Men's Open Trial

After the inaugaral success of our Women's Team, TCBA is super excited and proud to kick off our Men's Programme.

The purpose of the TUPU League as explained by BBNZ.

TUPU League

A regionally focused basketball league, with national finals, to encourage representative players to continue playing for their associations after they finish Secondary School and/or University.

This league provides a platform of competitive basketball to bridge the gap between U20 Nationals and the NBL/Tauihi leagues

• The TUPU League is not about elite or HP competition (that is for NBL and Tauihi).
• The TUPU League is there to provide a competitive option for those who miss out on those leagues and bridges a gap that is currently seeing basketballers hang up their boots.
• The TUPU League is in place to encourage participation in the gap between U20 or age group reps, and NBL or Tauihi basketball.
• TUPU League is about participation and providing a safe place for those with a competitive edge to continue playing.
• All associations are eligible to enter, whether they have senior teams or not.

Mid North, which is our zone, is yet to set dates for the qualifying tournament / events, but BBNZ has scheduled the window to be between 16 September to 25 October. Top two teams qualify for Nationals in Dunedin 14-16 November.

If keen to be considered, but unavailable on either date please register interest / send through apologies to development@tauranga.basketball.