35 Facts About Tom Vodanovich

Thomas James Vodanovich was born on 28 July 1994 and is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Auckland Tuatara of the New Zealand National Basketball League.

Tom Vodanovich played college basketball in the United States for the James Madison Dukes between 2013 and 2017 before having a two-year stint with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australian National Basketball League.

Tom Vodanovich joined the Sydney Kings in 2021 and won an NBL championship in 2022.

Tom Vodanovich won a second NBL championship with the Tasmania JackJumpers in 2024.

Tom Vodanovich was born in Wellington and attended St Patrick's College.

In January 2013, Tom Vodanovich moved to the United States to attend prep school at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Tom Vodanovich played for the basketball programme through to the spring break and averaged 18.5 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game.

Tom Vodanovich recorded two games of scoring in double-figures and four games of eight or more rebounds.

Tom Vodanovich became the first freshman to lead JMU in points in a season opener since 2008 with 11 against Virginia.

Tom Vodanovich reached double-digit scoring five times and grabbed at least six rebounds eight times.

Tom Vodanovich scored a career-high 18 points in win over Drexel on 18 February 2015.

Tom Vodanovich scored a season-high 17 points against UNCW on 13 February 2016.

Tom Vodanovich recorded a career-high 13 rebounds in a win against Longwood on 3 December 2016.

Tom Vodanovich went on to match his career high for points with 18 in a loss against Western Michigan a week later.

Tom Vodanovich graduated from James Madison with a degree in Sports and Recreation Management.

In December 2017, Tom Vodanovich signed with the Southland Sharks for the 2018 New Zealand NBL season.

Tom Vodanovich made one appearance for the Breakers during the season.

Tom Vodanovich returned to the Sharks in 2019 and averaged 12.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, including recording 23 points and seven rebounds in the Sharks' semi-final loss to the Saints.

Tom Vodanovich appeared in 23 games and averaged 1.9 points and 1.1 assists per game.

Tom Vodanovich was initially set to re-join the Sharks in 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the planned 2020 season was initially suspended and then modified into a small-scale, quick-fire format.

Tom Vodanovich was acquired by the Manawatu Jets and went on to claim the New Zealand NBL Most Valuable Player Award as well as All-Star Five honours.

On 18 September 2020, Tom Vodanovich signed with BBC Telstar Hesper of the Total League in Luxembourg.

Tom Vodanovich appeared in three games for Telstar before their season was cut short due to COVID-19.

On 2 January 2021, Tom Vodanovich signed with the Sydney Kings of the Australian NBL as an injury replacement for Xavier Cooks.

Tom Vodanovich then joined the Auckland Huskies for the 2021 New Zealand NBL season.

Tom Vodanovich helped the Kings win the NBL championship and then joined the Wellington Saints for the 2022 New Zealand NBL season.

On 29 May 2022, Tom Vodanovich signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, returning to the franchise for a second stint.

On 21 June 2023, Tom Vodanovich was released from his contract by the Breakers.

Tom Vodanovich was released by the team on 5 December 2023 after averaging 20.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals in five games.

Tom Vodanovich missed game five of the series after returning to New Zealand for his wedding.

Tom Vodanovich joined the Auckland Tuatara for the 2024 New Zealand NBL season, returning to the franchise for a second stint.

Tom Vodanovich re-joined the Tuatara for the 2025 New Zealand NBL season.

In 2012, Tom Vodanovich played for the Junior Tall Blacks at the FIBA Oceania Under-18 Championship and the Albert Schweitzer Tournament.

Tom Vodanovich made his debut for the Tall Blacks in 2018.

Tom Vodanovich joined the Tall Blacks for qualifiers in February 2024.