Nwafor to step into bigger role as his development continues

The Franklin Bulls are thrilled to announce the return of forward Kenechukwu "KC" Nwafor for the 2026 Sal's NBL season. The 6'8" (202cm) Nigerian-born talent, has been a key part of the Bulls' roster since 2023. Nwafor arrived in New Zealand at the age of 16 in 2019 to pursue his basketball dreams. He joined Rotorua Boys High School, where he quickly made an impact. Prior to his professional career, Nwafor also played for the Waikato region and also was a regular invitee to N

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Franklin Bulls Announce Sign NBA G-League Guard for 2026 SalsNBL Season

Derrin Boyd with his D1 team the Charleston Cougars The Franklin Bulls are thrilled to announce the addition of American guard Derrin Boyd to the roster for the 2026 Sal's NBL season. Boyd, a strong skilled scorer comes to Pukekohe from the NBA G -League, playing with the College Park Skyhawks in Georgia. Derrin will be one the key offensive weapons for the Bulls this season. "Derrin is coming to Franklin after a stellar college career and a strong rookie season in the G Leag

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Kiwi Big comes home to South Auckland

The Franklin Bulls are excited to welcome home Australian/Kiwi centre Ellis Biggar for the Sal's NBL 2026 season. This marks Biggar's first stint with the Bulls and his debut in New the SalsNBL. Biggar, a 6'10" (208 cm) centre known for his rebounding and defensive presence, joins the Bulls following a developmental role with the South East Melbourne Pheonix. "We're excited to have Ellis on board," said Franklin Bulls GM Jamie Reddish. "His size and work ethic will be a game-

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Matt Freeman is Back for Bulls

The Franklin Bulls are thrilled to announce the return of Matt Freeman for the 2026 Sal's NBL season. The 6'10 power forward from Auckland will rejoin the team, marking his first appearance with the Bulls since the 2023 season. Freeman originally signed with the Franklin Bulls in 2021 but was sidelined by injury and instead contributing as support staff and mentoring younger players. He made his on-court debut for the Bulls in 2023, appearing in 10 games and averaging 7.5 poi

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Head Coach Found!

Coach Dan Ryan on the court with the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Image South East Melbourne Pheonix The Franklin Bulls have started the coaching rebuild with the signing of new Head Coach, Dan Ryan, from Chicago, Illinois. Coach Ryan was recently appointed as assistant coach to Josh King at the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian NBL. He will take on the New Zealand NBL as head coach at the end of the Australian season and has been signed to the Bulls for two sea

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