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'I am incredibly excited': World champion coach takes charge of Breakers
The Breakers say Herbert’s World Cup-winning experience and elite-talent management fit their push to compete at the top of the NBL.
- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert signed a two-year deal to lead the New Zealand Breakers, marking a significant acquisition for the NBL franchise after extended negotiations.
- Breakers chairman and owner Marc Mitchell initiated a global search after former head coach Petteri Koponen opted not to extend his contract earlier this year.
- Herbert arrives with an extensive international resume, most notably guiding the German national team to a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and serving as head coach of EuroLeague team Bayern Munich.
- The new coach will lead a roster featuring Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Sam Mennenga, and Dejan Vasiljevic, with Herbert stating, "This is a club with a prestigious history and a clear ambition for the future."
- Herbert will balance these duties while continuing as head coach of the Canadian national team, preparing them for the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics.
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Former German men's basketball team and Bayern Munich coach Gordon Herbert will now work for the New Zealand Breakers.
·Vilnius, Lithuania
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Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach
Gordon Herbert has coached multiple clubs, including FC Bayern Munich. Photo: Getty Images The New Zealand Breakers are trumpeting a club-defining appointment after locking in the services of World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.
·Otago, New Zealand
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