Basketball NSW is proud to recognise and congratulate our outstanding officials who have been selected to officiate in the 2025–26 National Basketball League (NBL) and Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) seasons. These appointments reflect the dedication, professionalism and continual excellence of our referees and referee coaches at both the state and national level.
NBL Panel
- Nico Fernandes
- James Boyer
- Nathan Paff
WNBL Panel
- Logan Bilby
- Brad Mattioli
- Marcus Hayden
- Zara Baldwin
- Michelle Cosier
- Scott Beker
- Nathan Paff
- James Boyer
- Nico Fernandes
WNBL Emergency List
- Caitlin Grove
- Marko Nikolic
Referee Coaches
- Jonathon Parkinson
- John Rearden
- Shahrad Shafaghi
- Anthony O’Brien
- Matt Ryan
National Scoretable Officials NBL/WNBL
- Rachel Benton Doyle
- Peta Haynes
- Sheree Smith
- Sue Baxter
- Maddi Thacker
- Michelle Nicholas
- Peter Nicholas
- Nicholaos Rosenberg
- Colin Hart
- Heidi Wong
- Tro Manjikian
- Roupen Zarigian
- Aram Zarigian
- Keira Rostirolla
- Mary Jane Toole
- Rachael Condon
- Tracy Childs
- Tony Ohrdorf
- Michael Bills
- Debbie Keirs
- Moses Kassas
- Greg Stevenson
National Statistician Officials NBL/WNBL
- James Letham
- Jordan Knight
- Daniel Giffney
- Danielle Schwarzer
- Emma Claus
- Nikita Bradford
- Robyn Dening
- Helen Budd
- Jessie Skeen-Fisher
- Ros Graham
- Sarah Plunkett
- Sean Mackie
- Sherwin Haldar
- Teresa Ruscoe
These appointments demonstrate the strong depth of officiating talent in New South Wales and the continued pathway Basketball NSW provides for referees to reach the highest levels of the sport.
Basketball NSW’s Manager of Technical Officials, Steve Clark, extended his congratulations to all appointees.
“We’re incredibly proud of our NSW officials who have earned selection to the NBL and WNBL panels for the upcoming season,” said Clark.
Their commitment to continual improvement, professionalism, and consistency at both the state and national level is something we value deeply. On behalf of Basketball NSW, I wish them all the very best for the season ahead.”
Basketball NSW congratulates all selected Technical Officials and thanks them for their ongoing contribution to the game. Their representation at the highest level is a testament to the strength of our officiating community and the support provided through the state’s development programs.
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