Technical Officials Selected for NBL1 South 2026 Grand Finals

The NBL1 South technical officials have been confirmed for the 2026 Grand Finals at the State Basketball Centre on Saturday 15 August.

Representing associations from across the conference, the selected scoretable officials and statisticians will play an important role in delivering the two championship deciders.

The appointments recognise the officials’ performances and commitment throughout the NBL1 South season, while highlighting the strength of the technical officiating pathway across the conference.

Congratulations to all officials selected for the biggest day on the NBL1 South calendar.

Women’s Grand Final – Technical Officials

• Scorer: Sarah Bell (Dandenong Rangers)
• Assistant Scorer: Stephen Murray (Ringwood Hawks)
• Timer: Caitlin Nanscawen (Knox Raiders)
• Shot Clock: Zivka Lloyd (Casey Cavaliers)
• Scoretable Coach: Matthew Carpenter (Knox Raiders)
• Statistics Caller: Brady Pensa (Nunawading Spectres)
• Statistics Inputter: Sophie Winter (Northern Force)
• Statistics Spotter: Kate Van Ingen (Geelong United)
• Statistics Coach: Matt Zakynthinos (Ballarat Miners)

Men’s Grand Final – Technical Officials

• Scorer: Patina Grass (Melbourne Tigers)
• Assistant Scorer: David Azarnikow (Keilor Thunder)
• Timer: Nicole Moller (Bendigo Braves)
• Shot Clock: Alex Buckle (Ballarat Miners)
• Scoretable Coach: Paul Moller (Bendigo Braves)
• Statistics Caller: Amee Thorn (Bendigo Braves)
• Statistics Inputter: Alex Walsh (Keilor Thunder)
• Statistics Spotter: Robert Stevens (Frankston Blues)
• Statistics Coach: Alicia Vengust (Eltham Wildcats)