The next generation of Otago basketball is already making its mark, with youngsters Oak Chisholm and Harry Bezett enjoying impressive starts to the 2026 NZNBL season for the Otago Nuggets. Both players - graduates of Otago Boys High School and members of the Otago U20 representative team - have stepped seamlessly into the senior environment. They have played every minute of the Rapid League so far, underlining the trust placed in them by the coaching staff, while also featur

Two former Tall Blacks, Corey Webster and BJ Anthony, brought a wealth of international experience to Dunedin recently, delivering a series of basketball skills masterclasses to aspring ballers. Held across multiple sessions, the clinics gave young players the chance to learn directly from two players who have competed at the highest level of New Zealand basketball. Beyond the on-court skills, both Webster and Anthony emphasised the importance of work ethic, reslience and enj