Sutherland sign NBL star Kouat Noi

The NBL1 East's Sutherland Sharks have signed NBL Sixth Man of the Year Kouat Noi for the remainder of the 2025 season. 

Joining Kings teammate Jason Spurgin, the former NBL1 North MVP is set for a major season in the East.

Last season with the Darwin Salties, Noi made the NBL1 North first team, averaging 21.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the finals team. Following his NT season, Noi had a career season with the Sydney Kings -- averaging a career-high and being named the NBL's Sixth Man of the Year. 

Sharks general manager Adrian Dark says this is one of the conference's biggest signings ever.

“I think it’s fair to say this is one of the biggest if not the biggest signing in the NBL1 East to date," he said.

"I am thrilled to have Kouat join us, I think he is going to be amazing for our club, you only have to look at what he has achieved in his career to understand that he is going to have a huge impact on basketball here in the Sutherland Shire and I hope people appreciate what a special talent he is." 

Sutherland's next game will be against Jason Cadee's Bankstown Bruins, live from 7:00pm AEST via NBL1.com.au or the NBL1 App.