Basketball


News and articles relating to Basketball from around the Nelson region

Giants V Waikato Pistons

The shirts came off as the Giants engaged cruise control beating the Pistons 89-75.
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Giants win in extra time

Fico Finance Nelson Giants have beaten the Wellington Saints 89-88 in extra time at the Trafalgar Centre.
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Giants off to flyer

Josh Pace grabs 25 points, leading the Fico Finance Nelson Giants to a 82-67 victory over the Telecom Business Hub Jets.
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Giants in party mood

The 2013 edition of the Fico Finance Nelson Giants was unveiled at the annual pre-season sponsors and supporters function
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Giants pipped by Saints

Giants go down 82-77 in Blenheim
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Vukona extends his Giants stint

The buzz that was building around the Nelson Giants just got louder.
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Giants meet new head coach

A gut-busting two-day camp concluded yesterday with new coach Liam Flynn thrilled with the commitment shown.
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Giants uncover rough diamond

Rory Fannon has had enough of being basketball's best-kept secret.
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Got the name, got the game

Brook Ruscoe used to hang out in Nelson with his cousins and he learned to play basketball at summer skills camps here. Pete McNae reports on how the talented guard has come full circle.
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Basketball Nationals Nayland v Hutt Valley High

Basketball Nationals, Nayland v Hutt Valley High play off for third and fourth place.
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