Tall Blacks defeat Syria to move closer to 2027 Fiba World Cup qualification
New Zealand's basketball team secured a strong victory over Syria in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
The Tall Blacks put in a balanced offensive performance combined with strong defence in their win over Syria. The victory puts New Zealand in a strong position to earn qualification for the 2027 Fiba World Cup under coach Judd Flavell.
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Tall Blacks rout Syria to close in on place at 2027 Fiba World Cup
A balanced offensive effort and a suffocating defensive one has put Judd Flavell’s Tall Blacks in the box seat to earn a spot at next year’s Fiba World Cup.