Queens hold on against fast-finishing Whai
AFTER surviving a comeback from Whai, Tokomanawa Queens have recorded a nail-biting four-point win to open their Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season. The Queens raced out to an 18-point quarter time lead, before Whai clicked into gear. The victors hit back hard late in the match, winning both the second and fourth terms, but ultimately falling […]
Tuatara back on top with big Sharks win
JUST in the knick of time, Auckland Tuatara have grabbed a much-needed win to break a four-game losing streak and snatch back top spot on the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) ladder. The Tuatara were far too strong for the last placed Southland Sharks, handing the Sharks their ninth loss of the season off […]
Boomers fire late to take Game One
THE Australian Boomers emerged victorious in the first game of their FIBA World Cup Qualifying matchup against China at John Cain Arena on Thursday night, in an entertaining battle. Hosting the home court advantage, the Aussies got off to a strong start in the first half, grabbing a fair lead at the main break. However, […]
Pouakai fly high over Hoiho in opening match
A DOMINANT first half from Mainland Pouakai has set up the title contender with a 10-point victory over Southern Hoiho in the inaugural match of the new Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa. Tipping off in a special standalone Wednesday night fixture, the Pouakai piled on 39 points to 26 in the opening half, and then survived a […]
Boomers dominate for all four quarters against Spectres
THE Bulleen Boomers 1 delivered a powerful four-quarter performance in their win over the Nunawading Spectres in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Girls Round 3 matchup this past weekend. The two sides went to battle on Friday night at Mullum Mullum Stadium, in a contest that could have gone either way. Earlier […]
Jets claw past wounded Hawks
MANAWATU Jets took full advantage of a Hawke’s Bay Hawks side that had a run of bad luck both pre and mid-game to secure a tight three-point win in a rare mid-week New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) fixture. The Jets never had it easy, but were able to set up the win with a […]
McKinnon pushes Jets but Sunbury soars
THE Sunbury Jets have escaped a serious scare from McKinnon in the Big V Men’s action on the weekend, with the ladder-leaders claiming a thrilling four-point triumph at GESAC in Sunday afternoon’s blockbuster clash. Each side shared periods of dominance, as two of the best clubs the competition has to offer displayed why they each […]
Thunder finish strongly to down Frankston
THE Keilor Thunder produced an impressive final term as they took down the Frankston Blues in the Victorian Junior Basketball League (VJBL) Under 18 Boys, claiming an eight-point triumph at Keilor Stadium on Friday night. Both sides came into the game without a win next to their name, and the tense nature of the contest […]
Jets make statement; take down Wyndham
THE Sunbury Jets have announced themselves a contender for the 2022 Big V Women’s competition, taking down the ladder-leading Wyndham to the tune of 14 points at Boardman Stadium on Saturday night. Wyndham was expected to get the job done, having lost just two games coming in. However, the Jets produced a magnificent offensive performance […]
Giants stand tall, finish Round 9 on top
THERE is a new ladder leader in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) after Nelson Giants toppled fellow contender Hawke’s Bay Hawks to become the first side to record eight wins in the 2022 season. The Giants moved to an 8-3 win-loss record – with the Hawks going 7-4 – and in the process […]
