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  Tall Ferns Claim William Jones Cup

  date_range Published 30 Jul 2018

  A strong final quarter has helped the Tall Ferns claim the William Jones Cup. The side beat Japan 85-74 to go unbeaten through the tournament, winning the final quarter 28-12 after trailing by double-digits throughout most of the second and third quarters. Ashleigh Karaitiana and Stella Beck both had dominant...
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  Club Semi Finalists Found

  date_range Published 30 Jul 2018

  The top four are set, although the match-ups for playoffs will not be determined until Dunedin club basketball’s last week. That leaves the City Rise Bombers, St Kilda Saints and Andy Bay Falcons with plenty to play for. All are tied on seven wins. The Bombers and Saints have a...
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  Ajax, South Pac Magic stay on top

  date_range Published 26 Jul 2018

  The two top teams claimed convincing wins in women’s club basketball on Tuesday night. Ajax beat Varsity 53-36 and the South Pac Magic remained unbeaten with a 73-48 win over Andy Bay Kavanagh. For Ajax, it was a strong second half that got the job done. A low-scoring start left...
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  Adams Dunedin Camp Confirmed

  date_range Published 26 Jul 2018

  The big man has been confirmed. And he is likely to bring  other NBA talent with him. Oklahoma Thunder’s New Zealand centre Steven Adams will hold a basketball camp at the Edgar Centre on August 22. Registrations open on July 16. The camp, which  will be from 9am to 2pm,...
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  Tall Ferns looking forward to the William Jones Cup

  date_range Published 25 Jul 2018

  Despite the inexperienced New Zealand Tall Ferns team losing all three games in Japan last weekend the team are upbeat about their chances at the William Jones Cup beginning on Wednesday.The Tall Ferns lost 98-48 to Japan in a closed-door friendly international in Tokyo on Friday and were then defeated...
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  U15 Representative Nationals Wrap-Up

  date_range Published 23 Jul 2018

  Congratulations to the Otago boys and girls squads who both finished 8th at U15 Nationals. Special mention to Libby Briggs who was named to the girls tournament team, and to Angus Henderson who refereed at his first national tournament. Well done to all involved. BBNZ PHOTOS The Pulman Arena hosted...
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  NZIBT names teams to play University of Hawaii

  date_range Published 23 Jul 2018

  New Zealand International Basketball Tours (NZIBT) have announced the New Zealand Premier Teams (North and South) to face the University of Hawaii Women’s basketball team for two games in New Zealand in early August.NZIBT successfully hosted University of California Golden Bears (Cal) last year and have once again attracted a...
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  Log jam for second place with three rounds to go

  date_range Published 23 Jul 2018

  Three clubs are tied for second place with three rounds remaining in Dunedin club basketball. The Andy Bay Falcons beat the St Kilda Saints 78-75 on Saturday to leave both on six wins. The City Rise Bombers were edged 85-80 by the league-leading Mid City Magic to remain on six....