36ers signs big man Tohi Smith-Milner

Adelaide 36ers are thrilled to announce the signing of Tohi Smith-Milner for the NBL24 season.

The 205cm centre comes to Adelaide with NBL championship experience and is excited for a fresh start in South Australia.

“I have played my whole NBL career in Victoria, so it’s going to be a little bit different, but a new, exciting experience,” Smith-Milner said.

Adelaide 36ers head coach CJ Bruton said the addition of Smith-Milner will bring added toughness and resilience to the NBL24 roster.

“Tohi is a smart basketballer and is willing to do all those tough things for the group to succeed,” Bruton said.

“He will set a tough screen, play hard defence, make the right play, and he can shoot the ball.”

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Smith-Milner spent five seasons at Melbourne United, winning a championship in 2018, before spending the past three years at South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The 27-year-old said his relationship with new assistant coach Craig Simpson, who was an assistant at the Phoenix last season, played a big part in his decision to make the move for NBL24.

“I know Craig from last year, and the minute I found out he was coming across I said ‘sweet, I’m signing, where do I need to sign’,” Smith-Milner said.

“I worked with Craig last year at Phoenix and I enjoyed all the conversations with him.

“I also have worked with Pop (Nik Popovic, Head of High Performance) at United for a year.”