@JamesNZ00

2026 PG | 2024 U17 FIBA World Cup 4️⃣th | 2023, 2024 U18 Nat’l Champs | 2024, 2025 NZNBL Rapid League Champs | CCU MBB Cougars

 New Zealand
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Joined July 2021
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Grateful for 2025 - some highlights 📷 ⚾️ Co-coached 16U Babe Ruth champs 🏆 🏀 NZ 🇳🇿 | China tour & NBA Academy Games (ATL) 🏀 Nelson Giants — Rapid League champs 🏀 NZSS Nationals — placed 5th & captain 🎓 Head Boy & Dux 🏀 Team Adams tour — Utah Prep & Las Vegas
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Next Chapter > Excited to officially announce my commitment to CCU! Thank you to my family, friends, coaches, and teammates for all of the support in reaching this goal. Go Cougars!
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Thank you 🙏🏼
NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLJul 27
2026 AWARD NOMINEES. 🏆🏀 With the conclusion of the 2026 Sal's NBL regular season, our award nominees have been confirmed! All the best Kruz, Sammy, Elijah and @JamesNZ00 @nznbl @skysportnz
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblJul 25
James Matthews wins it for the Giants with 1.5 seconds left on the clock! 📸 snappedbynuks @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLJul 24
Today we play our final game of the 2026 season — in front of a SOLD OUT TC! Unfortunately, the Jets big win over the Bulls last night means our playoff hopes have come to an end. Let’s make it a big one, Nelson!🏠💙 @nznbl | @skysportnz
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblJul 5
You read that right... Shane Gatling goes NUCLEAR for 56 points against the Bulls! 📸 Richard Connelly @skysportnz
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Mike Lacey@MikeLacey7Jun 23
Check out all the top performances.
Sal’s NBL
@nznblJun 22
RAPID WRAP. ⚡🏀 The finish line is starting to come into view. With only a handful of games remaining in the Rapid League season, every result is becoming more important by the week. The Auckland Tuatara continue to lead the way, but can anyone catch the competition leaders before time runs out? 👀📈 Check out the Rapid Wrap here: nznbl.basketball/rapid-wrap-… @skysportnz
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblJun 22
RAPID WRAP. ⚡🏀 The finish line is starting to come into view. With only a handful of games remaining in the Rapid League season, every result is becoming more important by the week. The Auckland Tuatara continue to lead the way, but can anyone catch the competition leaders before time runs out? 👀📈 Check out the Rapid Wrap here: nznbl.basketball/rapid-wrap-… @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLJun 18
Your Round 11 Bowater Motor Group Player of the Game for both the Rapid League!🙌 After an incredible double-overtime battle in the Rapid League, James Matthews takes the honours with an impressive 23 points. Sal's NBL | Sky Sport NZ
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblMay 24
James Matthews loses the defender and knocks down his second triple 🔥🎯 @skysportnz
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblMay 17
James Matthews cashes in a three to extend the Giant's 3rd quarter lead! @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLMay 9
For our mums❤️ We want to wish all the incredible mums behind our players, staff, and those in our wider basketball community a very happy Mother’s Day!🫶 We hope you all feel the love and have a special day today!🥰 @nznbl | @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLMay 2
Our starting 5 groups for this afternoon’s match up against the Taranaki Airs🤝 ⏰ Rapid League: 3:30 | Sal’s NBL: 4:30 📍 Trafalgar Centre Grab your tickets at the door from 3:15pm, see you there Giants family!💙 @nznbl | @skysportnz
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Sal’s NBL
@nznblApr 13
RAPID WRAP: Week 1 with Mike Lacey 🧠🏀 The first week of the Rapid League is officially in the books, and the pace has already set a massive standard for the season. We’ve teamed up with expert Mike Lacey to break down the opening round and look at how the faster format is changing the game. Read Mike’s full Week 1 breakdown here: nznbl.basketball/rapid-wrap-… 📸 @captured_by_gus @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLApr 4
Pre-season W in the books, that was fun!✅ Great to get out there, test the group and build some momentum early. We’d just getting started🔥 Thanks to @marlboroughbasketball for hosting us and the @saintsbasketball for a great hit out🤝 @nznbl | @skysportnz
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NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLMar 11
The lads have been putting in the work behind the scenes preparing for @nznbl 2026 - bring it on!🔥🔒 We can’t wait to see you all so soon, Giants family💙 @nznbl @skysportnz #skysport #salsnbl #nelsongiants
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Looking forward to the season! @GiantsNZNBL 🙌🏼
NBS Nelson Giants@GiantsNZNBLFeb 24
✍🏼 JAMES MATTHEWS RE-SIGNS FOR 2026 ✍🏼 The young leader is back on board! James Matthews has signed on for another season with his hometown club, looking to continue developing his game on the @nznbl stage. #nelsongiants #salsnbl #skysport
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Putting in the mahi at @UtahPrepMBB with Team Adams. Next stop: Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas 16-18th. So grateful to @RealStevenAdams for this opportunity 🙏🏼
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Finished high school as joint-Dux (top of my year) — thanks to my teachers, coaches & teammates for pushing me on and off the court. facebook.com/share/1ATTY8ibz…
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Truly honoured to receive the Baden Turley Cup for Influence in Basketball again. The list of past winners—Phill Jones, Mike Fitchett, Finn Delany, Max Darling, Mike Karena—is seriously inspiring.
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