Bulls keep rolling with win over Rams
THE Franklin Bulls have managed to keep up with the top-four pace, after taking down the Canterbury Rams to the tune of 10 points in the weekend’s New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) action on the weekend. The two sides locked horns at Franklin Leisure and Pool Centre on Saturday night, in an important matchup […]
Taranaki cause Giant upset; down Nelson
THE Taranaki Mountainairs have kept their hopes of a top-four finish in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) well and truly alive with a 10-point triumph over the second-placed Nelson Giants at Trafalgar Centre on Saturday evening. Despite coming into the game as underdogs, the Airs sent a message to the rest of the […]
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 […]
Broncos looking to keep up with top-four
THE Hume Broncos will be keen on keeping in touch with the top-four when they take on one of its occupants in the Sunbury Jets in the Big V Women’s Basketball competition at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Saturday evening. The Jets currently occupy fourth spot on the ladder, three wins ahead of the Broncos, but […]
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, […]
Ryan romps Wolves past Eagles
THE Joondalup Wolves stormed past the East Perth Eagles in the National Basketball League (NBL)1 West Women’s on the weekend, largely thanks to a massive offensive showing from Robbi Ryan, who dominated with ball in hand. It was a game that the Wolves were expected to win, given the contrast in standings between the two […]
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 […]
Broncos aim to bounce back ahead of big matchup
THE Hume Broncos face a fairly big task when they take on Wyndham in the Big V Men’s basketball competition at Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Friday night in a big top-four clash. Both sides have been among the better performers to date in season 2022, setting up a blockbuster matchup this weekend. The Broncos have […]
Cadee helps Rollers avoid scare
THE National Basketball League (NBL) experience of Jason Cadee proved to be vital for the Gold Coast Rollers in the NBL1 North Men’s on the weekend, as they took down the North Gold Coast Seahawks to the tune of seven points at Runaway Bay Stadium on the weekend. The Rollers were the heavily favoured side […]
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 […]
2022 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season preview
IN a new era for women’s basketball in New Zealand, the 2022 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa tips off tonight. There are five teams competing for the prize this season, with a seven-round competition followed by a knockout finals series over two days. The top four sides will play finals, meaning the teams just have to avoid […]
