He’s not an NBL Next Star, nor is he likely to win NBL Rookie Of The Year but Tanner Krebs is a big part of the Brisbane Bullets success this season. Krebs lockdown defence and basketball IQ was injected into the Bullets starting line-up this month, and the Bullets have been playing better than they…
Read MoreNBL basketball has arrived in Tasmania a little earlier than planned. While the state prepares for the newest NBL franchise, the Tasmania JackJumpers to debut in next years NBL competition, The NZ Breakers will call Tasmania home for up to six weeks in April/May. The move is a result of COVID-19 limiting overseas travel and…
Read MoreLuke Nevill grew up playing basketball for the Stirling Senators in Western Australia. After struggling to get noticed by elite coaches in Australia he moved to the United States to play high school basketball with Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia. Nevill walked onto the team as an exchange student and in 2003–04, he averaged 17.6…
Read MoreAccording to Trevor Gleeson, the Perth Wildcats coach, referees have been put on notice following South East Melbourne’s threat to use roughhouse tactics on NBL superstar Bryce Cotton during a clash on Friday night. In last Sunday’s game, Cotton clocked a whopping 27 points and also provided 7 assists to guide his side to a…
Read MoreThree-time NBL champion and two-time league MVP Bryce Cotton is expected to be an Australian citizen before the end of the NBL season. The biggest hurdle for Bryce to this point has been getting federal government approval for his distinguished talent visa application which finally found it’s way to Cotton’s email this morning. The next…
Read More0-15 was the stat line everyone looked at on Saturday night as Illawarra lost 95-101 to the Cairns Taipans. Deng Adel, the teams big-name signing this off-season who was coming off a 2018-19 season spent with the Cleveland Cavaliers struggled to impact the game, finishing with only 1 point in 23 minutes of game time…
Read MoreOn the Aussie Hoopla podcast we’ve often discussed the benefits of the NBL having its teams or an All-Star team participate in the NBA summer league but this latest concept maybe even better. NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger has noted discussions are underway about holding the NBL Cup in the USA as a talent showcase focused…
Read MoreThe news leaked that Adelaide was looking to replace import Donald Sloan with former San Antonio Spurs swingman Brandon Paul but that news has been confirmed by Adelaide front office today. The 29-year-old Illinois native started his professional basketball career in 2013 after a standout NCAA career at the University of Illinois. Paul was a…
Read MoreAustralian Boomers star Ryan Broekhoff has agreed to a one year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Media confirmed the South East Melbourne was offering a home to Broekhoff if he was unable to find an NBA team two weeks ago and with the swingman still without an NBA team a deal was struck…
Read MoreThe Adelaide 36ers seem to have found their replacement for Donald Sloan who was released last week. Multiple sources are now saying former San Antonio Spurs swingman Brandon Paul has signed a contract with the team with it expected to be announced this week. Brandon Paul is joining Adelaide 36ers, sources tell @Sportando. — Emiliano…
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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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