Tai Wesley
July 23, 2020
Armani Moore
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 25/03/94
- Place of Birth: Swainsboro, Georgia (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 98
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Tennessee (2012–2016)
NBL CAREER OVERVIEW
NBL DEBUT
11/10/18
Age 24
LAST NBL GAME
16/02/19
Age 24
TEAM HISTORY
- New Zealand2019
CHAMPIONSHIPS
NoneNICKNAME/S: Moe Money
BIO: Armani T’Bori Moore was born and raised in Swainsboro, Georgia and attended Swainsboro High School for three years. He transferred to Mount Paran Christian School in nearby Kennesaw, Georgia before his senior year.
As a senior, Moore averaged 22 points, 9.3 rebounds, 30.9 blocks and 2.6 steals as Mount Paran went 24-6 and advance to the second round of the 2012 Georgia High School Association Class A playoffs. He committed to play for the University of Tennessee over offers from Mississippi and the College of Charleston.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Armani Moore made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 24 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
After finishing fourth with a 15-13 record and being swept by Melbourne in the semifinals the previous season, a new era began at the Breakers when a consortium headed by former NBA player Matt Walsh became majority shareholders through Breakers Basketball Ltd, ending the 13-year ownership of Liz and Paul Blackwell.
The off-season saw several long-serving figures depart. Paul Henare’s 15-year association with the club as a player and coach came to an end, Kirk Penney retired, while Alex Pledger (to Melbourne), Mika Vukona (to Brisbane), and Robert Loe (to Cairns) also moved on. Thomas Abercrombie was appointed captain and former Breakers guard Kevin Braswell became head coach, with Tai Wesley (via Melbourne), Corey Webster (via Europe), Jarrad Weeks (via Cairns), and Majok Majok (via Melbourne) added alongside imports Patrick Richard and Shawn Long.
Armani Moore (via EWE Baskets Oldenburg) became the first import signed under Braswell when he agreed to a one-year deal on June 6. Moore had spent the previous season in Germany after also playing professionally in Poland, with Braswell believing his versatility and rebounding suited the faster style he wanted to introduce and describing him as “a very good rebounder for his size.”
New Zealand travelled to the United States during the preseason to face the Phoenix Suns in its first NBLxNBA exhibition game. The new import contributed 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals as the Breakers recovered from 19 points down before falling 91-86, with Webster (27 points and 7 assists) and Wesley (15 points and 7 rebounds) leading New Zealand, while Deandre Ayton (21 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks) and Trevor Ariza (16 points and 6 assists) led Phoenix.
New Zealand opened the regular season against Brisbane at Spark Arena on October 11, where the American came off the bench for 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block in an 86-73 loss. Webster (23 points) and Wesley (12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals) led the Breakers, while Cameron Gliddon (29 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 steals) was Brisbane’s best.
Moore (7.1 points and 4.3 rebounds) appeared in 24 games without making a start and was used primarily as a versatile option off the bench. New Zealand struggled to find consistency during Braswell’s first season, winning only four of its first 12 games and later enduring a five-game losing streak through November and December, while Moore and fellow import Richard were unable to provide the consistent production expected from the import positions.
Moore’s highest-scoring game came against Adelaide on October 28, when Moore (17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists) made 6-of-9 from the field as New Zealand overcame an early double-digit deficit to defeat the 36ers 114-94. Delany (27 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists) led the Breakers and Webster (16 points and 5 rebounds) provided support, while Jacob Wiley (23 points) was Adelaide’s leading scorer.
During a 92-78 loss in Perth on November 3, Moore (0 points and 2 rebounds) cut his hand and played only four minutes before sitting out the second half. The injury was subsequently described as a finger injury and kept him out of New Zealand’s next four games on November 9, 11, 16, and 18 before he returned to the lineup on November 23.
Moore (13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block) provided one of his strongest performances off the bench against Illawarra in Hamilton on December 21, making 5-of-9 from the field and three three-pointers as New Zealand won 96-79. Long (26 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks) dominated inside and Richard (14 points and 6 assists) provided support, while Jordair Jett (16 points) led Illawarra. The NBL Game Review Panel later charged Moore with Unsportsmanlike Behaviour over a second-quarter incident involving Daniel Grida, with the charge carrying a $500 fine that could be reduced to $375 with an early plea.
Moore’s best overall game came against Illawarra on February 14, when Moore (12 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals) recorded his only double-double of the season, made 5-of-9 from the field and two three-pointers as the Breakers defeated the Hawks 130-96. Long (21 points and 8 rebounds) and Weeks (19 points) led New Zealand in scoring, while Daniel Grida (17 points) was Illawarra’s best.
Long (18.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks) emerged as New Zealand’s leading scorer, finished second in the NBL in both rebounding and blocked shots, earned All-NBL Second Team honours, and won the Breakers Club MVP award. Wesley (14.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists) remained one of the team’s most consistent performers, while Weeks (10.1 points) produced the best season of his career and finished runner-up for both Best Sixth Man and Most Improved Player. Richard (11 points and 3.6 rebounds), Webster (10.4 points), Abercrombie (8.5 points and 5.1 rebounds), Delany (8 points), and Ili (7.9 points) rounded out the main contributors, although Webster recorded his lowest scoring average in five seasons and Abercrombie and Ili also saw their production decline. New Zealand fell to 8-12 and the bottom of the ladder following three consecutive January losses, including a defeat to last-placed Cairns, and was eventually eliminated from playoff contention.
With his one-year Breakers deal completed, Moore (to Eisbären Bremerhaven) returned to Germany in March and signed for the remainder of the BBL season. Bremerhaven was sitting at the bottom of the league and fighting relegation, with the club bringing Moore in for his energy, defensive toughness, rebounding, shooting, and previous experience in Germany, ending his NBL career after one season.
New Zealand closed the season in Brisbane on February 16, where Moore (7 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals), Long (23 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks), and Wesley (17 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists) were unable to prevent an 84-78 loss, with Lamar Patterson (23 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists) leading the Bullets as the Breakers finished sixth with a 12-16 record.
Armani Moore played one season in the NBL. He averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 25 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 24 | 477 | 171 | 104 | 41 | 16 | 88 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 54 | 64 | 151 | 42% | 21 | 60 | 35% | 22 | 35 | 63% | 51% | 49% | 17 | Totals | 24 | 477 | 171 | 104 | 41 | 16 | 88 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 54 | 64 | 151 | 42.4% | 21 | 60 | 35.0% | 22 | 35 | 62.9% | 51% | 49% | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 25 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 24 | 19.9 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 6.3 | 42% | 0.9 | 2.5 | 35% | 0.9 | 1.5 | 63% | 51% | 49% | 17 | Total | 24 | 19.9 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 6.3 | 42.4% | 0.9 | 2.5 | 35.0% | 0.9 | 1.5 | 62.9% | 51% | 49% | 17 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Poland
- Stelmet Zielona Góra2016–2018
- Arka Gdynia2019
- Start Lublin2020
- Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski2020–2021
Germany
- EWE Baskets Oldenburg2018, 2019–2020
- Eisbären Bremerhaven2019, 2021–2022
- Oldenburger TB2022
Iceland
- Stjarnan2023
Armani Moore joined Stelmet Zielona Góra for the 2016–17 Polish Basketball League season, playing his first season in Poland.
In 2016–17, Moore helped Zielona Góra win the Polish league title and the Polish Cup, with both honours coming during that season.
Moore remained with Zielona Góra into the 2017–18 Polish Basketball League season, when he appeared in 14 league games and averaged 7.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 20:30 per game.
Moore moved to Germany in January 2018 to join EWE Baskets Oldenburg, playing 22 German BBL games in 2017–18 and averaging 7.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assist while shooting 41.5 percent from three. After the 2018–19 NBL season with the New Zealand Breakers he returned to the BBL with Eisbären Bremerhaven, appearing in nine games at 12.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He then joined Arka Gdynia in Poland on 14 October 2019 before switching back to Oldenburg on 18 December 2019.
In Oldenburgs 2019–20 season, Moore played seven BBL regular-season games at 11.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists, plus two games in the separate COVID-era BBL Final Tournament qualification stage at 4.5 points and 4.0 rebounds. His combined nine German domestic appearances that season averaged 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists; the Final Tournament qualification games must not be counted twice. Across his three BBL stints with Oldenburg and Bremerhaven, Moore played 40 German domestic games. His German BBL career scoring high was 26 points against Frankfurt on 18 January 2020.
Across the 2019–20 EuroCup season split between Arka Gdynia and EWE Baskets Oldenburg, Moore played 12 games and averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game.
On 20 July 2020, Moore signed with Start Lublin in Poland, and he produced 14.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game for the club, later signing with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski on 23 November 2020.
Moore returned to Germany on 20 January 2021 with Eisbären Bremerhaven in the ProA, and in the 2021–22 season he averaged 11.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 52.7% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 73.7% at the free-throw line, adding 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.
After a 2022 stint with Oldenburger TB, Moore moved to Iceland and signed with Stjarnan on 6 January 2023 to play in the Úrvalsdeild karla.
COLLEGE
Armani Moore played four seasons at the University of Tennessee from 2012–13 through 2015–16, appearing in 129 games and starting 111, becoming one of the most durable and defensively impactful players of the Rick Barnes era and his predecessor Cuonzo Martin.
As a freshman in the 2012–13 season, Moore played in all 35 games and made 31 starts, averaging 5.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game while earning SEC All-Freshman Team honours and helping Tennessee reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, where the Volunteers were eliminated by Michigan.
Moore’s role expanded significantly as a sophomore in 2013–14, when he started all 34 games and averaged 8.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, ranking among the SEC leaders in rebounding while anchoring Tennessee’s frontcourt defensively throughout conference play.
During the 2014–15 season, Moore continued as a full-time starter, appearing in all 35 games and averaging 9.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game as Tennessee reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, falling to eventual national runner-up Michigan State.
As a senior in 2015–16, Moore produced his most complete season, starting all 25 games he played and averaging 10.4 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while leading Tennessee in rebounding and steals, and ranking among the SEC’s top defenders.
That senior campaign earned Moore All-SEC Defensive Team honours, recognizing his versatility, physicality, and ability to guard multiple positions, as well as his consistency as a rebounding presence on both ends of the floor.
Across his Tennessee career, Moore finished with 1,039 points and 890 rebounds, ranking among the program’s career leaders in games played, starts, and total rebounds, while becoming one of only a handful of Volunteers to approach a 1,000-point, 900-rebound career combination.
Moore’s collegiate tenure also included multiple deep postseason runs, with Tennessee making three NCAA Tournament appearances during his four seasons, including two Sweet 16 trips, establishing him as a core contributor during one of the program’s most stable stretches of the 2010s.
AWARDS
- Polish League champion (2017)
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