Dom Kelman-Poto
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 11/12/94
- Place of Birth: Auckland (New Zealand)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 110
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Adelphi University (2015-2018)
- NBL DEBUT: 28/10/18
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 30/11/23
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: New Zealand 2019, 2024
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Dom Kelman-Poto was born in Auckland (New Zealand).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Dom Kelman-Poto made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 23 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
In 2018, the Breakers underwent a significant transformation with a new ownership regime. A consortium led by former NBA player Matt Walsh acquired majority ownership through Breakers Basketball Ltd, ending Liz and Paul Blackwell’s 13-year tenure as owners. The off-season also marked the departure of several franchise stalwarts. Paul Henare concluded his 15-year association as a player and coach, while New Zealand’s all-time leading scorer Kirk Penney retired. Alex Pledger joined Melbourne, Mika Vukona moved to Brisbane, and young talent Robert Loe signed with Cairns.
Thomas Abercrombie was elevated to captain in the absence of Vukona, while Kevin Braswell, a former Breakers player, was appointed as head coach. Braswell faced the challenging task of rebuilding the roster. Tai Wesley returned to the team from Melbourne, and Corey Webster signed a three-year deal after a stint in Europe. The team also added Jarrad Weeks (via Cairns) and Majok Majok (via Melbourne) to the local roster. For their import players, the Breakers signed Patrick Richard, Armani Moore, and Shawn Long.
Dom Kelman-Poto joined the Breakers as a development player and made a single appearance during the season. In his limited minutes on January 5, 2019, against Perth, he did not register any stats but gained valuable experience by training and competing alongside seasoned professionals.
The Breakers struggled for consistency during the season. By January, they had fallen to the bottom of the ladder with an 8-12 record after three consecutive losses, including a defeat to last-placed Cairns. Despite efforts to turn their season around, the Breakers finished with a 12-16 record, placing sixth and missing the playoffs.
2023/24
Dom Kelman-Poto once again served as a development player for the New Zealand Breakers during the 2023-24 season. While his opportunities on the court were limited to just one game, his involvement underscored the Breakers’ commitment to developing young talent. The team focused on solidifying their roster by retaining key players like William McDowell-White and Thomas Abercrombie, while adding impactful new signings such as Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Zylan Cheatham. Although Kelman-Poto did not make a statistical impact in his lone appearance, his inclusion in the squad highlighted the Breakers’ long-term approach to fostering emerging players for future success.
Dom Kelman-Poto played two seasons the New Zealand Breakers. He averaged 1.5 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists in 2 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 29 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102% | 0% | 3 |
| 2018-19 | 24 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Totals | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 29 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 100% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 1.0 | 1.0 | 100% | 102% | 0% | 3 |
| 2018-19 | 24 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 100.0% | 0.5 | 0.0% | 100.0% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
|---|
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 23% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 29 | New Zealand | 13-15 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 102% | 0% | 3 |
| 2018-19 | 24 | New Zealand | 12-16 (6) | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand - Franklin (2020, 2024), Southland (2018-2019, 2021-2022)
In 2018 Dom Kelman-Poto played in New Zealand for the Super City Rangers and averaged 14.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists across 18 games.
In 2019, Kelman-Poto returned to play for the Southland Sharks and averaged 12.9 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 18 games.
Kelman-Poto played for rival club the Franklin Bulls during the COVID shortened NZNBL season. He averaged 18 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 15 games.
In 2021 Kelman-Poto returned to play for the Southland Sharks and averaged 18 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 19 games.
In 2022, Dom Kelman-Poto played a third season with the Southland Sharks and averaged 15.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists across 11 games.
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