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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Former Nebraska player Josiah Allick named New Zealand National Basketball League MVP
A former Husker earned MVP for the New Zealand National Basketball League on Friday. Josiah Allick won the award following his strong rookie season with the Southland Sharks. Allick joined the Sharks back in February after serving as a graduate assistant for Nebraska this past season. He played a big part in the Huskers' 2023-2024 team, averaging 7.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Allick's command in the paint both offensively and defensively helped the fourth-seeded Sharks to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, earning him a spot on the Sal's NBL All-Star Five. For the Sharks, Allick posted regular-season averages of 18.9 points and a league-leading 11.2 rebounds per game. He also leads the league in offensive rebounds (81) and is second in the league in defensive rebounds (143). He is currently sixth in the league in both points scored (379) and free throw percentage (74.7%). His play helped the Sharks lock in home court for the elimination round and finish as one of the league's hottest teams. The team is now set to face the Canterbury Rams on Saturday afternoon, with the winner set to face the Wellington Saints or Tauranga Whai for the NZNBL Championship. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Otago Daily Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Most valuable Shark
Southland Sharks big Josiah Allick has been named MVP of the NBL. The American averaged 18.9 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He also earned a spot in the all star five, and was named forward of the year and rebounding champion. The Sharks beat the Auckland Tuatara 91-75 on Thursday to make the top four. They meet defending champions the Canterbury Rams in the semifinal this afternoon. — APL
USA Today
15-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Josiah Allick makes professional debut in New Zealand
Josiah Allick makes professional debut in New Zealand A former Nebraska basketball standout made his professional debut last week. Josiah Allick helped the Southland Sharks to a 98-70 victory over the Otago Nuggets in the New Zealand National Basketball League. Allick had 26 points, 11 rebounds, and two steals in 26 minutes of play. He most recently served as a graduate assistant for the Husker basketball team. The Lincoln native played in 33 games in his only season (2023-24) at Nebraska. He averaged 7.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. During his collegiate career, Allick totaled 1,246 points and 781 rebounds in 136 career games, including 111 career starts.
