The fourth and final day of play at the Women’s FIBA Under 16 Oceania Championship featured the two medal games.
At stake in the gold medal game was a place at the FIBA Under 17 World Championship to be held in Spain in June 2016. Continue reading
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Westlake get the double
The second win of the competition against their local rivals ensured Westlake finished top of the table at the end of the regular season giving them a likely semi-final match up against Onehunga High School. Rangitoto will play Auckland Grammar in the other semi-final Continue reading
Lucas enjoying working with the old enemy
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
Tall Ferns lose second international to Japan
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
Tall Ferns lose to Japan
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
Tall Ferns preparing for Japan series
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
Braswell signs for Harbour!
Former SKY CITY Breakers guard Kevin Braswell is joining Harbour Basketball as the Association’s Development Manager and begins his new role in September. Continue reading
Tall Ferns defeated by Korea
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
Tall Ferns beaten by Japan
Penina Davidson
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
Rosmini defeat Liston
Rosmini College entertained Liston College in a Boys Auckland Premier Basketball competition on Friday night.
Both teams had a 5-4 record entering the game and appear to be in a three-way battle for the fourth play-off berth with Onehunga. Westlake, Rangitoto and Auckland Grammar look to have the top three places secured. Continue reading
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