The 1987 NBL season was the sixth season of the
National Basketball League. Only one change occurred heading into the 1987 season, with Hamilton now called
Waikato.
Wellington won the championship in 1987 to claim their third league title.
Final standings
Season awards
* Most Outstanding Guard: Tony Webster (North Shore)
* Most Outstanding NZ Guard: Tony Smith (North Shore)
* Most Outstanding Forward: Frank Smith (Nelson)
* Most Outstanding NZ Forward/Centre:
Glen Denham
Glen Ivan Denham (born 1963 or 1964) is a New Zealand former basketball player. He is of Māori descent.
Early life
Denham was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, the son of a teacher and butcher. His father was Australian and his mother was of Māor ...
(Waikato)
* Scoring Champion:
Ronnie Joyner (Ponsonby)
* Rebounding Champion:
Willie Burton
Willie Ricardo Burton (born May 26, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round (9th overall pick) in the 1990 NBA draft from the University of Minnesota. Burton played for n ...
(Hawke's Bay)
* Assist Champion:
Kenny McFadden (Wellington)
* Young Player of the Year:
Glen Denham
Glen Ivan Denham (born 1963 or 1964) is a New Zealand former basketball player. He is of Māori descent.
Early life
Denham was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, the son of a teacher and butcher. His father was Australian and his mother was of Māor ...
(Waikato)
* All-Star Five:
**
Willie Burton
Willie Ricardo Burton (born May 26, 1968) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Miami Heat in the first round (9th overall pick) in the 1990 NBA draft from the University of Minnesota. Burton played for n ...
(Hawke's Bay)
** Keith Colbert (Auckland)
** Clyde Huntley (Canterbury)
** Frank Smith (Nelson)
** Tony Webster (North Shore)
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:1987 New Zealand Nbl Season
National Basketball League (New Zealand) seasons
1987 in New Zealand basketball