NBA NAMES THREE REFEREES TO 2025-26 OFFICIATING STAFF

NBA G League referees Biniam Maru (Bih‑nee‑um Muh‑roo), Pat O’Connell and Jenna Reneau  (Reh‑know) have been named NBA staff officials for the 2025‑26 season, it was announced today by Albert Sanders, NBA Executive Vice President, Head of Referee Operations and Monty McCutchen, NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Referee Development and Training.

“We are very pleased to welcome Biniam, Pat and Jenna to our NBA officiating staff,” said Sanders. “Each official has consistently demonstrated the growth, professionalism, and performance quality to officiate NBA games on a regular basis.”

“Congratulations to Biniam, Pat and Jenna on their advancement to our NBA staff,” said McCutchen.  “All three officials have worked diligently to reach the pinnacle of their profession and will continue to hone their craft as they take this next step.”

In addition to their NBA assignments this season, Maru, O’Connell and Reneau will continue to officiate NBA G League games.  All NBA referees with fewer than four years of service in the NBA work NBA G League games to gain additional experience as crew chiefs and develop as leaders.

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