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Simply Legends

September 2, 2010

By Scott Preston
Head coach Nenad Vucinic believes the NZ Tall Blacks should be viewed as one of New Zealand’s most successful and most respected sports teams after qualifying past the group stage at a third straight FIBA World Championship.

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Knockout!

September 2, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
The NZ Tall BlacksFIBA World Championship campaign will not end in Izmir after qualifying for the knockout phase in Istanbul this morning.

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Labour Weekend EOIs

September 1, 2010

Basketball New Zealand is now seeking Expressions of Interest for the Labour Weekend Coaching Workshop, October 23-25, in Wellington.

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It’s Just A Win

September 1, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
NZ Tall Blacks coach Nenad Vucinic and now-opposing coach Tab Baldwin both did their best to temper the excitement following New Zealand’s 108-76 win over Lebanon at the FIBA World Championship in Izmir, Turkey.

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TBs Post First Win

September 1, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
The NZ Tall Blacks took a first step towards possibly progressing from their group at the FIBA World Championship for Men with a 108-76 win over Lebanon in Izmir, Turkey, this morning.

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Harmon Not Enough

August 31, 2010

Not even a rampant display from forward Jillian Harmon could save the NZ Tall Ferns from a series defeat at the hands of Japan.

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Business Time

August 31, 2010

Scott Preston, Stuff
To paraphrase Brett and Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords, now it’s business time for the NZTall Blacks at the FIBA World Basketball Championship in Turkey.

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Simply Legends

September 2, 2010

By Scott Preston
Head coach Nenad Vucinic believes the NZ Tall Blacks should be viewed as one of New Zealand’s most successful and most respected sports teams after qualifying past the group stage at a third straight FIBA World Championship.

Continue reading »

Knockout!

September 2, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
The NZ Tall BlacksFIBA World Championship campaign will not end in Izmir after qualifying for the knockout phase in Istanbul this morning.

Continue reading »

It’s Just A Win

September 1, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
NZ Tall Blacks coach Nenad Vucinic and now-opposing coach Tab Baldwin both did their best to temper the excitement following New Zealand’s 108-76 win over Lebanon at the FIBA World Championship in Izmir, Turkey.

Continue reading »

TBs Post First Win

September 1, 2010

By Scott Preston, Stuff
The NZ Tall Blacks took a first step towards possibly progressing from their group at the FIBA World Championship for Men with a 108-76 win over Lebanon in Izmir, Turkey, this morning.

Continue reading »

Business Time

August 31, 2010

Scott Preston, Stuff
To paraphrase Brett and Jermaine from Flight of the Conchords, now it’s business time for the NZTall Blacks at the FIBA World Basketball Championship in Turkey.

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Tab Still A Kiwi

August 31, 2010

Scott Preston, Stuff
The down-on-one-knee, fist-resting-on-chin, intense stare down-court is the same as it always has been. The only difference for Tab Baldwin is the colour of his team-issue polo.

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Harmon Not Enough

August 31, 2010

Not even a rampant display from forward Jillian Harmon could save the NZ Tall Ferns from a series defeat at the hands of Japan.

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Series Locked Up

August 29, 2010

The euphoria of their first-test victory lasted little more than 24 hours before NZ Tall Ferns were brought back down to earth, dismissed 99-69 by Japan in their second meeting in Sendai.

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Ferns Open With Win

August 28, 2010

All eyes may be on Turkey, but the NZ Tall Ferns have set the bar high for their male counterparts with a 77-74 upset win over Japan in Sapporo.

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Old, New In Ferns

August 25, 2010

New Tall Ferns coach Kennedy Hamilton-Kereama will take a mix of young and experienced players to Japan as the New Zealand women build towards the 2012 London Olympics.

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KHK Steps Up

August 21, 2010

Kennedy Hamilton-Kereama brings a refreshing new look to the NZ Tall Ferns head coaching role.

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Trialists Named For Ferns

August 16, 2010

Twenty-three players, including nine Olympians, have been invited to trial for the NZ Tall Ferns in Dunedin, August 22-25.

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Hill Calls Time On Airs

August 17, 2010

Expressions of interest are being called for the Taranaki Mountainairs coaching position for next year’s National Basketball League competition.

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Shark Joins Taipans

August 3, 2010

Brendan Egan, Southland Times
Southland Sharks big man Gareth Dawson will have the chance to work with one of Australia’s most successful basketball coaches after signing with NBL club the Cairns Taipans.

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NBL Sends Site Soaring

July 18, 2010

And still the records tumble …

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Giants Re-Sign Vukona

July 12, 2010

Peter McNae, Nelson Mail
Mika Vukona doesn’t muck about.

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Tait, Abo Big Winners

July 8, 2010

Exodus Saints guard Lindsay Tait wins his second Most Valuable Player award, while Waikato Pistons swingman Thomas Abercrombie is named Kiwi Most Valuable Player.

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Saints Take Out Championship

July 2, 2010

NZPA
Exodus Wellington Saints shut out an unlikely last-minute Waikato Pistons comeback to secure their first national basketball title since 2003 with an 82-79 win.

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Craig Bradshaw

Forward
Born: July 28, 1983
Height: 2.05m
Int Debut: 2004

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