New Zealand Basketball is incredibly excited to welcome in the Trans-Tasman Throwdown series, which is set to re-ignite New Zealand’s longstanding rivalry with our Australian counterparts.
The Tall Blacks will go head-to-head with the Boomers, while the 2degrees Tall Ferns take on the Opals in three games across both countries.
The series will open up in Adelaide, May 7, before heading to Queensland for a match up on the Sunshine Coast, May 9, before all four teams fly across the ditch where the series comes to a conclusion in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) on May 11.
The Trans-Tasman Throwdown is a fantastic opportunity for basketball fans across New Zealand and Australia to witness both their national sides live.
Hamilton’s double header marks an incredibly special occasion for both the 2degrees Tall Ferns and the Tall Blacks.
For the 2degrees Tall Ferns, they are greeted with the exciting prospect of their first home game since November 2019, where they hosted the Philippines, China and Korea in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament at Trusts Arena.
The excitement extends to the Tall Blacks, who will play the Boomers for the first time since 2021 in game one in Adelaide. The return leg in Hamilton will be the first time the Boomers have stepped foot on New Zealand shores in ten years.
Basketball New Zealand Chief Executive, Dillon Boucher, who knows all too well about this heated rivalry is excited to see its reinstalment.
“We are incredibly excited for the Trans-Tasman Throwdown. The rivalry between our two countries is unmatched, and these three games promise to be action packed. To be able to host the Tall Blacks and 2dgrees Tall Ferns at home, in front of a home crowd is huge for us.“
“The Tall Blacks have not played Australia in Aotearoa for nearly ten years, and the 2dgrees Tall Ferns have not played at home for over five. We cannot wait to host Australia in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton in what promises to be an incredible experience that fans will not want to miss!”
Basketball New Zealand is also very excited to partner with Sky Sport, who will broadcast all three double-headers to Kiwi hoops fans.
Tickets on sale tomorrow, 10am from Ticketek.
