Tall Blacks
plural noun
The New Zealand men’s basketball team: the sport had a higher profile than ever, thanks to the Tall Blacks finishing fourth at the world championships...
- The Tall Blacks' attempt to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics didn't go well.
- The Tall Blacks' no-frills basketball last night had left plenty in reserve for upcoming matches, especially against trans-Tasman rivals Australia.
- The Tall Blacks are taking an innovative approach to dealing with their centre's broken thumb.
Origin
1990s: modelled on All Blacks.