Andrew Gaze MVP Awards: How to watch

Andrew Gaze MVP Awards: How to watch

23 Feb 2026

A thrilling MVP race between Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis leads a star-studded field of finalists at the 2026 Andrew Gaze MVP Awards.

The Andrew Gaze MVP Awards will be held on Monday, February 23, with the NBL's night of nights set to recognise the stars of the competition.

The event will be broadcast live on Disney+ and Kayo, as well as the NBL's YouTube Channel from 7:30pm AEDT.

Check out the Finalists for all awards below, as well as our full MVP Preview show.

Andrew Gaze Trophy for Most Valuable Player
Bryce Cotton (Adelaide 36ers)
Kendric Davis (Sydney Kings)

>> Cotton or Davis? A showdown for the ages

Linsday Gaze Coach of the Year
Brian Goorjian (Sydney Kings)
Josh King (South East Melbourne Phoenix)

Most Improved Player
Flynn Cameron (Adelaide 36ers)
Makuach Maluach (Sydney Kings)
Sam Mennenga (New Zealand Breakers)

Step One Next Generation Award
Karim Lopez (New Zealand Breakers)
Owen Foxwell (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
Sam Mennenga (New Zealand Breakers)

Sixth Man of the Year
Angus Glover (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
Kouat Noi (Sydney Kings)
Majok Deng (Tasmania JackJumpers)

Defensive Player of the Year
Kristian Doolittle (Perth Wildcats)
John Brown III (South East Melbourne Phoenix)
Will Magnay (Tasmania JackJumpers)

Other awards include All-NBL First Team, All-NBL Second Team, Executive of the Year, Referee of the Year presented by Europcar, Gametime by Kmart Award, Champion Fans’ MVP and Tangerine Dunk of the Year and Three Pointer of the Year presented by Mitsubishi Motors Australia.

The Andrew Gaze MVP Awards will be broadcast live on Disney+ and Kayo, as well as the NBL's YouTube Channel from 7:30pm AEDT.