Aussies Abroad
Ten Australians in college with a credible path to future NBL roles, why clubs should follow them, and the full Australian men’s Division I player directory.
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Keanu Pinder has hit a new gear in Japan. As Akita’s starting big, he is producing like a franchise option, and that level of form is putting him back in the Boomers conversation. Pinder is in the midst of a prime career stretch that has seen him exceed the 2 time NBL “Most Improved Player”…
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Ben Simmons, once the crown jewel of Australian basketball, now finds himself in the unfamiliar position of being without an NBA contract. Despite past accolades, including multiple All-Star appearances and a max contract, Simmons’ path has taken an unexpected turn. His former agent, Rich Paul, recently opened up in a podcast with Max Kellerman, offering…
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From champions, cult heroes, All-Defensive guards and even the No. 1 pick in the draft. Aussies have ticked every box bar one, an Aussie in the Slam Dunk Contest. Johnny Furphy is quietly building the resume to become the first Australian to fly at All-Star Weekend after a stunning display of athleticism in the 2025…
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The Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award is supposed to recognise the most dominant defender in the NBA. If that’s the case, then Dyson Daniels should already have his name engraved on the trophy. But as the season winds down, there’s a growing concern that Daniels might get overlooked simply because he’s a guard….
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Kyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently…
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Australian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick,…
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Even as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes….
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Dyson Daniels is making waves in the NBA—not just with his scoring or playmaking, but through his relentless and disruptive defence. The Atlanta Hawks guard is currently ranked second in the NBA for steals, averaging 2.4 per game, and leads the league in deflections, making him a constant threat to opposing offences and a valuable…
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Coming off an attention-grabbing rookie season with the NBA G League Ignite, Mojave King has made the official guest list for the 2023 NBA draft combine. The NBA has announced the official invite list for the 2023 NBA Draft Combine. pic.twitter.com/po4c33ixrJ — Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 9, 2023 The 2023 combine takes place in Chicago,…
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