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Judd Flavell retains Tall Blacks role alongside overseas opportunity
Basketball New Zealand endorsed the coach's international career step while confirming his continued national team commitment.
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Basketball New Zealand confirmed that Judd Flavell would remain Tall Blacks head coach after accepting an international coaching opportunity. The federation supported the move and said the experience could bring new lessons into the national team environment.
Flavell reaffirmed his commitment to the New Zealand programme. The March announcement recorded a thirteen win, seven loss tenure that included a 106–97 victory over Australia in the Trans-Tasman series and a 22 point comeback against Lebanon at the 2025 Asia Cup.
The next national team window was scheduled for July, with home World Cup qualifiers against the Philippines and Guam in Auckland. Flavell described the continuing work as part of a programme aiming toward Los Angeles 2028, while the announcement left his overseas destination unnamed.
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