August 4, 2011
The Tall Blacks depart Auckland at midday today for China where the team will compete in the prestigious Stankovic Cup alongside the hosts, Russia and Angola. Sky Sport will be playing the games live on television as well as screening several replays! Continue reading »
July 29, 2011
Today the 2011 Tall Blacks team was named following a two day trial in Auckland. Continue reading »
July 29, 2011
The London 2012 Olympic Games are quickly approaching with only one year to go until the Opening Ceremony kicks off. In September the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns will compete against Australia in a three game series with the winner securing the sole Oceania spot at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Continue reading »
July 22, 2011
The 2011 trial players for the Tall Blacks men’s basketball team have been confirmed, with 17 players battling for 12 spots and the potential to be in a side to take on Australia later this year for an Olympic place in London. Continue reading »
July 17, 2011
Two of New Zealand basketball’s all time greats Pero Cameron and Phill Jones have been honoured for their long time service to basketball.
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June 15, 2011
The full coaching roster for the Tall Blacks has been confirmed with an icon of the game in New Zealand joining the coaching staff. Continue reading »
May 31, 2011
Follow the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns as they attempt to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics in 3 double-headers against the Australian Boomers and Opals. Continue reading »
April 13, 2011
BBNZ is now seeking expressions of interest for Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns assistant coaching positions.
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April 13, 2011
There’s a positive feeling around New Zealand’s basketball men’s and women’s teams with the confirmation of the return of both coaches and that the Tall Blacks and Tall Ferns will have good overseas commitments against some tough and varied nations in 2011. Continue reading »
January 20, 2011
Pero Cameron, the legendary captain of the New Zealand national men’s team, the Tall Blacks, has been recognised as one of the ‘40 Movers and Shapers’ of FIBA Oceania at a ceremony during the (Australian) NBL game between the Gold Coast Blaze and the Wollongong Hawks at the Gold Coast Convention Centre. Cameron has become a popular figure on Queensland’s Gold Coast since moving there as a player and his award was warmly applauded by the Gold Coast Blaze fans.
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