Adrian Majstrovich

Adrian Majstrovich
Personal information
Born (1980-02-09) 9 February 1980
Tūrangi, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand / Australian
Listed height201 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Listed weight100 kg (220 lb)
Career information
High schoolMorley Senior
(Perth, Western Australia)
Playing career1996–2016
PositionForward
Career history
1996East Perth Eagles
1997–1998Australian Institute of Sport
1998–2000Perth Wildcats
1999East Perth Eagles
2001Brisbane Bullets
2001Launceston Tigers
2001–2002TUS Jena
2002–2003UKJ SUBA St.Polten
2003–2006Hawke's Bay Hawks
2004–2005Perth Wildcats
2005–2006New Zealand Breakers
2006–2007Adelaide 36ers
2007Wellington Saints
2008Auckland Stars
2008U-Mobitelco Cluj-Napoca
2009–2010Kalamunda Eastern Suns
2011–2012Perth Redbacks
2013Perry Lakes Hawks
2014Goldfields Giants
2015Southland Sharks
2016Stirling Senators
Career highlights

Adrian "A. J." Majstrovich (born 9 February 1980) is a New Zealand-Australian former professional basketball player. He played six seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL), winning an NBL championship with the Perth Wildcats in 2000. In the New Zealand NBL, he won two championships (2006 and 2015) and league MVP in 2004.

Early life and career

Majstrovich was born in Tūrangi, New Zealand,[1] to Croatian parents, and was raised in Carnarvon, Western Australia, on his grandparents' banana plantation.[2] He later moved to Perth, where he attended Morley Senior High School.[3] In 1996, he made his debut in the State Basketball League (SBL) for the East Perth Eagles.[4][5] In 1997, he moved to Canberra to attend the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), where he played for the AIS men's team in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).[6] He also represented Australia at Under 20 level from 1996 to 1999, making him ineligible for the Tall Blacks.[2]

Professional career

Early NBL years (1998–2001)

In 1998, Majstrovich joined the Perth Wildcats of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He played two seasons for the Wildcats, winning an NBL championship in 2000.[1]

In January 2001, Majstrovich joined the Brisbane Bullets,[7] where he played four games to finish the 2000–01 NBL season.[8]

During the 1999 NBL off-season, Majstrovich played for the East Perth Eagles in the SBL.[9] During the 2001 NBL off-season, he played for the Launceston Tigers in the SEABL.[10]

First overseas stint (2001–2003)

Between 2001 and 2003, Majstrovich played one season in Germany for TUS Jena and one season in Austria for UKJ SUBA St.Polten.[2]

Return to NBL and first stint in NZNBL (2003–2008)

In 2003, Majstrovich made his debut in the New Zealand NBL for the Hawke's Bay Hawks. He was named Rookie of the Year in his first season before going on to earn the MVP award in 2004.[11]

For the 2004–05 NBL season, Majstrovich re-joined the Perth Wildcats.[12] He then returned to the Hawke's Bay Hawks for the 2005 New Zealand NBL season. He joined the New Zealand Breakers for the 2005–06 NBL season,[11][13][14] but appeared in just 12 games[15] due to a season-ending leg injury.[16]

With the Hawke's Bay Hawks in the 2006 New Zealand NBL season, Majstrovich won the NZNBL championship.[17][18][19] He then joined the Adelaide 36ers for the 2006–07 NBL season.[20]

Majstrovich played for the Wellington Saints in 2007[21] and the Auckland Stars in 2008.[22]

Romania (2008)

For the 2008–09 season, Majstrovich moved to Romania to play for Tab Baldwin at U-Mobitelco Cluj-Napoca.[23] His stint ended in December 2008 after appearing in three league games and two EuroChallenge games.

SBL and NZNBL (2009–2016)

Majstrovich joined the Kalamunda Eastern Suns for the 2009 State Basketball League season.[24] In 26 games, he averaged 27.31 points, 12.35 rebounds and 3.15 assists per game.[25] He continued on with the Suns in the 2010 season.[26] For the 2011 SBL season, he joined the Perth Redbacks.[27] He re-joined the Redbacks for the 2012 season.[28] For the 2013 SBL season, he joined the Perry Lakes Hawks.[29]

Majstrovich was set to join the Nelson Giants for the 2014 New Zealand NBL season,[30] but a foot injury ruled him out.[31][32] He later joined the Goldfields Giants midway through the 2014 SBL season.[33][34][35]

Majstrovich joined the Southland Sharks for the 2015 New Zealand NBL season and helped them win the NZNBL championship.[36][37]

For the 2016 SBL season, Majstrovich joined the Stirling Senators.[38][39][40]

Personal life

Majstrovich is the son of Maja and Ozren,[2] and has an older brother named Ivan.[2] Majstrovich is married to wife Jaime.[30]

In 2009, Majstrovich returned to Perth to study for a career as a civil draughtsman.[30][32]

References

  1. ^ a b "Adrian Majstrovich". NBL.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 June 2005. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Basketball: Family feel for 'local' Aussie". nzherald.co.nz. 28 May 2004. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Majstrovich was Turangi-born to Croatian parents and raised in Carnarvon, north Western Australia, on his grandparents' banana plantation.
  3. ^ Want to know more about your SBL Players?
  4. ^ Majstrovich shines for Suns
  5. ^ 1996 – East Perth Eagles
  6. ^ "Past Athletes". ausport.gov.au. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
  7. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics NBL 2001". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. ^ Player statistics for Adrian Majstrovich – NBL
  9. ^ 1999 – East Perth Eagles
  10. ^ Player statistics for Adrian Majstrovich – SEABL
  11. ^ a b BASKETBALL: Majstrovich to see more of Kiwi life
  12. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics NBL 2006". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  13. ^ NZ Breakers add duo to NBL list
  14. ^ Breakers close on Majstrovich?
  15. ^ "Majstrovich to 36ers?". NBL.com.au. 18 April 2006. Archived from the original on 28 August 2006. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Pedalling his way back to fitness". nzherald.co.nz. 11 May 2006. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014.
  17. ^ BASKETBALL: Hawks' Aussie supporters
  18. ^ BASKETBALL: Hawks in the dark over Majstrovich's shock departure
  19. ^ BASKETBALL: Majstrovich: Why I've left
  20. ^ Basketball: Jets to fight Wellington for place in finals
  21. ^ Majstrovich to join Saints
  22. ^ Former MVP Majstrovich joins Stars
  23. ^ Tab Baldwin aduce jucatori la Cluj (in Romanian)
  24. ^ Suns Sign Majstrovich
  25. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2009". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  26. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2010". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  27. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2011". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  28. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2012". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  29. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2013". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  30. ^ a b c Welcome back, Majstrovich
  31. ^ Vukona answers the Giants' call
  32. ^ a b Injury-plagued Majstrovich out
  33. ^ Majstrovich returns; Cougars, Senators sweat on Wolves (Week 13 Men's SBL Preview)
  34. ^ Giants lack bite against Wolves
  35. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2014". GameDay.
  36. ^ Southland Sharks sign former Breaker A J Majstrovich
  37. ^ Hyslop, Liam (5 July 2015). "Southland Sharks beat Wellington Saints in tense NBL final". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  38. ^ AJ signs with Senators
  39. ^ Senators look to make noise despite tough preparation
  40. ^ "Adrian Majstrovich - Player Statistics SBL 2016". GameDay. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
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