Aussies Abroad

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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Thivyan Aravindan 0 January 31, 2026 1705 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 January 2, 2026 1249 Views

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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Thivyan Aravindan 0 November 27, 2025 969 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 March 15, 2025 1456 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 February 17, 2025 1919 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 February 1, 2025 1095 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 1637 Views

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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Dan Boyce 0 November 7, 2024 1880 Views

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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Ryan Goodwin 0 May 12, 2023 1803 Views

Ben Simmons is currently sitting out the Net’s playoff series against his former team, the Philadelphia 76ers, citing the need to concentrate on rehabbing his back injury, the progress of which is arguably the most important factor of their entire offseason. With Simmons being the highest-paid player on the Net’s squad, not only this season but…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 20, 2023 2289 Views
  • MELBOURNE UNITED NEEDS TO DECIDE: Are they the Tigers or not?

    Jensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…

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  • The Next Step: Breakout player candidates for NBL27

    Every NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…

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  • Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

    Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…

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  • Mitch McCarron on What Went Wrong in Adelaide, United’s 2021 Championship & Overachieving in Cairns

    Former NBL champion and Australian Boomer Mitch McCarron joins the podcast to reflect on retiring from professional basketball at just 32, what went wrong during his three seasons with the Adelaide 36ers, and narrowly missing out on representing Australia at an Olympics or World Cup. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with McCarron about the injuries which ultimately ended his NBL career, his transition into coaching and player relations, and why he continues to play basketball with Eltham…

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  • Darnell Mee on Adelaide’s 2001 Heartbreak, Defending NBL legends and more

    Two-time NBL champion and five-time NBL Best Defensive Player Darnell Mee returns to the podcast to revisit the unfinished stories from one of the greatest careers in Australian basketball, including Adelaide’s heartbreaking 2001 playoff exit, his decision to leave the 36ers and the fight to keep the Cairns Taipans alive. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Mee about watching his son Micale build his own basketball career in Australia, the chemistry behind Adelaide’s back-to-back championships, becoming teammates…

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  • Australia’s Greatest Basketball Associations

    Junior basketball development is where the Australian basketball journey begins. Before players represent Australia or reach the NBL, most first learn the game through their local basketball association. While hundreds of rookies have entered the NBL over the years, the same junior basketball programs regularly appear in their backgrounds. Some associations have developed significantly more NBL talent than others, establishing themselves as important pathways into professional basketball. Until now, a complete record of the junior association responsible for developing every player to have competed in…

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  • Matt Garrison on Winning Back-to-Back Titles with Multiple NBL Teams, NBA Opportunities and Aussie Hoops Impact Overseas

    Two-time NBL champion Matt Garrison joins the podcast to reflect on winning back-to-back championships with two different teams, helping the Wollongong Hawks claim their first NBL title in 2001 before joining the Adelaide 36ers and winning it all again in 2002. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Garrison about arriving in Wollongong as a mid-season import, adjusting from being a high-scoring starter to an important role off the bench, and being part of the Hawks team that…

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  • Beyond the Arc: The Greatest Shooters in NBL History

    In 1984, the NBL introduced the three-point line, forever altering the geometry of Australian basketball. Since then, the league has seen traditional snipers, stretch bigs and volume scorers completely revolutionise how offenses operate and defenses scramble. But as the modern game places a premium on spacing and perimeter shooting, a critical question arises: Who are the most efficient and devastating shooters in the 40-year history of the NBL? To cut through the noise, we have to look beyond raw percentages. By combining historical spreadsheet data…

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