The Brisbane Bullets and head coach Justin Schueller have parted ways, with the NBL outfit now on the hunt for a new leader to take them to Australian basketball’s promised land.
Schueller, who was appointed to the role in February 2023, endured a frustrating 2024-25 campaign, as his side were forced to battle an injury crisis which derailed their promising mid-season strides.
After a slow start to the campaign, Brisbane surged back into contention on the back of six wins from eight games, before Sam McDaniel (shoulder), James Batemon (hamstring) and Jarred Bairstow (ankle) had their seasons end prematurely.
Bullets coach Justin Schueller has been shown the door after two seasons in charge.Credit: AAP
Josh Bannan, Tyrell Harrison and Rocco Zikarsky also endured inconsistent runs due to concussion symptoms and knee issues, as the Bullets missed the playoffs for a sixth-straight campaign.
“We are running a process to identify the best person to lead the next phase of the Brisbane Bullets resurgence. We are committed to ensuring the progress to date continues to take a significant step forward in NBL26,” Bullets chief executive Mal Watts said.
“This is a crucial decision for the club, and we are committed to ensuring we have the best direction in place to drive our team forward and deliver a strong and competitive season.”
