Basketball New Zealand 3x3

The NZ Pro 3x3 Quest will start its new season this Saturday in Christchurch.

The 2023-24 season is welcomed back with a minimum of six stops this side of the New Year.

More information through our website or at 🔗 https://bbnz.link/cjt48

📣A huge congratulations to Tai Wynyard, whose team won the Chinese Men's 3x3 Basketball Super League Finals 2023 overnight!

Tai took home the MVP award, following his dominating play in the finals - well done big fella! 🙌

👉 Best of luck to 3x3 Tall Fern Lauryn Hippolite, alongside Kate Kerman, Rosalia Samia and Maddy Timms, as their Lincoln University team competes in the 2023 FISU University World Cup 3x3 Basketball in Doha tonight! 🙌

The Lincoln University Sports women's 3x3 team are on the ground in Qatar and begin their FISU University World Cup 3x3 campaign tomorrow night NZT! 🔜

📺 Tune into the live stream on FISU TV: www.fisu.tv/featured/videos/doha-2023-fisu-3x3-basketball-world-cup

Awesome news for the 3x3 Tall Blacks! 🙌

🚨🚨 The 3x3 Tall Blacks are one step closer to 2024 Paris Olympics Qualification, with the NZ 3x3 men’s national team invited to attend next year’s FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament! 💪

🔗 Read more at: http://bbnz.link/78wz1

🏀✨ GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨🏀

Following the success of our 3x3 Tall Ferns and 3x3 Tall Blacks in their series victories over Australia, we're thrilled to bring you an exclusive chance to WIN a piece of basketball history! 🏆🔥 Get ready to score big with a jersey SIGNED by our incredible 3x3 National Teams!

To enter:
Head over to our or Instagram page, look for the Giveaway post and follow the instructions!

Don't miss your shot! 🎯 Competition closes at 11:59pm Sunday 5th November and the winner will be announced on Monday 6th November.

Congratulations again to the 3x3 Tall Ferns and 3x3 Tall Blacks for winning the inaugural 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series last night!

👉 Read all about it here: http://bbnz.link/j2mwm

The Tokomanawa Queens and Canterbury Rams are the 2023 3x3 Cup champions! 🏆

➡️Read more: http://bbnz.link/rbysh

📸Monica Toretto

Sky Sport NZ

Your 2023 3x3 Cup award winners 👏🏅

📸 Monica Toretto

📣 Taki Fahrensohn and Chevannah Paalvast are your 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series MVPS!

➡️ In his 3x3 national team debut, 24-year-old Taki led the 3x3 Tall Blacks in scoring (7ppg) & rebounds (4.1rpg), while hitting a Series-high 15 shots from outside the arc. Taki scored a Series-high 13pts in the Kiwi's game 3 win.

➡️ Playing in all 8 games, 32-year-old Chevannah led the 3x3 Tall Ferns in total points (35), rebounds (4.9rpg) and blocks (6). A steadying presence for the Kiwis throughout, Chevannah had her best game - 6pts & 7reb - in the 3x3 Tall Ferns Series-clinching Game 8 victory.

🚨🚨 The 3x3 Tall Blacks are now officially the winners of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Men’s Series, following their 21-18 win over the Australian Gangurrus in game 8! 🙌

➡️ In yet another physical game, The Kiwis were again led by Taki Fahrensohn who scored 9pts while hitting 3/7 from outside. He was supported by Dom Kelman-Poto and his 6pts, 2 key assists and 3 drives in an all-around effort. Chris McIntosh scored 2 and Denhym Brooke added 1.

➡️ Australia saw James O’Donnell score 8pts & 4reb, while Dan Trist and Josh Dent added 5 each; the Aussies competitive throughout this competition despite their 1-7 Series finish.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG8

🎉 Congratulations to the 3x3 Tall Blacks for the Series win! 🎉

🚨🚨 The 3x3 Tall Ferns are the inaugural winners of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Women’s Series, thanks to a 21-13 win over the Australian Gangurrus in their final game!

➡️ The Kiwis saved their best for last in this one, scoring a Series-high 21 points – led by Kendell Heremaia's 9pts (3/5 from outside) & 6reb. Chevannah Paalvast was impressive with 6pts & 7reb, Azure Anderson with 3pts & 8reb (5 offensive) and Lauryn Hippolite also with 3.

➡️ Jacqui Trotto led the Aussies with 7pts & 5reb – all offensive – which Mikhaela Cann had 6pts & 4reb; Teyla Evans with a pair of blocks.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG8

🎉 Congratulations to the 3x3 Tall Ferns for their huge win! 🎉

📣 The 3x3 Tall Blacks have survived a hot-shooting Australia side in Game 7 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Men’s Series, coming from behind for the 21-17 victory 🙌

➡️ Chris McIntosh led the Kiwis with 9pts on 4/6 shooting from outside, but it was Denhym Brooke (6pts, 5reb) who impressed by going 4/4 from the field - including the game-winning tip-in. Taki Fahrensohn added 4pts & 4reb, Dom Pelman-Poto with 2.

➡️ For the Gangurrus, Josh Dent scored 10pts on 4/8 shooting from outside, James O’Donnell with 4pts and Dan Trist 3.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG7

📺 Make sure you catch the eighth & final Men’s Series game, live on Sky Sport at 9.05pm.

📣 The 3x3 Tall Ferns have gained the upper hand in the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Women’s Series, with a 15-10 game 7 win over the Australian Gangurrus.

➡️ Kendell Heremaia led New Zealand with her 7pts – including a pair from outside the arc – while Chevannah Paalvast had 4pts, 5reb and 3 highlight plays. Azure Anderson and Lauryn Hippolite added 2pts apiece.

➡️ With Bride Kennedy-Hopoate still out of action for Australia, Teyla Evans scored 4pts for the Gangurrus. Mikhaela Cann has 3pts & 7reb, Jacqui Trotto with 3 along with a pair of blocks.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG7

📆 It all comes down to the final game of this Trans-Tasman Women’s Series, at 8.45pm. Watch it live on Sky Sport!

👉It's the final day of the 3x3 Cup, which means the last 4 games of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series will be decided!

With the 3x3 Tall Blacks holding a 5-1 lead in the Men's Series, the Aussies will be playing for pride in their final 2 games. Meanwhile the 3x3 Tall Ferns - who are tied 3-3 against the Gangurrus - will fight for the Women's Series title. Can they keep the 3x3 Challenge Plate in Aotearoa?

➡️ G13 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 6.45pm
➡️ G14 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 7.05pm
➡️ G15 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 8.45pm
➡️ G16 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 9.05pm

📺 Watch live at Sky Sport NZ!

🚨 With just two games remaining in this inaugural 3x3 Trans-Tasman competition, one series has been decided while the other is all squared up – making for an exciting Saturday night for 3x3 basketball fans!

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Blacks took out both of their games last night, the first a 21-19 win that saw Taki Fahrensohn make the game-winning layup; while the combo of Dom Kelman-Poto and Chris McIntosh’s scoring in the second game ensured an emphatic series win.

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Ferns faced a rougher road tonight, losing both of their games to an undermanned Gangurrus women’s side. They dropped their first game in overtime, before falling 12-15 in the second – setting up an exciting finish for one of these teams tonight.

👇 Check out the Day 3 infostats for both series to see how well we're matching up against the Aussies 👀

📅 The 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series returns for Day 4 tonight - catch it live on Sky Sport NZ 📺

FINALS DAY 🤩

➡️Session 1: 11am - 3pm
➡️Session 2: 6pm - 10pm

Full playoff schedule here: https://3x3.co.nz/schedule

Sky Sport NZ

Leading scorers after pool play 👀🙌

📸Monica Toretto

Sky Sport NZ

Pool play done ✅

Full playoff schedule at 3x3.co.nz 🤩

LIVE on Sky Sport from 11:05am!

Sky Sport NZ

📣 The Australian Gangurrus have squared up the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Women’s Series at 3-all tonight, following their gritty 15-12 win over the 3x3 Tall Ferns in Game 6.

➡️ Despite again playing with just 3 players, the Aussies dominated at the free throw line – making 9-9 from the charity stripe to aid their win. Mikhaela Cann scored 5pt & 8reb, while Jacqui Trotto and Teyla Evans scored 5 apiece.

➡️ For New Zealand, Chevannah Paalvast scored 5pts to go with 8reb; Lauryn Hippolite with 4, Azure Anderson with 3 & 6 and Olivia O’Neill adding 5reb.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG6

📆 With the Series tied at three apiece, it all comes down to tomorrow night’s final two games – watch them live on Sky Sport!

🚨🚨 The 3x3 Tall Blacks have closed out the 3x3 Trans-Tasman men’s series tonight, with their 21-11 victory giving New Zealand an unassailable 5-1 lead.

➡️ Chris McIntosh led the Kiwis with 8pt on 4/6 shooting from outside, with Dom Kelman-Poto adding 8 on his own on 5/6 shooting. Taki Fahrensohn scored 4 and Denhym Brooke 1.

➡️ Dan Trist led the Gangurrus with his 5pts, while Josh Dent and James O’Donnell scored 3 apiece.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG6

📆 Despite the series win, the two teams return to action tomorrow night for their remaining 2 games – with pride on the line for the Aussies.

👉The Australian Gangurrus have picked up a stunning 17-16 win over New Zealand in Game 5 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series. Despite being reduced to 3 players - with Bride Kennedy-Hopoate out with illness – the Aussies came from behind to earn the thrilling overtime win.

➡️ Australia was led by 8pts & 6reb from Jacqui Trotto, while Mikhaela Cann added 5 & 5; Teyla Evans with 4 as the Gangurrus outrebounded NZ 19-12.

➡️ Chevannah Paalvast scored 7pts for the 3x3 Tall Ferns on 5/8 shooting, while Kendell Heremaia and Olivia O’Neill each added 4 – Olivia with the tough 2-pointer to force overtime. Azure Anderson added 1.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG5

📆 Both teams return to action at 8.25pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport 📺

👉The 3x3 Tall Blacks have earned a hard-fought 21-19 win over the Australian Gangurrus, in game 5 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman series.

➡️ All four Kiwis contributed strongly in this one, led by Taki Fahrensohn’s 7pts & 7reb, along with 6pts from Dom Kelman-Poto – the latter setting Taki up for the game-winning layup with 3 seconds left. Denhym Brooke and Chris McIntosh added 4pts & 4reb apiece in this game, helping NZ to secure a 17-13 rebounding advantage.

➡️ Australia was led by James O’Donnell’s 7pts & 4reb, with Jacob Furphy adding 5pts & 3 key assists. Dan Trist chipped in with 5 & 3 of his own, Josh Dent 2.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG5

📆 The two teams will face off again at 8.05pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport 📺

👉Day 3 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series is about to tip off!

The 3x3 Tall Ferns and 3x3 Tall Blacks both hold 3-1 leads in their 8-game series - can the Aussies even things up tonight?

➡️ G9 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 6.25pm
➡️ G10 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 6.45pm
➡️ G11 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 8.05pm
➡️ G12 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 8.25pm

📺 Watch live at Sky Sport NZ!

A look at the leading points scorers after two days of action 🔥

More info at 3x3.co.nz 🔗

Sky Sport NZ

Day 3 incoming 👀

➡️Session 1: 11am - 3pm
➡️Session 2: 6pm - 10pm

More info at https://3x3.co.nz 🔗

Sky Sport NZ

Two days in the books ✅

More info at https://3x3.co.nz/ 🔗

Sky Sport NZ

🚨 We're now halfway through the 16-game slate for the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series, which sees the 3x3 Tall Blacks and 3x3 Tall Ferns battling the Australian Gangurrus for the first time on New Zealand soil 🙌

➡️ After dropping their first game of the night 7-11, the 3x3 Tall Ferns rebounding well in their second meeting; with a 15-10 victory to move to 3-1 in the women’s series.

➡️ Meanwhile the 3x3 Tall Blacks have earned solid wins in both their games tonight, thanks to strong shooting efforts from Fahrensohn and McCullough. This also puts the Kiwi men up 3-1 in this series with 4 games remaining.

👇 Check out the Day 2 infostats for both series to see how well we're matching up against the Aussies so far 👀

📅 The 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series returns for Day 3 tomorrow night - catch it live on Sky Sport NZ! 📺

👉 The 3x3 Tall Blacks have racked up a resounding victory in Game 4, winning 21-9 on the strength of their outside shooting - sinking 6/7 from outside the arc – to go up 3-1 in the eight game series.

➡️ Nikau McCullough led with 9pts, shooting 3/3 from downtown while Taki Fahrensohn continued his strong play with 7pts, 4reb and 3/3 outside shooting. Dom Kelman-Poto added 5pts & 3reb, Chris McIntosh with 3reb and 2 key assists.

➡️ Jacob Furphy led with 3pts & 5reb for the Gangurrus, while James O’Donnell scored 3, Josh Dent 2 and Dan Trist 1; the Aussies held to just 1/7 shooting from outside the arc.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG4

📆 The Trans-Tasman battle resumes tomorrow night from 6.25pm.

📣 The 3x3 Tall Ferns have beaten the Australian Gangurrus 15-10 in the fourth game of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman series, building a strong 3-1 lead midway through the competition.

➡️ Chevannah Paalvast led all scores with 6pts & 5reb, while Kendell Heremaia scored 5pts & hauled down 6reb – part of a 22-15 Kiwi advantage on the boards. Lauryn Hippolite added 3 and Azure Anderson chipped in with 1pt & 6reb.

➡️ Bride Kennedy-Hopoate scored 4pts for the Gangurrus, while Teyla Evans had 3; Jacqui Trotto with 2pts, 5reb and 4 blocks, Mikhaela Cann adding 1.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG4

📆 The Trans-Tasman battle resumes tomorrow night from 6.25pm.

👉 The 3x3 Tall Blacks have beaten the Aussies 21-17 in their third game of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman series in Invercargill, thanks to a strong shooting effort.

➡️ Taki Fahrensohn was incredible in this one, scoring 13pts and 5reb while knocking down 4/9 from outside the arc. Nikau McCullough and Dom Kelman-Poto both scored 3pts and Denhym Brooke added 2, as the Kiwis outrebounded the Aussies 19-12.

➡️ The Gangurrus saw Josh Dent lead with 6pts, while Dan Trist and Jacob Furphy added 4pts apiece; James O’Donnell with 1.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG3

📺 The two teams will face off again at 8.25pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport.

📣 The Australian Gangurrus have picked up their first win of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series, with a 11-7 win over the 3x3 Tall Ferns tonight. Both teams struggled to score in this game, with the Kiwis shooting 4/27 from the field and the Aussies going 7/24.

➡️ Australia was led by Bride Kennedy-Hopoate’s 4pts & 7reb, while Teyla Evans scored 4, Jacqui Trotto 2 and Mikhaela Cann added 1; the Aussies all but ignoring the outside shot in favour of strong scores inside the painted area.

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Ferns saw Kendell Heremaia tally 3pts, Olivia O’Neill 2pts & 7reb, while Lauryn Hippolite and Chevannah Paalvast each registered 1pt & 4reb.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG3

📺 Both teams return to action at 8.05pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport.

👉The 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series returns to action tonight for day 2!

It's been an incredibly exciting - and physical - series so far, with the 3x3 Tall Ferns holding a 2-0 lead in the women's series and the 3x3 Tall Blacks tied at 1-all in the men's series 🙌

➡️ G5 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 6.25pm
➡️ G6 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 6.45pm
➡️ G7 - 3x3 Tall Ferns v Australia Gangurrus, 8.05pm
➡️ G8 - 3x3 Tall Blacks v Australia Gangurrus, 8.25pm

📺 Watch live at Sky Sport NZ!

Standings after Day 1 🤩

More info at https://3x3.co.nz/ 🔗

Sky Sport NZ

DAY 2 🔥

➡️Session 1: 11am - 3pm
➡️Session 2: 6pm - 10pm

Standings 👇

➡️Women: http://bbnz.link/rbfnt
➡️Men: http://bbnz.link/be4e5

More info at https://3x3.co.nz 🔗

Sky Sport NZ

Day 1 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series is done and dusted, and what an exciting four games of action it was! 🙌

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Blacks won game 1 against the Gangurrus in dramatic fashion with a buzzer-beating layup, before falling 18-21 in the second game. The series in now level at 1-1 with 6 games remaining.

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Ferns won both their games against the Gangurrus to go up 2-0 after the first day; the first game a solid 15-10 victory, while the second game saw Lauryn Hippolite explode for her 11pts in a 17-14 NZ win.

👇 Check out the infostats for both series to see how we're faring against the Aussies so far 👀

📅 The 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series resumes tomorrow - catch it live on Sky Sport NZ! 📺

👉The 3x3 Tall Ferns are now up 2-0 over the Australian Gangurrus, following their 17-14 win in Game 2.

➡️ Lauryn Hippolite was dominant for NZ with 11pts, while Chevannah Paalvast added 4pts & 7reb; Azure Anderson with 2pts & 4reb in her first action.

➡️ Bride Hope-Kennedy scored 6pts for the Gangurrus, while Mikhaela Cann has 3 & 6 and Jacqui Trotto 3 & 7. Teyla Evans scored 2pts & 5reb.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG2

📅 The Trans-Tasman battle resumes tomorrow night from 6.25pm

👉 In a bruising encounter, the Australian Gangurrus have won 21-18 in game 2 of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman Series – evening the series at 1-all.

➡️ Youngsters Josh Dent, James O’Donnell and Dan Trist all scored 6pts apiece for Australia, while Jacob Furphy added 3pts & 5reb. The Aussies sank all 6 free throws and shot 12-21 from the field overall.

➡️ The 3x3 Tall Blacks were led by Nikau McCullough’s 7pts; Dom Kelman-Poto again dominant with his 6pts & 4reb. Taki Fahrensohn added 5pts & 4reb in his first action, while Chris McIntosh chipped in with 5reb.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG2

📆 The Trans-Tasman battle resumes tomorrow night from 6.25pm

📣 The 3x3 Tall Ferns have emerged victorious in their first game against the Australian Gangurrus, taking the 15-10 win in a scrappy and foul-heavy clash.

➡️ New Zealand was led by 5pts from Olivia O’Neill, while Lauryn Hippolite tallied 4pts & 5reb. Kendell Heremaia added 4pts while Chevannah Paalvast scored 2pts & 6reb.

➡️ For Australia, Bride Hope-Kennedy scored 4pts, Jacqui Trotto 3 and Teyla Evans 2. Mikhaela Cann registered 1pt, 7reb and a pair of blocks.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSWG1

📅 Both teams take to the court again at 8.25pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport 📺

📣 The 3x3 Tall Blacks have taken the first game of the 3x3 Trans-Tasman series in entertaining fashion, with Denhym Brooke making a buzzer-beating layup for the 21-20 win!

➡️ In a physical and fast-paced game, the 3x3 Tall Blacks triumphed behind 8pts & 3reb from Dom Kelman-Poto, who hit 6/7 on the night. Nikau McCullough added 6pts & 4reb, Chris McIntosh 5pts & 4reb, with Brooke adding 2.

➡️ Dan Trist led the Australian Gangurrus with 7pts & 5reb, James O’Donnell scored 5 while Jacob Furphy and Josh Dent added 4 apiece.

🔗 Box score: http://bbnz.link/3x3TTSMG1

📅 The two teams meet again at 8.05pm tonight; watch live on Sky Sport 📺

Standings after session 1 👇

➡️Women: http://bbnz.link/rbfnt
➡️Men: http://bbnz.link/be4e5

Sky Sport NZ

THE 3X3 CUP IS HERE 🚨

➡️Session 1: 11am - 3pm
➡️Session 2: 6pm - 10pm

More info at https://3x3.co.nz/ 🔗

Sky Sport NZ ILT Stadium Southland