Breakers sign NCAA standout Kael Robinson
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The Breakers have signed NCAA standout Kael Robinson as a Development Player for the NBL27 season.
Robinson from the Waikato had an outstanding US collegiate career with a senior NCAA Division I season as a star contributor for Northern Kentucky University, averaging 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds and 71 three-pointers at an impressive 39.2%.
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Upon graduating, he immediately reinforced his professional readiness in the Sal's NBL with the Franklin Bulls, showcasing the exact brand of scoring efficiency and size that makes him one of the country's brightest young prospects.
The 6’7” (201 cm) versatile forward is another high-upside perimeter threat. Equipped with elite shooting mechanics, length, and multi-positional defensive tools, Robinson brings significant floor-spacing capability and athleticism.
The 24-year-old said that making the side is achieving one of his long-held basketball goals.
“Honestly, it means a lot. It’s something I’ve been working toward for a long time, so to finally get the opportunity to sign with the BNZ Breakers is pretty special. Growing up in New Zealand and watching the Breakers,
I’ve always wanted to play at this level, so it’s a pretty cool feeling to now be a part of the organisation. I’m just really grateful for the opportunity and excited to get to work and see what I can do.”
Robinson has sporting pedigree in the family, with his father representing Waikato in rugby and his brother playing rugby for Tasman, not surprisingly they understand the commitment to reach this level.
“My family was super excited; they’ve been with me through the whole journey and have seen all the work that’s gone into getting to this point. So, being able to tell them and see their reaction was pretty cool. They said they were really proud of me and happy that I would be staying close to home after five years at university in America.”
