Kael Robinson
- Nationality: NZL
- Date of Birth: 21/06/2002
- Place of Birth: Hamilton (New Zealand)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 201
- Weight (KG): 100
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Rocky Mountain College (2021–2024) / Montana State Billings (2024–2025) / Northern Kentucky (2025–2026)
NBL CAREER OVERVIEW
TEAM HISTORY
- New Zealand2027
CHAMPIONSHIPS
NoneBIO: Kael Robinson was born in Hamilton (New Zealand).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Kael Robinson made his NBL debut with the New Zealand Breakers at 24 years of age. He went scoreless in his first NBL game.
After finishing seventh with a 13–20 record in 2025/26, New Zealand reshaped its roster and appointed 2023 FIBA World Cup-winning German national-team coach Gordon Herbert on a two-year deal in May 2026, replacing Petteri Koponen. Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Sam Mennenga, Izayah Le’Afa, Reuben Te Rangi and Carlin Davison were among the returning players, with Dejan Vasiljevic, Kouat Noi, Anzac Rissetto and Charles Bediako providing additional experience and depth. The Breakers added Mojave King as injury cover for Josiah-Jordan James before the season.
On 10 August 2026, New Zealand signed Robinson as a development player following five seasons of American college basketball and a 2026 domestic-league campaign with the Franklin Bulls. The 201 cm Hamilton forward arrived after averaging 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in his final NCAA season at Northern Kentucky, where he hit 71 three-pointers at 39.2 percent. Robinson joined the group alongside fellow development players, including Tukaha Cooper, and was set to learn under Herbert and the Breakers’ senior roster.
New Zealand opened NBL27 at Spark Arena on 20 September by defeating defending champions Illawarra 95–81 in Herbert’s first game as Breakers coach. Sam Mennenga (27 points and 8 rebounds), Parker Jackson-Cartwright (23 points and 13 assists) and Dejan Vasiljevic (24 points) led the home side, with Robinson not among the players who appeared.
New Zealand hosted Cairns on 30 September for its first NBL27 Ignite Cup game, with Robinson receiving the final 39 seconds off the bench in the 98–75 victory at Spark Arena. The 24-year-old, wearing number 21, recorded no counting statistics in his first NBL appearance, entering late in the final period alongside Tukaha Cooper. Jackson-Cartwright (27 points and 10 assists), Mennenga (18 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists) and King (14 points) led the Breakers, while Jack McVeigh (16 points) led Cairns. The result improved New Zealand to 2–2 for the season and gave it all seven Ignite Cup points available from the contest.
When Jackson-Cartwright was sidelined with a lower-leg injury ahead of the 10 October road fixture against Perth, Robinson was elevated into Herbert’s match-day squad as cover. Through October 10, Robinson had made one NBL appearance.
Kael Robinson played in one NBL game during the 2026-27 season, scoring 0 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists.
CURRENT CONTRACT:
New Zealand Breakers – 1 Year Deal (2026-27)
HIGHLIGHTS:
Kael Robinson — New Zealand v Cairns, 30 September 2026 (NBL27 official game highlights)
Watch the official NBL27 game highlights
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 24 | New Zealand | 4-5 (8) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Totals | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 24 | New Zealand | 4-5 (8) | 1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | Total | 1 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
In May 2020, Basketball New Zealand named Robinson as a reserve small forward for the 2020 Junior Tall Blacks squad. The planned international junior fixtures, including the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany, were cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. His reserve selection is not recorded as a FIBA tournament appearance, and no official senior FIBA tournament appearances have been verified.
NBA EXPERIENCE
Robinson was draft-eligible in 2026 after his graduate year at Northern Kentucky but was not selected in the NBA Draft. There is no verified NBA regular-season, NBA Summer League or NBA G League appearance or signed NBA contract for Robinson as of October 2026.
Robinson played games in the NBA. He averaged 0 points, 0 rebounds, and 0 assists per game over his NBA career.
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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New Zealand
- Wellington Saints2021
- Franklin Bulls2022, 2026
Robinson began his senior New Zealand National Basketball League career with the Wellington Saints in 2021, appearing in 14 games and averaging 2.6 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.4 assists in a reserve role. Wellington won the 2021 NZNBL championship. In a 95–69 victory over Nelson, club reporting singled out the young wing for his late contribution as the Saints cleared their bench.
In 2022, Robinson moved to the Franklin Bulls, appearing in 15 games with one start while averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.1 assists in 16.8 minutes per contest. He shot 52.2 percent from the field and 48.6 percent from three-point range.
After completing his 2025/26 NCAA Division I season with Northern Kentucky, Robinson returned to the Franklin Bulls for the 2026 Sals NBL campaign. He started all 18 games and averaged 11.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks in 29.8 minutes per game. Robinson made 29 of 116 three-pointers, shooting 25.0 percent from beyond the arc, before signing with the New Zealand Breakers for the Australian NBL27 season.
COLLEGE
Robinson grew up in Hamilton, New Zealand, and attended St John's College, where his high-school basketball career helped him attract opportunities in the United States. Montana State Billings later listed his St John's production at 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists per game, with 67 percent field-goal shooting and 43 percent from beyond the arc.
2021/22 – Rocky Mountain College
Robinson moved to Billings, Montana, to begin his American college career with the NAIA's Rocky Mountain College Battlin' Bears. In his freshman season, Robinson appeared in 26 games, made 15 starts and averaged 8.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting approximately 45 percent from the field. His efforts earned him the 2021/22 Frontier Conference Freshman of the Year award.
2022/23 – Rocky Mountain College
Robinson emerged as a full-time contributor during his sophomore campaign, averaging 11.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, and was named to the All-Frontier Conference First Team. Playing as a versatile guard and forward, he continued to develop his scoring and playmaking while competing against senior college opposition.
2023/24 – Rocky Mountain College
As a junior, Robinson led the Battlin' Bears with 18.6 points per game and added 8.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists. He shot 47.3 percent from the field and 39.6 percent on three-pointers, scored at least 20 points 13 times and recorded 10 games with at least 10 rebounds. He scored 30 points against Providence in the Frontier Conference Tournament and earned Second Team All-Frontier honours. After three seasons at Rocky Mountain, he moved to NCAA Division II program Montana State Billings, also based in Billings.
2024/25 – Montana State University Billings
Robinson immediately assumed an important role with the Yellowjackets under coach Luke Fennelly. He started all 33 games and averaged 17.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 54 percent from the field and 37 percent from three. Robinson produced a college career-high 34 points against Central Washington on 13 February 2025, made the GNAC All-Tournament Team and was named to the All-GNAC First Team. Montana State Billings finished 20–11 and reached its conference tournament. Fennelly praised Robinson's ability to function as a point forward and defend multiple positions.
2025/26 – Northern Kentucky University
Robinson transferred to NCAA Division I Northern Kentucky for his graduate season, playing for the Norse in the Horizon League. He appeared in 31 games, starting 29, and averaged 14.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks in approximately 26 minutes per game. He shot 45.3 percent overall, 39.2 percent from three and 82 percent from the free-throw line, scored in double figures 24 times and reached 20 points in eight games.
On 9 January 2026 at Milwaukee, Robinson erupted for 29 points and seven rebounds as Northern Kentucky won 85–67. He made nine of his 13 three-point attempts, equalling the school's Division I-era single-game record, and his 71 made three-pointers over the season ranked tenth in that era of the program. He closed his five-season American collegiate pathway having progressed from NAIA competition through NCAA Division II to Division I.
AWARDS
- 2020 Mel Young Invitational tournament champion (St John's College, Hamilton)
- 2021 New Zealand Under-19 National Championships runner-up and Men's Tournament Team selection (Wellington)
- 2021 New Zealand National Basketball League champion (Wellington Saints)
- 2021/22 Frontier Conference Freshman of the Year (Rocky Mountain College)
- 2022/23 All-Frontier Conference First Team (Rocky Mountain College)
- 2023/24 All-Frontier Conference Second Team (Rocky Mountain College)
- 2024/25 All-GNAC First Team (Montana State Billings)
- 2024/25 GNAC All-Tournament Team (Montana State Billings)
- 2025 GNAC Player of the Week (Montana State Billings, 20–26 January)
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