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Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

Koponen departs after leading Breakers to Ignite Cup victory, seeking new roles in Finland to be closer to family; Breakers start global search for new coach.

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NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.

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Petteri Koponen Returns to Finland

The basketball coach has new plans.

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Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers

Coach Petteri Koponen has left the New Zealand Breakers just days after they were crowned champions of the NBL's inaugural in-season tournament.

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Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.

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Basketball: NZ Breakers part ways with head coach Petteri Koponen

The Australian NBL club will advertise globally for a replacement.

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Ignite Cup glory not enough as Breakers confirm coach’s exit

Breakers back on the coaching market as Koponen heads home.

·New Zealand
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Koponen departs as NZ Breakers coach

The Breakers have confirmed head coach Petteri Koponen will not be seeking a contract extension and will pursue new professional opportunities closer to his home country of Finland.

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Fox Sports Australia broke the news in Australia on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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