The Countdown To The 2018 WBC Opening Weekend In Tauranga Begins
This time next week WBC teams will be preparing to make the trip to Tauranga to begin their 2018 campaigns. This year’s WBC promises to be a good one with a number of teams stepping up their efforts from last year. Two teams that are excited about what lies ahead are the Tauranga City Coasters who will enjoy home court advantage on opening weekend and the Waikato Wizards who will boast a...
NZ NBL Announces Naming Rights Sponsor – Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza
The New Zealand National Basketball League (NBL) has announced Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza as the major naming-rights sponsor for 2018, ahead of the season officially beginning next week. The competition is now named the Sal’s NBL.
The Otago Gold Rush and Power Chill Waikato Country Cannons looking for strong starts in 2018 WBC
Only two weeks remain before the WBC tips off on May 4th at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre in Tauranga and teams have been working round the clock to put the final touches on their game. The Otago Gold Rush and Power Chill Waikato Country Cannons will be looking to start well when all the teams meet on opening weekend.
NBL preseason to tip-off Friday in Palmerston North
The National Basketball League will return on Friday with preseason action, or better known as the Blitz, set to tip-off in Palmerston North.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RAINBOW WAHINE DIV 1 TEAM TO PLAY IN NEW ZEALAND
The University of Hawaii NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball team, called the Rainbow Wahine, have scheduled two games against a New Zealand side made up of the country's top domestic talent set for August this year.
TALL BLACKS WIN BRONZE AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The Tall Blacks delivered bronze on the final day of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, defeating a brave Scotland 79-69 on the back of a sublime offensive master class from Tom Abercrombie.
Tall Ferns claim bronze with win against Canada
On the back of a tremendous defensive effort and an outstanding second half three point shooting performance the Tall Ferns claimed Commonwealth Games bronze with a 74-58 win against Canada at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Saturday evening.
TALL BLACKS FIGHTBACK COMES UP AGONIZINGLY SHORT
They were undone by a banked buzzer beater that will be replayed over and over again in Canada, but it will be the first three quarters that might haunt the Tall Blacks for a while longer after they were beaten 88-86 by Canada in the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games semifinals today.
Tall Ferns eye Bronze medal game after Commonwealth Games semi-final loss
The Tall Ferns were thumped 109-50 by Australia in their Commonwealth Games semi-final at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Friday night. The Australians demonstrated why they are red-hot favourites to take the gold medal on Saturday with a dominating performance from start to finish. As if a massive height advantage, that gave them a 35-45 rebounding superiority, wasn’t enough Australia...
Auckland Dream And Harbour Breeze Gear Up For 2018 WBC
As the countdown to the 2018 WBC opening weekend continues, teams will be making their final adjustments in the lead up to the first round. Just over two weeks remain before the teams come together in Tuaranga to get the Championship underway.

Two teams that will be looking to improve on their 2017 showing are traditional rivals, the Harbour Breeze and the newly formed, Auckland...
Tall Blacks focus on semifinal against Canada
The Tall Blacks have quickly adjusted back to life in the Gold Coast Village as they put the blinkers on in preparation for Saturday’s Commonwealth Games semifinal against Canada.
Tall Ferns Head Coach Guy Molloy Eyes Commonwealth Games Semi-final vs Australia
The Tall Ferns are through to the last four at the Commonwealth Games and now face their biggest challenge yet, Australia on home soil in front of a fanatic Commonwealth Games crowd.
Basketball New Zealand names 3x3 national coaches for 2018
Basketball New Zealand has announced three of four 3x3 coaches tasked with taking New Zealand teams to FIBA 3x3 Asia Cups, FIBA 3x3 World Cups, and the Youth Olympics.
Taylor and Cocks ensure the Tall Ferns advance to the Commonwealth Games semi-finals.
The Tall Ferns are through to the last four at the Commonwealth Games but it took the two oldest players in the team to secure the 79-63 quarter-final win against a determined Mozambique in Townsville on Tuesday evening.
Alloyfold Canterbury Wildcats and Taranaki Thunder Prepare For 2018 WBC
With the WBC opening weekend in Tauranga approaching fast, eight teams from around New Zealand will have been putting the final touches on their campaign preparations. The tier one teams have been working hard and will all come to Tauranga looking to get their campaigns off to a strong start.
Tall Blacks book Games semifinal
The Tall Blacks are into the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games basketball semifinals, after a comfortable 82-60 defeat of Canada in Cairns tonight, with New Zealand finishing second behind Australia in the top seeded pool and booking a place in the semifinals back on the Gold Coast on the 14th April (12:30pm tip off local time).
NZ basketball team to be sent to the 2018 Youth Olympics
New Zealand has qualified for the 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games men’s 3x3 basketball event in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 6 to 18 October
Auckland University and Lincoln win Tertiary 3x3 Champs and trips to Worlds
The UTSNZ 3x3 National Championships wrapped up last night at Cowles Stadium in Christchurch, with Lincoln University (LU) winning the women’s title and Auckland University winning the men’s.
Tall Ferns turn on a Royal Performance against India
The Tall Ferns wrapped up pool play at the Commonwealth Games Basketball Tournament with a 90-55 win against India in Cairns on Sunday evening.
Aon New Zealand U17s place third at the FIBA Asian Championship
The Aon New Zealand Under 17 Boys have placed third at the FIBA Asian Championship in Foshan with a 76-60 win over the Philippines on Sunday.