In their second and final game of the opening window at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying, New Zealand will take the floor against Hong Kong on February 25.
A fast start is expected of the Tall Blacks, who have found success in their two prior FIBA Asia Cups. Most recently, in 2022, New Zealand earned the tournament's Bronze Medal.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information about New Zealand vs. Hong Kong, including the date, time and TV information for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying game.
How to watch New Zealand vs. Hong Kong at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
- Date: Sunday, February 25
- Time: 16:30 NZDT, 15:30 AEST
- TV channel: Spark Sport
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN
New Zealand’s second game at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying will be on Saturday, Feb. 25 against Hong Kong. The game will begin at 16:30 local time at EventFinda Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.
Fans can catch all the action on Courtside 1891, the official streaming home of FIBA. Viewers can easily access Courtside 1891, which offers two separate subscriptions, on DAZN.
New Zealand’s roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
| Number | Player | Age | Height/Weight | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Alexander McNaught | 21 | 6-2, 90 kgs. | G | New Zealand Breakers |
| 5 | Taylor Britt | 27 | 6-2, 77 kgs. | G | Canterbury Rams |
| 7 | Walter Brown | 20 | 6-3, | G | Tasmania JackJumpers |
| 8 | Max Darling | 23 | 6-5, 118 kgs. | F | Canterbury Rams |
| 11 | Tobias Cameron | 25 | 6-5, 95 kgs. | F | Taranaki Mountain Airs |
| 12 | Ethan Rusbatch | 31 | 6-5, | G | Bay Hawks |
| 13 | Dion Prewster | 34 | 6-5, 96 kgs. | G | Sandringham Sabres |
| 15 | Thomas Vodanovich | 29 | 6-7, 104 kgs. | F | Tasmania JackJumpers |
| 20 | Jordan Ngatai | 30 | 6-5, 100 kgs. | F | Tampereen Pyrinto |
| 24 | Tyrell Harrison | 24 | 7-0, 115 kgs. | C | Brisbane Bullets |
| 33 | Samuel Timmins | 26 | 6-11, 119 kgs. | C | Sydney Kings |
| 42 | Dan Fotu | 23 | 6-7, 100 kgs. | F | New Zealand Breakers |
When are the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers?
- Dates:
- Window 1: Feb. 22 to Feb. 26
- Window 2: Nov. 21 to Nov. 25
- Window 3: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
- Locations:
- Australia, Korea, Japan, Guam, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, China, Mongolia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, India, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Palestine
The first window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers begins on Thursday, Feb. 22 and lasts through Monday, Feb. 26.
Twenty-four teams representing their respective countries are divided into six groups to compete in a round-robin style tournament. They will play a total of six games a piece, competing against each opponent in their group twice.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. Meanwhile, the third-place finishers will play an extra round of qualifying to determine the final four teams that make the field.
New Zealand schedule at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
| Date | Opponent | Time (NZST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | at Chinese Taipei | FINAL | W (89-69) |
| Feb. 25 | vs Hong Kong | 16:30 (15:30 AEST) | TBD |
| Nov. 21 | at Philippines | TBA | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs Chinese Taipei | TBA | TBD |
| Feb. 20 | vs Hong Kong | TBA | TBD |
| Feb. 23 | vs Philippines | TBA | TBD |