Second-tier contest would bridge a gap
Is it crazy or an exciting new move? As the Tasmanian-based Southern Huskies enter the New Zealand National Basketball League, Jeff Cheshire takes a look at the state of the NBL.
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Kings hold off hard-charging Breakers
Kings hold off hard-charging Breakers
Andrew Bogut was relieved his Sydney Kings held their collective composure to see off the hard-charging New Zealand Breakers 71-70 in Auckland on Sunday.
Otago men to play five games
Otago men to play five games
An extended schedule is on the agenda for the Otago men's basketball team.
Australian Southern Huskies sign contract to play in NZ NBL
Australian Southern Huskies sign contract to play in NZ NBL
Dunedin, Hamilton and Tauranga may not be destinations for the national basketball league, but Tasmania is set to be.
Henare expecting tough test
Henare expecting tough test
It will be a depleted Tall Blacks side that will attempt to qualify this week for the World Cup.
New Gold Rush coach pleased to show 'anyone can do it'
New Gold Rush coach pleased to show 'anyone can do it'
Greg Brockbank can certainly say he has worked his way up from the bottom.
Sharks sign rising star Kelman-Poto
Sharks sign rising star Kelman-Poto
A rising star of New Zealand basketball believes Southland provides one of best opportunities in the country to get better, prompting him to sign with the Sharks for the 2019 National Basketball...
Vodanovich called up to replace injured Delany
Vodanovich called up to replace injured Delany
Finn Delany is a late withdrawal from the Tall Blacks’ Fiba World Cup qualifiers as the Breakers forward seeks further attention on a knee injury.
Breakers exposed by NBL big guns
Breakers exposed by NBL big guns
The New Zealand Breakers concede their defence is being exposed by the NBL's heavyweight teams, but coach Kevin Braswell is pleading for patience.
Southern venue praised
Southern venue praised
New Zealand Breakers general manager Dillon Boucher has showered praise on ILT Stadium Southland as a venue, and suggested if Invercargill would like the Breakers back, they would return next year.
Breakers coach feels at home down south
Breakers coach feels at home down south
Kevin Braswell thinks his past experience in Southland will give his team an advantage tonight.
Abercrombie clinches thriller for Breakers
Abercrombie clinches thriller for Breakers
Amid the mayhem of a game that was slipping through the Breakers' fingers, coach Kevin Braswell had little doubt that Tom Abercrombie would deliver the final blow.
Stars missing for Tall Blacks
Stars missing for Tall Blacks
The Tall Blacks will be without two stars for the next round of Fiba World Cup qualifying.
Lakers standing by Walton
Lakers standing by Walton
Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson is standing by head coach Luke Walton.
Timmins not buying into hype surrounding Huskies
Timmins not buying into hype surrounding Huskies
There is plenty of hype surrounding the Washington Huskies this year, but Sam Timmins is not buying into any of that.
Love injured, Drew wants job security
Love injured, Drew wants job security
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star forward Kevin Love could be sidelined up to one month by a painful toe injury that originated during preseason.
Hard to see anyone stopping Warriors
Hard to see anyone stopping Warriors
As the new NBA season gets under way today, Jeff Cheshire looks at how the league is shaping up.
Breakers beaten in opener
Breakers beaten in opener
If you weren't ready to welcome to the new era of New Zealand Breakers basketball before, you no longer have the choice.
How are the Breakers looking?
How are the Breakers looking?
The New Zealand Breakers begin their NBL campaign tonight against the Brisbane Bullets. Jeff Cheshire looks at how the team is shaping up for the season.
No Otago schools in title competition
No Otago schools in title competition
Otago schools have had a tough time at the national basketball secondary school championships.