Webster claims second off-season title

Corey Webster’s dramatically successful off-season has continued, with the Perth Wildcats star helping an NBL-talent laden Canterbury Rams side lift the NZNBL title last week.

Webster linked up with the Rams at the back end of the NZNBL’s regular season, following a successful stint with Egyptian side Al Ahly – where he won the Basketball Africa League along side South Sudanese star Nuni Omot.

The Rams overcame the Rob Loe-led Auckland Tuatara 93-82. Webster claimed early bragging rights over Auckland coach Aaron Young, who will join the Perth Wildcats as an assistant coach in NBL24.

Webster’s electric 25-point, seven-assist display helped place him within touching distance of being named Finals MVP, however that honour was awarded to American import Tevin Brown.

The victory marks the third NZNBL title for former South East Melbourne and New Zealand assistant, and current Rams head coach Judd Flavell, and represents the team's first title triumph in over three decades.

“This one is special,” Flavell said post-game. “For a club who’s been a great part of this league for a very long time, it’s been a long time coming.”