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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...
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  Otago Under 13 Boy's A & B Teams Selected

  date_range Published 31 May 2019

  The Otago Under 13 Boy’s A and B Teams have been selected.  Coaches Farrell and Phil would like to thank all the boys and parents who attended the Gore Tournament, also a massive thanks to Jan and Scott for managing the teams. We have had a very tough time deciding...
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  Te Au's magic shot sinks Varsity

  date_range Published 30 May 2019

  Story: ODT When the pressure was at its highest, Georgia Te Au delivered. The South Pac Magic point guard hit an overtime match-winner to clinch a 52-50 win over Varsity in women’s club basketball on Tuesday night. Varsity had gone ahead late in a see-sawing game, a Tara Clement (13...
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  Basketball Otago Annual General Meeting

  date_range Published 29 May 2019

  Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Basketball Otago Incorporated will be held on Thursday 27 June 2019 at 6.00pm in the House of Travel Lounge, Edgar Sports Centre, Portsmouth Drive, Dunedin. Any member may submit a notice of motion to be considered at the general meeting....