The Auckland Tuatara will begin their 3×3 campaign against the Hawke’s Bay Hawks at 11.45am on Wednesday morning on court 2 of ILT Stadium in Invercargill.
The Tuatara roster of Reuben Fitzgerald, Will Leger, Josh Leger and Ryan Laumatia will tackle a Hawks side boasting former Tall Black Jarrad Kenny in their opening match of pool play.
The second game of the opening day will see the Tuatara tackle Sal’s NBL newcomers the Whai on court 1 at 1.05pm before a final match of the opening day session against Waikato University at 2.45pm.
The Chris McIntosh-coached side will return for an evening game against the Nelson Giants at 9.05pm.
The Tuatara open day 2 on Thursday with a clash against cross-town rival Franklin Bulls on court 1 at 11.25am before facing the West Coast Rapids on court 2 at 12.45pm.
They round out the day session with a game against the Manawatu Jets at 2.25pm on court 2.
The Tuatara have two night matches on Thursday – the first against the Otago Nuggets at 7.45pm on court 1 and then a match-up with the home town Southland Sharks at 9.25pm on court 2.
Day three action sees the Tuatara face the defending Sal’s NBL champion Canterbury Rams at 1.25pm on court 1 and then a match-up with the Taranaki Airs at 2.45pm also on court 1.
Friday night features two more night matches with the Tuatara taking on the Pasifika Tavake at 7.25pm on court 2 before a final pool match against the Wellington Saints at 8.45pm on court 2.
Playoffs will take place on Saturday with the finals matches on Saturday evening.
Wednesday October 25
11.45am Tuatara v Hawks Court 2
1.05pm Tuatara v Whai Court 1
2.45pm Tuatara v Waikato Uni Court 2
9.05pm Tuatara v Giants Court 1
Thursday October 26
11.25am Tuatara v Bulls Court 1
12.45pm Tuatara v Rapids Court 2
2.25pm Tuatara v Jets Court 2
7.45pm Tuatara v Nuggets Court 1
9.25pm Tuatara v Sharks Court 2
Friday October 27
1.25pm Tuatara v Rams Court 1
2.45pm Tuatara v Airs Court 1
7.25pm Tuatara v Tavake Court 2
8.25pm Tuatara v Saints Court 2