NBL Best Sixth Man Award explained

The National Basketball League Best Sixth Man is an annual National Basketball League (NBL) award given since the 1996 NBL season to the best performing reserve player of the regular season. As of the 2023–24 season, the head coach, assistant coach and captain of each team vote for the Sixth Man of the Year.[1] Voters are not allowed to vote for players from their own team.[2]

Winners

Year Player Nationality Team
1996Mike McKayBrisbane Bullets
1997Ben PepperNewcastle Falcons
1998Jason SmithSouth East Melbourne Magic
1998–99Bruce BoldenWest Sydney Razorbacks
1999–2000Ben KnightTownsville Crocodiles
Chris AnsteyVictoria Titans
2001–02Jamahl MosleyVictoria Titans
2002–03Stephen BlackPerth Wildcats
2003–04Darryl McDonaldMelbourne Tigers
2004–05Brad NewleyTownsville Crocodiles
2005–06Stephen HoareMelbourne Tigers
2006–07Stephen Hoare (2)Melbourne Tigers
2007–08Dontaye DraperSydney Kings
2008–09Phill JonesNew Zealand Breakers
2009–10Erron MaxeyGold Coast Blaze
2010–11Kevin BraswellNew Zealand Breakers
2011–12Jesse WagstaffPerth Wildcats
2012–13Adris De LeónWollongong Hawks
2013–14Kevin TiggsWollongong Hawks
2014–15Cameron TragardhCairns Taipans
2015–16Hakim WarrickMelbourne United
2016–17Rotnei ClarkeIllawarra Hawks
2017–18Ramone MooreAdelaide 36ers
2018–19Reuben Te RangiBrisbane Bullets
2019–20Jason CadeeBrisbane Bullets
2020–21Jo Lual-AcuilMelbourne United
2021–22Shea IliMelbourne United
2022–23Barry Brown Jr.New Zealand Breakers
2023–24Ian ClarkMelbourne United

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NBL24 MVP finalists revealed. NBL.com.au. 19 February 2024. 19 February 2024.
  2. Web site: NBA VETERAN HAKIM WARRICK WINS BEST SIXTH MAN. NBL.com.au. 17 February 2016. 17 February 2016.