Saints edge Sharks as Harris dominates final
Saints edge Sharks as Harris dominates final
Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints have dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairytale NBL crown.
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Sharks carrying momentum into NBL final
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Sharks carrying momentum into NBL final
The Southland Sharks will chase a fourth National Basketball League title thanks to a stunning resurgence.
King, Andrew poised to debut for Tall Blacks in Asia Cup
King, Andrew poised to debut for Tall Blacks in Asia Cup
A member of Otago basketball’s royal family and a son of St Kevin’s College have been named in the Tall Blacks squad for the Asia Cup.
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Richards makes presence felt in return to club competition
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Richards makes presence felt in return to club competition
Zoe Richards made her return to club basketball and all her class was evident.
Ferns thump Indonesia
Ferns thump Indonesia
The Tall Ferns thumped Indonesia 75-45 in their second group A game of the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China, last night.
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Saints fend off Lions’ third-quarter attack
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Saints fend off Lions’ third-quarter attack
The St Kilda Saints withstood a fightback from the Mid City Lions at the Edgar Centre on Saturday and secured their playoff spot.
Allick big influence as Sharks upset Rams to reach NBL final
Allick big influence as Sharks upset Rams to reach NBL final
The NBL’s newly-crowned most valuable player has led the Southland Sharks to the big dance.
Most valuable Shark
Most valuable Shark
Southland Sharks big Josiah Allick has been named MVP of the NBL.
Inability to close games led to downfall
Inability to close games led to downfall
Decent start, one final flourish at the end — just a shame about everything that came between.
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Team culture highlight as coach leaves
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Team culture highlight as coach leaves
It was a rugged season, but Mike Kelly is jetting off with fond memories from his time in the South.
Nuggets snap 15-game losing streak by beating Jets
Nuggets snap 15-game losing streak by beating Jets
There is something to be said for how you finish.
Junior Tall Blacks bow to dominant US in semifinal
Junior Tall Blacks bow to dominant US in semifinal
United States showed all their quality as the Junior Tall Blacks’ quest for gold came to an end yesterday.
Nuggets snap losing streak with final win against Jets
Nuggets snap losing streak with final win against Jets
There is something to be said for how you finish.
Nuggets lead at every break until Airs finally take control
Nuggets lead at every break until Airs finally take control
The Otago Nuggets lost 93-83 to the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth last night.
Nuggets let lead slip in loss to Airs
Nuggets let lead slip in loss to Airs
The Otago Nuggets lost 93-83 to the Taranaki Airs in New Plymouth tonight.
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Nuggets missing star import for final games
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Nuggets missing star import for final games
The Otago Nuggets are looking to "finish off with a fight".
Loss for Junior Tall Blacks
Loss for Junior Tall Blacks
The Junior Tall Blacks were beaten 103-97 by Serbia in their final pool game at the Fiba under-19 world championship in Switzerland yesterday.
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King unlikely to don blue any time soon
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King unlikely to don blue any time soon
Mojave King would look good in blue.
Carey’s return to US blow for Nuggets
Carey’s return to US blow for Nuggets
Otago Nuggets guard Don Carey jun will miss the final two games of the National Basketball League season.
Good start for juniors
Good start for juniors
The Junior Tall Blacks made an impressive start to the Fiba Under-19 World Cup with a 77-72 win over Argentina in Switzerland at the weekend.