The New Zealand Junior Tall Blacks (JTBs) are about to embark on the final stage of their preparation ahead of the FIBA U19 World Championships in Egypt next month, with a final series of three games in China against quality international opposition. With six games already under their belts, the team is making good progress under Head Coach Daryl Cartwright. Assistant Coach Leyton Haddleton is pleased with where the team is at as they look to peak in early July at the FIBA World Cup in Cairo. Haddleton says results are important, but this final week is more about being ready for game one in Egypt in under a weeks time. The boys are excited, this is our final city, our final batch of games and then it is the World Cup."

Source: New Zealand Herald June 25, 2017 08:26 UTC