Tall Blacks Win Stankovic Cup

Created on August 11, 2015

The New Zealand men’s basketball team have won their second Stankovic Cup title – adding to their win in 2011. The Tall Blacks narrowly defeated Mexico 70-66 in the final in China.

It was a final quarter push that gave them the title. Mexico came back in the third-quarter and even managed a narrow lead in the final 10 minutes, but the Tall Blacks pushed at both ends of the floor to take the gameand the title.

The win will give the Kiwis confidence as they prepare for a home and away contest against Australia – the winner will qualify for the Rio Olympic Games.

“It is important that we enjoy this and take the time to reflect on what we have achieved,” said head coach Paul Henare. “These moments are rare for New Zealand basketball and we need to take the chance to be proud of what we have done, be humble but be proud.

I found this cool becauses nz got the cup witch is so cool