SCHOOLS QUALIFY FOR SCHICK CHAMPIONSHIPS AFTER WEEK OF NATIONWIDE PREMIERSHIP TOURNAMENTS
Following the Schick Premierships last week, the qualifying teams have been found for the Schick National Championships, to be held in Palmerston North from 2 to 7 October.
2017 Junior Secondary Schools Champions Crowned
The 2017 Junior Secondary Schools Premiership Tournaments concluded on Tuesday after four days of intense competition. With a total of 128 teams competing across 3 tournaments, over a thousand year nine and ten students battled it out.
Tall Ferns thrive for Australian clubs to help claim QBL and Big V titles
Following the Tall Ferns Asia Cup campaign in India that ended in late July, Head Coach Kennedy Kereama and the Australian based members of the team immediately returned to club action.
Record number of basketball teams enter secondary school tournaments
A record number of secondary-school teams have entered Basketball New Zealand’s secondary schools tournaments this year, as these annual competitions held throughout the country tip-off from this Saturday.
NZ NBL agree to the return of Manawatu Jets in 2018
The New Zealand National Basketball League (NZ NBL) announced today that the Manawatu Jets will return to play in the 2018 season.
Taylor Hawks names Head Coach for 2018 NZ NBL Season
The Hawke’s Bays New Zealand National Basketball League (NZ NBL) team, the Taylor Hawkes, announced today that Zico Coronel will be their Head Coach for the 2018 season.
Burger King providing courts for their communities
Our long time sponsor of the Burger King 3x3 Quest Tour is again going out of their way to support their communities through basketball.
Canterbury and Waikato take home Under 23 National Basketball Championships
Waikato have been crowned the women’s Under 23 National Champions after defeating Tauranga this evening, with Charlisse Leger-Walker, the youngest player for Waikato, picking up yet another MVP award. Canterbury has taken home the men’s title, after managing to score in the final moments against a talented Waikato country team.
Finalists found for Basketball New Zealand Under 23 Nationals
The stage has been set for today’s Grand Finals of the Basketball New Zealand Under 23 National Championships Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. Waikato will face off against Tauranga for the Women’s title, while the men’s title will be contested between Waikato Country and Canterbury.
U23 National Championships Day 4
Day 4 and finals day of the 2017 U23 National Championships will tip off at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua this morning. All minor placings will be played in the morning rounds, grand finals to follow at 3pm (womens) and 4.45pm (mens).
TALL FERNS DISPERSE UNTIL COMMONWEALTH GAMES
The Tall Ferns finished sixth at the recently concluded 2017 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup played in Bengaluru, India.
Aon New Zealand Under 17s return from Philippines with two wins and international experience
The Aon New Zealand Under 17 team have returned from their tour to the Philippines, having competed against some of the big basketball universities in Manila.
Auckland 3x3 team gear up for World Tour event in Japan
The New Zealand representatives at this weekend’s Japan leg of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour are hoping they’ll be able to take the tournament by surprise when it tips off on Saturday.
Hawke's Bay and Waikato take home Under 15 Aon Nationals Titles
Despite the Under 15 Aon Nationals being almost cancelled today, Hawke's Bay and Waikato have managed to overcome all odds to return home with National titles.
Aon U15 National Championships Day 4
IMPORTANT NOTICE UPDATE: U15 Aon Nationals in Dunedin – unfortunately the leaks are still continuing which has forced the cancellation to the majority of games. The only games that will go ahead are the 3rd/4th playoffs & grand finals which have been moved to John McGlashan College. Please note; there is limited seating in the venue and you may be...
In memory of Graeme Nuttridge.
Graeme Nuttridge is remembered more for being a physio for the Canterbury Rams over the past three decades. The Rams paid respect to his memory today when they said "We are saddened to hear the passing of Graeme Nuttridge. Graeme has been involved with the Rams as physio since the early 90's and his clinic Physiosouth jumped on board to support the Rams & Mainland Eagles Academy since the Rams...
Aon New Zealand Under 17s Named for Tour of Philippines
The Aon New Zealand Under 17 team has been officially named today ahead of their tour of the Philippines, departing this Wednesday.
New Zealand U18 Teams Settle for Silver and Asia Cup Qualification
It was a double dose of Australia verse New Zealand in both the girls and boys grand finals of the FIBA Under 17 Oceania Championships in Guam tonight, with Australia waltzing away with both titles.
The Aon NZU16 teams finish Australia Junior Championships
The Aon New Zealand Under 16 teams have finished their Australia Junior Championships, the boys with a loss against Victoria Metro and the girls with a win against New South Wales Country.
Harbour Basketball takes home both girls and boys Under 17 Aon Nationals
The Harbour Basketball Association has dominated the Under 17 Aon Nationals, with both of their Under 17 boys and girls teams winning their respective Grand Finals in Wellington this evening.