New Zealand and Australia to compete in Trans-Tasman Throwdown basketball series
nzherald.co.nz — February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
New Zealand's basketball teams will face Australia in the new Trans-Tasman Throwdown series. This marks the first matches between the Tall Blacks and the Australian Boomers in several years. The series includes three games in May, held in Adelaide, Sunshine Coast, and Hamilton. The Tall Ferns will also compete against the Opals. This event is significant as it is the first international game in Hamilton since 2003. The opportunity to play against a strong team is seen as important for New Zealand's basketball development.