The 2degrees Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks squads have been named for the upcoming inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown.

With Tauihi affiliations and last known teams, the 2degrees Tall Ferns for the Trans-Taman Throwdown series against the Australian Opals are as follows: 

Ella Bradley, Northern Kāhu & University of Texas - Tyler, debutant
Ella Brow, Southern Methodist University, debutant
McKenna Dale, Tauranga Whai & Mandurah Magic, 5 games
Bailey Flavell, Northern Kāhu & Launceston Tornadoes , 3 games
Tegan Graham, VFL AstroStars Bochum, debutant
Keriana Hippolite, Tokomanawa Queens & Brisbane Capitals, debutant
Pahlyss Hokianga, Tauranga Whai, 5 games
Tylah Hooper, Melbourne Tigers, debutant
Waiata Jennings, University of Alabama, debutant
Esra McGoldrick, Mainland Pouākai & Casey Cavaliers, 19 games
Sharne Robati, Mainland Pouākai & Casey Cavaliers, 2 games
Emme Shearer, University of Portland, debutant
Kaylee Smiler, Tauranga Whai, debutant
Ashlee Strawbridge, Mainland Pouākai & West Adelaide Bearcats, 3 games
Ella Tofaeono, Melbourne Tigers, 3 games

With current Sal’s NBL teams and last known teams, the New Zealand Tall Blacks for the Trans-Tasman Throwdown series against the Australian Boomers are as follows: 

Jackson Ball, Hawke’s Bay Hawks, 2 games
Taylor Britt, Canterbury Rams & NZ Breakers, 31 games
Walter Brown, Canterbury Rams & Tasmania JackJumpers, 18 games
Flynn Cameron, Franklin Bulls & Adelaide 36ers, 28 games
Max Darling, Canterbury Rams & NZ Breakers, 6 games
Carlin Davison, Taranaki Airs & NZ Breakers, 1 game
Oscar Goodman, University of Michigan, 1 game
Julius Halaifonua, Georgetown University, 1 game
Shea Ili, Wellington Saints & Melbourne United, 71 games
Kaia Isaac, Canterbury Rams & NZ Breakers, 3 games
Tamatoa Isaac, Canterbury Rams, 2 games
Tohiraukura Smith-Milner, Canterbury Rams & Brisbane Bullets, 66 games
Reuben Te Rangi, Franklin Bulls & NZ Breakers, 71 games
Corey Webster, Manawatū Jets, 100 games

The Trans-Tasman Throwdown will culminate with the final at GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands in Hamilton on Sunday, 11 May. 

Australian Boomers v Tall Blacks
2pm tip off (NZT)

Australian Opals v 2degrees Tall Ferns
4pm tip off (NZT)

One of sports biggest rivalries, this clash will see the 2degrees Tall Ferns back playing on home soil for the first time in 5 years. 

Tickets are available now at Ticketek.