They come from different corners of New Zealand, but their bond is stitched together by the sound of sneakers on hardwood and the glow of late-night games on grainy streams. This is the team behind the words — five voices shaping one clear mission: telling the story of basketball as it’s played and lived around the world.
- Daniel Kearns – Senior Writer
For Daniel, it started in Wellington with a crackling radio broadcast of the NBA Finals in the ‘90s. He never lost the habit of staying up late for overseas games, and today he channels that same obsession into sharp tactical breakdowns and big-picture essays. He writes with the cadence of a coach but the curiosity of a fan who still remembers the thrill of his first buzzer-beater. - Maia Thompson – Feature Writer
Maia has a gift for finding the story within the story. From a cramped Auckland gym to international tournaments, she pulls players out of stat sheets and into real life. Her work reads like you’re sitting courtside with her, hearing the offhand remarks, the frustrations, and the small triumphs that never make highlight reels. - Aaron Faulkner – Analyst
If there’s a number worth tracking in basketball, Aaron has already run it twice. A former Christchurch guard who once dreamed of playing pro, he shifted his love of the game into analytics. He explains efficiency ratings and betting angles with the ease of someone who knows that the game’s beauty is in both the patterns and the chaos. - Talia Reeve – International Coverage
Talia’s reporting stretches far beyond New Zealand’s borders. She’s fluent in Spanish, comfortable reading South American press, and quick to pick up the pulse of leagues that bigger outlets barely mention. Whether it’s EuroLeague clashes or a rising star in Manila, she brings context that widens the lens and shows basketball as the global stage it really is. - Jason McMillan – Content Editor
Jason is the one who shapes it all. With a background in Dunedin’s sports radio scene, he edits with an ear for rhythm. He knows how basketball should sound on the page: fast when the play calls for it, measured when reflection matters. Every piece carries his subtle mark, the assurance that it reads like the sport feels.
Together, they’re not just writing about basketball — they’re tracing its heartbeat across time zones, cultures, and leagues. For this team, the game isn’t just played in Madison Square Garden or Manila or Madrid. It’s played in every sentence they write.
