Tuatara hold off Saints, earn title favouritism
ANOTHER game, another win for Auckland Tuatara, but this time it was taking down the reigning champions Wellington Saints, winning by 15 points at TSB Arena last night. The highly-anticipated clash was set to defy the top-against-bottom status, though the highly anticipated debut of former New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Tom Vodanovich was delayed […]
NZNBL Round 3 preview: Saints regain big name in Tuatara clash
IT is not often a top-against-bottom clash might be match of the round, but that could well be the case for the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Round 3 fixtures. The Wellington Saints will regain former league Most Valuable Player (MVP) bigman Tom Vodanovich for the huge contest to try and strike a one […]
Tuatara remain undefeated after Ram raid
A FOUR-quarter performance has seen Auckland Tuatara run away with a comprehensive 28-point victory over Canterbury Rams in Round 2 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The Tuatara moved to 3-0 for the season with the big win at Cowles Stadium, showing they are one of the title contenders this year, stamping their […]
Tuatara talls slay Giants for second win
AN outstanding pair of double-doubles, Auckland Tuatara bigs Robert Loe and Chris Johnson combined for 42 points and 27 rebounds to slay the Nelson Giants by nine points in Round 2 of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). Both sides entered the game after impressive Round 1 victories, with Loe and Johnson keys to […]
NZNBL Round 2 preview: Bulls and Sharks to clash
A BLOCKBUSTER Round 2 of action will see plenty of imports and local talent return to the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). With Round 1 in the books, there are plenty of different formlines and teams hoping to either rise up or maintain their form from the opening week. AROUND THE COURTS Round 2 […]
Tuatara bigs dominate Airs
A DUO of double-doubles from Auckland Tuatara has seen the newly named side grab a win in its opening game of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, defeating the Taranaki Mountainairs by 33 points. The Airs had a fantastic start to the game, leading for the most part before the Tuatara kicked into […]
2022 NZNBL preview: Auckland Tuatara
THE New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL)’s newest named side sees the Auckland Tuatara enter the league. Previously known as the Auckland Huskies – and Southern Huskies in the NBL1 competition – the club was purchased by the same-named baseball team, and will now look to make waves in New Zealand basketball. KEY CHANGES: FRESH […]
2021 NZNBL team review: Auckland Huskies
IN the wake of the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) coming to a close over the weekend, Draft Central will run through each of the 10 competing sides to look at the key stats and players of the 2021 season. The series continues with Auckland Huskies. SEASON SUMMARY: Position: 4th Wins: 11 Losses: 8 […]
2021 NZNBL Semi-Finals preview: Final Four tips off tonight
TEN teams started in the 2021 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), and just four remain after 13 weeks of top notch basketball action decided the final four which tips off tonight. Held at Te Rauparaha Arena over two consecutive nights, the four semi-finalists will face off in two do-or-die matches tonight, with the winner […]
Huskies secure Final Four spot after hard-fought win over Airs
AUCKLAND Huskies have secured the last spot in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) Final Four after producing a tough six-point victory over the last placed Taranaki Mountainairs. The Huskies needed to win to see off challengers below them, and they did just that despite missing talented stars Chris Johnson and Dontae Nance. A […]
