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Tall Blacks name experienced squad for FIBA games
The New Zealand Tall Blacks squad has been confirmed their squad for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the Philippines and Guam.
2 days ago


NZ 3x3 Asian champs to try for World Cup
The quartet of Aidan Tonge, Josh Book, Te Tuhi Lewis and Christian Martin have been selected as the New Zealand team to the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw, Poland.
May 26


Naki's Goodman in Michagen winning NCAA team
Taranaki teen Oscar Goodman has been part of the Michigan Wolverines winning the NCAA men's basketball title after a 37-year drought.
Apr 7


Kiwi Leger-Walker claims NCAA basketball title
Charlisse Leger-Walker has become the first New Zealand woman to win an NCAA basketball title in the United States.
Apr 6


New Zealand men win 3x3 Asia Cup basketball title
The New Zealand men's 3x3 basketball team have won the FIBA Asia Cup title for the first time.
Apr 6


Tall Ferns out of World Cup contention
The Tall Ferns have completed their World Cup Qualifying Tournament without success after a 77-61 loss to hosts Puerto Rico.
Mar 18


Tall Ferns toppled by United States stars
The Tall Ferns fought hard in the opening quarter against the big-name United States team before falling to a 101 - 46 defeat undone by some red-hot shooting in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Mar 16


Inexperienced Tall Ferns feel power of Spain
An inexperienced Tall Ferns side has been hum bled 99-50 by sixth ranked Spain in the FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying in Puerto Rico.
Mar 12


Raw Tall Ferns named for FIBA qualifiers
Head coach Nat Hurst has named an inexperienced Tall Ferns squad with three uncapped players for their FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers in Puerto Rico next month
Feb 26


Settled Tall Blacks squad for qualifiers
Tall Blacks head coach Judd Flavell has named a 12-player squad for the second window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Feb 24


Tall Blacks take fourth at FIBA Asia Cup
The Tall Blacks have finished fourth at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after losing to Iran 79-73 in Saudi Arabia.
Aug 18, 2025


Tall Blacks comeback to defeat Lebanon
Tall Blacks stage the biggest comeback of the FIBA Asia Cup, erasing a 22-point deficit to beat Lebanon.
Aug 15, 2025


Tall Blacks continue winning at FIBA Asia Cup
The Tall Blacks have easily won the battle of the unbeaten sides in Group D at the FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with a 118-78 win over and Chinese Taipei,
Aug 10, 2025


NZ Breakers fill roster with Rob Baker signing
The New Zealand Breakers have completed their roster for the NBL25-26 season by signing 2.08m American forward Rob Baker II as the team's final import player.
Aug 9, 2025


Tall Blacks beat Iraq to open FIBA Asia Cup
A big fourth quarter effort has taken the Tall Blacks to a 100-78 win over Iraq in their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 opener in Saudi Arabia.
Aug 6, 2025


Tall Blacks take down Brazil in China
A big win at the Four Nations Tournament in Shenzhen for he Tall Blacks defeating Brazil for only the second time, 90-89.
Jul 31, 2025


Tall Ferns first half not enough against Japan
The Tall Ferns have missed out on a semifinal spot at the 2025 FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China.
Jul 19, 2025


Junior Tall Blacks well-beaten by USA
The United States did not waste any time in their 120-61 win over the Junior Tall Blacks in the FIBA U-19 World Cup semifinal in Switzerland.
Jul 6, 2025


Junior Tall Blacks into FIBA U-19 semifinals
New Zealand has written another chapter in their recent youth basketball history by reaching the semifinals of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025
Jul 5, 2025


Junior Tall Blacks into FIBA U-19 quarters
Junior Tall Blacks advance to the quarterfinals of a FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup for first time.
Jul 3, 2025
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