The Tall Blacks' Olympic dream is over.

The Tall Blacks have performed like professionals on the floor at the Olympic Qualifiers, but their pre-game treatment has had a distinctly amateur vibe.

The Tall Blacks have enhanced their reputation as a threat to the world's best, despite a 66-59 defeat to France this morning.

The Olympic dream is a step closer for the Tall Blacks after a hard-fought 89-80 victory over the Philippines in Manila this morning.

Tall Blacks shooting guard Corey Webster has been cleared to play at the Olympic Qualifying tournament in Manila next week.

They were made to work for it, but the Tall Blacks have taken down China for the second time in a week with a 90-84 victory tonight.

The Tall Blacks have made it three from three on their overseas tour, crushing hosts China 98-74 overnight.

An avalanche of absences has left the Tall Blacks banking on young talent to contribute to their Olympic aspirations.

The Tall Blacks squad for their Olympic qualifying campaign is expected to be named on Wednesday, and there will have been plenty of difficult selections made.

A huge challenge awaits the Tall Blacks, and they will be going into battle without their giant-slaying weapon.

Kirk Penney has officially called time on his international career.

New Zealand Breakers star shooting guard Corey Webster is off to New Orleans.

Corey Webster is set to fly to America tomorrow for an NBA workout in an attempt to secure a training camp invite.

The whispers about Massey High School's new principal began almost as soon as he arrived.

The Tall Blacks are holding to slim hopes of an Olympic berth after a 71-59 defeat at the hands of Australia overnight.

Tai Wynyard might be only 17 but he's achieved a few milestones as a basketballer, and he's hoping for another tomorrow.

The Tall Blacks have finished their overseas tour by taking out the Stankovic Cup.

Isaac Fotu put on an offensive clinic as the Tall Blacks reached the Stankovic Cup final.

The road to Rio will take a one-week detour in Napier this week as the Tall Blacks begin the countdown to next month's pivotal series against Australia.