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  Magic Back In Top Form

  date_range Published 17 Jun 2019

  The Mid City Magic faced the St Kilda Saints on Saturday, showing it still has what it takes after its loss to Varsity last week. The Magic brought pressure from the start and led throughout the game by 15-plus points Shooting well from the outside, it finished 103-84 over the...
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  Gold Rush can dare to dream

  date_range Published 17 Jun 2019

  A statement has been delivered and the season is back on track. The Otago Gold Rush fought its way to a 64-56 win over the Auckland Dream at the Edgar Centre on Saturday night. It opened a big gap early in the fourth quarter and held off a ferocious comeback...
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  U19 Nationals Wrap-up

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

  The Otago Men’s and Women’s U19 teams finished up their season over Queen’s Birthday weekend with the National tournament which was held in Dunedin.   Thanks to all the players, coaches, and support staff for their help with the teams over the duration of the season (Jan. to June). Both squads...
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  Stringent examination for Otago NBL bid

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

  Otago’s National Basketball League entry bid has received its most stringent examination yet. It was analysed “with a fine-tooth comb’’ at yesterday’s NBL board meeting, along with the other bids for new teams. League general manager Justin Nelson was unable to announce how many bids had been received - that...
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  Magic, Kavanagh win in overtime

  date_range Published 13 Jun 2019

    Story & photo: ODT Two overtime games have meant a thrilling round of women’s club basketball. The South Pac Magic and Andy Bay Kavanagh both emerged victorious after extra periods were needed to decide both teams’ games on Tuesday night. A late rally helped the Magic past the Andy...
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  U13 Girl's Dunedin Metro Teams for Gore

  date_range Published 11 Jun 2019

  U13 Girl’s Dunedin Metro Teams for Gore Good luck to all of the young ladies playing Under 13 basketball this season.  Thanks to the coaches, management and parents ahead of time for all of their hard work. If you were not selected, please continue to play and development.  This is...
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  Varsity accounts for Magic, Falcons

  date_range Published 10 Jun 2019

  For the past few years, Varsity has finished in the bottom two of the men’s club basketball league. But a significant overhaul of its roster - built around Micah Lepaio, Isaac Smiler and Jivarne Joseph - has helped it have a massive impact this season. It claimed the scalps of...
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  Gold Rush up to fourth-equal

  date_range Published 10 Jun 2019

  A second win in as many days has pulled the Otago Gold Rush back into playoff contention. The side backed up Friday’s big win over Taranaki with a 58-51 win over the Waikato Wizards in a women’s basketball championship match in Hamilton on Saturday night. A big third quarter proved...