Tall Ferns, Tall Blacks 3x3 squads Glasgow 2026
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The Men’s and Women’s 3x3 basketballers for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.have been named with plenty of international experience in both squads.
The 3x3 format back for its second Games appearance after debuting at Birmingham 2022.
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In the Men’s team, Aidan Tonge has progressed through the 3x3 programme to captain the national side. He’s joined by Christian Martin and Josh Book who were part of the New Zealand team who claimed gold at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup this year.
The FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup MVP, Te Tuhikiterangi Lewis, was also part of the gold medal winning Asia Cup side and completes a settled Men’s line-up. The team finished 10th at the World Cup in early June 2026, only narrowly losing to the eventual World Cup winners Latvia, 21-19 in the play-in game.
The Women’s team sees Ella Fotu return for her second Commonwealth Games appearance after competing at Birmingham 2022.
The experienced Sharne Robati has represented New Zealand across both Tall Ferns and 3x3 programmes and continues to build her international career.
Taranaki's Eva Langton will make her Commonwealth Games debut, but has also played for the Tall Ferns while Azure Anderson adds experience through her playing journey across New Zealand and Europe.
NZ Team Men’s & Women’s 3x3 Basketball – Glasgow 2026
Men’s:
Josh Book
Te Tuhikiterangi ‘Te Tuhi’ Lewis
Christian Martin
Aidan Tonge
Women’s:
Azure Anderson
Ella Fotu
Eva Langton
Sharne Robati
