Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa (2025)
Semis Final Semis
Tokomanawa76
Whai82
Whai93
Mainland P.66
Mainland P.99
S. Hoiho92
Standings 2025
 
- qualified to the play-offs
Stats Leaders 2025
PPG
RPG
APG
SPG
BPG
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Szekszard
180 G 31y
Avg: 19.6 ppg

3
18.0
4
16.1
6
15.6
7
15.5
8
14.9
10
13.9
Player of the Week: Round 10(RS)
Hannah Hank

Whai
(188-F-01)

Whai claim back to back Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa titles (Photo: instagram)
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Hannah Hank
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Laina Snyder
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Mikayla Cowling
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Jessica McDowell-White
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Emme Shearer
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# Name CM (INCH) Pos Age Nat
45 * Hijjih HijV 066 (8'9'') y 97 Australia
07 * viaji AjFdRQ 063 (8'0'') C/y 51 USA
5 * baViFli CITlajD 066 (8'9'') y 92 USA
7 * zRssaZi bZgITRll-WhaUR 086 (3'8'') G 93 Australia
3 * qBBR AhRiQRQ 065 (8'1'') G 95 New Zealand
6 AIphai vIZijdQI 021 (8'5'') y 97 Australia
00 zidR KaQasIBR 043 (3'2'') G/y 93 Australia New Zealand
98 wiFli gilUIj 043 (3'2'') G 97 New Zealand
2 AIphaR eIDRQs New Zealand
08 viuQi KuVi 047 (3'2'') G 59 New Zealand
09 GQiRZFj OiQiha 046 (3'01'') y 06 New Zealand
95 ChiQas mQIuDhUIj 082 (3'4'') G 08 New Zealand
05 AhiBiQ mQIuDhUIj 049 (3'6'') G 08 New Zealand
59 ossF GalliQd New Zealand
05 ealRF bZClRjiDhij 083 (3'3'') G 08 New Zealand
95 AUIQRF AidlRQ New Zealand
 Average Height: 177.7 cm (5'10.0'')
 Average Age: 23.2
Finals MVP
League MVP & Import POY & Defensive POY
Top Scorer
Domestic POY
Coach of the Year
Whai claim back to back Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa titles-Dec 17, 2025
Mainland P. - Whai 66-93

Whai repeated as Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa champions. They beat Mainland Pouakai in the Final. Whai dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Pouakai's 26. Whai had a 41-30 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American power forward Laina Snyder (185-1995, college: Ashland) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 14 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists. Her fellow American import forward Mikayla Cowling (188-1996, college: California, agency: LBM Management) contributed with 28 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Whai players scored in double figures. Whai's coach felt very confident using 10 players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Australian guard Marena Whittle (180-1994, college: NDSU, agency: LBM Management) answered with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists and American guard Taylor Mikesell (180-1999, college: Ohio St., agency: LBM Management) added 13 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Pouakai.
Top scorers:
Mainland P.: T.Mikesell 13+5reb+1ast, M.Dale 12+3reb, M.Yaeger 11+3reb+2ast, H.Aubryanna 10+3reb+1ast, M.Whittle 8+12reb+5ast, C.Whittaker 6+5reb+5ast
Whai: C.Mikayla 28+5reb+2ast, S.Emme 16+4reb+3ast, S.Laina 14+20reb+6ast, J.McDowell-White 10+4reb+12ast, H.Hannah 8+13reb+3ast, T.Dalton 7+1ast
gschID: 1344400


Australiabasket.com All-New Zealand TBA Awards 2025-Dec 18, 2025
The standout Australian forward Hannah Hank was selected as the Player of the Year of the championship-winning runner-up team champion team Whai. She graduated from Clemson two years ago. Hank received multiple other awards, was honored as the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and was named to the First Team, Imports Team, Defensive Team and Defensive Team. Her excellent performance assisted her team in beating the Mainland Pouakai 93 to 66 in the final. Hank was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 campaign. Her consistent performance as a playmaker earned her the third ranked in points per game, showcasing average of 18 and third in rebounds per game with an average of almost 10. Hank has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 7 games on the year. Her 31 points against the Mainland Pouakai were the most she scored in the 2025 season. The best players in the league are US college alumni. Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers. The standout American power forward Laina Snyder earned the Finals MVP of the championship-winning Whai. She Is Ashland alumna from 2018. Snyder collected multiple other honors, picked up the Center of the Year, and earned a spot in the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team. Her excellent performance assisted her team in beating the Mainland Pouakai 93 to 66 in the final. Snyder received Player of the Week award in the league. Her exceptional play earned her the second spot in rebounds per game, boasting an impressive average of 10. Snyder also averaged almost 16 points per game in the league. She registered double-doubles in 5 games at the event. Snyder's 30 points against the Mainland Pouakai were the most she scored in the 2025 season. The best players in the league are US college alumni. Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers. Penina Davidson, 30-year old forward from the Tokomanawa Queens, was named the Domestic Player of the Year at the Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. She Is ex California from 2018. Davidson received multiple other awards, was voted to the First Team and Domestic Players Team and Defensive Team. She orchestrated her way to the fifth spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of almost 16. Davidson was voted Player of the Week in the league. She led the TBA in rebounds per game with over 10. Davidson has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and had double-doubles in 7 games on the year. Her 22 points against Southern Hoiho were the most she scored in the 2025 season. The best players in the league are US college alumni. Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers. Kristy Wallace, Australian point guard from the Tokomanawa Queens, was voted the Guard of the Year of Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. She Is alumna of the Baylor from 2018. Wallace collected multiple other honors, was selected to the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team. She conducted her way to the second position in averaging a commendable over 19 points per game and third in assists per game, delivering a over 6 average. Wallace has totalled 6 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 2 games on the year. Her 30 points against Whai were the most she scored in the 2025 season. The best players in the league are US college alumni. Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers. Marena Whittle, 31-year old Australian guard from the Mainland Pouakai, was chosen to the First Team at the Tauihi Basketball Aoteroa. She graduated from the NDSU nine years ago. Whittle received multiple other awards, was named to the Imports Team and Defensive Team. Her best performance made her team reach the final but they were defeated by Whai 66 to 93. Whittle's court vision propelled her to the fifth spot in rebounds per game an outstanding average of over 8. She led the TBA in points per game with almost 20. Whittle has totalled 8 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 4 games on the year. Her 30 points against Southern Hoiho were the most she scored in the 2025 season. The best players in the league are US college alumni. Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers. Among many awards she was selected to the Australiabasket All-Australian NBL1 First Team between 2022 and 2023. She was also selected as the Eurobasket All-Spanish LF Endesa Honorable Mention in 2024.
Player of the Year: Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
Finals MVP: USA Laina Snyder (185-C/F-30) of Whai
Defensive Player of the Year: Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
Domestic Player of the Year: New Zealand Penina Davidson (190-F-30) of Tokomanawa Q.
Import Player of the Year: Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
Guard of the Year: Australian Kristy Wallace (180-PG-29) of Tokomanawa Q.
Forward of the Year: Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
Center of the Year: USA Laina Snyder (185-C/F-30) of Whai
Coach of the Year: New Zealand Alex Stojkovic of Mainland P.


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA First Team 2025
Hank
Snyder
Wallace
Whittle
Davidson

First Team
Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
USA Laina Snyder (185-C/F-30) of Whai
Australian Kristy Wallace (180-PG-29) of Tokomanawa Q.
Australian Marena Whittle (180-G-31) of Mainland P.
New Zealand Penina Davidson (190-F-30) of Tokomanawa Q.


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA Honorable Mention 2025
Cowling
McDowell-White
Shearer
Pizzey
Park
Dale
Brown
Jacobs

Honorable Mention
USA Mikayla Cowling (188-F-29) of Whai
Australian Jessica McDowell-White (168-G-25) of Whai
New Zealand Emme Shearer (183-G-23) of Whai
New Zealand Rebecca Pizzey (190-C-26) of S. Hoiho
South Korean Jihyun Park (180-F-25) of Tokomanawa Q.
New Zealand McKenna Dale (183-G-26) of Mainland P.
Australian Louise Brown (175-G/F-41) of Tokomanawa Q.
Australian Claire Jacobs (183-G-24) of S. Hoiho


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA All-Domestic Players Team 2025
Davidson
Shearer
Dale
Pizzey
McGoldrick

All-Domestic Players Team
New Zealand Penina Davidson (190-F-30) of Tokomanawa Q.
New Zealand Emme Shearer (183-G-23) of Whai
New Zealand McKenna Dale (183-G-26) of Mainland P.
New Zealand Rebecca Pizzey (190-C-26) of S. Hoiho
New Zealand Esra McGoldrick (188-F-26) of Mainland P.


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA All-Imports Team 2025
Hank
Snyder
Wallace
Whittle
Cowling

All-Imports Team
Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
USA Laina Snyder (185-C/F-30) of Whai
Australian Kristy Wallace (180-PG-29) of Tokomanawa Q.
Australian Marena Whittle (180-G-31) of Mainland P.
USA Mikayla Cowling (188-F-29) of Whai


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA All-Defensive Team 2025
Hank
Snyder
Whittle
Wallace
Davidson

All-Defensive Team
Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
USA Laina Snyder (185-C/F-30) of Whai
Australian Marena Whittle (180-G-31) of Mainland P.
Australian Kristy Wallace (180-PG-29) of Tokomanawa Q.
New Zealand Penina Davidson (190-F-30) of Tokomanawa Q.


Australiabasket.com New Zealand TBA All-Prospects Team 2025
Hank
Shearer
McDowell-White
Park
Whittaker

All-Prospects Team
Australian Hannah Hank (188-F-24) of Whai
New Zealand Emme Shearer (183-G-23) of Whai
Australian Jessica McDowell-White (168-G-25) of Whai
South Korean Jihyun Park (180-F-25) of Tokomanawa Q.
New Zealand Charlotte Whittaker (190-F-25) of Mainland P.
*The awards were created by Australiabasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance. It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.