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Basketball: Big ask for Nuggets against experienced Cougars

Basketball: Big ask for Nuggets against experienced Cougars

The Otago Nuggets will have to counter the class and experience of the Christchurch Cougars with the only weapons they have - two skilful American imports and plenty of youthful enthusiasm.

Basketball: Hopes high fans will flock back to franchise

Basketball Otago board member Simon Clarke is hopeful 2000 people will turn out for the Nuggets' first home game since May 2008.

Basketball: Wellington maintain unbeaten record

Basketball: Wellington maintain unbeaten record

Wellington notched their second National Basketball League (NBL) win in a row when they beat Christchurch 85-72 in Christchurch last night.

Basketball: Youngster out to make a big impression

Basketball: Youngster out to make a big impression

Depending on how tightly you stretch the tape, Tom Rowe is either 2.01m or 2.02m tall.

Basketball: Tisby snares No 2 spot

Otago Nuggets centre Antoine Tisby's haul of 32 points and 19 rebounds has seen the big American secure the No 2 spot on the NBL's player power rankings.

Basketball: Ross out to catch foes off guard

Basketball: Ross out to catch foes off guard

Otago Nuggets guard James Ross has spent most of his life shooting over the top of taller players.

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