Dillon Boucher

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Professional career

Boucher played for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League from their inception in 2003 until 2005 when he signed with the Perth Wildcats for whom he played for in 2005–06. Boucher then played for the Brisbane Bullets between 2006 and 2008.[1] In 2008, he re-joined the New Zealand Breakers and was part of the team's three-peat between 2010–11 and 2012–13. Following the 2012–13 season, Boucher retired from the Breakers and the Australian NBL.[2] At the 2013 Breakers awards night, Boucher's number 24 was retired in honour of his credited career with the club.[3]

With his Auckland Pirates, Boucher won the 2012 New Zealand NBL championship, his ninth league title. Prior to 2011, he played for the Auckland Stars, Waikato Titans and Harbour Heat.

On 28 November 2012, Boucher signed with the Wellington Saints for the 2013 season.[4]

In November 2013, Boucher signed with the Super City Rangers for the 2014 season.[5] In November 2014, he re-signed with the Rangers as a player/assistant coach for the 2015 season.[6] In November 2015, he re-signed with the Rangers on a three-year deal, continuing on as a player/assistant coach.[7]

International career

Boucher is a former member of the Tall Blacks, and was part of their fourth-place finish in the 2002 FIBA World Championship. He retired from international basketball in 2008 and later joined the team's coaching staff.

Personal

In the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours, Boucher was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to basketball.[8]

References

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Awards
Preceded by NBL Best Defensive Player
2010
Succeeded by
Damian Martin

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  6. Dillon Boucher lands coaching gig
  7. Veterans Back For Another NBL Season
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