Here’s what’s current based on recent reporting:
- The Adelaide 36ers have seen coaching changes in 2025–2026, with CJ Bruton departing in late 2023 and Mike Wells stepping down in 2026, leading to interim or new coaching arrangements as the club searches for stability.[1][2]
- As of May 2026, Adelaide announced they were seeking a new head coach after Wells’ departure, signaling ongoing coaching instability despite strong on-cloor performance in the season prior to his exit.[2]
- Public records and club communications around 2023–2026 show a pattern of coaching turnover, including interim appointments and subsequent searches for long-term leadership, often paired with discussions about roster development and organizational stability.[3][4][6]
If you’d like, I can search the latest updates again and summarize the most current name(s) being considered for the role, along with any official club statements. I can also pull the latest articles from specific outlets you trust (e.g., ABC, local Australian press, or NBL’s official site) and provide direct quotes.
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Kerry Williams and Luke Cann join 36ers staff
www.adelaide36ers.comThe NBL is the pre-eminent professional men's basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The league was founded in 1979 and is currently contested by 10 teams; 9 from AUS and 1 from NZ.
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7news.com.auAdelaide’s NBL26 surge has been disrupted by internal tension, resurfacing questions about stability despite a 21–8 record. League-leading Adelaide face renewed instability despite their strongest season in eight years.
www.basketball.com.auAdelaide’s NBL26 surge has been disrupted by internal tension, resurfacing questions about stability despite a 21–8 record. League-leading Adelaide face renewed instability despite their strongest season in eight years.
www.basketball.com.auAdelaide 36ers Official Website
www.adelaide36ers.comThe Adelaide 36ers are searching for a new coach after Mike Wells quit to return to his native United States.
www.indailysa.com.auThe 36ers says the club and CJ Bruton had mutually decided to part ways. The current assistant coach, Scott Ninnis, will fill the role for the rest of the season.
www.abc.net.auThe Adelaide 36ers have had a remarkable off-season so far, but they may have left their most audacious play until last.
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