Charlisse-Leger-Walker

Leger-Walker Drafted by Connecticut Sun - 1 month ago
Charlisse Leger-Walker (178-G, college: WSU, agency: LBM Management) has become the first New Zealand player to be drafted to the WNBA.The 24-year-old UCLA guard was selected by the Connecticut Sun and was the 18th overall pick of the 2026 draft.Currently Megan Compain, who played for the Utah Starz in 1997, is the only Kiwi to have played in the WNBA.

Sam-Mennenga

Sam Mennenga Re-Signs with the Breakers - 2 month ago
The BNZ Breakers are excited to announce that star forward Mennenga Sam (206-F-2001, college: Davidson) has officially re-signed with the club on a two-year contract, securing the services of one of the league's most dominant modern big men through the Australian BL 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons. Mennenga, 24, enters the new deal off the back of a career-defining NBL26 season. Despite a mid-season w..

Ella-Tofaeono

NZ fall short against Puerto Rico in final World Cup Qualifier - 2 month ago
It was do or die time for the New Zealand Tall Ferns, as they took on host nation Puerto Rico in the final game of their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament needing a 24-point win to gain qualification and head to Berlin in September. As expected, the energy inside El Choli was electric and both teams started off as such. Guirantes got the home side off to a fast start with 6 quick p..