THE Castec Rural Pioneers have secured another addition to their men\u2019s roster, announcing the signing of American guard Collin Moore on a one-year contract for the 2026 NBL1 South season.<\/p>\n
Moore arrives in Mount Gambier following a collegiate career in the United States, most recently completing his NCAA career at Grand Canyon University during the 2024\u201325 season.<\/p>\n
Across 33 games with the Antelopes, Moore averaged 7.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game, while shooting 50.5 per cent from the field.<\/p>\n
Standing at 193cm, Moore brings size, athleticism, and defensive versatility to the Pioneers\u2019 backcourt.<\/p>\n
He spent the majority of his collegiate career at Georgia State University, where he developed into a reliable two-way guard.<\/p>\n
During the 2022\u201323 season, Moore averaged 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game, while shooting 52.8 per cent from the field.<\/p>\n
Moore\u2019s resume also includes multiple team and individual honours at conference level, including WAC Tournament championships in 2024 and 2025, and selection to the WAC All-Defensive Team.<\/p>\n
His ability to impact games on both ends of the floor adds further depth and balance to the Pioneers\u2019 lineup ahead of the 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n
The signing of Moore continues the club\u2019s recruitment focus on versatile guards capable of contributing immediately in the NBL1 South competition.<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s head coach Pete Godfrey said that Moore\u2019s addittion will add versatility and defensive ability for 2026 Castec Rural Pioneers roster.<\/p>\n
\u201cCollin will add depth and versatility to our 2026 line-up at both ends of the floor,\u201d Godfrey said. \u201cHis length and defensive ability were strong factors in the recruitment decision, as was his reputed work rate outside of structured practices. Mount Gambier is Collin\u2019s first \u2018pro\u2019 stop after a very solid collegiate career, and I\u2019m looking forward to working with him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Moore shared how excited he was to be part of the Castec Rural Pioneers and the Mount Gambier Community.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited to join the Mount Gambier Pioneers and be part of what the club is building,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to the season ahead and embracing the opportunity to compete and grow with the team.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Castec Rural Pioneers have secured another addition to their men\u2019s roster, announcing the signing of American guard Collin Moore on a one-year contract for the 2026 NBL1 South season. Moore arrives in Mount Gambier following a collegiate career in the United States, most recently completing his NCAA career at Grand Canyon University during the […]<\/p>\n