NBL legend to coach Northside

NBL legend and Brisbane Bullets’ assistant coach, Darryl McDonald, will head coach the men's Northside Wizards for the 2024 NBL1 North season.

McDonald has been an assistant coach with interim jobs in the NBL since 2008, his legendary NBL career. Claiming three championships and being named to the All-NBL teams six times. 

"I'm very exited to be joining the Northside Wizards and looking forward to working with the team and staff. [We are] expecting great results for 2024 season," MacDonald said.

Former head coach Jaimie Petty will move onto a new role, while Wizards CEO Mark Wrobel believes adding D-Mac will bring a new dimension to the team. 

"We would like to thank Jaimie for the work he did with the group in 2023 and wish him the best for his next venture," he said.

"To be able to bring in a replacement coach with the hoops experience of Darryl MacDonald is an incredible result for the Wizards. D-Mac will be a great mentor to our group and we look forward to seeing him lead the guys into battle."

The NBL1 North season starts April 11, streaming Live and Free via NBL1.com.au, NBL1 App and Kayo Freebies,