Jordan Ngatai Named to New Zealand Basketball Team for FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
New Zealand forward Jordan Ngatai has been officially named a registered member of the New Zealand men’s basketball team for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Regional Qualifiers Window 2
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Upcoming Schedule for New Zealand
The Tall Blacks are set to face the Philippines on February 26th at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. They will then travel to Guam to play against the Guam representative on March 1st at the University of Guam Field House.
*All times are Japan time.
Player Profile: Jordan Ngatai
Profile Details
- Uniform Number: 20
- Position: SF/PF
- Height/Weight: 196cm / 103kg
- Date of Birth: March 7, 1993
- League Registered Nationality: New Zealand
- Birthplace: New Zealand
- Alma Mater: Brigham Young University Hawaii
Career Highlights
Ngatai boasts an extensive career spanning multiple leagues and countries:
- 2010: JTB / Breakers (CBL)
- 2011-2017: Various New Zealand NBL teams including Wellington Saints, Pacific Jewelers Saints, Taranaki Mountainairs, and Otago Nuggets
- 2014-2020: New Zealand Breakers (Australia NBL)
- 2020-2022: Cairns Taipans (Australia NBL)
- 2022: Cairns Marlins (NBL1)
- 2023: Hawke’s Bay Hawks (New Zealand NBL)
- 2023-2024: Pyrintö (Finland 1st Division)
- 2024-2025: Kapfenberg Bulls (Austria 1st Division)
- 2025.11-12: Nagasaki Veruca *Support Coach
- 2026.1-2: Kagawa Five Arrows
- 2026.2-: Levanga Hokkaido
Representative History
Ngatai has a long history with the New Zealand national team, having represented his country from 2013-2014, 2016-2020, and 2022-2026.
Gilas Pilipinas Preparing for Tough Matchup
New Zealand’s upcoming game against Gilas Pilipinas, currently ranked No. 36 in the world and No. 7 in Asia, is part of Group A in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, which also includes Australia and Guam.
FAQ
- What is the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers? A tournament to determine which Asian teams will qualify for the 2027 FIBA World Cup.
- Where will New Zealand play the Philippines? At the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.
- What position does Jordan Ngatai play? Compact Forward/Power Forward (SF/PF).
The upcoming matches promise exciting basketball action as teams battle for a spot in the next round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Stay tuned to 247sports.news for continued coverage.