Basketball New Zealand (BBNZ) wishes to extend its condolences to the friends and family of Noel Hayman, the first Tall Blacks captain, who passed away on 2 March 2022.
Hayman, a Wellington local, was not just a fine basketball player he was an adventurer, an athlete, an airman and an academic.
As recorded in the book titled “The Lost Years”, Noel Hayman had a significant impact on the sport of basketball post second World War. His on-court achievements saw Noel selected on the first New Zealand Men’s basketball team in 1947, with the distinction of being named captain of that side.
Hayman was awarded the Murray McMahon award at the 2021 BBNZ Awards.
A detailed look into the the accolades and accomplishments of Noel Hayman can be found HERE.
