New Zealand Under 17 Men thrash Samoa in their first FIBA Oceania Championship fixture
The Under 17 Men’s National team has followed the women’s suit and cruised past Samoa 78-37 in their opening fixture at the FIBA Under 17 Oceania Championship at L'Arène du Sud this evening.
New Zealand Under 17 Women topple Samoa in opening match of Under 17 FIBA Oceania Championship
The National Under 17 Women opened their FIBA Under 17 Oceania Championship account with a 93-35 over Samoa at L'Arène du Sud this afternoon.
Tall Blacks prep goes up a step against Canada
The MBO Tall Blacks enter the next phase of their World Cup buildup knowing that the level of competition and intensity is about to ramp up, with back to back games against Canada in Sydney on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Canterbury ensured place in Japan after round seven of 3x3.EXE
The latest round of 3x3.EXE Premier League saw Canterbury book their flights to Japan next month and five other teams vying for the last three. The University of Auckland.EXE claimed a vital victory in the North Island Conference, while University of Canterbury.EXE’s Round Seven final victory ensured them a top-two finish in the South Island...
SKY SPORT TO BROADCAST TALL BLACKS V CANADA GAMES
Kiwi basketball fans can look forward to even more international hoop action with the announcement that Sky Sport will broadcast LIVE coverage of the two match series between Canada and the Tall Blacks as well as the Australia v Canada series that starts tomorrow night on Sky Sport.
Roberts set to live her dream playing professionally in Netherlands
Kiwi basketball player Gracie Roberts is living her dream after signing to play for Lekdetec.nl Batouwe in the Dutch League for the upcoming European season.
Under 17 National teams ready for Oceania Championships
The FIBA Under 17 Oceania Championships tip-off next Monday in Noumea, New Caledonia, with both our men and women looking to go one better than their predecessors.
Ngatai notches game #50 as Tall Blacks win big in Japan
If improvement is what Head Coach Paul Henare was after, his Tall Blacks delivered and then some in a comprehensive 104-87 defeat of Japan in Kawasaki tonight, turning around the loss of 48 hours earlier in emphatic fashion.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HIRES KIRK PENNEY
It’s official, Kirk Penney is heading back to the United States, this time to take up a role with the University of Virginia basketball coaching staff. Penney’s official role is Director of Player Development/Coaching Staff Consultant.
Under 18 3x3 Asia Cup teams hope to continue recent success
Our National Under 18 3x3 teams will depart for Cyberjaya, Malaysia this weekend to take part in the U18 3x3 FIBA Asia Cup from August 22-24.
Tall Blacks pay for slow start in Chiba
The MBO Tall Blacks paid the price for a slow start in their opening FIBA 2019 World Cup warm up game, losing 99-89 to a fired-up Japan in Chiba on Monday night.
TALL BLACKS MAKING GOOD PROGRESS IN JAPAN
A week into their camp in Japan and a day out from their first official game of the World Cup buildup, the MBO Tall Blacks are pleased with their work so far on the eve of the first of two games in three days against fellow World Cup side Japan.
Champions found at Under 23 Nationals
The champions have been found at the 2019 Under 23 National Basketball Championships held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
Finalists found at Under 23 National Championships
The finalists have been found at the Under 23 National Basketball Championships being held at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
Sky Sport to broadcast Tall Blacks series in Japan
SKY Sport is proud to announce that the Tall Blacks will return to SKY Sport screens for the first time since 2014 when they take on Japan for a two match series ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Waihi's hard work rewarded with Basketball Without Borders Asia Camp selection
Jayzelee Waihi’s inclusion in next week’s Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia camp has extended New Zealand’s record attendance at an international gathering to eight.
Under 23 National Champs Day 3
Day 3 of the Under 23 National Basketball Championships heads into quarter and semi finals today in Porirua at Te Rauparaha Arena.
Under 23 National Champs Day 2
Day 2 of the Under 23 National Basketball Championships continue this morning in Porirua at Te Rauparaha Arena.
Lori McDaniel Steps Down as Wildcats Coach
After five years at the helm of the Alloyfold Canterbury Wildcats Lori McDaniel has announced that she is standing down from the head coach position.
Girls Got Game a hit with the youth
Basketball New Zealand’s Girls Got Game initiative has proven to have played a key role in the increase of young girls playing basketball.