Nenad Vucinic coached the Tall Blacks to a successful 2-1 home series win against South Korea. He then took that team on to the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain where they finished in the top 16. Last year was Vucinic’s final year as Head Coach of the Tall Blacks. He leaves behind a unique Tall Blacks Kiwi culture with a coaching environment that demands team work and excellence.
Accepting the award on Nenad’s behalf is BBNZ Board Deputy Chairperson, Greg Williamson.