With the NBL26 Andrew Gaze MVP Award Night now complete, attention has shifted back to the clubs as they celebrate their own seasons.
Across the league, teams have either held their annual awards nights or are preparing to do so in the coming days, recognising the players and staff who shaped their campaigns.
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From club MVPs and Defensive Players of the Year to Players’ Player awards and emerging talent honours, each organisation has acknowledged its standout contributors.
With seven teams already having crowned their winners and three still to host their events, we take a look at every club award handed out so far and the key names recognised across NBL26.
ADELAIDE 36ERS:
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BRISBANE BULLETS:
MVP: Tyrell Harrison
Defensive Player of the Year: Mitch Norton
Players’ Player Award: Mitch Norton
Youth Player of the Year: Jacob Holt
CAIRNS TAIPANS:
MVP: Jack McVeigh
Players’ Player Award: Andrew Andrews
Defensive Player of the Year: Kyrin Galloway
Coaches Award: Lachlan Barker
Members MVP: Jack McVeigh
ILLAWARRA HAWKS:
MVP: JaVale McGee
Players’ Player Award: Daniel Grida
Defensive Player of the Year: Wani Swaka Lo Buluk
Most Improved Player: Daniel Grida
Coaches Award: Mason Peatling
MELBOURNE UNITED:
MVP: Jesse Edwards
Defensive Player of the Year: Tyson Walker
Share Award (Coaches Award): Fabijan Krslovic
Belt Award (Most Dedicated): Kyle Bowen
NEW ZEALAND BREAKERS:
MVP: Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Youth Player of the Year: Sam Mennenga
Players’ Player Award: Parker Jackson-Cartwright
Defensive Player of the Year: Izaiah Brockington
PERTH WILDCATS:
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SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE PHOENIX:
MVP: Nathan Sobey
Defensive Player of the Year: John Brown III
The Locker Room Award: John Brown III
Fan Voted Player of the Year: John Brown III
SYDNEY KINGS:
MVP: Kendric Davis
Defensive Player of the Year: Bul Kuol
Coaches Award: Matthew Dellavedova
Players’ Player Award: Tyler Robertson
Members Award: Makuach Maluach
TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS:
MVP: Josh Bannan
Defensive Player of the Year: Will Magnay
Players’ Player Award: Nick Marshall
Coaches Award: Nick Marshall
Fan Favourite Award: Majok Deng
With Adelaide and Perth still to celebrate their seasons, the full league-wide club honours picture will be complete by the end of the weekend.
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