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    The Junior Tall Blacks have advanced to the last eight of the under-19 basketball World Cup for the first time

    The Junior Tall Blacks have advanced to the last eight of the under-19 basketball World Cup for the first time


    They've beaten China 99-86 at Lausanne.

    Tama Isaac led the scoring for New Zealand with 18 points along with eight assists, while Hayden Jones had 16 points and nine rebounds.

    They will face tournament hosts Switzerland for a spot in the semi-finals - after they beat France in overtime.

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