In light of last season’s successful Indigenous game, Round 18 will aim to recognise and acknowledge Indigenous culture and basketball across both Australia and New Zealand.
All games will include a Welcome to Country, amongst other integrations, with each team wearing unique uniforms designed by local Indigenous artists.
NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger hailed the league’s new initiative; highlighting its need to pay tribute to “the many others who’ve made such a huge contribution to the game here and around the world.”
“It’s important we recognise these key Indigenous figures in a meaningful and impactful way, while also acknowledging the contribution wider Indigenous communities have made to the game," Loeliger said.
“We will contribute proceeds from the sales of the Indigenous jerseys towards the development of young Indigenous players to ensure young male and females have a pathway to pursue their basketball dreams.”
The NBL will also work with its key stakeholders to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan to support the national reconciliation movement.
Melbourne United will host the first game of the round against defending champions Perth Wildcats on Wednesday January 29.
NBL games in January on SBS
Friday 17 January
NBL Round 16 - New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings
5:30pm AEDT - 7:30pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
Friday 17 January
NBL Round 16 - Perth Wildcats v South East Melbourne Phoenix
9:30pm AEDT - 11:00pm AEDT
LIVE via SBS On Demand
Saturday 18 January
NBL Round 16 - Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks
5:30pm AEDT - 7:30pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
Saturday 18 January
NBL Round 16 - Cairns Taipans v Adelaide 36ers
8:00pm AEDT - 10:00pm AEDT
LIVE via SBS On Demand
Sunday 19 January
NBL Round 16 - New Zealand Breakers v Melbourne United
3:00pm AEDT - 5:00pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS, SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
*Sunday 19 January
NBL Round 16 - Sydney Kings v South East Melbourne Phoenix
5:00pm AEDT - 7:00pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
Thursday 23 January
NBL Round 17 - Brisbane Bullets v South East Melbourne Phoenix
7:30pm AEDT - 9:30pm AEDT
LIVE on via SBS On Demand
Friday 24 January
NBL Round 17 - Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings
7:30pm AEDT - 9:30pm AEDT
LIVE on via SBS On Demand
Saturday 25 January
NBL Round 17 - Adelaide 36ers v Brisbane Bullets
5:30pm AEDT - 7:30pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
Saturday 25 January
NBL Round 17 - Perth Wildcats v New Zealand Breakers
8:00pm AEDT - 10:00pm AEDT
LIVE on via SBS On Demand
Sunday 26 January
NBL Round 17 - South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans
3:00pm AEDT - 5:00pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
Sunday 26 January
NBL Round 17 - Sydney Kings v Melbourne United
5:00pm AEDT - 7:00pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
*Wednesday 29 January
NBL Round 18 - Melbourne United v Perth Wildcats
7:30pm AEDT - 9:30pm AEDT
LIVE on via SBS On Demand
*Friday 31 January
NBL Round 18 - New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ers
5:30pm AEDT - 7:30pm AEDT
LIVE on SBS VICELAND and via SBS On Demand
*Friday 31 January
NBL Round 18 - Cairns Taipans v Illawarra Hawks
8:00pm AEDT - 10:00pm AEDT
LIVE on via SBS On Demand
*Part of Indigenous Round
