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BNZ Breakers Sign Rob Baker II To Complete Roster For NBL26 Season
The BNZ Breakers are pelased to announce the signing of American forward Rob Baker II as the team’s final import player, completing the roster for the upcoming NBL26 season.
“Rob Baker II is a versatile forward who will bring a significant presence to the team standing 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m),” says President of Basketball Operations Dillon Boucher.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Rob to the Breakers family.
“His experience and talent will be a huge asset to our squad. His recent performances have shown he is a dynamic player, and we believe he will be an excellent fit for our team culture.”
Baker’s professional career has seen him play in various leagues, including the Slovak Basketball League, Japan's B.League, and in the NBA G League.
This year, he has played with the German EuroLeague Club ALBA Berlin and he made the Indiana Pacers roster for the 2025 NBA Summer League, where he scored 26 points with 10 rebounds in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Club Chairman Marc Mitchell said "Rob is a dynamic, versatile forward who can make a real impact on both ends of the floor. His strong presence as a solid rebounder and shot-blocker is the final piece of the puzzle that Dillon and Coach Kop were looking for in completing our roster."
“He was a standout player at Harvard University, from which he graduated with a degree in economics. We are very impressed with what he brings to the Club on and off the court.”
The signing of Baker finalises the team’s three import slots for NBL26, joining Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Izaiah Brockington. The team is confident that with this completed roster, they are well-positioned to compete for the championship.
Rob will join the team after competing for Team USA in the 2025 FIBA Men's AmeriCup, which will take place in Managua, Nicaragua from 22-31 August 22-31.
The BNZ Breakers' pre-season campaign is set to begin in September, with the regular season tipping off at Spark Arena on 19 September.
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