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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January 18, 2011
The OceanaGold Nuggets are very pleased to announce the pre-Christmas signing of Tall Black Bradshaw (27), who has signed a one-year deal, is the first Tall Black to sign for the Nuggets since hometown favourite Mark Dickel returned for a season in 2003.
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December 1, 2010
We have some very good news indeed.
The wait is finally over and we are pleased to announce that we now have Tall Blacks replica singlets available to purchase.
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November 25, 2010
No more centre stage
Nelson Mail
Basketball wisdom says you can’t teach someone to be taller – but it seems taller people can teach you.
Towering Nelson Giants centre Tony Rampton has just closed the book on his basketball career and is focusing on family and the final stages of his training to become a primary school teacher.
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November 25, 2010
Dickel relishes chance to work with brother
BRENDON EGAN – The Southland Times
HAPPY TO BE HERE: Former Tall Black Mark Dickel is excited about returning to New Zealand and working alongside his brother Sharks’ head coach Richard Dickel next season.
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September 8, 2010
Scott Preston, Stuff
The Tall Blacks’ 78-56 loss to Russia has not only ended the team’s run at the FIBA World Championship for Men but also the international careers of captain Pero Cameron and shooting guard Phill Jones. Continue reading »
September 7, 2010
Scott Preston, Stuff
Tall Blacks head coach Nenad Vucinic stressed it was not the reason his team lost but, still, officiating had a large part to play in New Zealand’s exit from the FIBA World Championship for Men. Continue reading »
September 7, 2010
Scott Preston, Stuff
There will be no Cinderella run for the NZ Tall Blacks at the FIBA World Championship for Men in Istanbul. Continue reading »
