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  •   Home > News > Sports > Basketball

    The Tall Ferns have fallen 88-64 to Montenegro in their opening game of the FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers in Mexico

    The Tall Ferns have fallen 88-64 to Montenegro in their opening game of the FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers in Mexico


    The New Zealand side next face hosts Mexico on Thursday afternoon.

    The winner of the eight-team tournament advances to the next stage of qualifying for the World Cup being held in 2026.

    BASKETBALL WITH BK'S RODEO MEGA STACKERS. ATTACK YOUR STACK.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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