21/10/2026
Remembering PJ King
The Basketball Auckland community is deeply saddened by the sudden and unexpected passing of PJ King.
PJ was a much-loved and respected part of Auckland basketball, giving so much to our game over many years as a player, coach and mentor.
A talented player who represented New Zealand as a Junior Tall Black and played for numerous regional representative teams, PJ went on to dedicate much of his life to developing the next generation of players.
He founded the Eastern Bays Jellyfish, coached at Saint Kentigern Boys' School for more than a decade, and in recent years had been involved in the Saint Kentigern College Premier Boys' Team. This year coached our Auckland U16 Girls representative team.
Through his passion, generosity and commitment to basketball, PJ touched the lives of so many young people and families. His contribution went well beyond the basketball court, and he leaves a lasting legacy in our community.
Above all, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with PJ's wife, Krishna, and their children, Videlle and Harlyn, both of whom represented Basketball Auckland this season, as well as their wider family and whānau. We send you all our love and support at this incredibly difficult time.
For those wishing to support PJ's family, close friends have established a Givealittle page:
❤️ https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/standing-together-for-pjs-family
A celebration of PJ's life will be held at the Saint Kentigern College Gymnasium on Saturday 24 October, from 10:00am to 11:30am.
Thank you, PJ, for everything you gave to our game and, most importantly, to the young people whose lives you touched. You will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace, PJ.
Basketball Auckland
