Basketball

Obituary: Dikembe Mutombo, basketballer

A Basketball Hall of Famer, Dikembe Mutombo was regarded as one of the best defensive players in NBA history, before becoming the league’s first global ambassador and becoming revered for his...

Appointing head coach priority for Nuggets

Appointing head coach priority for Nuggets

The Otago Nuggets are not exactly in a holding pattern.

Cotton pours record points

Despite a gutsy second-half, the Breakers were beaten 123-112 by the Perth Wildcats last night.

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Hoiho's heart and hustle not enough to defeat Kāhu

Ahlise Hurst. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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Hoiho's heart and hustle not enough to defeat Kāhu

You cannot discount the heart of the Southern Hoiho.

Hoiho hoping to keep defending champs in check

Coach Todd Marshall during a Southern Hoiho’s home game at the Edgar Centre this season. PHOTO:...

Hoiho hoping to keep defending champs in check

A gritty Southern Hoiho hope to prevent Northern Kahu from regaining the top spot of the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa ladder in Dunedin this afternoon.

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Pouakai beat weakened Hoiho to go top of table

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Pouakai beat weakened Hoiho to go top of table

The Mainland Pouākai missed the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa playoffs last year.

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Hoiho need to be ‘on the ball’

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Hoiho need to be ‘on the ball’

First things first - focus on tonight. Then move on to Sunday.

Lifetime ban among sanctions from fan-player scuffle

Two fans received bans for a courtside scuffle in the NBL game between Adelaide 36ers and...

Lifetime ban among sanctions from fan-player scuffle

The NBL has banned one spectator for life and another for 10 years for their roles in a courtside scuffle with Adelaide 36ers players.

Breakers confirm signing of 2.29m Fall until end of next season

Breakers confirm signing of 2.29m Fall until end of next season

The New Zealand Breakers have confirmed the signing of towering centre Tacko Fall for the rest of this Australian NBL season and the next.

Marshalling the troops

Marshalling the troops

Otago basketball identity Marshall Seifert met a bunch of his former players at a reunion dinner at the Dunedin Club at the weekend.

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Former coach to be honoured with trophy

Basketball identity Marshall Seifert holds up the trophy which will be presented in his name....

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Former coach to be honoured with trophy

Marshall Seifert’s wonderful contribution to basketball will be recognised at a reunion dinner at The Dunedin Club tonight.

Champions outplay Hoiho

Southern Hoiho guard Paige Bradley brings the ball down the court under pressure from Northern...

Champions outplay Hoiho

The Northern Kahu have reminded everyone why they are the defending champions.

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Hoiho unable to stop Kahu onslaught

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Hoiho unable to stop Kahu onslaught

The Northern Kahu have reminded everyone why they are the defending champions.

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Gallaher shows artistry on court and off

Hoiho basketballer Samara Gallaher and two of her designs, showing golf star Lydia Ko and New...

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Gallaher shows artistry on court and off

Samara Gallaher is proving to be just as crafty off the court as she is on it.

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Otago win inaugural Tupu League

Otago celebrate winning the Tupu League at the Edgar Centre on Saturday. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Otago win inaugural Tupu League

Otago have written a new chapter after winning the inaugural Tupu League title on their home court at the Edgar Centre on Saturday.

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Hoiho upset top-of-table Queens

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Hoiho upset top-of-table Queens

You never want to mess with a fired-up Paige Bradley.

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Chance for redemption after one-point loss to Queens

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Chance for redemption after one-point loss to Queens

More of the same — just with a reversed scoreline — would be the perfect result for the Southern Hoiho tomorrow.

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Otago hoping to get boost from Nuggets contingent

Nuggets players Robbie Coman, Matthew Bardsley (picture here) and Josh Aitcheson have played in...

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Otago hoping to get boost from Nuggets contingent

A good chunk of the Otago Nuggets squad will get another shot at glory this week.

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Pace of NZ life just fine, American star reckons

Seattle Storm forward Jordan Horston helps her Tokomanawa Queens team prepare to play the Hoiho...

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Pace of NZ life just fine, American star reckons

Jordan Horston is embracing the slower lifestyle in New Zealand.

Queens reign after last-second shot goes awry

So close ... Chelsea D’Angelo puts the ball up under the pressure of Tokomanawa Queens player...

Queens reign after last-second shot goes awry

Lou Brown stole the ball and made a lightning fast break down the court.

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