Here’s the latest I could compile from publicly available news sources about Andrew Gaze.
- Andrew Gaze has been in the news for continuing his role with the Melbourne Tigers in the NBL1 South and for notable accolades in 2025, including being elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. This marks a high point in his long-running contribution to Australian basketball.[2][3][8]
- In 2025, he guided the Melbourne Tigers to their first Grand Final appearance in the NBL1 South, furthering his reputation as a leading coach in the league.[1][2]
- His Legend induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame was announced in mid-2025, with formal celebrations planned later in the year; he dedicated the honor to his father Lindsay, reflecting on his family’s basketball legacy.[3][8][2]
- The Melbourne Tigers’ 2026 season continued under his leadership, with promotions and continued involvement at the coaching level, including work alongside his son Mason.[1][2]
Notes:
- The sources cited reflect recent coverage about his coaching role, Hall of Fame status, and Tigers’ performance in the 2025–2026 timeframe.[8][2][3][1]
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Sources
Derek Rucker and Jason Cadee on whether Bryce Cotton vs Andrew Gaze has become the NBL's version of Jordan v LeBron. Watch here Derek Rucker provides special insight into an interaction between Bryce Cotton and Andrew Gaze
www.basketball.com.auMelbourne Tigers have announced that Australian basketball icon Andrew Gaze will return as Head Coach of their NBL1 South Men’s program for the 2026 season.Andrew Gaze Re-Signs with Melbourne Tigers
nbl1.com.auThe NBL is the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The league was founded in 1979 and is currently contested by 10 teams; 9 from AUS and 1 from NZ.
www.nbl.com.auThe basketball great dedicates his highest honour to father Lindsay, reflecting on a shared legacy, lifelong values, and a deep love for the game.
www.australia.basketballGaze and Clark are the 52nd and 53rd Legends announced since 1993, the likes of national sporting heroes Don Bradman, Dawn Fraser and others
au.rollingstone.comAndrew Gaze player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, fantasy, and more on NBC Sports.
www.nbcsports.comGet all the most recent Andrew Gaze player news, headlines, injury updates, transactions, and more on NBC Sports.
www.nbcsports.comNBL1 South congratulates Melbourne Tigers head coach Andrew Gaze on being elevated to ‘Legend’ status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the highest individual honour in Australian sport.Andrew Gaze Elevated to ‘Legend’ in Sport Australia Hall of Fame
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