The teams for Sunday’s Moutai Cup charity match have been confirmed and feature some of the biggest names in New Zealand basketball.
The Auckland Tuatara side will be led by new Sal’s NBL head coach Cam Gliddon as well as League MVP and Tall Blacks star Corey Webster.
Joining that pair are Tuatara veterans Nick Barrow and Chris McIntosh while impressive youngster Tukaha Cooper will also suit up.
Talanoa Latu, who got a couple of opportunities late in the 2024 season, will take part as will former Giants, Bulls and Airs big man Anzac Rissetto.
Tuatara Super Fan Jeffery Bian will complete the line-up.
Former Tall Blacks and Breakers legend Dillon Boucher headlines their opponents while Sky Sport commentator and ex-Tall Black Casey Frank will be a welcome inclusion.
Boucher’s team is completed with a mix of former players and current players including son Jayden Boucher and Whai teammate Jett Thompson as well as Boucher senior’s former Tall Blacks teammates Daryl Cartwright and Hayden Allen.
Sal’s NBL winner and current Breakers player Kaia Isaac will showcase his talents as well.
Team Tuatara: #1. Anzac Rissetto, #2. Tukaha Cooper, #3. Chris McIntosh, #4. Cam Gliddon, #9. Corey Webster, #11. Jeffery Bian, #15. Nick Barrow, #39. Talanoa Latu.
Team Boucher: #2. Jayden Boucher, #4. Jett Thompson, #6. Zack Te Puni, #7. Anthony Jones, #9. Hayden Allen, #11. Kaia Isaac, #20. Johnny Southey, #24. Dillon Boucher, #33. Daryl Cartwright, #43. Casey Frank