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Hard yards pay off as Hayman helps team to championship.

Published 22 May 2019

Leading his team to a championship seemed a long way off for Benoit Hayman eight months ago. The 22-year-old Otago guard had arrived in Switzerland - which he has a passport for through his mother - to trial for a professional basketball team following a month of backpacking. After initially...
Magic's lead too much for Falcons to overcome.

Published 21 May 2019

The Mid City Magic continued its winning streak, beating Falcons 88-76 in men’s A grade competition at the Edgar Centre on Saturday. The Andy Bay Falcons started strongly, winning the tip-off and made the first few points. But the Falcons soon fluttered in composure, taking early shots instead of waiting...
Game fightback from Gold Rush falls just short.

Published 21 May 2019

A spirited fightback was not quite enough, although it made for a thrilling finish. The Otago Gold Rush fell short as the Waikato Wizards emerged a 53-48 victor in yesterday’s Women’s Basketball Championship grand final rematch at the Edgar Centre. A Krystal Leger-Walker (17 points) three-pointer left the Gold Rush...