Shea Ili

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shea Ili
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 6, 1992(1992-10-06)
Age	32
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Auckland Region
Horoscope	Libra

Shea Ili Biography

Shea Ili is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on October 6, 1992 in Auckland, Auckland Region, New Zealand. Shea Ili (born 6 October 1992) is a New Zealand professional basketball player for Melbourne United of the National Basketball League (NBL). Ili was born within Mangere Bridge, playing his basketball at Onehunga High School and appearing for Counties Manukau in rep teams prior to playing as a player in the New Zealand NBL with the Auckland Pirates in 2012. In 2014, he was signed by the New Zealand Breakers as a development player. The following season it was his turn to be a part of the Breakers champions team. In 2016 he was promoted to the Breakers full-time roster and in February of 2018 He won the NBL Most Improved player for the 2017-18 season.

Despite a turbulent three months for Ili On August 15, 2014 Ili was announced as a developing player signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2014-15 NBL season. An ex- Breakers Academy participant in the 2011 season, Ili was highly rated by the Breakers for his work rate, athleticism and overall attitude. A month later, on the 24th of November 2014 Ili was signed by Southland Sharks. Southland Sharks for the 2015 season. In a bid to get things right, Ili welcomed a return to Southland. Southland Sharks general manager Jill Bolger acknowledged that the incident off-field was an affront to the franchise however, she was keen to bring Ili returning in 2015.

Heading into the 2015–16 NBL season, the Breakers were without star guard Corey Webster, who was in the United States chasing an NBA contract. As a result, Ili, a designated development player, stepped into the backcourt rotation where hopes were high the 22-year-old could transform his aggression and athleticism into something effective at NBL level. Ili was given minutes on a regular basis for the Breakers towards the end of the season, including during the playoffs. In 20 games for the Breakers in 2015–16, he averaged 1.7 points and 1.3 rebounds per game.

With the Southland Sharks in 2015, Ili began to demonstrate his athletic prowess. His energy and growing skill set complemented the talents of teammates Todd Blanchfield, Kevin Braswell and Tai Wesley. Sharks coach Paul Henare made it clear that Ili starting to stamp his mark on the New Zealand competition was no fluke considering his work ethic, which included his time working with the Breakers during the 2014–15 Australian NBL season. On 19 June 2015, Ili scored a career-high 24 points off the bench in a 101–91 win over the Manawatu Jets. The Sharks dominated the league in 2015, finishing the regular season on a 14-game win streak to claim their first minor premiership with a 15–3 record. The Sharks won through to the NZNBL Grand Final, where they defeated the Wellington Saints 72–68 to win their second championship in three years. Ili appeared in all 20 games for the Sharks in 2015, averaging 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

In December of 2013, Ili moved south after signing to the Southland Sharks for the 2014 season. The prospect of playing alongside veteran Guards Luke Martin and Kevin Braswell at the Sharks was enough to convince Ili to sign a contract on paper. It took a while to allow Ili to adapt to the quieter life of Invercargill and he told me that his primary goal during his period there was focus on his work and improve. Ili played only 10 games with the Sharks in 2014, after being suspended for an indefinite period by the team in May after a brawl outside the bar at New Plymouth that he and teammates Reuben Te Rangi and Leon Henry were involved in. The trio was subsequently removed by the team during the remainder of the season. Later, in June, the trio were found guilty of attacking bar employees. Ili admitted guilt to two charges of common assault and assault with intent to hurt. On August 1, Henry as well as Ili agreed to hold workshops in Taranaki to help young basketball players and to make amends for the harm they did for the entire community. Both wanted to be released without a conviction. Ili was sentenced to four months of community detention. He was ordered to make reparations of $500 to one victim and $500 for the other.

Shea Ili Net Worth

Shea Ili is one of the richest Basketball Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shea Ili 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

When he was a kid, Ili competed for Counties Manukau Basketball Association rep teams. He was chosen to the U21 Men’s National Championship Tournament Team; in 2013, he was selected as a member of the U23 Men’s National Championship Tournament Team; In 2014, he assisted Counties Manukau win the U23 Men’s National Championship title while being selected for the Tournament Team.

Ili was the first player to make his appearance as a player in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) at the age of 19 playing for the Auckland Pirates in 2012. Ili was a part of five games in the Pirates in 2012 and was part of their winning team. The Pirates were sacked in the middle of the 2012 season which led to Ili being a part of his team the Super City Rangers for the 2013 season. Ili was among the Rangers who stood out in 2013 , despite the team winning two games. He played at 15 times for the Rangers in 2013, averaging 10.9 scores, 3.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

In June 2015, Ili was named in a 22-man Tall Blacks squad to trial and be considered for selection for the Oceania Series against Australia in August. A month later, he was named in the final squad ahead of the team’s European tour, going on to play in Game 2 of New Zealand’s Oceania Series against Australia.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shea Ili height 6 ft 0 in Shea weight 85 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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On 27 April 2016, Ili signed a full-time contract with the Breakers. However, he was an early casualty as the Breakers launched their pre-season due to a stress fracture in his back that ruled him out for at least six weeks. Ili picked up the injury while playing for the Saints, though played a full part in the Tall Blacks’ Olympic qualifying programme. Only after commencing preparations for the new Australian NBL season was the full extent of the problem discovered. The Breakers wasted no time bringing in a short-term replacement for Ili, with Australian Isaih Tueta joining the squad in mid- September ahead of the 2016–17 NBL season. After spending three months on the sidelines, Ili was reactivated in late November and made his debut as a fully contracted roster player in Cairns against the Taipans. After making the grand final in 2016, the Breakers missed the playoffs in 2017 with a 14–14 record. Ili appeared in 17 games for the Breakers in 2016–17, averaging 4.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

Facts & Trivia

Shea Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Shea Ili celebrates birthday on October 6 of every year.

On 12 July 2017, Ili was invited to a six-day Tall Blacks camp in Auckland, ahead of a final 12-man roster being named to travel to the FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon, via preparation matches in China. Ili went on to average a team-high 15.5 points, 5.8 assists and 2.2 rebounds for the Tall Blacks during the FIBA Asia Cup, and was subsequently named to the tournament’s All-Star Five. The Tall Blacks finished the tournament in fourth place after losing to South Korea in the bronze medal game; Ili missed the game after splitting the webbing on his hand during the semi-final defeat to Australia.