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Canterbury Rams
Canterbury Rams
League	NZNBL
Founded	1982
History	Canterbury Rams; 1982–2008; 2014–present
Arena	Cowles Stadium
Location	Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Team colours	Black & red
Main sponsor	Wheeler Motor Company
General manager	Caleb Harrison
Head coach	Judd Flavell
Ownership	Andrew and Nicky Harrison
Championships	6 (1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2023, 2024)
Website	canterburyrams.basketball/
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The Canterbury Rams are a New Zealand professional men's basketball team based in Christchurch. The Rams compete in the National Basketball League (NBL) and play their home games at Cowles Stadium. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as The Wheeler Motor Canterbury Rams.

Team history

The Canterbury Rams were a foundation member of the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1982.^[1] Between 1986 and 1994, the Rams made the NBL final seven times, winning championships in 1986, 1989, 1990 and 1992. Import players Kenny Perkins, Clyde Huntley, Eddie Anderson and Angelo Hill were central to the success of the Rams, as was the New Zealand core of John "Dutchie" Rademakers, Gilbert Gordon, Andy Bennett, Graham Timms, John Hill, Ian Webb, Glen Denham and Ralph Lattimore.^[2] The architects of this success were coaches Garry Pettis, who led the team from 1986 to 1988, and Keith Mair, who took over in 1989.^[3] In 1999, the Rams made their eighth NBL final under coach Bert Knops,^[4] where they lost to the Auckland Rebels.^[5]

In 2000, Dr John Watson took over the Rams organisation from the cash-strapped Canterbury Basketball Association (CBA).^[6] His takeover of the team created some deep divisions within the basketball community.^[7] In 2006, the CBA signed a three-year management contract with Watson.^[8] In December 2008, after the CBA advised Watson that they would not be completing the third year of the contract, the Rams withdrew from the NBL,^[8] with the Christchurch Cougars taking their place in the 2009 NBL season.^[9] The Cougars lasted just two seasons after withdrawing on the eve of the 2011 season due to the Christchurch earthquake.^[10]

In November 2013, the Canterbury Rams were granted re-entry into NBL under the leadership of Christchurch businessman Andrew Harrison,^[11]^[12] making their return during the 2014 NBL season.^[13]

In 2016, the Rams were regular season winners for the first time since 1993^[14] and made their first playoff appearance since 2002,^[15] where they lost in the semi-final to the Super City Rangers.^[16]^[17]

In 2023, the Rams reached their first NBL final since 1999 behind the likes of Troy Baxter Jr., Tevin Brown and Corey Webster.^[18] They won their fifth championship and first since 1992 with a 93–82 win over the Auckland Tuatara.^[19]

In 2024, the Rams returned to the NBL final, where they once again defeated the Auckland Tuatara 102–87 behind Australian centre Lachlan Olbrich, the league MVP and grand final MVP. Olbrich contributed 29 points, 18 rebounds, and six assists in the final, while US forward KJ Buffen added 21 points on 8-9 shooting.^[20]^[21]

Honour roll

NBL Championships:	6 (1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2023, 2024)
NBL Playoff appearances:	18 (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024)
NBL Grand Final appearances:	10 (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2023, 2024)
Most Valuable Player:	McKenzie Moore (2016), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
Kiwi MVP:	John Rademakers (1984), Terrence Lewis (2002), Marcel Jones (2016)
All-Star Five:	Clyde Huntley (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987), Eddie Anderson (1991), Terrence Lewis (2002), John Whorton (2002), McKenzie Moore (2016), Marcel Jones (2016, 2017), Winston Shepard (2018), Cameron Gliddon (2019), Tevin Brown (2023), Lachlan Olbrich (2024), Taylor Britt (2024)
Most Outstanding Guard:	Clyde Huntley (1986), Eddie Anderson (1991), Terrence Lewis (2002), McKenzie Moore (2016), Cameron Gliddon (2019)
Most Outstanding Kiwi Guard:	John Rademakers (1986), Chris Tupu (1994), Terrence Lewis (2002), Taylor Britt (2024)
Most Outstanding Forward:	John Whorton (2002), Marcel Jones (2016), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre:	Glen Denham (1990), Marcel Jones (2016, 2017)
Scoring Champion:	John Whorton (2003), Dennis Trammell (2006)
Rebounding Champion:	John Whorton (2002, 2003)
Assist Champion:	Clyde Huntley (1984), Scott Stewart (1996), Carlo Varicchio (2002), McKenzie Moore (2016)
Rookie of the Year:	Arthur Trousdell (2000), Richie Edwards (2014), Max Darling (2018)
Youth Player of the Year:	Walter Brown (2023), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
Coach of the Year:	John Watson (2002), Mick Downer (2019), Judd Flavell (2024)

Players

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Canterbury Rams roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	No.	Name	Ht.
G	00	Bond, Jonty
F	0	Tonge, Aidan	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
G/F	1	Walker, M. J. (I)	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
F	3	Buffen, K. J. (I)	2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
F	4	Martin, Mana	1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
G	5	Britt, Taylor (C)	1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
F	7	Brown, Walter	1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
G	8	Isaac, Tama (DP)	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
G	9	Gonzales Garcia, Hugo	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
F	10	Cate, Ihaka (DP)	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
G	11	Isaac, Kaia	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
F	12	Darling, Maxwell	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
G/F	13	Nickel, Joshua	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
F/C	14	Booth, Reuben	2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
F	15	Stodart, Mac	2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
F	16	Blight, Will	2.05 m (6 ft 9 in)
G/F	20	Fahrensohn, Taki	2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
F/C	21	Olbrich, Lachlan (I)	2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
F/C	24	Mason, Corban	2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)

Head coach

Judd Flavell

Assistant coach(es)

Quinn Clinton
Liam Connelly
Adam Morgan

Legend

(C) Team captain
(DP) Development player
(I) Import player
Injured

Roster

Updated: 7 April 2024

Notable past players

Coaches

Head coaches

Murray McKay (1982–1983)
Darrell Todd (1984–1985)
Garry Pettis (1986–1988)
Keith Mair (1989–1995)
Bert Knops (1996–1999)
Matt Ruscoe (2000–2001)
John Watson (2002–2004)
Pete McAllister (2004–2005)
Chris Sparks (2006–2007)
Bert Knops (2008)
Dave Harrison (2014)
Mark Dickel (2015–2018)
Mick Downer (2019–2021)
Judd Flavell (2022–present)

Source: canterburyrams.basketball

References

^ "About The Canterbury Rams". canterburyrams.basketball. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019.
^ Longley, Geoff (14 May 2010). "Rams memories live on for Angelo Hill". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
^ Egan, Brendon (4 April 2014). "Keith Mair reflects on Rams' halcyon days". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
^ "Finance woes limit Knops' revival plans". Stuff.co.nz. 28 February 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016.
^ Smith, Tony (20 July 2019). "NBL: Bumper Christchurch crowd expected to inspire Rams and rivals". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
^ Longley, Geoff (18 July 2012). "Canterbury Rams may be back in the game". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
^ Longley, Geoff (13 December 2008). "Cougars in as Rams opt out". The Press. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
^ ^a ^b "New cats clawing for place on basketball court". Stuff.co.nz. 3 December 2008. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016.
^ "Former Rams owner Watson dies age 45". The Press. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
^ "Christchurch Cougars withdraw from NBL". Stuff.co.nz. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
^ Canterbury Rams to make NBL return in 2014
^ Harrison targets defence as key for new Rams
^ Saints deny Rams in Christchurch
^ Team spirit driving Canterbury Rams' success – McKenzie Moore
^ Rams sign up Knops
^ Canterbury Rams coach rules out semi-final nerves after NBL exit
^ Season review: Canterbury Rams set for bright National Basketball League future
^ Hinton, Marc (22 July 2023). "Canterbury Rams outlast Otago Nuggets to book spot in NBL grand final". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
^ Egan, Brendon (23 July 2023). "Canterbury Rams upset Tuatara to capture first NBL title in 31 years". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
^ "CANTERBURY RAMS ARE BACK-TO-BACK SAL'S NBL CHAMPIONS". nznbl.basketball. 28 July 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024.
^ Egan, Brendon (29 July 2024). "Back-to-back NBL champion Canterbury Rams set up for sustained success". The Press. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024.

External links

[1] "About The Canterbury Rams". canterburyrams.basketball. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019.

[2] Longley, Geoff (14 May 2010). "Rams memories live on for Angelo Hill". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2019.

[3] Egan, Brendon (4 April 2014). "Keith Mair reflects on Rams' halcyon days". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.

[4] "Finance woes limit Knops' revival plans". Stuff.co.nz. 28 February 2008. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016.

[5] Smith, Tony (20 July 2019). "NBL: Bumper Christchurch crowd expected to inspire Rams and rivals". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 7 August 2019.

[6] Longley, Geoff (18 July 2012). "Canterbury Rams may be back in the game". Stuff.co.nz. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.

[7] Longley, Geoff (13 December 2008). "Cougars in as Rams opt out". The Press. Retrieved 7 August 2019.

[clawing-8] "New cats clawing for place on basketball court". Stuff.co.nz. 3 December 2008. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016.

[9] "Former Rams owner Watson dies age 45". The Press. 21 May 2012. Retrieved 7 August 2019.

[10] "Christchurch Cougars withdraw from NBL". Stuff.co.nz. 7 March 2011. Retrieved 2 June 2016.

[11] Canterbury Rams to make NBL return in 2014

[12] Harrison targets defence as key for new Rams

[13] Saints deny Rams in Christchurch

[14] Team spirit driving Canterbury Rams' success – McKenzie Moore

[15] Rams sign up Knops

[16] Canterbury Rams coach rules out semi-final nerves after NBL exit

[17] Season review: Canterbury Rams set for bright National Basketball League future

[18] Hinton, Marc (22 July 2023). "Canterbury Rams outlast Otago Nuggets to book spot in NBL grand final". stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 July 2023.

[19] Egan, Brendon (23 July 2023). "Canterbury Rams upset Tuatara to capture first NBL title in 31 years". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 23 July 2023.

[20] "CANTERBURY RAMS ARE BACK-TO-BACK SAL'S NBL CHAMPIONS". nznbl.basketball. 28 July 2024. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024.

[21] Egan, Brendon (29 July 2024). "Back-to-back NBL champion Canterbury Rams set up for sustained success". The Press. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024.

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+| championships   = '''6''' ([[1986 New Zealand NBL season|1986]], [[1989 New Zealand NBL season|1989]], [[1990 New Zealand NBL season|1990]], [[1992 New Zealand NBL season|1992]], [[2023 New Zealand NBL season|2023]], [[2024 New Zealand NBL season|2024]])
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-The '''Canterbury Rams''' are a New Zealand [[basketball]] team based in [[Christchurch]]. The Rams compete in the [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL) and play their home games at Cowles Stadium. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as '''The Wheeler Motor Canterbury Rams'''.
+The '''Canterbury Rams''' are a New Zealand professional men's [[basketball]] team based in [[Christchurch]]. The Rams compete in the [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL) and play their home games at [[Cowles Stadium]]. For sponsorship reasons, they are known as '''The Wheeler Motor Canterbury Rams'''.
 ==Team history==
-The Canterbury Rams were a foundation member of the [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL) in 1982.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://canterburyrams.basketball/about/ |title=About The Canterbury Rams |work=canterburyrams.basketball |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729064656/https://canterburyrams.basketball/about/ |archivedate=29 July 2019}}</ref> Between 1986 and 1994, the Rams made the NBL final seven times, winning [[List of New Zealand NBL champions|championships]] in [[1984 New Zealand NBL season|1986]], [[1989 New Zealand NBL season|1989]], [[1990 New Zealand NBL season|1990]] and [[1992 New Zealand NBL season|1992]]. Import players Kenny Perkins, Clyde Huntley, Eddie Anderson and Angelo Hill were central to the success of the Rams, as was the outstanding New Zealand core of John "Dutchie" Rademakers, Gilbert Gordon, Andy Bennett, Graham Timms, John Hill, Ian Webb, [[Glen Denham]] and Ralph Lattimore.<ref>{{cite web|last=Longley|first=Geoff|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/3695870/Rams-memories-live-on-for-Angelo-Hill|title=Rams memories live on for Angelo Hill|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=14 May 2010|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref> The architects of this success were coaches Garry Pettis, who led the team from 1986 to 1988, and Keith Mair, who took over in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=Egan |first=Brendon |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/9902350/Keith-Mair-reflects-on-Rams-halcyon-days |title=Keith Mair reflects on Rams' halcyon days |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=4 April 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924173407/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/9902350/Keith-Mair-reflects-on-Rams-halcyon-days |archivedate=24 September 2015}}</ref> In 1999, the Rams made their eighth NBL final under coach Bert Knops,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/292186/Finance-woes-limit-Knops-revival-plans |title=Finance woes limit Knops' revival plans |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=28 February 2008 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224005255/http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/292186/Finance-woes-limit-Knops-revival-plans |archivedate=24 December 2016}}</ref> where they lost 79–72 to the [[Auckland Stars|Auckland Rebels]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Tony|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/114381939/nbl-bumper-christchurch-crowd-expected-to-inspire-rams-and-rivals|title=NBL: Bumper Christchurch crowd expected to inspire Rams and rivals|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=20 July 2019|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref>
+The Canterbury Rams were a foundation member of the [[National Basketball League (New Zealand)|National Basketball League]] (NBL) in 1982.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://canterburyrams.basketball/about/ |title=About The Canterbury Rams |work=canterburyrams.basketball |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729064656/https://canterburyrams.basketball/about/ |archivedate=29 July 2019}}</ref> Between 1986 and 1994, the Rams made the NBL final seven times, winning [[List of New Zealand NBL champions|championships]] in [[1984 New Zealand NBL season|1986]], [[1989 New Zealand NBL season|1989]], [[1990 New Zealand NBL season|1990]] and [[1992 New Zealand NBL season|1992]]. Import players Kenny Perkins, Clyde Huntley, Eddie Anderson and Angelo Hill were central to the success of the Rams, as was the New Zealand core of John "Dutchie" Rademakers, Gilbert Gordon, Andy Bennett, Graham Timms, John Hill, Ian Webb, [[Glen Denham]] and Ralph Lattimore.<ref>{{cite web|last=Longley|first=Geoff|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/3695870/Rams-memories-live-on-for-Angelo-Hill|title=Rams memories live on for Angelo Hill|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=14 May 2010|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref> The architects of this success were coaches Garry Pettis, who led the team from 1986 to 1988, and Keith Mair, who took over in 1989.<ref>{{cite web|last=Egan |first=Brendon |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/9902350/Keith-Mair-reflects-on-Rams-halcyon-days |title=Keith Mair reflects on Rams' halcyon days |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=4 April 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924173407/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/9902350/Keith-Mair-reflects-on-Rams-halcyon-days |archivedate=24 September 2015}}</ref> In 1999, the Rams made their eighth NBL final under coach Bert Knops,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/292186/Finance-woes-limit-Knops-revival-plans |title=Finance woes limit Knops' revival plans |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=28 February 2008 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224005255/http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/292186/Finance-woes-limit-Knops-revival-plans |archivedate=24 December 2016}}</ref> where they lost to the [[Auckland Stars|Auckland Rebels]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=Tony|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/114381939/nbl-bumper-christchurch-crowd-expected-to-inspire-rams-and-rivals|title=NBL: Bumper Christchurch crowd expected to inspire Rams and rivals|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=20 July 2019|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref>
 In 2000, Dr John Watson took over the Rams organisation from the cash-strapped Canterbury Basketball Association (CBA).<ref>{{cite web|last=Longley |first=Geoff |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/7296719/Canterbury-Rams-may-be-back-in-the-game |title=Canterbury Rams may be back in the game |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=18 July 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120720023624/http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/7296719/Canterbury-Rams-may-be-back-in-the-game |archivedate=20 July 2012}}</ref> His takeover of the team created some deep divisions within the basketball community.<ref>{{cite web|last=Longley|first=Geoff|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20081212/283094179978133|title=Cougars in as Rams opt out|work=[[The Press]]|date=13 December 2008|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref> In 2006, the CBA signed a three-year management contract with Watson.<ref name=clawing>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/746420/New-cats-clawing-for-place-on-basketball-court |title=New cats clawing for place on basketball court |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=3 December 2008 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016220725/http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/746420/New-cats-clawing-for-place-on-basketball-court |archivedate=16 October 2016}}</ref> In December 2008, after the CBA advised Watson that they would not be completing the third year of the contract, the Rams withdrew from the NBL,<ref name="clawing" /> with the [[Christchurch Cougars]] taking their place in the [[2009 New Zealand NBL season|2009 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-press/20120521/281968899726401|title=Former Rams owner Watson dies age 45|work=[[The Press]]|date=21 May 2012|accessdate=7 August 2019}}</ref> The Cougars lasted just two seasons after withdrawing on the eve of the [[2011 New Zealand NBL season|2011 season]] due to the [[2011 Christchurch earthquake|Christchurch earthquake]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/4741653/Christchurch-Cougars-withdraw-from-NBL | title=Christchurch Cougars withdraw from NBL | work=Stuff.co.nz | date=7 March 2011 | accessdate=2 June 2016}}</ref>
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 In November 2013, the Canterbury Rams were granted re-entry into NBL under the leadership of Christchurch businessman Andrew Harrison,<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/9381924/Canterbury-Rams-to-make-NBL-return-in-2014/ Canterbury Rams to make NBL return in 2014]</ref><ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/9461579/Harrison-targets-defence-as-key-for-new-Rams Harrison targets defence as key for new Rams]</ref> making their return during the [[2014 New Zealand NBL season|2014 NBL season]].<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/9910440/Saints-deny-Rams-in-Christchurch Saints deny Rams in Christchurch]</ref>
-In [[2016 New Zealand NBL season|2016]], the Rams were regular season winners for the first time since [[1993 New Zealand NBL season|1993]] behind the likes of [[McKenzie Moore]] and [[Marcel Jones (basketball)|Marcel Jones]].<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80232950/canterbury-rams-go-top-of-national-basketball-league-with-win-over-wellington Team spirit driving Canterbury Rams' success – McKenzie Moore]</ref> They made their first playoff appearance since [[2002 New Zealand NBL season|2002]]<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/130575/Rams-sign-up-Knops Rams sign up Knops]</ref> but lost 104–85 to the [[Super City Rangers]] in the semi-finals despite a 35-point effort from Moore.<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80720948/canterbury-rams-coach-rules-out-semifinal-nerves-after-nbl-exit Canterbury Rams coach rules out semi-final nerves after NBL exit]</ref><ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80838199/season-review-canterbury-rams-set-for-bright-national-basketball-league-future Season review: Canterbury Rams set for bright National Basketball League future]</ref>
+In [[2016 New Zealand NBL season|2016]], the Rams were regular season winners for the first time since [[1993 New Zealand NBL season|1993]]<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80232950/canterbury-rams-go-top-of-national-basketball-league-with-win-over-wellington Team spirit driving Canterbury Rams' success – McKenzie Moore]</ref> and made their first playoff appearance since [[2002 New Zealand NBL season|2002]],<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/130575/Rams-sign-up-Knops Rams sign up Knops]</ref> where they lost in the semi-final to the [[Super City Rangers]].<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80720948/canterbury-rams-coach-rules-out-semifinal-nerves-after-nbl-exit Canterbury Rams coach rules out semi-final nerves after NBL exit]</ref><ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/80838199/season-review-canterbury-rams-set-for-bright-national-basketball-league-future Season review: Canterbury Rams set for bright National Basketball League future]</ref>
 In [[2023 New Zealand NBL season|2023]], the Rams reached their first NBL final since 1999 behind the likes of [[Troy Baxter Jr.]], [[Tevin Brown]] and [[Corey Webster (basketball)|Corey Webster]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/300933623/canterbury-rams-outlast-otago-nuggets-to-book-spot-in-nbl-grand-final|title=Canterbury Rams outlast Otago Nuggets to book spot in NBL grand final|work=stuff.co.nz|date=22 July 2023|access-date=22 July 2023}}</ref> They won their fifth championship and first since 1992 with a 93–82 win over the [[Auckland Tuatara (basketball)|Auckland Tuatara]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Egan|first=Brendon|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/132598255/canterbury-rams-upset-tuatara-to-capture-first-nbl-title-in-31-years|title=Canterbury Rams upset Tuatara to capture first NBL title in 31 years|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=23 July 2023|access-date=23 July 2023}}</ref>
+In [[2024 New Zealand NBL season|2024]], the Rams returned to the NBL final, where they once again defeated the Auckland Tuatara 102–87 behind Australian centre [[Lachlan Olbrich]], the [[New Zealand NBL Most Valuable Player Award|league MVP]] and [[New Zealand NBL Finals Most Valuable Player Award|grand final MVP]]. Olbrich contributed 29 points, 18 rebounds, and six assists in the final, while US forward KJ Buffen added 21 points on 8-9 shooting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nznbl.basketball/canterbury-rams-are-back-to-back-sals-nbl-champions/|title=CANTERBURY RAMS ARE BACK-TO-BACK SAL'S NBL CHAMPIONS|work=nznbl.basketball|date=28 July 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240728070418/https://nznbl.basketball/canterbury-rams-are-back-to-back-sals-nbl-champions/|archive-date=28 July 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Egan|first=Brendon|url=https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/350357053/back-back-nbl-champion-canterbury-rams-set-sustained-success|title=Back-to-back NBL champion Canterbury Rams set up for sustained success|work=[[The Press]]|date=29 July 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240729100908/https://www.thepress.co.nz/sport/350357053/back-back-nbl-champion-canterbury-rams-set-sustained-success|archive-date=29 July 2024}}</ref>
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 | style="background:#efefef;" | NBL Championships:
-| 5 (1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2023)
+| 6 (1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 2023, 2024)
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 | style="background:#efefef;" | NBL Playoff appearances:
-| 17 (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023)
+| 18 (1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | NBL Grand Final appearances:
-| 9 (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2023)
+| 10 (1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2023, 2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Most Valuable Player:
-| McKenzie Moore (2016)
+| McKenzie Moore (2016), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Kiwi MVP:
@@ Line 61: / Line 63: @@
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | All-Star Five:
-| Clyde Huntley (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987), Eddie Anderson (1991), Terrence Lewis (2002), John Whorton (2002), McKenzie Moore (2016), Marcel Jones (2016, 2017), Winston Shepard (2018), Cameron Gliddon (2019), Tevin Brown (2023)
+| Clyde Huntley (1983, 1984, 1986, 1987), Eddie Anderson (1991), Terrence Lewis (2002), John Whorton (2002), McKenzie Moore (2016), Marcel Jones (2016, 2017), Winston Shepard (2018), Cameron Gliddon (2019), Tevin Brown (2023), Lachlan Olbrich (2024), Taylor Britt (2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Most Outstanding Guard:
@@ Line 67: / Line 69: @@
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Most Outstanding Kiwi Guard:
-| John Rademakers (1986), Chris Tupu (1994), Terrence Lewis (2002)
+| John Rademakers (1986), Chris Tupu (1994), Terrence Lewis (2002), Taylor Britt (2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Most Outstanding Forward:
-| John Whorton (2002), Marcel Jones (2016)
+| John Whorton (2002), Marcel Jones (2016), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
 |-
 | style="background:#efefef;" | Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre:
@@ Line 88: / Line 90: @@
 |-
 |style="background:#efefef;"| Youth Player of the Year:
-| Walter Brown (2023)
+| Walter Brown (2023), Lachlan Olbrich (2024)
 |-
 |style="background:#efefef;"| Coach of the Year:
-| John Watson (2002), Mick Downer (2019)
+| John Watson (2002), Mick Downer (2019), Judd Flavell (2024)
 |}
@@ Line 107: / Line 109: @@
 {{player3 | pos = F | num = 4 | nat = NZL | first = Mana | last = Martin | m = 1.92 }}
 {{player3 | pos = G | num = 5 | nat = NZL | first = Taylor | last = Britt | m = 1.87 | note = C }}
-{{player3 | pos = G | num = 7 | nat = NZL | first = Walter | last = Brown | dab = basketball | m = 1.90 }}
+{{player3 | pos = F | num = 7 | nat = NZL | first = Walter | last = Brown | dab = basketball | m = 1.94 }}
 {{player3 | pos = G | num = 8 | nat = NZL | first = Tama | last = Isaac | m = 1.88 | note = DP }}
 {{player3 | pos = G | num = 9 | nat = NZL | first = Hugo | last = Gonzales Garcia | m = 1.93 }}
@@ Line 113: / Line 115: @@
 {{player3 | pos = G | num = 11 | nat = AUS | first = Kaia | last = Isaac | m = 1.85 }}
 {{player3 | pos = F | num = 12 | nat = NZL | first = Maxwell | last = Darling | m = 1.96 }}
-{{player3 | pos = G | num = 13 | nat = NZL | first = Joshua | last = Nickel | m = }}
+{{player3 | pos = G/F | num = 13 | nat = SAM | first = Joshua | last = Nickel | m = 1.90 }}
-{{player3 | pos = F | num = 14 | nat = NZL | first = Reuben | last = Booth | m = }}
+{{player3 | pos = F/C | num = 14 | nat = NZL | first = Reuben | last = Booth | dab = basketball | m = 2.01 }}
 {{player3 | pos = F | num = 15 | nat = NZL | first = Mac | last = Stodart | m = 2.03 }}
 {{player3 | pos = F | num = 16 | nat = NZL | first = Will | last = Blight | m = 2.05 }}
 {{player3 | pos = G/F | num = 20 | nat = NZL | first = Taki | last = Fahrensohn | m = 2.01 }}
-{{player3 | pos = F | num = 21 | nat = AUS | first = Lachlan | last = Olbrich | m = 2.08 | note = I }}
+{{player3 | pos = F/C | num = 21 | nat = AUS | first = Lachlan | last = Olbrich | m = 2.08 | note = I }}
 {{player3 | pos = F/C | num = 24 | nat = NZL | first = Corban | last = Mason | m = 2.03 }}
 <!-- end list of players -->
@@ Line 127: / Line 129: @@
 * {{player||NZL|Quinn Clinton}}
 * {{player||NZL|Liam Connelly}}
+* {{player||NZL|Adam Morgan}}
 | DP = y
 | I = y
@@ Line 134: / Line 137: @@
 ===Notable past players===
-{{Div col|colwidth=18em}}
+{{Div col|colwidth=14em}}
-*{{flagicon|United States}} Eddie Anderson
 *{{flagicon|United States}} / {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Clifton Bush]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Glen Dandridge]]
@@ Line 141: / Line 143: @@
 *{{flagicon|United States}} / {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Richie Edwards (basketball)|Richie Edwards]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Mickell Gladness]]
-*{{flagicon|United States}} Angelo Hill
-*{{flagicon|United States}} Clyde Huntley
 *{{flagicon|United States}} / {{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Marcel Jones (basketball)|Marcel Jones]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Jeremy Kendle]]
@@ Line 149: / Line 149: @@
 *{{flagicon|Australia}} [[Damian Matacz]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[McKenzie Moore]]
-*{{flagicon|United States}} Kenny Perkins
-*{{flagicon|New Zealand}} John Rademakers
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Matthew Rogers (basketball)|Matthew Rogers]]
 *{{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Ethan Rusbatch]]
+*{{flagicon|United States}} [[Deshon Taylor]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Jermaine Taylor (basketball)|Jermaine Taylor]]
 *{{flagicon|New Zealand}} [[Reuben Te Rangi]]
 *{{flagicon|United States}} [[Dennis Trammell]]
 *{{flagicon|New Zealand}} / {{flagicon|United Kingdom}} [[Arthur Trousdell]]
-*{{flagicon|New Zealand}} Chris Tupu
-*{{flagicon|New Zealand}} Carlo Varicchio
 *{{flagicon|Fiji}} [[Marques Whippy]]
-*{{flagicon|United States}} John Whorton
-*{{flagicon|Canada}} Robert Wilson
 {{Div col end}}
@@ Line 181: / Line 176: @@
 *{{flagicon|New Zealand}} Judd Flavell (2022–present)
-Source: [https://www.facebook.com/pg/CanterburyRams/about/ Canterbury Rams Facebook page]
+Source: [https://canterburyrams.basketball/about/ canterburyrams.basketball]
 ==References==

v t e National Basketball League (New Zealand)
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Former teams	Auckland Pirates Auckland Stars Centrals Christchurch Cougars Harbour Heat Hutt Valley Lakers Northland Suns Ponsonby Porirua Super City Rangers Waikato Pistons Waitemata Dolphins
Associated	Conference Basketball League
Other	Awards Champions Players Current rosters
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