Tim Smith

If you told me a few years ago that I was about to be part of a back-to-back NZNBL championship team, I wouldn’t have believed it. I just want to take a minute to express how remarkably grateful I am to be surrounded by such high-level people and for the trust and… (1/2)

We’re excited to announce 6’5” American-Cameroonian guard Tamenang Choh is joining the Canterbury Rams! 🐏 Read the full story: canterburyrams.basketball/tamenang-choh-… @nznbl @skysportnz

Proven NZNBL star Todd Withers is bringing his elite two-way talents to the Canterbury Rams for the 2026 Sal’s NBL season 🐏 Read the full story: canterburyrams.basketball/nznbl-star-tod… @nznbl @skysportnz

The Canterbury Rams and Mainland Pouākai announced today that they will be relocating to the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre, effective for the 2026 Sal’s NBL season. Read the full press release: canterburyrams.basketball/canterbury-ram… 📸 Ian Hutchinson @nznbl @skysportnz

He’s back! Team Captain Taylor Britt has re-signed with the Canterbury Rams ahead of the 2026 season! 🐏 Read the full story: canterburyrams.basketball/taylor-britt-r… @nznbl @skysportnz

We’re thrilled to welcome 6’10” Kiwi Jack Andrew to the team for the 2026 season! Read the full story: canterburyrams.basketball/jack-andrew-si… @nznbl @skysportnz

my final album of the year list for 2025!

Ava Jones 2025 Early Season New Zealand Rapid League Highlights 6’1” Forward | Class of 2027 Ava Jones has been an integral member of the Mainland Pouākai Rapid League team to start the season, showcasing her inside-outside scoring versatility.

Episode 2 of the Bird's Eye View podcast is out now! 🎙️ This week, Connor Kitto and Maia Williamson are joined by new Pouākai Head Coach Alex Stojkovic! Listen to Ep. 2 on Spotify 🔗: open.spotify.com/episode/2OXkr1… @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

Can’t express how cool it is to see Lachy out there putting in work!

Maia & Connor are back on the mic! Tune into the first episode of Bird’s Eye View!

An absolute hooper just landed 👋 Welcome to the squad, Bree Hall! @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

The news is out! Indiana Fever rookie Bree Hall is taking flight with the ProBuild ITM Mainland Pouākai! 🦅 Read the full story: pouakai.basketball/wnba-talent-br… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

2-0 start to the season 🔥 Mikesell: 23 pts | 10 rbs | 4/6 3P Whittle: 20 pts | 7 rbs | 2 ast Dale: 16 pts | 6 rbs | 4 ast Grab tickets to our next home game on Oct 10th via the link below 🎟️ 🔗: premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.asp… 📸 Lynne Cameron @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

It’s just the beginning ‼️ Whittle: 30 pts | 5 ast | 8/9 3P Dale: 22 pts | 10 rbs | 3 blk McGoldrick: 20 pts | 8 rbs | 2 ast Grab tickets to our next home game on Oct 10th via the link below 🎟️ 🔗: premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.asp… #FlyFearless @TauihiNZ @skysportnz

@NBLPleb do you have a boxscore? noticed it’s not on the nbl app

The New Zealand Breakers possibly have the worst socials of any team. They took on Nagasaki Velca tonight, going up against the likes of Hyunjung Lee and former NBL23 Breaker Jarrell Brantley, and not ONE post by the team. Nothing. Ain't ideal. #NBL #NBL26

Tawhiri Cate (G, 2027) led New Zealand in points, assists and steals in a win over Japan to secure third place at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup. 17 PTS | 3 REB | 7 AST | 2 STL | 7/10 FG | 3/4 3P

Tawhiri Cate (G, 2027) recorded a double-double in the semi-finals of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup with 11 assists to just 2 turnovers. 13 PTS | 6 REB | 11 AST | 2/5 3P

Marco Sula (G/F, 2027) caught fire from beyond the arc against China at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup semi-finals. 14 PTS | 3 REB | 4/8 3P

Tawhiri Cate (G, 2027) was named to the All-Star Five at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup! 13.8 ppg | 5.8 rpg | 7.8 apg (2nd) | 52.4 FG% | 50.0 3P% | 1.5 3PM | 83.3 FT%

Marco Sula (2027) was disruptive on defence for the Junior Tall Blacks against Iran, recording 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup quarter-finals.