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08/04/2025

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We are covering New Zealand high-performance hoopers throughout ALL levels.

02/04/2025

Is this the most anticipated Kiwihoopers interview of the year?

We are covering New Zealand high-performance hoopers throughout ALL levels.

10/03/2025

🔥 Meet Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones🇳🇿🏀

From Wellington, New Zealand, to dominating the NCAA, Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is having a CAREER YEAR with UC San Diego! 🌟

📊 This season, he’s averaging:
✅ 19.7 PPG (points per game)
✅ 5.3 RPG (rebounds per game)
✅ 3.4 APG (assists per game)
✅ 58.0 FG% (field goal percentage)

💪 With multiple Player of the Week honors

🏆 Career Highlights:
* Over 1,000 career points in NCAA Division I
* Named Big West Newcomer of the Year in 2023-24
* Led UC San Diego to a 28-4 record this season. And help the team scured their first Big West Regluar Season Champion trophy.

🌟 Fun Fact:  7ft wingspan, he was coached and mentor the late great Kenny McFadden.

📈 What’s Next?
March Madness!

With NBA Draft eligibility in 2025, the future is BRIGHT for this 6’6”senior Guard. 🌍✨

👏 Let’s celebrate this rising star! Drop a 🏀 in the comments if you’re rooting for Aniwaniwa to make it BIG!

10/03/2025

🔥 Meet Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones🇳🇿🏀

From Wellington, New Zealand, to dominating the NCAA, Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is having a CAREER YEAR with UC San Diego! 🌟

📊 This season, he’s averaging:�✅ 19.7 PPG (points per game)�✅ 5.3 RPG (rebounds per game)�✅ 3.4 APG (assists per game)�✅ 58.0 FG% (field goal percentage)

💪 With multiple Player of the Week honors

🏆 Career Highlights:
* Over 1,000 career points in NCAA Division I
* Named Big West Newcomer of the Year in 2023-24
* Led UC San Diego to a 28-4 record this season. And help the team scured their first Big West Regluar Season Champion trophy.

🌟 Fun Fact: 7ft wingspan, he was coached and mentor the late great Kenny McFadden.

📈 What’s Next?
March Madness!
�With NBA Draft eligibility in 2025, the future is BRIGHT for this 6’6”senior Guard. 🌍✨�
👏 Let’s celebrate this rising star! Drop a 🏀 in the comments if you’re rooting for Niwa!

05/03/2025

The latest from Corey Webster and Webster Elite Basketball Academy

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02/03/2025

This Freshman standout started 26 out of 27 games this season so far. Averaging 1.3 BLKs per game 😳

Her team sitting comfortably on top of their conference, going into the playoffs.

Soon to be 🥝x3 on the team. Can’t wait to see all 3 of them getting quality minutes on court.

21/02/2025

🔥🏀 *CHEERS TO THE CHAIRMAN!* 🏀🔥
When Charlie Dalton steps on the court, you *know* it’s showtime. 📸💥 Lighting up the scoreboard, dropping dimes, and locking down the shooter 💨

The CLUTCH floaters, Charlie’s game speaks for itself. But it’s the grind behind the glory that makes him a *true* CUI Eagle. 🦅💪 (we don’t judge the aussie color of uniforms.)

**📍** California

💬 **Sound on for the *real* vibes** 🎧
👉 **Double-tap if you’re riding with #24!** 💚💛

05/02/2025

READ NOW: Olivia Williams - The Dual-Citizen Athlete Redefining Resilience and Ambition in Women’s Basketball

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01/01/2025

Future Tall Blacks? Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree: Isaiah Chappell is the son of NCAA Champ and NBL legend Mike Chappell.

This 6’9” stretch forward has great potential!

Get to know Isaiah here:

A Deep Dive into the Promising Forward's InterviewUC Davis Aggies fans have plenty to be excited about as the new basketball season approaches. One player wh...

20/11/2024

Great conversations with Nick Davidson, who is playing NCAA D2 basketball with Menlo College.
Check it out below:

Kiwihoopers

18/10/2024

Linden Moore, a dedicated advocate for NZ women's basketball, has been making waves in the Kiwi sporting scene. Despite the cultural differences, she has managed to integrate into the local basketball community and become a driving force in promoting women's basketball in New Zealand and beyond. READ MORE

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11/10/2024

🏀🌟 Jed Barlow, a talented player from New Zealand, faced rejection and limited opportunities back home. But his determination led him to the USA, where he's now shining on the court for a prestigious military and prep school program in VA. 🇺🇸💪

We are covering New Zealand high-performance hoopers throughout ALL levels.

12/09/2024

TALES BEYOND THE HUDDLE: From tough Philly streets to WNBA coaching, Coach Chaz Franklin shares his incredible journey. Learn about his basketball roots, overseas pro career, coaching experiences (WNBA, NCAA & New Zealand Tall Ferns), and even his acting roles in this inspiring podcast episode.

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18/06/2024

Check here for a simple and transparent understanding of NCAA Academic Requirements for Kiwi Student-athletes:

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18/06/2024

Congratulations to our Kiwi Coach Ross McMains! Officially an NBA Champion!

29/03/2024

Ever dreamed of taking your game to the next level?

Join us for an exclusive interview with Impact Basketball Academy owner JOE ABUNASSAR and marketing manager Jay Green on the latest Kiwi Hoopers Podcast!

Jay Green, a D1 Hooper came from a well-known basketball family in Australia.

Joe Abunassar has been training and elevating players like Kevin Garnett and Tyrese Haliburton to a higher level since 1998

Read on 👇

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23/03/2024

Watching BYU battle it out with Santa Clara University in WBIT.

Kaylee Smiler + Ari Mackey-Williams.

Last game for Kaylee as a Cougers:
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22/03/2024

CALLING ALL YOUNG KIWI HOOPERS AND WHANAU: THIS IS YOUR GUIDE TO TAKE ON THE US HIGH SCHOOL/PREP SCHOOL PATHWAY BEFORE PLAYING BASKETBALL IN COLLEGE!

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