Tim Smith

@qkhoops

@canterburyrams Director of Scouting / Media & Marketing | @mainlandpouakai @mainlandeagles |🏆 ‘23, ‘24

Ōtautahi, Aotearoa

Joined January 2019

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Aug 8

If you told me a few years ago that I was about to be part of a back-to-back NZNBL championship team, I wouldn’t have believed it. I just want to take a minute to express how remarkably grateful I am to be surrounded by such high-level people and for the trust and… (1/2)

qkhoops's tweet image. If you told me a few years ago that I was about to be part of a back-to-back NZNBL championship team, I wouldn’t have believed it.

I just want to take a minute to express how remarkably grateful I am to be surrounded by such high-level people and for the trust and… (1/2)

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 13

in no particular order, these are the names that come to mind for me

RRyan@NotRealMusic · Jul 12

Rappers of the Decade So Far: Kendrick Lamar McKinley Dixon Black Thought Little Simz Vince Staples Tyler, The Creator clipping. Cities Aviv Pusha T Kahlil Blu

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Olgun Uluc@OlgunUluc · 2 h

Jackson Ball - New Zealand’s top 2008-born player and 2027 NBA Draft prospect - has signed with the Illawarra Hawks as a development player for the upcoming NBL season, sources told ESPN. The 17-year-old has already committed to the University of Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season.

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Mainland Pouākai@MainlandPouakai · Jul 25

Join us in welcoming the newest addition to the ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai, Australian star Marena Whittle! 🦅 Read the full story: pouakai.basketball/pouakai-add-au… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 24

freddie gibbs & jid over alchemist production with an outkast interpolation?? life is good.

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Mainland Pouākai@MainlandPouakai · Jul 22

We’re thrilled to introduce our second import for the 2025 Tauihi season. Welcome to the squad, Abigail Fogg! 🦅 Read the full story: pouakai.basketball/abigail-fogg-j… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 21

been a hectic season, but glad we found the time to record the last episode for this season!

CCanterbury Rams@CanterburyRams · Jul 21

NEW EPISODE 🎙️ Connor, Maia and Tim wrap up the 2025 Sal's NBL season, talking about the highs, the lows, and all that is exciting and right around the corner. 🔗: open.spotify.com/episode/0uB2hh… #SalsNBL @nznbl @skysportnz

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Mainland Pouākai@MainlandPouakai · Jul 17

We have another newcomer making the trip down south for the 2025 Tauihi season. Join us in welcoming McKenna Dale to the ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai! Read the full story: pouakai.basketball/pouakai-sign-t… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 16

i absolutely love the jerseys for utah except for one detail. The note + the mountain range feels jarring and like they’re playing with too many elements. honestly, i’d love a full rebrand for utah at this point.

UUtah Jazz@utahjazz · Jul 16

r👀ks first l👀ks, any questions?

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Mainland Eagles Basketball Academy@MainlandEagles · Jul 15

6'5" Guard Mana Martin (2026) had another impressive scoring performance against the Mississauga Monarchs to finish his NBA Academy Games campaign. 30 PTS | 6 3PM | 11/18 FG | 3 REB

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 15

Mana Martin (6'5", 2026) was one of the standouts of the 2025 NBA Academy Games. 17.8 ppg | 41.2 FG% | 2.8 3PM | 36.2 3P% | 1.7 SPG Has strong D1 mid-major interest.

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Mainland Eagles Basketball Academy@MainlandEagles · Jul 14

6'5" Guard Mana Martin (2026) vs NBA Academy Africa 26 PTS | 6 3PM | 3 AST | 3 STL

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 14

25' album of the year update!

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 12

Our season came to an unfortunate end last night, and credit to the Sharks on an incredible comeback season! Regardless, I’m very proud of this group (players, staff, volunteers and all) for putting together one hell of a season. On to the next!

qkhoops's tweet image. Our season came to an unfortunate end last night, and credit to the Sharks on an incredible comeback season!

Regardless, I’m very proud of this group (players, staff, volunteers and all) for putting together one hell of a season.

On to the next!

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 11

hear me out. is the new clipse album going to age into… a classic?

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Mainland Eagles Basketball Academy@MainlandEagles · Jul 10

6'5" Guard Mana Martin (2026) led the way for New Zealand with 21 points against NBA Academy Latin America in his second NBA Global Academy game.

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Mainland Pouākai@MainlandPouakai · Jul 10

The first import announcement of the 2025 Tauihi season is here, and we’re amped to introduce the newest member of the ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai, Taylor Mikesell! 🦅 Read the full story: pouakai.basketball/sharpshooter-t… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

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Mainland Eagles Basketball Academy@MainlandEagles · Jul 10

6'5" Guard Mana Martin (2026) top-scored for BBNZ with 13 points and a pair of triples in their first NBA Global Academy game against the Select Purple.

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 8

I highly recommend D1 coaches tune in to these games. Mana Martin (26’) has been one of the most impressive scorers in the 2025 @nznbl Rapid League, going for a 31-pt performance in just 16 minutes of play a couple of weeks ago.

MMainland Eagles Basketball Academy@MainlandEagles · Jul 8

Mana Martin (2026) is competing at the 2025 NBA Academy Games in Atlanta, Georgia with the @BasketballNZ team! Follow his play here: page.nba.com/nbaacademygame…

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Tim Smith@qkhoops · Jul 6

it’s playoff time.

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