Otago Nuggets crowned NZNBL champions
AFTER trailing at quarter time, Otago Nuggets have stormed to a memorable grand final win over Auckland Tuatara to claim the 2022 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) title last night. Both sides had to enter the grand final the hard way having third and fifth, and after trailing as late as the final minutes […]
Last quarter blitz sees Tuatara home
A STUNNING 28-9 final quarter blitz has seen Auckland Tuatara record a remarkable 21-point victory over Franklin Bulls to secure a Final 6 spot. The Tuatara have been one of the standout teams all season, and earned the victory after scores were level at the main break. All five Tuatara starters put up double-figure points, […]
Hawks swoop in one-point nail-biter
ONE extra free throw was all it took for Hawke’s Bay Hawks to do something that no side before it had managed to do in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) – defeat Auckland Tuatara. In an enthralling contest of two halves, the Hawks needed the full 40 minutes to scrape over the line […]
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 Round 2 preview: Top two sides do battle in Friday night blockbuster
THE top two sides will lock horns in a massive Friday night blockbuster clash in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL), with a number of undefeated matches, as well as winless head-to-heads set to shake up the ladder at the conclusion of Round 2. TARANAKI MOUNTAINAIRS vs. FRANKLIN BULLS Thursday, May 6 @ 7:30pm […]
2021 NZNBL Round 1a preview: Trio of matches to tip off new season
A TRIO of highly-anticipated matches will tip-off the 2021 New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL) season, which has come around quickly after what was seemingly an eternal wait since last year’s successful NZNBL during a time where most of the world was in lockdown. The top New Zealand basketballers took centre stage across the globe […]
Sal’s NBL Finals night preview: Huskies v Rams and Airs v Bulls
ONE team is out and six remain in the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) title race following the first night of finals action. Canterbury Rams won the first of four games they will need to win if they are to hold the title this year, defeating Nelson Giants and now moving on to face […]
2020 Sal’s NBL June 25 night preview: Nuggets v Giants and Bulls v Rams
EVERY side in the 2020 Sal’s National Basketball League (NBL) Showdown has played now with some form behind them. For the Otago Nuggets, tonight marks their final game of the week as the only side with the two matches, whilst the three other teams – Nelson Giants, Franklin Bulls and Canterbury Rams – arrive for […]
2020 Franklin Bulls season preview: Twin towers lead Bulls in first NZNBL campaign
TEAM chemistry is the key to success according to Franklin Bulls’ head coach Liam Simmons who is ready to hit the court for the Bulls’ inaugural season in the New Zealand National Basketball League (NZNBL). The 2020 Sal’s NBL Showdown is less than a week away from tip-off, and the Bulls have selected their 12-player […]
