Charles Bediako
October 6, 2026
Dillon Boucher
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 10/06/77
- Place of Birth: Bell Block, Taranaki (N)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 196
- Weight (KG): 98
- Junior Assoc: NZ - New Plymouth
- College: None
NBL CAREER OVERVIEW
TEAM HISTORY
- New Zealand2004-05, 2009-13
- Perth2006
- Brisbane Bullets2007-08
CHAMPIONSHIPS
Brisbane (2007), New Zealand (2011-13)BIO: Dillon Matthew Boucher was born in Bell Block, Taranaki, a township near New Plymouth on New Zealand’s North Island.
He grew up playing a variety of sports with his two older brothers, encouraged by parents who also participated in social sport, and began playing basketball during his final year at Bell Block Primary School.
Boucher attended Spotswood College in New Plymouth in 1989 before his family relocated to Auckland in 1990, where he continued his schooling at Papatoetoe High School.
He helped Papatoetoe win school basketball championships and developed as a junior representative player after earlier success in Taranaki.
Although he had played several sports through childhood, Boucher began concentrating more seriously on basketball in his mid-teens and earned his first selection in a New Zealand age-group squad at 17.
He subsequently began his senior New Zealand National Basketball League career with the Auckland Rebels in 1994, starting the pathway that led to his Australian NBL debut with the foundation New Zealand Breakers in 2003.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Dillon Boucher made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers during the 2003 season. He scored six points in his first game.
Dillon Boucher played ten seasons across three NBL teams. This included the New Zealand Breakers and the Brisbane Bullets, Perth Wildcats. He averaged 3.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 325 NBL games.
CAREER RANKINGS:
– 39th in total steals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 35 | New Zealand | 24-4 (1) | 32 | 594 | 89 | 104 | 81 | 40 | 64 | 33 | 12 | 46 | 93 | 37 | 77 | 48% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 15 | 25 | 60% | 51% | 48% | 10 |
| 2011-12 | 34 | New Zealand | 21-7 (1) | 34 | 596 | 79 | 129 | 84 | 57 | 72 | 30 | 9 | 58 | 102 | 31 | 74 | 42% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 16 | 31 | 52% | 45% | 43% | 9 |
| 2010-11 | 33 | New Zealand | 22-6 (1) | 33 | 622 | 86 | 125 | 72 | 61 | 64 | 21 | 5 | 62 | 100 | 30 | 66 | 45% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 26 | 40 | 65% | 51% | 45% | 8 |
| 2009-10 | 32 | New Zealand | 15-13 (5) | 28 | 671 | 135 | 146 | 92 | 74 | 72 | 36 | 12 | 50 | 107 | 58 | 89 | 65% | 0 | 3 | 0% | 19 | 30 | 63% | 66% | 65% | 11 |
| 2008-09 | 31 | New Zealand | 18-12 (3) | 33 | 796 | 133 | 174 | 123 | 88 | 86 | 55 | 13 | 44 | 121 | 54 | 105 | 51% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 25 | 41 | 61% | 54% | 51% | 14 |
| 2007-08 | 30 | Brisbane | 20-10 (3) | 31 | 660 | 104 | 158 | 81 | 71 | 87 | 26 | 10 | 38 | 105 | 42 | 90 | 47% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 20 | 41 | 49% | 48% | 47% | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 29 | Brisbane | 28-5 (1) | 39 | 751 | 174 | 148 | 108 | 66 | 82 | 61 | 18 | 58 | 126 | 70 | 133 | 53% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 34 | 72 | 47% | 53% | 53% | 16 |
| 2005-06 | 28 | Perth | 16-16 (7) | 35 | 631 | 136 | 136 | 79 | 57 | 79 | 46 | 9 | 70 | 106 | 52 | 113 | 46% | 0 | 6 | 0% | 32 | 61 | 52% | 49% | 46% | 12 |
| 2004-05 | 27 | New Zealand | 9-23 (11) | 30 | 522 | 120 | 126 | 77 | 60 | 66 | 53 | 18 | 62 | 82 | 47 | 118 | 40% | 0 | 13 | 0% | 26 | 48 | 54% | 43% | 40% | 11 |
| 2003-04 | 26 | New Zealand | 12-21 (10) | 30 | 703 | 165 | 138 | 111 | 60 | 78 | 60 | 9 | 83 | 81 | 68 | 138 | 49% | 2 | 12 | 17% | 27 | 52 | 52% | 51% | 50% | 18 | Totals | 325 | 6546 | 1221 | 1384 | 908 | 634 | 750 | 421 | 115 | 571 | 1023 | 489 | 1003 | 48.8% | 3 | 42 | 7.1% | 240 | 441 | 54.4% | 51% | 49% | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | 35 | New Zealand | 24-4 (1) | 32 | 18.6 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 48% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.5 | 0.8 | 60% | 51% | 48% | 10 |
| 2011-12 | 34 | New Zealand | 21-7 (1) | 34 | 17.5 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 42% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 20% | 0.5 | 0.9 | 52% | 45% | 43% | 9 |
| 2010-11 | 33 | New Zealand | 22-6 (1) | 33 | 18.8 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 45% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.8 | 1.2 | 65% | 51% | 45% | 8 |
| 2009-10 | 32 | New Zealand | 15-13 (5) | 28 | 24.0 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 65% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0% | 0.7 | 1.1 | 63% | 66% | 65% | 11 |
| 2008-09 | 31 | New Zealand | 18-12 (3) | 33 | 24.1 | 4.0 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 51% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.8 | 1.2 | 61% | 54% | 51% | 14 |
| 2007-08 | 30 | Brisbane | 20-10 (3) | 31 | 21.3 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 47% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 | 1.3 | 49% | 48% | 47% | 11 |
| 2006-07 | 29 | Brisbane | 28-5 (1) | 39 | 19.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 53% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.9 | 1.8 | 47% | 53% | 53% | 16 |
| 2005-06 | 28 | Perth | 16-16 (7) | 35 | 18.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 46% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0% | 0.9 | 1.7 | 52% | 49% | 46% | 12 |
| 2004-05 | 27 | New Zealand | 9-23 (11) | 30 | 17.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 3.9 | 40% | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0% | 0.9 | 1.6 | 54% | 43% | 40% | 11 |
| 2003-04 | 26 | New Zealand | 12-21 (10) | 30 | 23.4 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 49% | 0.1 | 0.4 | 17% | 0.9 | 1.7 | 52% | 51% | 50% | 18 | Total | 325 | 20.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 48.8% | 0.0 | 0.1 | 7.1% | 0.7 | 1.4 | 54.4% | 51% | 49% | 18 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 18 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Boucher made his first Tall Blacks team in 2001 and remained a fixture in the side until his retirement from the international level in 2008.
At the 2001 FIBA Oceania Championship, Dillon Boucher was part of Tab Baldwins New Zealand Tall Blacks squad, which defeated Phil Smyths Australian Boomers 2–1 in a three-game series played on consecutive days. New Zealand won 85–78 in Wellington on 21 September, lost 79–81 in overtime at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, on 22 September, and won the title with an 89–78 victory at North Shore Events Centre on 23 September. The Tall Blacks led 70–67 after three quarters of the decider and restricted Australia to 11 points in the final period, qualifying for the 2002 FIBA World Championship in Indianapolis.
During that time he was part of the squad who shocked the hoops world after it not only defeated Australia to earn a spot at the 2002 FIBA World Championships, but went on to reach the bronze medal game. There, New Zealand would fall to Dirk Nowitzki led German team (94-117) to finish fourth, the countries highest finish ever at a major FIBA tournament.
Boucher remained a part of the national program for the 2004 Olympic games. There, Tall Blacks failed to win a game in their opening pool, resulting in them facing Australia in a crossover game to determine FIBA rankings. New Zealand then lost to Australia, 98-80, in the classification matches to finish in tenth place.
Boucher was a part of the Tall Blacks squad that competed at the 2006 FIBA World Championships (Japan). There, New Zealand (2–4) made it to the second round before being eliminated by Argentina (62-79). They finished the tournament tied for ninth place.
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 31 | 6 | 116 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 11 | 18.2% | 0 | 1 | 0.0% | 4 | 8 | 50.0% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6 | 98 | 24 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 55.6% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 4 | 10 | 40.0% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9 | 181 | 42 | 37 | 19 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 41 | 39.0% | 1 | 4 | 25.0% | 9 | 19 | 47.4% | Total | 21 | 395 | 74 | 69 | 42 | 28 | 41 | 33 | 0 | 42 | 63 | 28 | 70 | 40% | 1 | 5 | 20% | 17 | 37 | 46% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 31 | 6 | 19.3 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 18.2% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0% | 0.7 | 1.3 | 50.0% |
| 2004 | 29 | 6 | 16.3 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 55.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.7 | 1.7 | 40.0% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9 | 20.1 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 4.6 | 39.0% | 0.1 | 0.4 | 25.0% | 1.0 | 2.1 | 47.4% | Total | 21 | 18.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 40% | 0.0 | 0.2 | 20% | 0.8 | 1.8 | 46% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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New Zealand
- Auckland Rebels/Stars1994–2001
- Waikato Titans2002–2003
- Auckland Stars2004–2009
- Harbour Heat2010
- Auckland Pirates2011–2012
- Wellington Saints2013
- Super City Rangers2014–2018
Boucher joined Auckland Rebels for the 1994 New Zealand NBL season, beginning a 25-year New Zealand league career as a 17-year-old.
He continued with the Auckland Rebels and Auckland Stars from 1995 to 2001, winning New Zealand NBL championships in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2000.
Boucher joined Waikato Titans for the 2002 New Zealand NBL season, winning another championship and earning All-Star Five honours.
He remained with Waikato Titans for the 2003 New Zealand NBL season, earning Kiwi MVP and All-Star Five honours.
Boucher returned to Auckland Stars for the 2004 New Zealand NBL season, winning the championship as Auckland claimed its eighth league title.
He continued with Auckland Stars for the 2005 New Zealand NBL season, winning the championship and earning Finals MVP honours.
Boucher remained with Auckland Stars from 2006 to 2009, earning All-Star Five honours in 2007.
He joined Harbour Heat for the 2010 New Zealand NBL season after previously playing for the Auckland Stars and Waikato Titans.
Boucher joined Auckland Pirates for the 2011 New Zealand NBL season, then played eight games for the Pirates in 2012 and averaged 2.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals.
With the Auckland Pirates in 2012, Boucher won his ninth NZNBL championship.
He joined Wellington Saints for the 2013 New Zealand NBL season, averaging 5.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.9 steals across 16 games.
He collected another championship whilst playing for the Wellington Saints in 2013 while averaging 5.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.
Boucher joined the Super City Rangers in 2014, playing 11 games and averaging 4.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists.
He joined the Super City Rangers in 2014 and during the following season he acted as a player/assistant coach with the Rangers in 2015.
Boucher averaged 5.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists for the Super City Rangers in the 2015 New Zealand NBL season.
In November 2015, he re-signed with the Rangers on a three-year deal, continuing on as a player/assistant coach.
Boucher played for Super City Rangers in the 2016 New Zealand NBL season, averaging 3.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 steals across 20 games.
On 4 May 2017, Boucher became the second player to reach 400 NBL games, joining Phill Jones.
On 5 June 2017, he played his 409th career NBL game, surpassing Jones as the all-time leader.
Boucher averaged 6.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.4 steals for Super City Rangers in the 2017 New Zealand NBL season.
On 12 July 2018, Boucher announced that he would retired at the end of the season.
He averaged 4.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists during his final year in the NZNBL and finished his career with 426 New Zealand NBL games.
AWARDS
- 1x time NBL Best Defensive Player (2010)
- 9× NZNBL champion (1995–1997, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2012)
- NZNBL Final MVP (2005)
- NZNBL Kiwi MVP (2003)
- 3× NZNBL All-Star Five (2002, 2003, 2007)
- No. 24 retired by New Zealand Breakers
- FIBA Oceania champion, New Zealand (2001)
COACHING HISTORY
Dillon Boucher moved into coaching while continuing his playing career in New Zealand.
In 2015, Boucher became a player/assistant coach with the Super City Rangers and continued in the role after re-signing with the club.
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL
In 2016, Boucher became the New Zealand Breakers' general manager. In September 2019, he quit as general manager of the Breakers.In November 2020, Boucher was appointed Director of Basketball for the Auckland Huskies in the New Zealand NBL.
In September 2021, Boucher was appointed CEO of Basketball New Zealand.
2025/26
On 28 March 2025, Dillon Boucher returned to the New Zealand Breakers as President of Basketball Operations under the club's new ownership group, overseeing basketball operations alongside returning head coach Petteri Koponen. The club confirmed his appointment as the incoming ownership group's first major hire, restoring the former championship-winning Breaker and 2016–2019 general manager to its basketball leadership. The new majority owner was Marc Mitchell, with New Zealand partners and former owners also part of the ownership group. See Breakers appointment (28 March 2025) and NBL ownership announcement (30 March 2025).
2026/27
Boucher remained President of Basketball Operations for NBL27. The club continued prioritising New Zealand talent, with Boucher citing the importance of a strong Kiwi core when the Breakers signed Anzac Rissetto from Germany in July 2026. His signing completed the local contingent of the club's NBL27 roster before the import positions were finalised.
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