The new-look Splice Construction Magic have fittingly welcomed Australian shooter Caitlin Bassett into the ANZ Premiership with a 64-60 first-up victory over the Northern Mystics in Auckland.
Splice Construction Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic midcourter Asher Grapes will miss the upcoming ANZ Premiership season after suffering a serious knee injury.
Reigning champions Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse will open the 2021 ANZ Premiership season on Sunday 18 April when they host the Robinhood Stars in Palmerston North.
