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Australia's NBL Select team will face some of the best players in Japan's B.League as well as two American imports in a two-game series in Japan on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 2025, streamed live and free here at basketball.com.au.

The live streams will start at 8pm AEST on both Saturday and Sunday.

Jonnivius Smith, 24, and Will Baker, 24, have been included in the B.League United 10-player squad to play some of Australia's best men's basketballers this weekend.

Smith is a 206cm big who played for the University of Texas in the 2024-25 NCAAM season while Baker, a 213cm centre, played for Iowa Wolves in the NBA's G League. Baker started 33 games and averaged 11 points and four rebounds.

NBL Select

1. ‍DJ Mitchell (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
2. Kyle Adnam (Cairns Taipans)
3. Angus Glover (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
4. Mitchell Norton (Brisbane Bullets)
5. Sam McDaniel (Brisbane Bullets)
6. Mason Peatling (Illawarra Hawks)
7. Sunday Dech (Perth Wildcats)
8. Todd Withers (Perth Wildcats)
9. Joshua Bannan (Tasmania JackJumpers)
10. Jason Spurgin (Sydney Kings)
11. Akech Aliir (South East Melbourne Phoenix)

B.League United

1. Takuto Nakamura – Hiroshima – Age 24 – 184 cm – 79 kg – PG
2. Yuichi Ikeda – Aomori – Age 28 – 183 cm – 75 kg – PG
3. Kazuki Hosokawa – Gunma – Age 27 – 187 cm – 92 kg – SG
4. Keita Imamura – Nagoya D – Age 29 – 191 cm – 92 kg – SG/SF
5. Kenny Asano – Gunma – Age 22 – 198 cm – 87 kg – SF
6. Anthony Sho Sukegawa – Shimane – Age 21 – 198 cm – 93 kg – SF/PF
7. Troy Murphy Jr. – SR Shibuya – Age 22 – 193 cm – 93 kg – SG/SF
8. Marcus Kaishu Tobin – Tokyo U/Chiba J – Age 24 – 198 cm – 93 kg – PF
9. Jonnivius Smith – Club N/A – Age 24 – 206 cm – 91 kg – C
10. Will Baker – Club N/A – Age 24 – 213 cm – 111 kg – C

"This is a great opportunity to partner with the B.LEAGUE and continue to play a role in the development of the sport in our region, it’s also a great test for our athletes against a strong B.LEAGUE squad, we’re thankful to the B.LEAGUE for partnering with us on this tour," NBL Chief Operating Officer and Head of Basketball Operations Vince Crivelli said.

"The team we’ve assembled has a great mix of championship pedigree, experience, and exciting talent – ably led by Simon who is a fantastic coach and mentor. We’re ready to represent the NBL with pride."

NBL Select is coached by Simon Mitchell, the first coach of the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

NBL.com.au's analysis of the NBL Select Team.

DJ Mitchell: A versatile forward known for his athleticism and scoring touch, Mitchell has become one of the league’s most consistent performers.

Kyle Adnam: A respected NBL veteran, Adnam brings a decade of experience and leadership, carving out a reputation as one of the league’s most reliable guards.

Angus Glover: A three-time NBL Champion with the Sydney Kings, Glover’s toughness, defence, and clutch play will be pivotal against elite international competition.

Mitchell Norton: A proven floor general and former NBL Champion with the Perth Wildcats.

Sam McDaniel: A lockdown defender and 2021 NBL Champion with Melbourne United, McDaniel offers critical two-way impact and veteran savvy.

Mason Peatling: Another NBL Champion, Peatling is a high-IQ forward who brings interior strength and offensive versatility.

Sunday Dech: A tenacious perimeter defender and two-time NBL Champion, Dech brings toughness, experience, and elite defensive instincts.

Todd Withers: A dynamic import with the Perth Wildcats in NBL25, Withers is known for his athleticism, and ability to stretch the floor.

Joshua Bannan, Jason Spurgin and Akech Aliir represent the newest wave of NBL talent, offering athleticism, size, and upside as they continue their professional development.

Excitingly, the B.League Global Invitational will include an OTA Marche with a "meat" theme in "honour of the opponent, Australia."

An OTA Marche is described as "a large collection of delicious food and local products." 🍱