Kiwi Hoopers

17/07/2025

Have you ever seen THREE rangatira repping 🇳🇿 on basketball’s biggest summer stage? 🌏

📍 NBA Summer League | Las Vegas 2025
ANIWANIWA TAIT-JONES (RAPTORS)
SAM MENNENGA (LAKERS)
TYRELL HARRISON (NUGGETS)

3 of them took completely different paths that led them to the same stage - NBA Summer League 2025.

Sam made his way from Westlake to North Carolina, then back home, onto Greece, home again, then Puerto Rico. The 23 year old arrived in Vegas wearing purple and gold.

Only separated by 11 months, Aniwaniwa is no stranger to Vegas. He has been playing tournaments here ever since he was a kid. But finally here wearing an NBA uniform is unreal.

Tyrell didn’t do the US college path, he stayed home and worked hard. The 7fter has been representing NZ on the world stage a few times. After grinding out in Puerto Rico, the Brisbane-born, NZ-blooded giant has earned his starting spot with Denver.

TO OUR TAMARIKI ACROSS AOTEAROA:
These men walked courts YOU play on. They missed shots YOU practice daily. Now they’re in Vegas proving: Ka whawhai tonu mātou! Ake! Ake! Ake!

Which player’s journey inspires YOU most?
Aniwaniwa: 🍁
Sam: ⛵️
Tyrell: ⛰️

24/05/2025

Coach Josh Fan took us behind the curtain and showed us what it was like coaching a global basketball sensation. At the same time, he dropped some gems on how he would help players develop for their role. MUST-SEE INTERVIEW.

🏀 “COACH JOSH FAN: He was with HIM shootin' in the gym” 🌟At the amaznHQ All-Star Showcase, I talk with Coach Josh Fan—the man who helped shape Jeremy Lin’s...

04/05/2025

Steven Adams just Exposed Why He'd Be The Perfect Coach (Hint: It's Not His "dunk Shot") 🧠

08/04/2025

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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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