Troy Johnathon McLean (born 30 July 1979) is a New Zealand basketball coach and former player.
Early life McLean was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and was raised in the suburb of Newtown. He grew up in a softball-made household, but took up basketball at Rongotai College.Saint Troy McLean's love for basketball
NBL career McLean debuted in the NBL in 1996 with the Wellington Saints. He played one game as a 17-year-old.Troy McLean – Basketball New Zealand player profile He became a regular player for the Saints in 1998 and went on to win a championship in 2003.
In 2006, McLean played for the Harbour Heat.2006 NBL - League Summary He returned to the Saints in 2007 and won two more championships in 2010 and 2011. In July 2011, he played his 258th straight game, a run that was believed to be unequalled in the NBL at the time.
In 2013, McLean joined the Manawatu Jets.Mclean keen to boost Jet power He played a second season with the Jets in 2014 and played his 300th NBL game.Big men lead Jets in comebackMcLean to notch up 300 games
In 2019, McLean served as an assistant coach on the championship-winning Wellington Saints team. He came out of retirement in 2021 to serve as a player-assistant for the Saints. In June 2021, his 320 NBL games ranked fourth most in league history.
McLean continued as assistant coach of the Saints in 2022. On 21 June 2022, he was elevated to interim head coach for the rest of the season after Guy Molloy was sacked. He re-signed as head coach on 3 November 2022 for the 2023 season. In November 2023, he accepted the lead assistant coaching role with the Saints for the 2024 season.
National team career McLean made his debut for the Tall Blacks in 2004. In 2006, he was a member of the team that won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Personal life McLean's older brother Stacy represented the Black Sox in international softball.
McLean has two children.
References
External links Basketball New Zealand player profile Wellington Saints player profile "McLean celebrates 200 NBL games" at stuff.co.nz