Giants hold off brave Sharks
THE Nelson Giants have managed to overcome a valiant effort from the Southland Sharks in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) action at Trafalgar Centre on Saturday night. While it was not one of the most anticiapted matchups given the two sides are in the middle of very different seasons in terms of success, […]
Kahu swoop to victory over Pouakai
NORTHERN KAHU have swooped to victory in the Tauihi Basketball Aoetearoa Round 2 clash last night, rising to outright top spot with a seven-point win win over Mainland Pouakai. In a tale of two halves, Pouakai lead throughout the early up until the final few minutes of the opening half, when Kahu took control. Once […]
Whai us? Hoiho feel the sting in second half
A MASSIVE 41 points to 13 second half – mostly emphasised by a 29-5 third term – has seen the Whai record their second straight win in the Tauihi Basketball Aoetearoa. The Round 2 fixture last night saw the Whai come from behind at the first two breaks to post a 27-point victory over the […]
McKinnon and Wyndham set to face off again
TWO of the top three teams in the Big V Women’s Basketball competition are set to lock horns in Roudn 15, when McKinnon travels to Eagle Stadium to take on Wyndham on Saturday night, in what is shaping up to be a reasonably important clash for the shape of the ladder. Coming into the clash, […]
Fantastic Foxwell a key factor in shock Wildcats win
THE Eltham Wildcats were able to produce one of the upsets of the year in their matchup against the Mt. Gambier Poineers in the weekend’s National Basketball League (NBL)1 South Men’s action, claiming a tense five-point triumph. It was a result that not many expected, given the struggles of the Wildcats throughout the 2022 season […]
Bulls bounce back to ground Jets
AFTER a loss the night before, Franklin Bulls bounced back in the best way possible, knocking off Manawatu Jets by 16 points on the road to move up to fifth on the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The match was ultimately decided in the first half, as the visitors poured on 51 points to […]
Flames add WNBA gun to roster
WITH the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) offseason in full swing, the Sydney Uni Flames have added some international talent ahead of their upcoming 2022/23 campaign. The Flames have signed WNBA rising star Jocelyn Willoughby, who has broken out in the US-based league of late, and is set to boost the side’s list in a […]
Jets aim to soar past contender in massive matchup
IN the matchup of the round for this weekend’s Big V Men’s action, Wyndham will be looking to upset the ladder-leading Sunbury Jets when the two sides lock horns at Eagle Stadium on Saturday night. The Jets have been the best side in the competition to date, but face their most worthy opposition in Wyndham, […]
Airs create heat to rise over Bulls
WINNING their fourth straight game, Taranaki Mountainairs proved too good for Franklin Bulls, storming to victory thanks to a dominant last term in their New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Airs and Bulls engaged in a classic, with 12 lead changes over the first three quarters, before the home team stepped up to run […]
The last Ayre-bender leads Marlins to win
AFTER breaking out for the Cairns Taipans in the National Basketball League (NBL) in season 2021/22, Ben Ayre produced another dominant display for the Cairns Marlins in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend. When his side faced off against the USC Rip City, Ayre showed why he is set to be one of the […]
