Waikato Pistons

Waikato Pistons
Waikato Pistons logo
LeagueNational Basketball League
Founded1982
FoldedNovember 2014
HistoryHamilton
1982; 1984–1986
Waikato Warriors
1987–2000
Waikato Titans
2001–2005
Waikato Pistons
2006–2011; 2013–2014
ArenaHamilton Boys' High School
LocationHamilton, Waikato,
New Zealand
Team colorsBlack, yellow, red, white
Championships4 (2001, 2002, 2008, 2009)

The Waikato Pistons were a New Zealand basketball team based in Hamilton. The Pistons competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) and played their home games at Hamilton Boys' High School.

After sitting out the 2012 NBL season,[1] the Pistons returned to play in 2013 and 2014,[2] before permanently withdrawing again in November 2014.[3]

  1. ^ Anderson, Ian (27 October 2011). "Waikato Pistons out of 2012 national league". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
  2. ^ Waikato Pistons back in the action
  3. ^ Waikato Pistons pull out of NBL competition