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Tauranga Whai

@whaibasketball

We are a basketball club in Tauranga, New Zealand. Our teams compete in both men's and women's National League's - The Sal's NBL and GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi.

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Mikayla Cowling is returning to the Whai for the 2024 season 🚨 Cowling was named 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and was a member of the All-Star Five 🙌 In 14 games with the Whai last season, Cowling posted averages of 23.1 PTS, 9.5 REB, 4.1 AST & 1.9 STL 🤩🔥

Mikayla Cowling is returning to the Whai for the 2024 season 🚨

Cowling was named 2023 Defensive Player of the Year and was a member of the All-Star Five 🙌

In 14 games with the Whai last season, Cowling posted averages of 23.1 PTS, 9.5 REB, 4.1 AST & 1.9 STL 🤩🔥
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We are excited to announce the return of Mikayla Cowling to our Whai Tauihi team for the upcoming @tauihinz season! 🌟 The guard was one of the best players in the league last year, finishing the season in the top 5 in scoring (23.1 per game), rebounds (9.5 per game).

We are excited to announce the return of Mikayla Cowling to our Whai Tauihi team for the upcoming @tauihinz season! 🌟
 
The guard was one of the best players in the league last year, finishing the season in the top 5 in scoring (23.1 per game), rebounds (9.5 per game).
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The Whai have re-signed McKenna Dale 🚨 Dale posted averages of 17.7 PTS, 6.1 REB, 3.4 AST & 1.6 STL in 14 games with the Whai in 2023 🔥 #SoarWithUs Sky Sport NZ

The Whai have re-signed McKenna Dale 🚨

Dale posted averages of 17.7 PTS, 6.1 REB, 3.4 AST & 1.6 STL in 14 games with the Whai in 2023 🔥

#SoarWithUs <a href="/skysportnz/">Sky Sport NZ</a>
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Lara McSpadden is joining the Whai. Lara played for the Sydney Uni Flames in last year’s WNBL. Currently, she plays for the Rockhampton Cyclones in NBL1 North, averaging 17 pts and 11 rebs per game. The 6'4" Center adds experience and size to Whai. @tauihinz Sky Sport NZ

Lara McSpadden is joining the Whai. 

Lara played for the Sydney Uni Flames in last year’s WNBL. Currently, she plays for the Rockhampton Cyclones in NBL1 North, averaging 17 pts and 11 rebs per game. The 6'4" Center adds experience and size to Whai.

@tauihinz <a href="/skysportnz/">Sky Sport NZ</a>
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Morgan Yaeger joins Whai Tauihi for 2024 season! Morgan currently plays in the NBL1 North for the Rockhampton Cyclones, averaging 16 points and 4.5 assists per game. She played Division 1 Basketball at Oregon and has several years of WNBL experience. Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa Sky Sport NZ

Morgan Yaeger joins Whai Tauihi for 2024 season! 

Morgan currently plays in the NBL1 North for the Rockhampton Cyclones, averaging 16 points and 4.5 assists per game. She played Division 1 Basketball at Oregon and has several years of WNBL experience. 
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Get the inside scoop! We are about to face off against the Northern Kahu, and we've got exclusive pre-game insights from the Whai's head coach himself.

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Every season teams face injury and adversity at different times. We played our 1st 10 days without 2 players from our starting 5. Great to finally have everyone on the court. youtu.be/dcLtR_t8rfk

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What's happening...? World-class talent inspiring young players right here in Tauranga! A championship winner in Mexico earlier this year, and one of basketball's brightest stars sharing her passion with young girls through 2degrees Girls Got Game.

What's happening...? World-class talent inspiring young players right here in Tauranga!  A championship winner in Mexico earlier this year, and one of basketball's brightest stars sharing her passion with young girls through <a href="/2degreesmobile/">2degrees</a> Girls Got Game.
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FINAL FOUR LOCKED IN! For the 3rd straight season, we are in the Tauihi Final Four. 📅 Dec 15 | 3PM 📍 Eventfinda Stadium, AKL ⚔️ #2 Northern Kāhu vs. #3 Whai Catch it LIVE on Sky Sport NZ, Sky Sport TikTok & ESPN3 (US)!

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Whai Basketball's 2degrees Girls Got Game events give girls a chance to sample basketball - you never know what might come from that! Sport can build confidence, and develop skills like leadership & teamwork. It’s more than sport — it’s about belonging, resilience &

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🏀 HISTORY MADE! 🏀 Whai Basketball is heading to the Grand Final after a thrilling win over the Kahu in Auckland last night! And guess what? We’re bringing it home to Tauranga on Dec 22nd! 🔥 #WhaiBasketball #GrandFinal #LetsGoWhai #Tauihi

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The 100th Tauihi game will tip off at the Grand Final this Sunday and Sky commentator Justin Nelson takes a look back at what the mahi has accomplished #RatedE #T3 Sky Sport NZ ➡️tauihi.basketball/straight-shot-…

The 100th Tauihi game will tip off at the Grand Final this Sunday and Sky commentator Justin Nelson takes a look back at what the mahi has accomplished #RatedE #T3 <a href="/skysportnz/">Sky Sport NZ</a> ➡️tauihi.basketball/straight-shot-…