NBL names squad for Japanese B.League Global Invitational

• 2 x NBL champion Angus Glover leads the invitational team
• SEM Phoenix General Manager of Basketball Operations Simon Mitchell will coach the team
• The tournament is the first in a new partnership between the leading leagues of both countries

Some of the NBL’s brightest talents will showcase their skills on the international stage when NBL Select travels to Japan for a two-game series against B.LEAGUE UNITED - a squad of players from Japan’s top-tier competition - for the inaugural B.LEAGUE GLOBAL INVITATIONAL.

Two games will be played on the 28th and 29th of June in Gunma, Japan, marking a new chapter in the relationship between the leagues.

NBL Select will be coached by Simon Mitchell, the inaugural coach of the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

"This is a great opportunity to partner with the B.LEAGUE and continue to play a role in the development of the sport in our region, it’s also a great test for our athletes against a strong B.LEAGUE squad, we’re thankful to the B.LEAGUE for partnering with us on this tour," NBL Chief Operating Officer and Head of Basketball Operations Vince Crivelli said.

"The team we’ve assembled has a great mix of championship pedigree, experience, and exciting talent – ably led by Simon who is a fantastic coach and mentor. We’re ready to represent the NBL with pride."
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The squad  for the NBL Select Players includes:
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DJ Mitchell
Kyle Adnam
Angus Glover
Mitchell Norton
Sam McDaniel
Mason Peatling
Sunday Dech
Todd Withers
Joshua Bannan
Jason Spurgin
Akech Aliir

Match details:
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Sunday, 29 June 2025