UNFILTERED WITH CARLIN DAVISON || KIWIHOOPERS.COM

In this episode of Kiwi Hoopers, we sit down with Carlin Davison, the high-flying forward for the New Zealand Breakers and a standout for the Taranaki Airs in the Sal's NBL. Fresh off a career year where he was named to the 2025 Sal's NBL All Star Five and won the Stan Hill Trophy for Most Outstanding NZ Forward/Centre, Carlin opens up about his journey and his game.We dive deep into his breakout 2025 season with the Taranaki Airs, where he averaged 18.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists. He also talks about his evolving role with the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian NBL and what it means to represent the New Zealand National Team on the international stage. Also, shoutout to a few of his teammates who helped him along the way.🔑 In this interview, we cover:* His reaction to being drafted in NBA G-League International Draft 2025.* The experience of being an athletic, slashing forward and his development path.* Goals for the upcoming season with the New Zealand Breakers in the NBL.* The pride of playing for the Tall Blacks, the New Zealand national team.* His personal mindset and work ethic are driving his success.📊 Follow Carlin's Journey:* New Zealand Breakers Player Profile: https://www.nbl.com.au/players/carlin-davison/* Sal's NBL 2025 Awards: https://nznbl.basketball/awards2025/⏱️ Timestamps:0:26 - Being drafted by NBA G-League Team Portland Remix
1:05 - NZ Breakers 2025 Season
2:10 - Representing Aotearoa and Difference between international competitions
3:12 - Being the “glue guy” beyond the stat sheets 
5:00 - Shoutout to Jordan Ngatai, Shea Ili, Tohi Smith-Milner, Reuben Te Rangi
06:14 - Different role with NZ Breakers 07:35 - Dillon Bucher is BACK! 08:15 - Carlin’s escape 09:22 - Overcoming a fear10:12 - Getting personal with CD11:55 - Question from our last guest (Walter Brown)13:50 - Carlin’s questions for Kiwihoopers🔔 Subscribe to Kiwi Hoopers!Don't miss an episode of the journey. Subscribe to our channel and hit the bell icon → https://www.youtube.com/@Kiwihoopers💬 Join the Kiwi Hoops Whānau:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiwihoopers* Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kiwihoopers* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwihoopers🏀 Tags:#CarlinDavison #NewZealandBreakers #NBL #NZBasketball #TallBlacks #KiwiHoopers #BasketballInterview #SalNBL #TaranakiAirs #NewPlymouth #Basketball #NBA #NBATipOff