Tall Blacks amongst big movers in world rankings

The MBO Tall Blacks have been rewarded for their recent strong World Cup qualification games and a subsequent strong showing at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, where they finished 19th ranked in China after defeating three teams ranked higher going into the tournament.

Tertiary nationals tip off tomorrow

The 2019 National Tertiary Championship Tournament tips off in Christchurch tomorrow morning (Friday 20 September).

Wallburton named Tall Ferns manager ahead of Asia Cup

The Tall Ferns head to Bangalore, India for the FIBA Asia Cup next week with a familiar face joining the touring group.

Lisa Wallbutton, a long time New Zealand international player herself, will be offering guidance from the sideline in her new role as Tall Ferns manager.

Tall Ferns team for Asia Cup named

A New Zealand Tall Ferns Head Coach Guy Molloy has trimmed his extended squad of 24 players to the playing 12 for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Bengaluru, India (24-29 September).

Sky Sport Breakers return to New Plymouth's TSB Stadium in January

The Sky Sport Breakers will be looking for another slam-dunk performance at NPDC’s TSB Stadium when they take on the Sydney Kings in January next year.

Schick Championships teams decided at close of Premierships

Boys ‘AA’ Premierships

The four ‘AA’ Schick Premierships concluded on Saturday - the competitions that determine which 48 schools will be attending the 2019 Schick Championships in October.

Tall Blacks bounce back in huge win over Japan

The Tall Blacks may be out of contention for the business end of the FIBA World Cup, but they showed they remain as focused as ever with a 111 - 81 thumping of Japan in Dongguan tonight, keeping alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games repechage tournament next year.

University of Canterbury sport tutor named as U23 basketball coach

Popular basketball coach and Senior Tutor in Sport Coaching at the University of Canterbury (UC), Piet van Hasselt, has been named Head Coach of the New Zealand Under 23 men’s basketball team.

Tall Blacks aim to upset Greece and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo

The New Zealand MBO Tall Blacks face one of their biggest challenges in years when they take on Greece tonight in Nanjing at the FIBA World Cup. The winning team will move through to the second round.

Tall Ferns extended squad named

A New Zealand Tall Ferns extended squad of 24 players has been named by Head Coach Guy Molloy ahead of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Bengaluru, India (24-29 September).