Brookhouse is set to come into the role with a long list of experience in basketball that had won over NBL executive chairman and current owner of the fourth-ever Tasmanian licence, Larry Kestelman.

Outside the four years of running the board for the one of the state's three NBL1 clubs from 1999 until 2002, Brookhouse was chairman of the now defunct SEABL in its final two seasons.

The 49-year-old was chief executive from 2008 until 2011 of the Knox Basketball Association in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, considered the largest basketball entity in Australia and the cornerstone and headquarters of ninth NBL franchise, South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Brookhouse takes up the job after exiting his position as general manager of golf operations for Golf Australia after seven years as the chief executive of Golf Victoria.

"Simon brings outstanding credentials to this important position, as we prepare to launch Tasmania's new NBL team in 2021-22," he said.

"He has strong experience across sport and in business, but also understands the importance of working with government and with local communities.

"He has lived and worked in Tasmania, and is a proven leader, who will help bring the community together for this exciting journey ahead."

Kestelman said pinpointing the right candidate to run the club was important for the NBL, who have snubbed offers to take ownership of a new Tasmanian licence in favour of finding the right fit.

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"He has strong experience across sport and in business, but also understands the importance of working with government and with local communities.

"He has lived and worked in Tasmania, and is a proven leader, who will help bring the community together for this exciting journey ahead."

Kestelman said pinpointing the right candidate to run the club was important for the NBL, who have snubbed offers to take ownership of a new Tasmanian licence in favour of finding the right fit.

The most public bid was from the Southern Huskies, who was advised by the NBL to enter the New Zealand competition first before their owners departed Tasmania after one season, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of debt.

"The NBL has just enjoyed huge growth over the past five years and is now considered one of the best leagues in the world, outside of the NBA," Kestelman said.

"We are delighted to welcome Tasmania as our 10th team and can't wait to see them take to the floor."

Brookhouse, who will start his biggest task yet in sports administration next month, feels that the appointment is something of a homecoming to head back to Hobart.

"I'm very excited about the opportunity to be part of Tasmania's new NBL team," Brookhouse said.

"Tasmania has such a rich sporting heritage and this is an opportunity to showcase the state on the national and international stage.

"Having been closely involved in basketball in Tasmania, I know how passionate Tasmanians are about their sport and their state and we want everyone to get behind the new team and make basketball the No.1 sport in Tasmania.

"There's a lot to be done between now and the team's first game later next year, including naming the new team, recruiting the staff and the players, and completing work on the redevelopment of the Derwent Entertainment Centre.

"I look forward to working with the local community to build a team for all of Tasmania and a team that all Tasmanians can be proud of."

The incarnation of the new Tasmania team will follow in the footsteps of Launceston Casino City Tigers (1980-82), Devonport Warriors (1983-84) and Hobart Tassie Devils (1983-1996) from the state.

Brookhouse's first duties is to consolidate the club's team moniker after the NBL had last month launched a campaign for Tasmanians to nominate their preferred names for the franchise.

Up to three names can be lodged and entries must be submitted on Friday.

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