Basketball New Zealand

Grant Chapman

Basketball New Zealand national teams general manager Grant Chapman has resigned and will leave the organisation on March 26.

Chapman, who celebrates his eighth anniversary with BBNZ this week, will take up a position as communications specialist with Les Mills International, based in Auckland.

“It was a very difficult decision for me,” he says. “This has been a dream job, enabling me to see the world through a sport I love.

“This new role takes me in an exciting new career direction, but should also open up some opportunities to enjoy basketball from a different perspective.”

Chapman (46) joined Basketball New Zealand in 2002 as communications manager after 20 years in the media and assumed his national teams role in 2007.

“Grant has been a key employee of BBNZ over the past eight years,” says BBNZ chief executive Tim Hamilton. “His experience, knowledge and passion for basketball will be missed by us all.

“His communication and writing skills added a unique perspective to the organisation, and were well read and received by the basketball community in New Zealand and overseas.

“We wish him well in his new role, but are positive he will in some way remain connected to the game and look forward to his ongoing contribution.”