News
February 2, 2012
FIBA.com
CARACAS (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament) – When it comes to draws for international basketball events, national team players and their fans need to be careful what they wish for. Continue reading »
February 1, 2012
FIBA PRESS RELEASE
CARACAS, Venezuela (FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament) – FIBA on Tuesday concluded its visit to Venezuela with the draw for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, to be held in Caracas from 2-8 July 2012.
During a colourful ceremony, attended by a large number of officials and dignitaries, the twelve teams, who will be playing for the last three remaining places in the Olympic Basketball Tournament, were divided into four groups of three teams. Continue reading »
January 31, 2012
FIBA.com
CARACAS (Olympic Qualifying Tournament) – An important step on the road to this summer’s London Games will be taken on Tuesday with the draw for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Caracas, Venezuela. Continue reading »
January 29, 2012
It’s returning …… the Summer 3on3 at Mt Maunganui on Saturday 11 February 2012. This 2nd Annual 3 on 3 tournament is already looking to be bigger and better with more sponsors, prizes and expressions of interest received. Ex Tall Black captain Byron Vaetoe will once again be in charge and a great day of fun hoops is in store.
January 27, 2012
FIBA.com
MADRID, Spain (2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup) – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on Thursday officially launched the 2014 edition of its flagship tournament by revealing its brand new name, the FIBA Basketball World Cup, at a special event in the Spanish capital. Continue reading »
January 24, 2012
2012 Bartercard NBL Draw has been released and after a year off the Harbour Heat return to play host to the OceanaGold Nuggets who will have arguably their best ever home grown player Mark Dickel playing his first game in a Nuggets uniform since 2003. Continue reading »
January 20, 2012
Both U14 & U16 Girls’ and Boys’ teams have exceeded expectations in finishing either 1st, 2nd or 3rd after Pool play in the 2012 Australian Country Cup in Albury (NSW) and Wodonga (VIC) Continue reading »
January 19, 2012
The NZ Breakers Summer Camp team warmed up for their tour to Melbourne this coming weekend with a high energy game against the Harbour Heat who eventually ran out winners 94-88. Continue reading »
January 18, 2012
ANENDRA SINGH – Hawke’s Bay Today
Try telling a young bloke to “man up” on the basketball court.
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January 17, 2012
BBNZ is now seeking expressions of interest for the 2012 Tall Ferns’ Manager position. 2012 is a significant year for the Tall Ferns. The team will travel to the Olympic Qualification Tournament in Turkey, and if successful in gaining a top five finish, carry on to the 2012 London Olympics. Continue reading »
January 13, 2012
Pete McNae – © Fairfax NZ News
Mike Fitchett wasn’t going to wait to be pushed.
At 29, he’s decided to retire from all basketball, ending a 13-year national league career with Nelson, Otago and Waikato, also opting out of the international team after four seasons with the Tall Blacks. Continue reading »
January 12, 2012
Wellington Basketball Association will be conducting Level 1 & 2 Coaching Courses as well as a Level 1 Refereeing Course over the coming months. Continue reading »
January 12, 2012
Daily Webcast & Koru DVD
Sportwebcasts is offering DVDs and Daily Webcasts of the Koru Tour 2012. More information, fixtures and results…
January 10, 2012
Basketball New Zealand Regional Referee Officer and NBL official James Campion will run a level one and two referee courses in Nelson in conjuction with the Nelson Basketball Associations Summer Camp.
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December 22, 2011
Basketball New Zealand invites expressions of interest from people interested in the following voluntary team staff positions within the High Performance Programme for 2012. Continue reading »
December 21, 2011
The 2012 Junior Tall Blacks & Junior Tall Ferns have each named an extended squad for 2012 to build towards the FIBA Oceania Qualifying Series in September, as well as the U20 Teams being named to compete at the U20 Australian State Champs in Australia in February. Continue reading »
December 21, 2011
It’s returning …… the Summer 3on3 at Mt Maunganui on Saturday 11 February 2012. This 2nd Annual 3 on 3 tournament is already looking to be bigger and better with more sponsors, prizes and expressions of interest received. Continue reading »
December 20, 2011
The Breakers Summer Camp got underway last week with 12 promising athletes from around New Zealand. Continue reading »
December 14, 2011
MADRID (FIBA Central Board) – FIBA’s Central Board meeting in the Spanish capital came to an end on Sunday with a number of key decisions having been made. Continue reading »
December 13, 2011
MADRID, Spain (FIBA Central Board) – Venezuela and Turkey will host the 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (OQTs) for Men and Women respectively. The decision was made by FIBA’s Central Board at its meeting in the Spanish capital on Saturday. Continue reading »
