The Women’s Basketball Championship will now be known as the National Basketball League operating alongside the men’s league. The move was supported by its sponsors, while Sky Sport will broadcast all 112 games in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Basketball New Zealand CEO Iain Potter said it was a move towards its goal of gender equality in the sport. ‘‘The coverage of the men’s league increased significantly last season, and now we’re excited to be taking similar steps with the women’s league. ‘‘I’m really pleased to confirm we will also be working with Sky Sport to broadcast every game in the women’s league.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2020 15:33 UTC