Indigo Hawks

The Taylor Hawks are thrilled to announce the last member of their 2024 roster, Luke Sutherland. From Syracuse, New York, Sutherland showcased his exceptional talent as a standout player for Le Moyne College throughout the 2023/24 season. Sutherland will bring a formidable scoring prowess to the Hawks, shooting close to a 50/40/90 stat line last […]

We are excited to announce the signing of Isaac Cox. Cox, a dynamic shooting guard, is making a big impression on the Taylor Hawks having proven himself on both ends of the court, showcasing his versatility and commitment to excellence. A product of Hawke’s Bay, Cox has a strong foundation in basketball having played for […]

We are excited to announce the signing of Ryder Moore as our newest guard. Standing at 186cm, Moore brings an advanced and dynamic offensive presence to the Taylor Hawks. With his speed and shot making ability Moore will soon become a fan favourite.  Moore’s basketball journey began in Hawke’s Bay, where he showcased his skills […]

The Taylor Hawks are excited to announce the signing of 6’8 Harry Keighley. Having begun his basketball journey again a little over 18 months ago, Keighley has already made his mark in the game.  Keighley’s basketball journey first began in intermediate, but after several years away from the game it was in 2022 with Basketball […]

The Taylor Hawks are thrilled to announce the signing of George Stent, a 16-year-old student from St. John’s College in Hastings. George is a familiar name in the Hawke’s Bay basketball, having begun his journey with the Paul Henare and Paora Winitana Basketball Academy, where he honed his skills before moving on to represent Basketball […]

The Taylor Hawks are thrilled to announce the signing of Clifton Bush III for the upcoming 2024 Sals National Basketball League. A standout basketball talent from Hawkes Bay, known for his natural scoring ability and exciting and dynamic style of play. Despite a challenging knee injury and health setbacks along the way, Bush lll has […]

The Taylor Hawks are excited to announce the signing of Balin Casson for the 2024 Sals National Basketball League. At just 16 years old Casson, a student at Napier Boys High brings a raw dynamic and aggressive playing style to the team. Known for his athleticism and ability to score, Casson poses a constant threat […]

Zoram Smiler, a skilled basketballer with a bright future, has achieved a childhood dream. Having represented Hawke’s Bay at all age group levels, he has now fulfilled a goal by joining the Taylor Hawks for the 2024 Sals National Basketball League. After recently starting at a new school, Smiler is setting new goals for 2024 […]

After a season-ending injury sidelined him in 2023, Tommy Fergusson is back for the 2024 Sals National Basketball League. Despite rupturing his ACL at the end of 2022, Fergusson has displayed remarkable determination to earn his spot for 2024. A graduate of Napier Boys’ High School, he has already left a significant impact on the […]

Since free agency started we have been searching for a hard nosed defensively minded point guard that can run a team. With this in mind we are pleased to announce the signing of Tanae Lavery. Having attended high school at St. Andrew’s college in Christchurch Lavery earned himself a basketball scholarship to Lincoln University. Lavery has […]