Nuggets triple tips the scales
Nuggets triple tips the scales
Zach McKenzie picked the right time to drill a three-pointer.
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Mid City Magic seeking to continue unbeaten run
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Mid City Magic seeking to continue unbeaten run
Mid City Magic used their full bag of tricks last season.
Nuggets clinch tense win over Jets
Nuggets clinch tense win over Jets
Zach McKenzie picked the right time to drill a three-pointer.
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Star turn Poplar makes Jet dangerous rival: Sparrow
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Star turn Poplar makes Jet dangerous rival: Sparrow
Otago Nuggets coach Jeff Sparrow believes the Manawatū Jet will present his side with their sternest challenge yet.
Quality Nuggets continue unbeaten start
Quality Nuggets continue unbeaten start
Now you have our attention.
Nuggets extend streak with win over Whai
Nuggets extend streak with win over Whai
The Otago Nuggets extended their winning streak to three games this season, brushing aside the previously unbeaten Tauranga Whai 92-81 at the Edgar Centre tonight.
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An egg-citement machine
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An egg-citement machine
He is an animal on the court but a soft touch off it.
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Community ownership for Nuggets
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Community ownership for Nuggets
The Otago Nuggets are under new management this season.
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Pressures of success prompt restructure
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Pressures of success prompt restructure
Basketball Otago has tweaked its roster.
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High-energy pitch clinched captain
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High-energy pitch clinched captain
Ethan Rusbatch was won over by a ‘‘high-energy guy’’ and an enthusiastic sales pitch during a cold call.
Bench shines as Nuggets cut Giants down to size
Bench shines as Nuggets cut Giants down to size
The Otago Nuggets’ bench took a stint in the spotlight.
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An old hand and a young gun set to face Giants
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An old hand and a young gun set to face Giants
An old hand will bolster the new-look Otago Nuggets for their opening home game.
Leger-Walker first NZ woman drafted to WNBA team
Leger-Walker first NZ woman drafted to WNBA team
Charlisse Leger-Walker has become just the second NZ woman to earn a contract in the WNBA, and the first Kiwi to be drafted to a team.
Tuach takes over as Nuggets win opener
Tuach takes over as Nuggets win opener
The Otago Nuggets got the job done against an understrength Southland Sharks side in Invercargill tonight 95-68.
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Coach keen to play at pace
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Coach keen to play at pace
You know that feeling you get before popping open a Christmas cracker?
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Will the Saints go marching in again?
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Will the Saints go marching in again?
The National Basketball League tips off tonight with the Manawatū Jets hosting the Taranaki Airs. Adrian Seconi casts his eye over the rosters.
Leger-Walker claims historic college basketball title
Leger-Walker claims historic college basketball title
Charlisse Leger-Walker has become the first woman from New Zealand to win an NCAA division one national basketball title in the United States.
Tall Ferns’ World Cup bid over after loss to Puerto Rico
Tall Ferns’ World Cup bid over after loss to Puerto Rico
The Tall Ferns’ bid to reach the World Cup has come to an end after they were beaten 77-61 by Puerto Rico yesterday.
Tall Ferns drop third game as US awaits
Tall Ferns drop third game as US awaits
It does not get any easier for the Tall Ferns.
Nuggets make signing
Nuggets make signing
The Otago Nuggets have secured the services of former Franklin Bulls player Zach McKenzie for the 2026 season.