonah Bolden may come out of retirement. His agent is also Daniel Moldovan.

Reply #918480 | Report this post


a5ian nbl fan  
Last year

Moldovan runs the league hahah

Reply #918482 | Report this post


Saint23  
Last year

I hope someone signs Callum McRae 7ft kiwi

Reply #918487 | Report this post


EssenX  
Last year

None of the Breakers imports are coming back.

Reply #918503 | Report this post


NBLTigers  
Last year

NBL needs to address their salary cap. 1.8M isn't enough and heard the Breakers have the second lowest budget in the league. Japan, Europe will keep poaching NBL talent once we develop them to their liking.

It’s sad but will keep happening.

Reply #918509 | Report this post


An1234  
Last year

Cairns says hi

Reply #918510 | Report this post


Mystro  
Last year

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/300901778/anatomy-of-a-roster-rebuild-smoke-mirrors-and-rebuilding-the-nz-breakers

Article states none of last seasons imports are likely to return and Mody has a list of guys he likes to fill the void.

Reply #918522 | Report this post


NBLTigers  
Last year

Breakers will find some decent imports, it's waiting game after summer league.

Reply #918523 | Report this post


EssenX  
Last year

Brantley NBA, Brown Jnr Euroleague, Pardon Japan.

Of those 3, I think the NBL's threat to address is Japan.

Reply #918526 | Report this post


PyroCross  
Last year

If that Stuff article is anything to go by, the Breakers roster is going to look something like...

Mathiang / (Local)
(Import) / Vodanovich / Fotu
(Import) / Abercrombie
Rubstavicius (NS) / (Import) / Gliddon
WMW / Le'afa / McNaught (DP)

The key will be in the local 5 to either start or backup Mathiang. Dream would be Wetzell or Isaac Fotu but I dont see how Mathiang signed up to play 10-12mpg. If Mathiang is the starter, then perhaps Callum McRae, Tai Wynyard or Smith-Milner? None of them give me confidence though.

Suspect the import 4 will be expected to slide up to the 5 if the Breakers expect Mathiang to start. Foresee Abercrombie moving to the bench if another perimeter import is sought after.

Reply #918548 | Report this post


EssenX  
Last year

It's official: https://www.nzbreakers.basketball/news/mangok-mathiang-signs-with-the-breakers-on-a-1-year-deal

It’s interesting that his stats are better than pardon in Israel. He’s been playing alongside Cleveland and had a monster game overnight. I feel like we never saw him play to expectation last season with the Hawks.

Reply #918556 | Report this post


Dunkman  
Last year

Overnight???? His team has been knocked out for while? Didn't make playoffs?. Is he playing elsewhere ?

Still a very good signing for breakers.

Reply #918559 | Report this post


Basket 91  
Last year

Breakers looking like
Mathiang/
Import/Vodanovich/Fotu
Import/Abercrombie
Rubstavicius/Gliddon
WMW/Le'afa/McNaught

Need to hit on imports again or last local spot

Reply #918560 | Report this post


Kolzee  
Last year

I think they'll play Rubstavicius mostly at SF and go for a high level SG import

Reply #918564 | Report this post


Zodiac  
Last year

Good replacement for Pardon.

Reply #918566 | Report this post




You need to be a registered user to post from this location. Register here.



Close ads
Little Streaks - The fun and interactive good-habits app designed especially for kids.
Serio: Tourism photography and videography

Advertise on Hoops to a very focused, local and sports-keen audience. Email for rates and options.

Recent Posts



.


An Australian basketball forum covering NBL, WNBL, ABL, Juniors plus NBA, WNBA, NZ, Europe, etc | Forum time is: 10:18 pm, Wed 13 Nov 2024 | Posts: 968,026 | Last 7 days: 754