Wellington, Dec 9 NZPA - Pero Cameron, New Zealand's most high profile basketball player, has signed a three year deal to coach Wellington in the National Basketball League.

Sports codes should consider the needs of migrants if they want to attract players and supporters, says a new report by sociologist Professor Paul Spoonley.

Wellington, Nov 12 NZPA - The Junior Tall Blacks will make their second appearance at the prestigious Albert Schweitzer basketball tournament in Germany as part of their preparation for next year's under-19 Oceania championship.

By Robert Lowe of NZPA

Auckland, Nov 11 NZPA - Veteran guard John Rillie believes the excitement of returning to the Australian National Basketball League (ANBL) will help him through any fitness issues tomorrow night.

John Hopkins at The Times ask the question(s).
Who has more players in the top ten of the world rankings, Europe or the United States?
Next question:…in the top 20?

Wellington, Nov 5 NZPA - The New Zealand Breakers surrendered their unbeaten home record when outplayed by Australian National Basketball League rivals Gold Coast Blaze in Auckland tonight.

By Alastair Bull of NZPA

Auckland, Nov 4 NZPA - Rick Rickert says finally becoming free of injury has helped him regain his best basketball form for the New Zealand Breakers.

Finalists for the 2009 Central Energy Trust Manawatu Sportsperson of the Year Awards have been announced, with nine local faces in the running to become this year's award winner.