The BNZ Kiwi Hoops programme is continuing to make a powerful impact across the Otago region, with more than 1,300 tamariki engaged through in-school delivery during Term 1 alone. BNZ Kiwi Hoops is Basketball New Zealand’s national introductory programme, designed to create positive first experiences in basketball. Through fun, inclusive activities and games-based learning, the programme supports tamariki to build fundamental movement skills, develop confidence and foster a lifelong love of...

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 featuring briefly in...

The brand-new Women’s Rush League burst into life last night, delivering a high-energy showcase of local basketball talent and setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting competition.  Designed to keep the action intense and the stakes high, the Rush League follows a Rapid League format, featuring shortened quarters that demand urgency from the opening tip off. With no playoffs, every possession matters and the team that finishes top of the standings will be crowned the inaugural...