NBL talents step up in China

22 Jun 2026

NBL young guns Reyne Smith and Jacob Holt shone for an Australian Select side in a friendly.

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NBL.com.au

NBL young guns Reyne Smith and Jacob Holt played key roles as an Australian Select team played China in a friendly.

Taipans’ guard Smith had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Brisbane big man Holt finished with 12 points and 3 rebounds in an 81-91 defeat.

The game also marked a key milestone for Adelaide’s Ben Griscti, having suffered a serious injury in the pre-season last year and returning via the NBL1 recently.

Emmett Adair top scored for Australia with 18 points.

The Chinese tour concludes on Monday night with a clash against the Netherlands.

“I was impressed with the way the guys went out and competed. They never backed down in a hostile environment and played the right way for 40 minutes,” coach Luke Brennan said.