Ryan Broekhoff will remain a member of the South East Melbourne Phoenix after signing a two-year deal that will see him play for his hometown NBL club until 2023. The Frankston junior joined the Phoenix in the middle of the NBL21 season after playing two seasons in the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks. Over 59…
Read MoreJeff Van Groningen, the current GM of Basketball for the Adelaide 36ers has been involved with the National Basketball League since 1994. Having spent with the Geelong Supercats, Melbourne Tigers, Brisbane Bullets, Sydney Kings and Adelaide he joins host Dan Boyce to talk about the highs and lows faced by the Adelaide 36ers this season…
Read MoreDante Exum took to Instagram to indicate his intentions to play for the Australian Boomers in next months Tokyo Olympics. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danté Exum (@daanteee) Dante’s inclusion was questionable for the majority of the year due to being an unrestricted free agent this NBA off-season and…
Read MoreAustralia’s top NBA prospect Dyson Daniels has chosen to develop his game in the G-League rather than the NBL’s Next Stars program. The 18-year-old is currently the No. 18 prospect in the latest ESPN 2022 mock draft and considered the best non-draft eligible prospect in Australia. Daniels will be the first highly touted prospect the…
Read MoreThon Maker took to Twitter today to let it be known that he still harbours dreams of playing in the green and gold for Australia. This week the Boomers reduced the Olympic squad from 24 to 19 and among those excluded was Thon Maker. It’s since become clear that Maker was in fact invited to…
Read MoreLast month the Sydney Kings and Adam Forde parted ways, with the NBL franchise and coach mutually agreeing not to extend a one-year contract beyond this season. Two weeks later, Jarron Collins, longtime assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors, announced he had reached a mutual release with the team and would pursue only head-coaching…
Read MoreAustralia Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has announced a reduced squad of 19 players that will head to Las Vegas for exhibition games against Argentina, Nigeria and two games against the USA. Aron Baynes (Toronto Raptors) Ryan Broekhoff (SE Melbourne Phoenix) Xavier Cooks (Sydney Kings) Mitch Creek (SE Melbourne Phoenix) Matthew Dellavedova (Cleveland Cavaliers) Dante Exum…
Read MoreThe Tokyo Olympic Games are less than two months away, is focused and the Australian Boomers and set to face Team USA once again. Just two years ago, Australia hosted the United States Men’s team for two exhibition games at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, culminating in a historic upset over the United States, which fielded a team…
Read MoreBasketball is booming in Japan, and the NBL is starting to feel its impact. Earlier this month, the Brisbane Bullets announced head coach Andrej Lemanis will coach in Japan instead of re-signing with the team. The Japanese deal is expected to be close to double his previous salary and one no NBL team could match….
Read MoreAaron Grabau played 405 games with the Cairns Taipans, was the only player to be a part of both the team’s inaugural roster in 1999 and the teams first NBL Finals appearance (2011). He became a Taipans legend and to date is the only player to have his jersey retired by the club (twice, which…
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Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—becoming the only player to ever win a NBL, NZNBL and NCAA championship. Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian. We go deep on the South Dragons’ fiery 2009 Grand Final clash with the Melbourne Tigers, including the now-infamous Game 3 brawl and Chris Anstey’s ejection. Horvath shares…
READ MOREChinese basketball standout Lin Wei is emerging as one of the most intriguing international prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft—and he's already drawing serious interest from NBL heavyweights. The Sydney Kings and Melbourne United are currently leading the race to sign the dynamic guard should he not land on an NBA roster this offseason. Wei, a 191 cm, 85 kg combo guard, recently declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is viewed as a borderline second-round candidate. While he’s intent on chasing his NBA…
READ MOREBelow is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
READ MOREWith Adam Caporn taking over as head coach of the Australian Boomers, the national team enters a critical phase in its evolution. A student of both Brian Goorjian and Andrej Lemanis, Caporn intends to build on their foundations, blending their distinct philosophies to create a balanced, adaptable, and high-performing team. In a recent interview with Aussie Hoopla, Caporn outlined his vision for the Boomers, his approach to coaching, and how he plans to shape the roster heading into major tournaments like the 2027 FIBA World…
READ MOREFormer NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
READ MOREThe possibility of an NBL expansion team in Geelong has gained momentum, with league owner Larry Kestelman confirming the city is a strong candidate—provided it can secure a suitable venue. However, much like we outlined in an article a number of years ago, How the Geelong Supercats could return to the NBL within 3 years, the missing piece isn’t just a stadium, but a real estate-backed development plan to make the project financially viable. Kestelman recently acknowledged Geelong’s growing basketball scene, citing record participation numbers…
READ MOREThere have been championship runs in the NBL defined by dominance and the sheer weight of talent that could overwhelm opponents before the ball was tipped. The dynasties of Perth, the star-studded reign of Melbourne, and the rise of Sydney’s financial muscle all tell tales of powerhouses that knew how to stay at the top. But there has only ever been one championship like Wollongong’s in 2001—a title won through sheer resilience, a team that had no business being there until they forced their way…
READ MOREThe 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. If that happens, it won’t just be unfair—it will be a disgrace. Daniels is Leading the NBA in Every Key Defensive Stat There’s no argument against Daniels’ defensive dominance this…
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