Geremy McKay prepares to go up with the ball while playing for Vanguard University against Boise State in the United States in 2018. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Otago Nuggets have signed their first overseas player. The NBL side has signed Australian forward Geremy McKay, a 2.01m forward, who has played for the Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian NBL. The National Basketball League is finalising an application to Immigration New Zealand for import players to be granted critical-worker exemption for the 2021 season. The Nuggets season opens on April 24 with a game at home against the Saints.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 18, 2021 18:56 UTC