In a week that New Zealand basketball news has been dominated by the rise and rise of Corey Webster another Kiwi player has received some excellent news. Tall Fern Chevannah Paalvast has secured a contract to play for Townsville Fire in the upcoming Australian WNBL season. Paalvast will join fellow Kiwi international Micaela Cocks on the roster of the defending champions. Continue reading
One country, three states, three finals, four Tall Ferns but unfortunately no titles. That was the summary of the weekend’s action in Australia. Continue reading
After five weeks of globetrotting on international duty most of the Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks are enjoying some time away from the game before college and club commitments commence at the end of the month. Continue reading
Two of the senior players in the recent Tall Ferns team, both former North Harbour representative players, are currently living on opposite sides of a continent but have shared an immense amount of time together over the years. Continue reading
Tall Ferns assistant coach Chris Lucas has attended six world championships as a coach with various Australian teams, the most recent the Under 17 Women’s championships in the Czech Republic last year. Continue reading
The second international of the Christchurch Casino International Women’s Basketball Series between Japan and the Tall Ferns was played at Cowles Stadium, Christchurch on Friday night and once again Japan proved too strong for the Tall Ferns winning 93-66.The Japanese, ranked 15th in the world gave a fine exhibition in offensive ball movement turning any Kiwi mistake into a scoring opportunity. The visitors shot an efficient 54% from the field (37/69) and a highly respectable 41% (7/17) from behind the three point arc. Continue reading
Game one of the Christchurch Casino International Women’s Basketball Series between Japan and the Tall Ferns, played at Cowles Stadium, Christchurch resulted in a win for the visitors 75-58. Continue reading
The Tall Ferns arrived in Christchurch on Sunday afternoon weary but content following their week long excursion to the William Jones Cup in Taiwan. Continue reading
The Tall Ferns were defeated by quality Asian opposition for the third time in as many days at the 37th William Jones Cup in Taiwan, losing 75-56 to South Korea. Continue reading
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Following the loss to Chinese Taipei on the opening day of the 37th William Jones Cup in Taiwan the Tall Ferns took on Japan in the early game on day two. The Tall Ferns fell behind early and were eventually beaten 78-66 Continue reading
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