Bulls lose thriller

Despite the appearance of a blowout the Franklin Bulls battled the entire game in a back and forth battle finally unable to get the job done, with the team in foul trouble. Jace Carter lead all scorers with 35 points and 12 Rebounds before fouling out in the 4th quarter. Derrin Boyd added 22 points and Jaylen Gerrand with 12. For the league's game review - Click here

Apr 121 min read

Franklin Bulls welcome back Guard Jaylen Gerrand for Sal's NBL 2026 Season

Jaylen Gerrand in shooting form for the Bulls vs the Auckland Huskies in 2021 at the Stockyard The Franklin Bulls are excited to announce the signing of Auckland guard Jaylen Gerrand for the 2026 Sal's NBL season. The guard brings scoring punch, floor spacing, and veteran experience to the Bulls' roster. Gerrand, entering his sixth NBL season, enjoyed a standout 2025 campaign. He delivered a strong showing with the Indian Panthers, averaging nearly 20 points per game in eight

Apr 111 min read

Brody Perry continues with Bulls for 2026

The Franklin Bulls are thrilled to announce the re-signing of local guard/forward Brody Perry for the 2026 Sal's NBL season. The Pukekohe-born talent will suit up for his sixth season in the NBL, continuing his journey with the club he has called home since his high school days. Perry, a versatile wing known for his tenacious defense, athleticism, and fan-favorite mullet, has been a cornerstone of the Bulls' development pathway. A former Franklin Rep, New Zealand age group p

Apr 101 min read

Perry back for Bulls for 6th NBL Season

The Franklin Bulls would like to announce the re-signing of local stalwart and guard Corey Perry for his 6th season with the club in the 2026 Sal’s NZNBL. A true franchise player and one of the original development squad members since the Bulls’ inception in 2020, Perry has been a constant presence through the team’s journey. The 23 year old first suited up as a development player in the inaugural 2020 SalsNBL Showdown and has remained a dedicated squad member. “Corey is one

Apr 62 min read

Local guard joins Bulls for second season

The Franklin Bulls are pleased to announce the re-signing of talented young Waikato guard Hunter Savill for the 2026 Sal's NZNBL season. This marks Savill’s second year with the club after making his NZNBL debut in 2025. Savill stood out at the U18 Nationals in 2025, where he averaged 23.8 points per game (4th highest scorer in the tournament) while representing Waikato, including a standout 40-point performance. He has also been selected for Junior Tall Blacks team who will

Apr 11 min read

Pakaurangi to suit up for Bulls in SalsNBL 2026

The Franklin Bulls are excited to announce the signing of young guard Taiapua Pakaurangi from Rotorua as a new addition to the roster for the upcoming 2026 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) season. Pakaurangi, a dynamic and explosive guard, has quickly established himself as one of New Zealand’s top emerging talents. He recently dominated the Zone 2 Regionals, leading all scorers with an impressive 23.8 points per game while captaining Ruamata Basketball to qualificatio

Mar 302 min read

Kelso to suit up for year 3 with the Bulls

The Franklin Bulls are thrilled to announce the re-signing of local standout Harry Kelso for the upcoming 2026 Sal's National Basketball League (NBL) season. The 6'5" guard, a product of the Franklin basketball community, returns to bolster the Bulls' roster as they prepare to charge into the new campaign. Kelso has been a key part of the Bulls' development pathway since making his SalsNBL debut last season at age 17. After impressing in his rookie appearances and continuing

Mar 262 min read

Hughes back for 5th season.

The Franklin Bulls are pumped to announce the re-signing of Waiuku guard Payton Hughes for the 2026 Sal’s NBL season. A proud local product with deep roots in the Franklin basketball community, Hughes returns for a 5th consecutive campaign after starring in the last two Sal’s NBL seasons with the Bulls. The 5’11” sharp-shooter first burst onto the scene through the Waiuku Raptors club and the Franklin Basketball Academy in 2022, quickly establishing himself as one of the regi

Mar 242 min read

Zion Anderson signs for year two

The Franklin Bulls are delighted to announce the re-signing of Zion Anderson for his second season with the club in the 2026 Sal's NZNBL campaign. The young wing returns after a solid debut year for the Bulls in 2025. A former New Zealand U18 trialist and product of Harbour Basketball, Anderson originally relocated from Tauranga (Whai) to Franklin ahead of the 2025 season to elevate his professional career. Now entering his second year with the Bulls, he has committed to th

Mar 181 min read

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

Mar 142 min read

Bulls DPs to re-unite with Coach Reddish in Germany

Hunter Savill and Harry Kelso will re-unite with thier former Bulls Assistant Coach Joe Reddish in Mannheim and Veirnheim Germany as part of a BBNZ U18 Select team to compete in the 31st Albert Schweitzer Tournament. Coach Reddish will be assisting Head Coach Josiah Maama, as they take on some European powerhouses. The NZ team features members from the Gold Medal winning U17 team that competed in Samoa at the Oceania Champs in December, of which Kelso was part of and Savill w

Feb 31 min read

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

Oct 20, 20252 min read