The Tall Blacks now find themselves up against it after only one game at the FIBA World Cup, losing 102-94 to Brazil in Nanjing overnight.
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Tall Blacks set for World Cup opener in China
The Tall Blacks face Brazil in their opening pool game at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup tonight in China.
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Steven Adams takes Northland talent under wing
Northland's budding young basketballers took part in NBA star Steven Adams training camps at Whangarei's ASB Stadium today. It was an opportunity to promote the game in the region and to upskill our future basketballers.
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Steven Adams named in initial Tall Blacks squad
The saga of Steven Adams’ availability for the Tall Blacks has taken another twist today, with the Oklahoma City Thunder centre named in the initial 25-man squad for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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Tall Ferns team named for 3x3 World Cup
Basketball New Zealand has named the Tall Ferns team for the FIBA 3x3 Women's World Cup, tipping off in Amsterdam next week.
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Raptors one win away from historic NBA title
The Toronto Raptors have taken out game four of the NBA Finals today, beating the Golden State Warriors 105-92 at Oracle Arena in Oakland.
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Flavell shoots her way to the top
Matangiroa Flavell will be debuting for the New Zealand Tall Ferns squad next month in Taiwan. She and five others will take the court for the first time at top level to vie for their chance at bringing home the William Jones Cup.
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Breakers sign American first-round pick
The NZ Breakers' much anticipated new signing was announced last night via the USA's most popular sports channel, ESPN. After much speculation, 18-year-old point guard RJ Hampton was announced as the latest edition to the Breaker's roster for the 2019/20 season.
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Breakers secure US high school star
"Next year, I will be going overseas to play in the Australian Basketball League with the New Zealand Breakers." And with those words, one of the hottest US basketball prospects has flipped the basketball world on its head.
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Weekend sports round-up for April 27-28th
Big news over the weekend as Shaun Johnson is injured and the Hurricanes have a major win over the Chiefs.