Aussies Abroad

Golden State Banking On The Andrew Bogut Effect

Andrew Bogut’s decision to play on home soil for the Sydney Kings this season resulted in a in a 35 per cent rise in attendance and a 29 per cent rise in TV viewership for the club. His presence saw the National Basketball League set a a new attendance record of 714,346 with traditional media coverage tripling…

Dan Boyce 0 May 17, 2019 794 Views

Aussies Abroad

Ben Simmons Says He’ll Play Remaining FIBA WC Games With The Boomers

Australia’s best basketball player Ben Simmons announced via Twitter today that he will don the green and gold for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China which continues on the 31st of August. pic.twitter.com/Rld2p2XEEY — Ben Simmons (@BenSimmons25) May 15, 2019 There has been persistent focus from the media on whether Ben would play for…

Dan Boyce 0 May 15, 2019 833 Views

Aussies Abroad

Sons Of Guns: Sons of imports who could play in the NBL as locals

In the 1990’s basketball exploded in Australia. Behind the skills and athleticism of an influx of talented American imports, the league grew beyond tin sheds to acquiring large TV audiences and drawing 15,000 fans to games. Many of those NBL imports carved out long careers in the NBL, some chose to have children here while…

Dan Boyce 0 April 7, 2019 2571 Views

Aussies Abroad

Mitch Creek signs 10-Day contract with Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced today that they have signed former Adelaide 36ers forward Mitch Creek to a 10-Day contract. The Timberwolves are severely undermanned with injuries to one-third of their roster. Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Robert Covington are all on the teams injured list. Creek, 26, played in four games…

Dan Boyce 0 March 31, 2019 715 Views

Aussies Abroad

Steve Kerr says Bogut will make NBA debut next week against Indiana

Andrew Bogut’s chance to return to the NBA’s Golden State Warriors caused quite a stir in the media last week but as yet he is still yet to take the court for the team he won the 2015 NBA championship with. Bogut has been back in the bay area since Saturday but with the Warriors are…

Dan Boyce 0 March 17, 2019 721 Views

Aussies Abroad, State League Hoops

Southern Huskies Justin Hickey on joining the NZNBL and next steps to joining the NBL

Download this episode on iTunes Justin Hickey, chief executive of the Southern Huskies joins Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about the team’s decision to play in the New Zealand NBL in 2019 and what the next steps are for the team to join the Australian National Basketball League in 2020. Get 20% off…

Dan Boyce 0 December 8, 2018 1489 Views

Aussies Abroad

Huskies Enter the NZNBL, Other NBL Teams Expected To Follow

It’s official, Tasmania’s The Southern Huskies will become the first professional basketball team since the demise of the Hobart Devils over 20 years ago. Today the team also became the first Australian team to play in the Sal’s NBL, New Zealand’s oldest professional sporting league. The team announced NBL stars such Adelaide 36’ers Harry Froling, Mason…

Dan Boyce 0 December 5, 2018 1573 Views

Aussies Abroad

Southern Huskies Set To Compete in NZNBL

The Southern Huskies Consortium led by Justin Hickey and business partner Mike Sutton will shortly announce their entrance into the NZ NBL. It’s believed current Chargers Coach Anthony Stewart will be named coach of the team and keeping with their “southern” branding the team is set to announce that they have signed some of the…

Dan Boyce 0 November 28, 2018 2090 Views

Aussies Abroad, NBA News

The Potential Future for Matthew Dellavedova

It’s fair to say that the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season has been a challenging one for Australian Matthew Dellavedova. Having been a key contributor to Cleveland’s championship just three seasons ago, ‘Delly’ now finds himself completely out of Milwaukee’s rotation with only sparing minutes during junk time late in games. Delly’s lack of…

Dan Boyce 0 November 23, 2018 1129 Views

Aussie Player Preview – Ben Simmons

Behind a rookie season which was so impressive that not only did Ben Simmons emerge as rookie of the year, he has now become a player many include in their list of the NBA’s top five players. At just 22 years of age, and with the recent blessing of Andrew Bogut, Ben Simmons has…

Dan Boyce 0 October 21, 2018 Aussies Abroad, Uncategorized 1165 Views

Hoops Analysis

Which NBL Teams Spent the Most?

Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…
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NBL News

ARE THE HAWKS “TIRED” OF TATUM’S VOICE?

Larry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…
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NBL News

COULD BRIAN GOORJIAN HAVE SAVED THE MELBOURNE TIGERS?

In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…
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NBL News

GOLD COAST NBL EXPANSION SET TO BECOME A REALITY?

A new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…
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Podcasts

Paul Rees on NBL titles, battles with Brian Goorjian and small town success

Four-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…
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NBL News

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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NBL News

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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Podcasts

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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