Congratulations to Katie Moors (below) and Imani Rasmussen (above) on their selection to the New Zealand Under-17 Basketball Team.
Both athletes have been standout performers for Westlake Girls High School, helping to secure a historic fourth consecutive New Zealand Secondary Schools Championship last year. Their hard work, skill, and leadership have now earned them a spot on the world stage at the FIBA Under 17 Women’s World Championship in Brno, Czech Republic, from 11–19 July 2026, where they will face elite young players from powerhouse nations including the USA, Australia, Spain, France, and Canada.
Katie and Imani are among New Zealand’s brightest rising talents. Their combination of height, rebounding, defensive impact, scoring, versatility, and leadership will be vital as they represent Aotearoa.
We wish the Twin Towers all the best as they take their game to the world.
2026 FIBA Under‑17 Women’s Basketball World Cup Draw
Group A: Côte d’Ivoire, Australia, Latvia, USA
Group B: Germany, Mexico, China, Spain
Group C: Japan, Czechia, Slovenia, Colombia
Group D: Egypt, Italy, Canada, New Zealand.