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- ↑ Sharks Add To Their Squad
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The squad is being developed with an eye to the future following the retirement of a number of experienced, long-serving players such as Puke Lenden, Ray Cameron and Mike Homik.
- ↑ Waikato Wizards lose national women's basketball title
- ↑ 2013 BBNZ Annual Report
- ↑ Southland Sharks bulk up their sagging stocks
- ↑ James Blond Supercity Rangers