At a glance

Breaker Jordan Ngatai was among New Zealand’s best, netting 17 points, which included 5-of-6 on three-point attempts, while debutant duo, Tom Vodanovich and Auckland schoolboy Kruz PerrottHunt, both Breakers development players, took their chances.

Vodanovich, who plays for the Southland Sharks in the National Basketball League, impressed with 11 points in 16 minutes and looked more than comfortable in his first taste of international hoops. Asia FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying campaign:

Tall Blacks 95 (Tom Abercrombie 18, Jordan Ngatai 17, Reuben Te Rangi 11, Tom Vodanovich 11) Jordan 69 (Yousef Abu Wazaneh 13, Ahmad AlHamarsheh 12).

1Q: 29-13, HT: 51-30, 3Q: 73-46. New Zealand v Syria

TSB Bank Arena, tomorrow 3pm

Wyllie was eager to get stuck into the second phase of the review, after a tough year for Silver Ferns.

The review was sparked by a dismal Commonwealth Games campaign, in which the Silver Ferns finished fourth after losing four games, including an embarrassing defeat to Malawi.

The aftermath included former coach Janine Southby resigning after a torrid tenure. She was replaced by Noeline Taurua.

The group’s first task is to guide the review process and identification of strategic priorities for the next four year cycle.

The High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) will also be tasked with advising on high performance player, coach and competition pathways, as well as the practices within New Zealand’s high performance umpiring, officiating and rules development with a view to the international game.

The panel will meet with Taurua, and other key personnel, to offer support in the buildup to key campaigns, while advising on selection strategy and policy at an elite level.

Wyllie said there were a number of elements the HPAG would cover, with one of its most important roles to act as a sounding board for herself and key high performance personnel.

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