Season start date locked in for November

The National Basketball League (NBL) has today announced the highly anticipated 2021-22 Hungry Jack’s NBL season will tip-off on Thursday, November 18.

The competition is riding a wave of unprecedented momentum following a history-making, multi-million-dollar broadcast deal and a significant uplift in interest and anticipation off the back of the Australian Boomers’ bronze medal win at the Tokyo Olympics.

Kings CEO Chris Pongrass is excited to have a start date locked in to work towards.

“Basketball is back in the Hoops Capital, and we are thrilled to share the much anticipated tip-off date for the NBL22 season”.

“With a November start date locked in, preparations are already underway for what promises to be another successful year of basketball in Sydney. We are comforted knowing that this announcement will provide a level of certainty and clarity to fans, members, sponsors, players and staff about the season ahead” Pongrass shared.

“A delayed start to the season, particularly in the current climate, provides some flexibility and an even greater opportunity to play in front of members, sponsors and corporates, the lifeblood of this organisation.”

“The Kings have experienced unprecedented growth over the past few seasons, and this is a testament to the support of our loyal fan base; we hope to continue this trajectory into the 2021-22 season and beyond.”

Hungry Jack’s NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger said it made perfect sense to push back the season start date in the current climate.

“Based on expert advice and based on our own experiences from last season, delaying a month gives us more flexibility and most importantly, it provides fans a much better chance of attending more games in Australia and New Zealand as the number of people vaccinated against COVID increases towards the end of the year.

“We know our fans have been eagerly awaiting this announcement and we hope they continue to get right behind the players and clubs as the NBL continues to break new ground and takes things to the next level.

“There’s so much to look forward to with the inclusion of our newest team, the Tasmania JackJumpers, an exciting new group of Next Stars set to launch their careers, and many of our Olympic bronze medal heroes will be coming back home to play.

“We can’t wait for November 18 when another extraordinary season of world-class basketball begins.”

Further details on the 2021-22 Hungry Jack’s NBL Season schedule will be announced soon. 

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