League's best rewarded with All-NBL selection

The two prestigious All-NBL teams for the 2025-26 season were named at the competition’s Monday night awards evening, held in front of a star-studded Crown Palladium.

Headlining the First-Team are Andrew Gaze MVP Trophy finalists, Bryce Cotton from the Adelaide 36ers and Kendric Davis from the Sydney Kings.

Rounding out the  All-NBL First Team for the 2025-26 season are South East Melbourne duo Nathan Sobey and John Brown III, as well as Perth’s Kristian Doolittle.

Brown III has been a revelation in his first season in the NBL, taking out the Damian Martin Trophy for the Best Defensive Player, while powering the Phoenix to their best-ever regular season record.

Along with Brown III, Sobey and Doolittle both were shortlisted nominees for the MVP award, proving pivotal cogs in helping their respective side reach the post-season.

Former MVP Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings) is on the All-NBL Second Team, alongside fellow Australian Boomer, Jack McVeigh (Cairns Taipans).

Also making the All-NBL Second Team are imports Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand), Bryce Hamilton (Tasmania) and Zylan Cheatham (Adelaide).

All-NBL First Team

Bryce Cotton (Adelaide 36ers) - 54 votes
Kendric Davis (Sydney Kings)  - 52 votes
Nathan Sobey (South East Melbourne Phoenix)  - 52 votes
Kristian Doolittle (Perth Wildcats) - 51 votes
John Brown III (South East Melbourne Phoenix) - 36 votes

All-NBL Second Team

Jack McVeigh (Cairns Taipans)  - 31 votes
Parker Jackson-Cartwright (New Zealand Breakers)  - 30 votes
Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings)  - 30 votes
Bryce Hamilton (Tasmania JackJumpers) - 28 votes
Zylan Cheatham (Adelaide 36ers)  – 23 votes

The NBL26 Finals tip off on Wednesday, March 4, with the Seeding Qualifier between South East Melbourne and Perth at John Cain Arena from 7.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN.