MEET THE GUARDIANS OF THE GAME.
Brett Nansel
OFFICIAL #44
| NBA Experience | 7th season |
|---|---|
| Born | June 10, 1977 (Miles City, Mont.) |
| Reside | Bozeman, Mont. |
| High School | Custer County District (Miles City, Mont.) |
| College | North Dakota State '01 |
Brett Nansel (nan-SULL) has officiated 256 regular-season games in six seasons as an NBA staff official.
Nansel considers his most memorable NBA assignment to be a game between the Golden State Warriors and the Indiana Pacers on Dec. 5, 2016, when the Warriors’ Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 29 minutes.
Nansel officiated eight years in the NBA G League. In addition to his professional basketball experience, Nansel refereed NCAA Division I basketball for eight years, including five NCAA Tournament appearances (2012-16).
The Montana native has worked as a wildland firefighter (1997-01) and a high school history teacher (2002-14).
Nansel enjoys hunting, fly fishing and spending time on a family farm and cattle ranch with his wife and three children.
Fun Facts
| Favorite TV Show | Anything on Outdoor Channels |
|---|---|
| Favorite Movie | Top Gun |
| Favorite Musician | Alan Jackson |
| Favorite Book | Wooden |
| Favorite Meal | Barbecue Ribeye Steak |
| Favorite App | NFHS Network |
| Would Most Like To Visit | Australia |
| Bucket List | Catch a grander (1,000-pound marlin) |
| Hidden Talent | Tenor Saxophone |