Barbara Wheadon in her role as Basketball NZ President drawing New Zealand out of the hat during the FIBA U19 world championship draw in Auckland in 2009. For over four decades, Barbara Wheadon has helped to shape basketball – here and internationally – in her many roles, and has been recognised with the sport's highest honour. There aren't many who've impacted the sport of basketball in New Zealand, and around the world, like Barbara Wheadon. Wheadon’s remarkable contribution to the game has now been recognised with her induction into Basketball New Zealand’s Hall of Fame. Basketball NEw zealand Barbara Wheadon, front row, centre, with other award recipients for Basketball NZ's awards ceremony at Te Papa.

Source: Stuff June 10, 2021 19:30 UTC