Wildcats Bolster Basketball Operations with Junior Viranatuleo

Junior Viranatuleo brings close to two decades of basketball and team operations experience to the Perth Wildcats, having worked across the NBA, NBL and Australian national team programs.

Since 2008, he has held the role of Team Lead Manager for the Australian Boomers, building an impressive resume that includes three Olympic Games, three FIBA World Cups and a Commonwealth Games campaign.

Viranatuleo’s reputation is well known throughout the NBL following stints with the Gold Coast Blaze, Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets and Cairns Taipans, while his extensive background in team operations also saw him spend two seasons in the NBA with the Utah Jazz as Assistant Equipment Manager between 2021/22.

Alongside his basketball operations experience, Viranatuleo also serves as Foundation Coordinator for the Patty Mills’ Team Mills Foundation, highlighting his long-standing involvement within the basketball community.

Viranatuleo’s appointment adds a strong understanding of high-performance environments and a reputation as a team-first operator, making him a valuable addition to the Wildcats’ players, coaches and staff.


Junior Viranatuleo Career Highlights

• 2008–2012: Gold Coast Blaze – Assistant Team Manager
• 2012–2015: Adelaide 36ers – Assistant Team Manager
• 2016–2020: Brisbane Bullets – Team Manager
• 2021–2022: Utah Jazz – Assistant Equipment Manager
• 2024–2025: Cairns Taipans – Assistant Team Manager
• 2008–present: Australian Boomers – Team Lead Manager
• 2020–present: Team Mills Foundation – Foundation Coordinator