Wellington Local Taane Samuel signs for 2021

Your Wellington Saints are keeping it local for the first releases of the 2021 squad and are thrilled to announce the signing of the talented Taane Samuel.

A talented athlete at only 21 years old, Samuel has represented New Zealand at age-group level, with fluidity of movement and a genuine athleticism. Taane comes off the back of playing for the Manawatu Jets in the 2019 NZNBL season and 2020 NBL Showdown, previous to that returning from a stint at De La Salle University in the Philippines. A local product out of Scots College, it is great to have him on the roster. 

Head Coach Zico Coronel says of the signing; "We’re very pleased to re-sign Taane for the 2021 New Zealand National Basketball League season. He’d made a promising start to pre-season in 2020 before it was unfortunately interrupted by the pandemic, I think he was poised for a breakout season. As good as Taane is now - which is quite good, an enticing package of size, athleticism, skill and a high basketball IQ - he still has the capacity to go even higher, which I think is an exciting proposition. Re-signing with the Saints will give Taane the right environment to refine his game, increase his efficiency, and take on added responsibility, and in doing so I believe he’ll increase his future opportunities."

To catch these guys in action, make sure to head to our Memberships page and grab yourself a 2021 Season pass! www.saints.co.nz/memberships