BNZ Breakers Farewell Assistant Coach Mario Dugandzic

The BNZ Breakers would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Assistant Coach Mario Dugandzic. He will not be returning to the club next season as he embarks on an exciting new appointment within the Deutscher Basketball Bund (German Basketball Federation).

Mario has been an invaluable asset to our bench over the past two seasons. He injected his world-class tactical knowledge, showed a tireless work ethic, and brought an elite development mindset into our squad. While we will miss his energy on the North Shore, we are thrilled to see him advance his international coaching career with such a prestigious national programme.

"Mario's dedication to our players and his sharp basketball mind have left a lasting impact on the BNZ Breakers," says Dillon Boucher, BNZ Breakers President of Basketball Operations. "We want to thank him for his exceptional service to our whānau and congratulate him on this well-deserved appointment. The Deutscher Basketball Bund is getting a phenomenal coach!"

Statement from Mario:

"I am extremely grateful to have been part of the BNZ Breakers family over the past two seasons. I want to thank everyone for making this such a truly amazing experience. New Zealand is a remarkable and special place, but what I will remember most are the people and the relationships built along the way. I wish the club nothing but success moving forward. I will always look back on my time with the BNZ Breakers with immense gratitude and pride."