TALL FERNS ASSEMBLE AHEAD OF BUSY 2019 SCHEDULE WITH TOKYO OLYMPICS THE ULTIMATE GOAL
Many of the leading contenders for the Tall Ferns assemble in Auckland this week, for a high performance selection camp that will help Head Coach Guy Molloy put names in ink for upcoming tours and tournaments in July and September this year, all of which leads into the ultimate goal of qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
BBNZ announced as New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards finalist
Basketball New Zealand has been announced as a finalist for the annual New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards, which celebrate excellence and leadership by individuals and organisations working in community sport and active recreation.
LINCOLN AND OTAGO WIN TERTIARY 3x3 NATIONALS
Lincoln University and Otago University have qualified for the 3x3 FISU World University League Finals in Xiamen, after winning the University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand 3x3 Championships this weekend.
National Coaching Workshops for all levels this week
Basketball New Zealand, in partnership with three associations, will be rolling out another series of National Coaching Workshops this week.
St Peter’s Cambridge and Rosmini take on the best at school basketball World Champs in Greece
Both the Rosmini College Boys’ and the St Peter’s School Cambridge Girls’ senior basketball teams have landed in Greece ahead of the International School Sport Federation (ISF) 25th Basketball World Schools Championship.
Jack Salt creates history
Tall Black Jack Salt has ended his career at Virginia University in the finest fashion possible, helping the Cavaliers to the biggest prize in American College basketball.
Junior Tall Blacks squad named for tour of China ahead of FIBA U19 World Cup
Basketball New Zealand has named the Junior Tall Black team that will travel to China for friendly games and take part in the Atlas Sports International Tournament, starting 19 April.
TEAM AOTEAROA SET TO TAKE ON TOP ASIA SIDES IN 3x3 SUPER QUEST THIS WEEKEND
Basketball New Zealand has selected a 3x3 team from participants in the 3x3 Quest Tour to represent New Zealand in the Chooks-to-Go 3x3 Super Quest event in Manilla, at the massive SM Megamall Fashion Hall, this weekend on 6-7 April, 2019.
Maori TV to screen series about STEVEN ADAMS
Maori TV is soon to screen a series called Holding Court, about Steven Adams and his time spent back in New Zealand in the NBA off season.
NEW ZEALAND DEAF BASKETBALL TEAM NAMED
Congratulations to those selection to represent New Zealand in the Asia Pacific Deaf Games in Hong Kong, 2 to 6 November, 2019.
Westlake Girls and Boys dominate the Secondary Schools 3x3 Champs
Finals day came to a close this afternoon at the Trustpower Arena and with that, the Secondary Schools 3x3 national champions were crowned.
NATIONAL JAPANESE GIRLS SIDE TO TAKE ON NEW ZEALAND SIDES NEXT WEEK
Basketball New Zealand will be hosting the Japanese Under 16 Girls basketball team next week, with three games lined up to challenge the visitors.
FINALISTS PENCILLED IN FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS 3x3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
An extended day of the 3x3 basketball has seen the finalists of the Secondary Schools 3x3 Championships decided a day earlier.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Secondary Schools 3X3 Draw Change
Due to the weather conditions in Tauranga, the Tauranga City Council have moved the simulcast of the national remembrance service for the victims of...
BASKETBALL NZ NAMES JUNIOR-SELECTION CAMP PLAYERS AND BRINGS IN TOP COACHES
A star coaching line-up will convene for the first time next month, at the second of three annual Basketball New Zealand age-group selection camps.
THE INS AND OUTS FOR DAY ONE OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOLS 3X3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Secondary School 3x3 Championships get underway at the Trustpower Arena morning in what is set to be the liveliest tournament to date. To help keep everyone in the loop we've provided all the necessary information and directions.
Basketball’s national growth extends to shortened format
Basketball has continued its growth in New Zealand with a record number of entries to this year’s Secondary School 3x3 championships.
Record 13 Kiwis feature in the NCAA Big Dance Tournaments
Twelve months ago, Basketball New Zealand celebrated a record eight Kiwis participating in the NCAA Division I Tournaments – five women and three men. This year, that record has been smashed.
Draw for Women’s Basketball Championship released
The 2019 Women’s Basketball Championship (WBC) draw has been released today.
Head Coaches for the 2019 national 3x3 teams announced and tasked with Olympic dream
Basketball New Zealand has named Anthony Corban, Karl Noyer, Justine Reed and Joshua Thompson as the coaches leading the New Zealand open and U18 3x3 basketball teams.