A boost for the Tall Blacks ahead of tonight's Asia Cup basketball qualifier against Chinese Taipei in Christchurch

Veteran guard Shea Ili has been brought in as an injury replacement - after missing the loss to the Philippines for the birth of his third child.

Coach Judd Flavell says Ili will bring confidence to the group as they look to improve their offensive efforts.



Tip off's at seven o'clock .

BASKETBALL WITH BK's NEW KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN.  WHERE HEAT MEETS SWEET.