Cole Anthony
October 6, 2026
Finn Delany
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 12/08/95
- Place of Birth: Nelson (New Zealand)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 200
- Weight (KG): 107
- Junior Assoc: NZ - Tasman
- College: Southwest Baptist (2014–2015)
- NBL DEBUT: 22/11/15
- AGE AT DEBUT: 20
- LAST NBL GAME: 7/03/26
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 30
- NBL History: New Zealand 2016-22, 2024 | Melbourne 2026
- Championships: 0
- None
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Finn Delany played nine seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers. He averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 216 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | Melbourne | 20-13 (5) | 33 | 861 | 376 | 184 | 77 | 56 | 128 | 29 | 4 | 53 | 72 | 133 | 294 | 45% | 32 | 109 | 29% | 78 | 93 | 84% | 56% | 51% | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 19 | 446 | 167 | 66 | 18 | 16 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 28 | 52 | 57 | 141 | 40% | 21 | 61 | 34% | 32 | 40 | 80% | 53% | 48% | 21 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | New Zealand | 5-23 (10) | 26 | 832 | 261 | 142 | 54 | 20 | 122 | 16 | 5 | 59 | 73 | 93 | 236 | 39% | 35 | 118 | 30% | 40 | 55 | 73% | 50% | 47% | 23 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | New Zealand | 12-24 (8) | 36 | 1,205 | 584 | 243 | 77 | 41 | 202 | 20 | 12 | 89 | 81 | 205 | 443 | 46% | 69 | 201 | 34% | 105 | 127 | 83% | 59% | 54% | 33 |
| 2019-20 | 24 | New Zealand | 15-13 (6) | 20 | 563 | 247 | 121 | 40 | 26 | 95 | 13 | 8 | 22 | 44 | 77 | 164 | 47% | 34 | 84 | 40% | 59 | 73 | 81% | 63% | 57% | 21 |
| 2018-19 | 23 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 25 | 374 | 199 | 69 | 34 | 28 | 41 | 6 | 2 | 21 | 52 | 72 | 124 | 58% | 14 | 36 | 39% | 41 | 59 | 69% | 66% | 64% | 27 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | New Zealand | 15-13 (4) | 28 | 418 | 145 | 93 | 22 | 28 | 65 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 57 | 57 | 113.00 | 50% | 6 | 27 | 22% | 25 | 38 | 66% | 56% | 53% | 23 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | New Zealand | 14-14 (5) | 25 | 229 | 81 | 58 | 13 | 20 | 38 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 36 | 30 | 57 | 53% | 7 | 15 | 47% | 14 | 19 | 74% | 62% | 59% | 13 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | New Zealand | 16-12 (4) | 4 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | #DIV/0! | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 216 | 4936 | 2060 | 979 | 336 | 235 | 744 | 113 | 42 | 311 | 467 | 724 | 1573 | 46.0% | 218 | 652 | 33.4% | 394 | 504 | 78.2% | 57% | 53% | 33 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | Melbourne | 20-13 (5) | 33 | 26.1 | 11.4 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 8.9 | 45% | 1.0 | 3.3 | 29% | 2.4 | 2.8 | 84% | 56% | 51% | 33 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 19 | 23.5 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 7.4 | 40% | 1.1 | 3.2 | 34% | 1.7 | 2.1 | 80% | 53% | 48% | 21 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | New Zealand | 5-23 (10) | 26 | 32.0 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 9.1 | 39% | 1.3 | 4.5 | 30% | 1.5 | 2.1 | 73% | 50% | 47% | 23 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | New Zealand | 12-24 (8) | 36 | 33.5 | 16.2 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 5.7 | 12.3 | 46% | 1.9 | 5.6 | 34% | 2.9 | 3.5 | 83% | 59% | 54% | 33 |
| 2019-20 | 24 | New Zealand | 15-13 (6) | 20 | 28.1 | 12.4 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 8.2 | 47% | 1.7 | 4.2 | 40% | 3.0 | 3.7 | 81% | 63% | 57% | 21 |
| 2018-19 | 23 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 25 | 15.0 | 8.0 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 5.0 | 58% | 0.6 | 1.4 | 39% | 1.6 | 2.4 | 69% | 66% | 64% | 27 |
| 2017-18 | 22 | New Zealand | 15-13 (4) | 28 | 14.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 50% | 0.2 | 1.0 | 22% | 0.9 | 1.4 | 66% | 56% | 53% | 23 |
| 2016-17 | 21 | New Zealand | 14-14 (5) | 25 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 53% | 0.3 | 0.6 | 47% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 74% | 62% | 59% | 13 |
| 2015-16 | 20 | New Zealand | 16-12 (4) | 4 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | #DIV/0! | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 216 | 22.9 | 9.5 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 7.3 | 46.0% | 1.0 | 3.0 | 33.4% | 1.8 | 2.3 | 78.2% | 57% | 53% | 33 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 33 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Finn Delany has been a key contributor to the New Zealand Tall Blacks across multiple international campaigns, beginning with his breakout showing at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut, Lebanon. As New Zealand’s youngest frontcourt starter, Delany helped the side to a fourth-place finish while averaging (12.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists) across six games. His mobility and strength at the forward spot became crucial in a frontcourt rotation that was transitioning following the departure of long-time veterans. The following year, he was again selected for national duties and played a key role at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, where he helped the Tall Blacks claim a bronze medal.
Delany’s sustained rise earned him a central role during New Zealand’s qualification campaign for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Spanning windows in November 2017, 2018, and February 2019, he appeared in nine qualifying games and averaged (7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists), providing reliable energy, rebounding, and defensive presence. He was ultimately selected to represent New Zealand at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China—his first major global tournament. With legends such as Kirk Penney, Mika Vukona, Phil Jones, and Pero Cameron having all retired, Delany was among a younger generation tasked with carrying the Tall Blacks into a new era.
New Zealand opened their World Cup campaign with a tough 94–102 loss to Brazil before bouncing back to defeat Montenegro 93–83. A 103–97 loss to Greece then eliminated the Tall Blacks from medal contention. Delany contributed (3.2 points and 3.0 rebounds) across five tournament appearances, often matched against larger opponents in New Zealand’s undersized frontcourt. The team closed strong, beating Japan 111–81 and edging Turkey 102–101 in the classification rounds to secure a 19th-place finish. The campaign was headlined by Corey Webster’s (22.8 points and 5.6 assists per game), but also served as an important development step for Delany as a future leader.
Delany returned to the national team for additional qualification games in 2022, helping New Zealand secure their place in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. At the 2023 tournament, Delany assumed a more prominent role, starting all five games and leading the Tall Blacks with averages of (16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists). Despite a challenging draw and eventual 22nd-place finish, Delany emerged as one of the team’s most consistent performers, showcasing improved scoring range and rebounding tenacity. His lead-in to the tournament included a 14-point, 7-rebound effort during the final Asian Qualifiers window, further cementing his role in the starting lineup.
Delany’s international duties continued in 2024, when he featured at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Greece. Across two games, he averaged (5.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assist), providing defensive versatility and interior rebounding as New Zealand battled for a spot at Paris 2024. In May 2025, Delany was again selected for the Tall Blacks’ trans-Tasman series against Australia, marking his continued presence as a mainstay of the senior men’s national program.
Through 28 official senior FIBA appearances, Delany holds cumulative averages of (9.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists), reflecting a steady rise in both production and leadership over successive campaigns. From his early years as a developing contributor to becoming one of the Tall Blacks’ most reliable forwards, Delany’s international résumé is built on consistent impact, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to national team success.
Delany made the New Zealand team for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in November 2025.
FIBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 5 | 159 | 82 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 58 | 46.6% | 12 | 27 | 44.4% | 16 | 20 | 80.0% |
| 2019 | 24 | 5 | 71 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 50.0% | 0 | 3 | 0.0% | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Total | 10 | 230 | 98 | 48 | 11 | 13 | 35 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 34 | 72 | 47% | 12 | 30 | 40% | 18 | 22 | 82% |
FIBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28 | 5 | 31.8 | 16.4 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 11.6 | 46.6% | 2.4 | 5.4 | 44.4% | 3.2 | 4.0 | 80.0% |
| 2019 | 24 | 5 | 14.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 50.0% | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.0% | 0.4 | 0.4 | 100.0% | Total | 10 | 23.0 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 3.4 | 7.2 | 47% | 1.2 | 3.0 | 40% | 1.8 | 2.2 | 82% |
NBA EXPERIENCE
In July 2019, he joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2019 NBA Summer League.
Delany played games in the NBA. He averaged 0 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Nelson (2013–2018) | Serbia - FMP Belgrade (2019) | Germany - Telekom Baskets Bonn (2022–2023) | Spain - Casademont Zaragoza (2024) | Japan - Veltex Shizuoka (2024–2025), Utsunomiya Brex (2025), Ibaraki Robots (2026–)
Finn Delany launched his international basketball career as a teenager with the Nelson Giants in the New Zealand NBL, debuting during the 2013 season while still attending high school. Over his first few years, he steadily developed into a dominant frontcourt presence. After averaging just 1.6 points per game in 2013, he lifted his numbers to 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds in 2014 and continued to rise, posting 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 2015. That same year, his performances earned him a development contract with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL.
Delany continued to return to the Giants during NBL off-seasons, and his improvement accelerated. In 2016, he averaged 15.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 15 NZNBL games. In 2017, he lifted his scoring again to 18.0 points and 6.1 rebounds, and by 2018 was one of the league’s elite talents, averaging 19.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists on 57% shooting. That season he was named NZNBL Most Outstanding Forward, Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre, and selected to the All-Star Five.
Seeking new challenges in 2019, Delany signed with Serbian club FMP for the remainder of the 2018–19 season. His standout performance came in a matchup against EuroLeague powerhouse Crvena zvezda, where he delivered 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists on 89% shooting. It was his first experience in a European league, and it highlighted his capacity to contribute at a high level internationally.
Delany returned to Europe in 2022, signing with Telekom Baskets Bonn of the German Bundesliga and Basketball Champions League on July 12. During the 2022–23 German Bundesliga season, he played 38 league games and averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. In 15 Basketball Champions League appearances he averaged 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists as Bonn won the competition and finished as Bundesliga runners-up.
On March 7, 2024, Delany joined Casademont Zaragoza for the remainder of the 2023–24 Liga ACB season. Across 10 Liga ACB games, he averaged 7.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game.
He then shifted to Japan, signing with Veltex Shizuoka of the B.League on June 17, 2024 for the 2024–25 B2 League season. Delany started all 43 of his regular-season appearances and averaged 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 25.2 minutes per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the field, 33.1 percent from three-point range and 81.2 percent at the free-throw line. Veltex finished the regular season with a 34–26 record and placed third in the B2 West division.
On June 5, 2025, Finn Delany signed a short-term contract with reigning B.League champions Utsunomiya Brex to represent the club in the 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia tournament, held in Dubai from June 7–13.
He was joined at the event by fellow standouts Thon Maker and Jaylen Adams.
Across five tournament games, Delany averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 54.7 percent from the field and 42.1 percent from three-point range.
Delany played a pivotal role throughout the tournament as Utsunomiya Brex advanced to the BCL Asia final against defending champion Al Riyadi. He produced 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in a 94–93 victory as Utsunomiya claimed the 2025 BCL Asia championship, and Delany was named to the tournament’s All-Star Five.
On June 8, 2026, Ibaraki Robots announced that Delany had agreed to join the club for the 2026–27 Japanese B.League season on a one-year contract.
COLLEGE
Finn Delany spent the 2014–15 season with Southwest Baptist (NCAA Division II), appearing in 29 games (20 starts) as the Bearcats finished 11–18 overall (6–14 conference). He averaged 7.3 points and 3.9 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game, shooting 46.3% from the field (62-of-134) and 80.4% from the free-throw line (86-of-107), with 24 assists across the season as he settled into a frontcourt rotation role.
Delany’s best scoring stretch came around mid-season, including 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting in the 65–68 loss to Missouri Southern (Jan 29, 2015), where he also went 3-of-5 at the line.
His top points performance on the year came against Pittsburg State (Dec 20, 2014), where he scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting, hit his lone three (1-of-1), and added 7 rebounds in 31 minutes as Southwest Baptist fell 72–73.
AWARDS
- 1x All-NBL Second Team- NZNBL Most Outstanding Forward (2018)
- NZNBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Forward/Centre (2018)
- NZNBL All-Star Five (2018)
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