Tohiraukura Makaere Smith-Milner was born on 6 October 1995 and is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Canterbury Rams of the New Zealand National Basketball League.
17 Facts About Tohi Smith-Milner
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Tohi Smith-Milner is contracted with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian National Basketball League.
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Tohi Smith-Milner has previously played in the Australian NBL for Melbourne United, South East Melbourne Phoenix and Adelaide 36ers, and has represented the New Zealand Tall Blacks.
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Tohi Smith-Milner started his professional career in 2012 with the championship-winning Auckland Pirates in the New Zealand NBL.
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Tohi Smith-Milner joined the Super City Rangers in 2013 but did not play, going on to make his debut for the Rangers 2014 and averaging 12.7 points per game.
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In 2016, Tohi Smith-Milner played for the Sandringham Sabres in the SEABL.
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Tohi Smith-Milner played for the Nelson Giants in the New Zealand NBL in 2018 and the Kilsyth Cobras in the NBL1 in 2019.
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Tohi Smith-Milner played for the Auckland Huskies in 2020, the Wellington Saints in 2021, and the Sandringham Sabres in 2022.
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Tohi Smith-Milner joined the Canterbury Rams for the 2025 season, returning for the franchise for the first time since 2017.
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In 2015, Tohi Smith-Milner joined Melbourne United of the Australian NBL.
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Tohi Smith-Milner spent three seasons as a development player before signing a full-time contract in 2018.
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Tohi Smith-Milner spent two seasons with United as a fully contracted player.
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On 13 August 2021, Tohi Smith-Milner signed a two-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, with the second year being a Club Option.
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On 19 April 2024, Tohi Smith-Milner signed a two-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets.
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Tohi Smith-Milner played for the New Zealand Tall Blacks in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in Lebanon, where he averaged 10.5 points and 4.2 rebounds.
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In July 2022, Tohi Smith-Milner helped New Zealand win bronze at the FIBA Asia Cup.
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In July 2023, Tohi Smith-Milner was named in the Tall Blacks squad for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.