LACEY LOWDOWN

Paul Henare made his long awaited debut for the Block City Brawlers as they took on the Youthtown Clique in the feature game in round five of the Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam. Henare missed the earlier rounds due to Breakers commitments but despite lacking a bit of pace compared to his Tall Blacks days his court savvy and leadership will be a big help to the Brawlers. Thanks to the scoring ability of Houston O’Riley and Alonzo Burton the Brawlers kept pace with the Clique in the first half, trailing just Continue reading →

Lindsay Tait made his long awaited return from injury last night in the fourth round of the Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam.

Tait, sidelined with a hand injury since the closing stages Continue reading →

A stormy night in Auckland was the back drop to round three of the Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam at Youthtown on Tuesday night. One man who enjoyed the evening was Alonzo Burton who rained in 30 points as his Block City Brawlers made it three wins from three outings, putting The Birdmen to flight (sorry about the pun) 91-73. Burton converted Continue reading →

Week two of the Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam began with the two winning teams from last week facing off. The first half was notable for a double digit scoring effort by Duane Bailey for Youthtown Clique and a similar effort by Alonzo Burton for The Block City Brawlers, the Clique ahead 54-46 at the break. Guards Jonathan Southey (Clique) and Kael Tarawa (Brawlers) were having a ding-dong battle, providing an interesting side show as both teams fought for ascendancy. Carl Buck converted Continue reading →

The Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam tipped off at Youthtown on Tuesday night. The first night was as much about who wasn’t playing as who was, all four teams suffering from the absence of their Breakers contingents on duty in Christchurch. Continue reading →

ABSL injunction with Youthtown is bring Elite basketball back to Auckland City. ABSL Development officer, Lindsay Tait is well known for his on court basketball achievements in the NBL and with the Tall Blacks. However, over the next three months he will combine his on court skill with off court organisation as he drives Continue reading →