Mark Worthington
July 23, 2020
Nick Horvath
- Nationality: USA/NZL
- Date of Birth: 18/02/81
- Place of Birth: Shoreview, Minnesota (USA)
- Position: F/C
- Height (CM): 208
- Weight (KG): 113
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Duke (1999–2004)
- NBL DEBUT: 2/10/04
- AGE AT DEBUT: 23
- LAST NBL GAME: 23/01/15
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 33
- NBL History: West Sydney 2005 | Adelaide 2006 | South 2008-09 | Sydney 2015
- Championships: 1
- South Dragons (2009)
BIO: Nick Horvath was born in Shoreview, Minnesota, and attended Mounds View High School in Arden Hills, Minnesota. He led the Mustangs to state tournament appearances in 1998 and 1999, capturing the 1999 AA State Championship. That same year, he was named Minnesota Mr. Basketball. Horvath went on to play college basketball at Duke University from 1999 to 2004, where he was a part of the 2000–01 NCAA championship team.
FAMILY: Horvath’s wife, Sheree Phillips, is a former Black Sticks hockey player. The couple have two children.
NBL EXPERIENCE
Nick Horvath made his NBL debut with the West Sydney Razorbacks at 23 years of age. He scored 19 points in his first game.
In his first NBL season, Horvath averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists as the Razorbacks finished in ninth place (11-21).
2005/06
After two disappointing seasons in a row, the West Sydney Razorbacks were forced into a major rebuild. The team suffered significant setbacks before the season even began, with promising young guard Steve Markovic unexpectedly leaving to play in Europe, NBL legend Simon Dwight forced into retirement due to a chronic knee injury, and Sam MacKinnon departing for Brisbane. This left Scott McGregor, who was named team captain, as the sole remaining player from the Razorbacks’ 2004 Grand Final loss to Sydney.
Head coach Mark Watkins attempted to compensate for these losses by signing James Harvey (via Perth) to add scoring power, but financial issues forced the team to rely on low-budget role players. Pero Vasiljevic and Rhys Carter, both of whom were out of the NBL the previous season, were added to the roster alongside Graham Dann, Cameron Rigby, and Miles Pearce, who had struggled for playing time with other NBL teams. Horvath re-signed with the Razorbacks and was brought back as an import, while Jermaine Blackburn was later added as the team’s second import.
West Sydney’s season was severely hampered by financial issues and injuries. Horvath suffered a dislocated kneecap in the season opener, which sidelined him for three months. Upon his return, he played just one game before sustaining a season-ending toe injury, appearing in only three games and averaging 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.0 assists. Harvey (21.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists) led the team in scoring but was limited to just 11 games due to injuries, while Blackburn (18.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.5 steals) never found his rhythm and was cut midway through the season.
The Razorbacks cycled through multiple low-impact imports to finish the season, including Casey Frank (6.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assist) and Joel Cornette (10.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals), but the team was never competitive. West Sydney finished dead last with a 5-27 record, marking one of the worst seasons in franchise history.
ADELAIDE 36ERS
2006/07
After recovering from injury, Horvath signed with the Adelaide 36ers for the 2006/07 NBL season. He had a strong individual campaign, averaging 19.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. Despite Horvath’s production, the 36ers struggled throughout the season, finishing with an 11-22 record.
SOUTH DRAGONS
2006/07
During the 2007/08 season Horvath averaged 12.8 points, 6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists and helped the Dragons finish with a record of 5-25 and end the regular season in third place.
2007/08
On April 11, 2007, Horvath signed a two-year deal with the South Dragons. He began the season as a key rotation player, averaging 12.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. However, the team struggled early, starting the season 0-6, leading to the replacement of head coach Shane Heal in February. Horvath was also deactivated mid-season as the Dragons awaited his New Zealand citizenship, which would have allowed him to play as a local instead of an import. Despite continuing to train with the team, he did not receive his citizenship in time to return before the season ended.
The Dragons finished last in the NBL with a 5-25 record.
2008/09
After being granted New Zealand citizenship in April 2008, Nick Horvath re-joined the South Dragons for the 2008/09 season, now eligible to play as a local. The Dragons retained five key players, including Joe Ingles, Matt Burston, Nathan Herbert, Horvath, and Cortez Groves. With the collapse of the Sydney Kings, legendary coach Brian Goorjian was available, and the Dragons quickly secured him as their new head coach, replacing Shane Heal. The team also signed point guard Adam Gibson from the defunct Brisbane Bullets, added Tremmell Darden as a second import, brought in physical forward Mika Vukona from New Zealand, and acquired Rhys Carter, who had no offers from other NBL teams but impressed Goorjian enough in training to earn a roster spot.
The season began with mixed results, as the Dragons opened with a 2-2 record before finding their rhythm with an eight-game winning streak. However, adversity struck when Cortez Groves suffered a season-ending injury, leading to his release. Midway through the season, Donta Smith was signed as his replacement after being waived by his Chinese club, Shanxi Zhongyu. Though Smith started quietly, he soon found his role, helping the Dragons finish the regular season atop the ladder with a 22-8 record.
Mark Worthington led the team in scoring and rebounding (16.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.3 steals), while Smith became the team’s second-leading scorer and top playmaker (15 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.1 steals). Horvath provided frontcourt depth, averaging 7.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists. Adam Gibson was named the NBL’s Best Defensive Player, while Joe Ingles won Rookie of the Year honors.
The Dragons earned a first-round bye in the playoffs and faced Townsville in the semifinals, winning the series 2-1. They secured victories at home in Game 1 (94-81) and the decisive Game 3 (101-78), advancing to their first NBL Grand Final. On the other side of the bracket, the Melbourne Tigers defeated the New Zealand Breakers in two straight games, setting up an all-Melbourne Grand Final matchup.
In Game 1, the Dragons defeated the Tigers 93-81, holding Melbourne to just 36 points in the second half. Mark Worthington led the team with 23 points, while Chris Anstey (21 points, 9 rebounds) was Melbourne’s top performer.
Game 2 saw the Tigers fight back, erasing a 14-point deficit midway through the final quarter to win 88-83 on their home court. David Barlow (26 points) and Anstey (21 points, 9 rebounds) carried Melbourne to victory, while Donta Smith (18 points, 6 rebounds) top-scored for the Dragons.
Game 3 became front-page news after a fiery clash between Anstey and Dragons backup point guard Rhys Carter. Anstey was charged with ‘striking – with elbow’ after the altercation with Carter in the third quarter and was subsequently ejected, along with Mika Vukona, who was involved in the ensuing melee. With Anstey gone, the Dragons dominated, hammering the defending champions 84-67 at Hisense Arena behind 18 points from Smith, including 10 in the final period.
Despite calls for suspensions, the NBL tribunal allowed all players to compete in Game 4. Carter responded with 17 points, but Anstey erupted for 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists, leading Melbourne to a 108-95 victory and forcing a decisive Game 5.
With 9,000 fans packed into Hisense Arena, the Dragons delivered a dominant performance in Game 5, clinching the championship with a 102-81 victory. Tremmell Darden played a starring role, scoring 31 points, including 21 in the final quarter, while Smith flirted with a triple-double (21 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists). Worthington and Vukona limited Anstey to just 12 points and 3 rebounds, while Barlow and Ebi Ere (16 points each) provided the only offensive spark for Melbourne.
Smith was named Finals MVP after averaging 18.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over the five-game series.
With the championship win, Nick Horvath became the first player to win an NCAA championship (2001), an NBL championship (2009), and an NZNBL championship (2010). However, despite their success, the Dragons shocked the basketball world by withdrawing from the NBL just two months after winning the title.
Co-owner Mark Cowan cited league instability as the primary reason for shutting down the club:
“The Dragons’ board of directors believe that more time is required to develop the league as a commercially viable entity,” said co-owner Mark Cowan at the time. “The Dragons aspire to play at the highest level, to the highest standards, in a fully professional league. This is a sad day for our club, but in many ways, it’s the only way forward for a sport which needs some time to reinvent itself.”
Cowan further addressed the club’s decision in a letter to Dragons members, outlining the testing time that it was for everyone involved across the league.
“The NBL is a mess,” stated Cowan. “In the last two years, teams in Brisbane and Sydney have collapsed. Singapore pulled out of the league. Cairns and the Sydney Spirit had major financial crises. Fox Sports severely cut its telecasts, and mainstream media interest has waned. Crowds fall every year. Basketball Australia and the NBL owners decided something had to be done, so we handed in our licences on the condition that a reform process would be undertaken.”
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After winning the championship with the Dragons, Horvath took a break from basketball in 2009, citing mental and physical exhaustion. He and his wife, Sheree, spent a year traveling the United States before he eventually returned to the court in New Zealand.
SYDNEY KINGS
2014/15
On January 14, 2015, Horvath signed a short-term deal with the Sydney Kings to replace the injured Angus Brandt. He played three games with the Kings before returning to New Zealand. Horvath averaged 2.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists as the Kings finished in seventh place with a 9-19 record.
Nick Horvath played six seasons across four NBL teams. This included the West Sydney Razorbacks, South Dragons, Adelaide 36ers and Sydney Kings. He averaged 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 34 | Sydney | 9-19 (7) | 3 | 32.0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 0% | 73% | 0% | ||
| 2008-09 | 28 | South | 22-8 (1) | 32 | 591.0 | 249 | 146 | 17 | 58 | 88 | 4 | 36 | 45 | 70 | 92 | 182 | 51% | 2 | 17 | 12% | 63 | 88 | 72% | 56% | 51% | 17 |
| 2007-08 | 27 | South | 5-25 (13) | 6 | 144.0 | 77 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 48 | 54% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24 | 30 | 80% | 62% | 55% | 22 |
| 2006-07 | 26 | Adelaide | 11-22 (11) | 33 | 1,134.0 | 640 | 268 | 48 | 114 | 154 | 9 | 39 | 70 | 130 | 243 | 469 | 52% | 3 | 6 | 50% | 151 | 206 | 73% | 56% | 52% | 34 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | West Sydney | 5-27 (11) | 3 | 42.0 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 47% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 8 | 88% | 56% | 47% | 12 |
| 2004-05 | 24 | West Sydney | 11-21 (9) | 26 | 925.0 | 530 | 288 | 27 | 118 | 170 | 16 | 33 | 72 | 78 | 220 | 405 | 54% | 3 | 13 | 23% | 87 | 151 | 58% | 56% | 55% | 36 |
| Totals | 103 | 2868 | 1525 | 755 | 100 | 310 | 445 | 32 | 115 | 204 | 313 | 592 | 1124 | 52.7% | 9 | 37 | 24.3% | 332 | 484 | 68.6% | 57% | 53% | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 34 | Sydney | 9-19 (7) | 3 | 10.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 80% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0% | 73% | 0% | |
| 2008-09 | 28 | South | 22-8 (1) | 32 | 18.5 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 5.7 | 51% | 0.1 | 0.5 | 12% | 2.0 | 2.8 | 72% | 56% | 51% | 17 |
| 2007-08 | 27 | South | 5-25 (13) | 6 | 24.0 | 12.8 | 6.0 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 8.0 | 54% | 0.2 | 0.2 | 100% | 4.0 | 5.0 | 80% | 62% | 55% | 22 |
| 2006-07 | 26 | Adelaide | 11-22 (11) | 33 | 34.4 | 19.4 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 7.4 | 14.2 | 52% | 0.1 | 0.2 | 50% | 4.6 | 6.2 | 73% | 56% | 52% | 34 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | West Sydney | 5-27 (11) | 3 | 14.0 | 7.0 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 5.0 | 47% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 2.3 | 2.7 | 88% | 56% | 47% | 12 |
| 2004-05 | 24 | West Sydney | 11-21 (9) | 26 | 35.6 | 20.4 | 11.1 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 8.5 | 15.6 | 54% | 0.1 | 0.5 | 23% | 3.3 | 5.8 | 58% | 56% | 55% | 36 |
| Total | 103 | 27.8 | 14.8 | 7.3 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 5.7 | 10.9 | 52.7% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24.3% | 0.1 | 0.4 | 68.6% | 57% | 53% | 36 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
FIBA EXPERIENCE
In 1998, Nick Horvath represented Team USA at the World Youth Games in Moscow, helping lead the team to a gold medal. He played a key role in the tournament, finishing as USAs seventh-leading scorer with 7.2 points per game and fourth-leading rebounder, averaging 5.7 rebounds per game.
In 2008, Horvath earned the naturalized player spot on the New Zealand Tall Blacks roster for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Competing in his only international tournament for New Zealand, he played in three games, averaging 3.7 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.
NBA EXPERIENCE
Despite not being selected in the 2004 NBA Draft, Nick Horvath remained on the radar of NBA teams due to his size, rebounding ability, and experience playing under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke. Following his first professional season with the West Sydney Razorbacks in the NBL (2004–05), Horvath received an opportunity to showcase his skills in the NBA Summer League.
In July 2005, Horvath joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the NBA Summer League, looking to earn a roster spot alongside stars like Kevin Garnett and Wally Szczerbiak. Competing against other NBA hopefuls, Horvath sought to prove himself as a reliable frontcourt presence, though he ultimately did not secure a contract with the team.
A year later, in July 2006, Horvath earned another Summer League opportunity, this time with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were in the early stages of restructuring their roster around Kobe Bryant, and Horvath aimed to impress the coaching staff with his rebounding and shooting touch. Despite his efforts, he was not offered a contract and returned to NBL.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 82% | 55% | 45% | 95% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
| Total | 592 | 1124 | 52.7% | 9 | 37 | 24.3% |
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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 34 | Sydney | 9-19 (7) | 3 | 32.0 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 80% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 0% | 73% | 0% | ||
| 2008-09 | 28 | South | 22-8 (1) | 32 | 591.0 | 249 | 146 | 17 | 58 | 88 | 4 | 36 | 45 | 70 | 92 | 182 | 51% | 2 | 17 | 12% | 63 | 88 | 72% | 56% | 51% | 17 |
| 2007-08 | 27 | South | 5-25 (13) | 6 | 144.0 | 77 | 36 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 48 | 54% | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24 | 30 | 80% | 62% | 55% | 22 |
| 2006-07 | 26 | Adelaide | 11-22 (11) | 33 | 1,134.0 | 640 | 268 | 48 | 114 | 154 | 9 | 39 | 70 | 130 | 243 | 469 | 52% | 3 | 6 | 50% | 151 | 206 | 73% | 56% | 52% | 34 |
| 2005-06 | 25 | West Sydney | 5-27 (11) | 3 | 42.0 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 47% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 8 | 88% | 56% | 47% | 12 |
| 2004-05 | 24 | West Sydney | 11-21 (9) | 26 | 925.0 | 530 | 288 | 27 | 118 | 170 | 16 | 33 | 72 | 78 | 220 | 405 | 54% | 3 | 13 | 23% | 87 | 151 | 58% | 56% | 55% | 36 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- New Zealand – Wellington Saints (2006–2008, 2010, 2015), Manawatu Jets (2011–2015)
After recovering from injury, Nick Horvath moved to New Zealand and joined the Wellington Saints for the 2006 New Zealand NBL season. He made an immediate impact, earning a spot on the NZNBL All-Star Five in his debut season. Horvath returned for the 2007 and 2008 seasons with the Saints, continuing to establish himself as a dominant force in the league. On April 16, 2008, he was granted New Zealand citizenship, allowing him to play as a local in both the New Zealand NBL and Australian NBL, as well as making him eligible for the Tall Blacks.
In 2010, Horvath rejoined the Wellington Saints and played a key role in helping the team win its sixth league title, their first since 2003. The following year, he signed with the Manawatu Jets for the 2011 season and led the NZNBL in rebounding, averaging 11.7 rebounds per game.
Horvath had his best professional season in 2012, dominating the league with averages of 19.5 points and a league-leading 15.8 rebounds per game for the Jets. His outstanding performances earned him the NZNBL MVP, Kiwi MVP, Outstanding Forward, Outstanding NZ Forward/Centre, and the Leading Rebounder award, while also securing a spot in the All-Star Five.
He continued his strong form in 2013, averaging 17.6 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, once again earning All-Star Five honors. The following year, Horvath returned to the Jets and put up 14.6 points, 15.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, despite missing the first eight games of the season due to a groin injury.
In 2015, Horvath started the season with Manawatu, averaging 6.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in six games before switching to the Wellington Saints, where he played seven games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.6 rebounds. Earlier that year, on January 14, Horvath had signed a short-term contract with the Sydney Kings as an injury replacement for Angus Brandt, appearing in three games for the Australian NBL club.
Following his stint with the Kings, he returned to Manawatu, signing with the Jets on January 27, 2015. However, due to a lingering knee injury, his performances declined, and on May 16, after a game against the Taranaki Mountainairs, he was controversially released by Jets management, despite Horvath insisting he was medically fit. A week later, he was signed by the Wellington Saints on May 22 for the remainder of the season.
In April 2016, Horvath announced his retirement from professional basketball, citing a combination of injuries, family commitments, and the Manawatu Jets withdrawing from the league.
COLLEGE
Nick Horvath played college basketball at Duke University from 1999 to 2004 under legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski. As a freshman in the 1999–2000 season, he was part of a dominant Blue Devils squad that finished 29-5, won the ACC regular-season and tournament titles, and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. During his time at Duke, Horvath played alongside future NBA players such as Shane Battier, Carlos Boozer, Mike Dunleavy Jr., and Jay Williams, as well as Sydney Kings import Chris Carrawell.
Horvath made an immediate impact as a freshman (1999–00), appearing in 32 games and averaging 3.3 points and 1.8 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per game. He shot 47.4% from the field, including 36% from three-point range, and contributed 10 blocks and 13 steals. His best performance came against Clemson, where he recorded 11 points and 6 rebounds in a dominant 115-74 victory.
His sophomore season in 2000–01 was cut short due to a major knee injury, limiting him to just six games. In those appearances, he averaged 2.8 points and 2.3 rebounds, shooting 30.4% from the field. As a result, he was granted a medical redshirt, allowing him to retain an extra year of eligibility and reclassify as a sophomore for the 2001–02 season.
Returning from injury in 2001–02, Horvath played in 31 games, averaging 1.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per game. His shooting percentages dipped, hitting 31.1% from the field and just 4.8% from three-point range. However, he remained a solid rebounder and interior presence, grabbing a season-high 7 rebounds in a win over Wake Forest.
Horvath’s best season came in 2002–03, when he played a larger role in the rotation. He appeared in 30 games, making 8 starts, and averaged 3.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per game. He shot an impressive 50% from the field and 66.1% from the free-throw line, providing Duke with frontcourt depth. His top performance of the season came against NC State, where he posted 13 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.
As a senior (2003–04), Horvath was named tri-captain and played in 34 games, averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds in 6.4 minutes per game. He shot 51.2% from the field and 57.6% from the free-throw line while continuing to provide Duke with veteran leadership and rebounding off the bench.
Over his five-year college career, Horvath played in 133 games, starting 11, and averaged 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.0 minutes per game. He shot 44.8% from the field, 24.2% from three-point range, and 62.2% from the free-throw line. Defensively, he contributed 45 career blocks and 42 steals, while helping Duke maintain its dominance in the ACC and NCAA Tournament.
Although he was not a primary contributor, Horvath was a member of Duke’s 2000–01 NCAA championship team. The Blue Devils, led by Battier and Williams, won the ACC tournament and dominated the NCAA Tournament, culminating in an 82-72 victory over Arizona in the national championship game. That team finished 35-4, was ranked No. 1 in the country, and cemented itself as one of Duke’s greatest squads of all time.
Horvath completed his college career in 2003–04, overcoming injuries to remain part of one of the most successful programs in NCAA history. His five-year tenure with Duke saw the Blue Devils go a combined 162-23, winning four ACC Tournament titles and making multiple deep NCAA Tournament runs, including a national championship in 2001.
AWARDS
- NZNBL champion (2010)
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NZNBL MVP (2012)
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4× NZNBL All-Star Five (2006, 2008, 2012, 2013)
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NCAA champion (2001)
LIFE AFTER BASKETBALL
With his retirement from playing basketball, Horvath, a long-time physics teacher at Palmerston North Boys' High School, became the coach of the school's top basketball team.
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