The Ballarat Miners are thrilled to announce the re-signing of dynamic guard Nick Stoddart for the 2025 Mitsubishi NBL1 South season. Nick made an immediate impact upon joining the Miners last year, averaging 14.7 points, 3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game while playing a pivotal role in the team’s success in making it all the way to the NBL1 South Conference Final.
Off the court, Nick’s commitment to the local Ballarat community earned him the prestigious Male Athlete Community Award for 2024. His passion for making a difference both on and off the floor has solidified his place as a fan favourite and a centrepiece to the culture of our program.
Stoddart expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Ballarat, saying “I’m so excited to be returning to Minerland! It’s such a special feeling to be able to represent the club and town for another season. It was a simple decision to come back after last year and here’s hoping that we go one step further in 2025!”
Head coach Luke Brennan highlighted Nick’s importance to the team, stating “I am really excited to have Stoddy back in 2025, he had a fantastic season last year and as such, was rewarded with a Development Player contract with the Tasmania JackJumpers.”
Brennan added, “I’m looking forward to seeing how much Stoddy has improved in the off season at a NBL club. More importantly, he fit in seamlessly with the Ballarat community and was a positive influence on all of those around him.”
Ballarat Basketball CEO, Nev Ivey was also thrilled with the announcement, adding, “Nick embodies everything we want in a Miner—talent, heart, and a true connection to our community. His work with our junior players and involvement in grassroots programs have been inspiring, whilst his performances on court last season were fantastic especially in the back half of the year where he truly showed what he was capable of. We’re delighted to have him back and can’t wait to see what he achieves in 2025.”
Stoddart is the first player signed under head coach Luke Brennan for the upcoming season, who is eager to announce more exciting roster updates in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for further announcements as we continue to assemble an exciting team for the 2025 Mitsubishi NBL1 South season.
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