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Auckland will host the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup! 🌊🇳🇿

International basketball returns to New Zealand, with an official FIBA tournament being played on home soil for the first time in 11 years.

The action tips off at EventFinda Stadium on November 30, with the 2026 FIBA U15 Oceania Cup Finals taking place on Saturday, December 5.

🔗 More details on nz.basketball taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @basketballnz

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Burger King Rising Stars is back for 2026! ⭐️

All about spotlighting some of our upcoming Secondary School athletes and their basketball journeys.

First up we have one of our newest 2degrees Tall Ferns debutant, Imani Rasmussen. 🌿

Any tickets you can slide for tomorrow @oliviadeano 👀 by @basketballnz

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Wellington local Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The former UC San Diego and Wellington Saints forward has recently been plying his trade in Latvia for Valmiera Glass VIA, winning a championship and Finals MVP. by @basketballnz

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A life built through basketball is about more than what happens on game day.

For Sammy Gallaher, it’s been a journey filled with opportunity, growth, setbacks, comebacks and a love for the game that continues to drive her forward ⏭️

From her early days in New Zealand basketball to competing in G.J. Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, her story highlights just some of the incredible pathways now available for young women in the sport!

Brought to you by 2degrees and Basketball New Zealand 🇳🇿 by @basketballnz

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Our U15 Oceania Cup squads are ready to compete on home soil! 🏠

Both our boys’ and girls’ squads will take on the best of Oceania as New Zealand hosts an Oceania Cup for the first time in 11 years, right here in Auckland! 🌊

📆 November 30 - December 5, 2026
📍 Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland
🎫 FREE entry to all games!

🔗 More details at nz.basketball taken in Auckland, New Zealand by @basketballnz

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Every basketball journey looks a little different 🏀

For Sammy Gallaher, the game has led from local courts to the 2degrees Tall Ferns, through setbacks, comebacks and opportunities that have shaped who she is today.

From overcoming injury to now competing with the Southern Hoiho in G.J. Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, Sammy’s story is a reminder that some of life’s most valuable lessons are learned along the way 🙌🏼

Brought to you by 2degrees and Basketball New Zealand. by @basketballnz

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Every basketball journey looks a little different.

For Sammy Gallaher, the game has led to lifelong connections, new opportunities and the chance to compete with the Southern Hoiho in G.J. Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa! ⛹🏻‍♀️

The experiences she’s gained along the way are all part of a life built through basketball.

Catch the Hoiho taking on the Tokomanawa Queens tomorrow at 5pm!

Proudly brought to you by 2degrees and Basketball New Zealand. by @basketballnz

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Finishing up with a dub! 😤

An all round team effort led by Maddy Eliadis sees us depart Asia Cup with a win over the hosts! by @basketballnz

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9 days ago

Forbes just made the list 👏😁

#U18AsiaCupWomen by @basketballnz

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The new BNZ Hoops in Parks court at Pennington Park is officially open! 🎉

Together with BNZ, we’re helping create accessible spaces where communities can get active, connect and share their love of basketball 🏀

Thanks to BNZ, Basketball Taranaki, Sport Taranaki, Mana Tautoko, and everyone who joined us for the launch.

Now it’s time to put the new hoops to good use! by @basketballnz

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Basketball is built by our community, and we want to hear from you! Complete our Voice of Participant survey and help shape the future of basketball in Aotearoa.

⏱️ 15 minutes of your time
🎁 Enter the draw to win a $250 iAthletic voucher by @basketballnz

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It takes a village to deliver a tournament like Secondary School Nationals, and we're incredibly grateful to have such great partners in our corner 🙌

A massive thanks to @pncitycouncil and @sportmanawatu for helping make this event happen year after year.

We love bringing Secondary School Nationals to the mighty Manawatū and couldn't do it without your support. ❤️🏀 by @basketballnz

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