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    A seamless fit so far for Mike Karena

    A seamless fit so far for Mike Karena


    The Kiwi forward has signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the Australian national basketball league as an injury replacement, joining only a week ahead of their season-opener against Adelaide last weekend.

    He admits the integration process has been smoother than expected.



    BASKETBALL COVERAGE WITH BURGER KING'S NEW SPICY CHICKEN TENDERS...TO SPICE UP YOUR SNACK GAME

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     23 Feb: Early positive signs for young Highlanders' loose forward Lucas Casey
     23 Feb: Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs
     23 Feb: Scrutiny in the Crusaders after their 50-24 Super Rugby loss to the Brumbies in Christchurch
     22 Feb: The Crusaders have been demolished by the Brumbies 50-24 in Christchurch to close out the second week of Super Rugby
     22 Feb: Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year
     22 Feb: An injury blow for the Crusaders ahead of their home Super Rugby match against the Brumbies this afternoon
     22 Feb: Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes believes the Super Rugby matches between New Zealand sides are as intense as any of the big rivalries he experienced while coaching in France
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