Tauranga women’s basketball team the Whai have made history by reaching their first grand final since joining the national professional Tauihi League three years ago.

What’s more, the final will be played in front of a home crowd.

The Whai took down the 2023 winners, Northern Kāhu 63-78 in Sunday’s semi-final in Auckland, and head coach Alex Stojkovic said planning on how to beat them started immediately after last year’s semi-final loss.

“Last year gave us an idea, and to be honest with you, there has been no change of plan.

“It’s our third season, and to finally get over the hump and beat them [Kāhu] on their home court in an away semi-final, that’s pretty special.”

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