Author: Dan Boyce

Podcasts

Luc Longley on Scottie Pippen almost playing for the Wildcats and almost coaching the Kings and his plan to boost social basketball

Luc Longley needs no introduction, he’s either the Greatest Australian Basketball player of all time or not far from it depending on how you view things. Three NBA championships, was a key part of the Australian Boomers program from 1988-2000 and is currently part owner of the Sydney Kings. Visit dunk.com.au for your next…

Dan Boyce 0 December 11, 2023 3126 Views

Podcasts

Martin Cattalini talks championships, the 2000 Boomers squad and fiery confrontations on the court

NBL legend Martin Cattalini joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to look back at the Perth Wildcats taking on the Houston Rockets in 1995, why he left the Wildcats for the Adelaide 36ers, having the green light in Cairns and his memories of pulling on the green and gold for the Australian Boomers. Visit…

Dan Boyce 0 December 4, 2023 3036 Views

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Tanner Krebs on United’s hot start, his difficult season with the Bullets and why the first three seasons are the hardest in the NBL

On this episode, Dan Boyce speaks to Melbourne United forward Tanner Krebs who is coming off a great performance in his first NBL start in United colours. With Melbourne currently sitting on top of the ladder (7-2) Krebs, who had been a solid contributor off the bench up until this point, got his chance to…

Dan Boyce 0 November 18, 2023 3005 Views

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Mike Dunlap reflects on his time coaching the Adelaide 36ers, winning an NBA championship with Milwaukee and learnings from his coaching journey

Mike Dunlap has won championships as a coach in both the NCAA and NBA but is still more well known down under for the three seasons he spent as head coach with the Adelaide 36ers. An assistant coach to Mike Budenholzer during the Milwaukee Bucks run to the NBA title, as well as the first…

Dan Boyce 0 November 13, 2023 3104 Views

Podcasts

Jack McVeigh (Tasmania JackJumpers) on the psychology of social media, using it as a pro athlete and his mental approach to life and hoops

Jack McVeigh recently notched up his 150th NBL game and spent a season playing in Europe, but while doing that, fans may have noticed he’s taken a different approach to social media and what he communicates to fans, and he joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to take us through WHY. Visit dunk.com.au for your…

Dan Boyce 0 October 12, 2023 2867 Views

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Brian Goorjian (Australian Boomers) gives a game by game breakdown of the FIBA World Cup and his take on what needs to change

Brian Goorjian coached and selected the Australian Boomers team which participated in the FIBA World Cup. With the team finishing in tenth place, a lot of narratives have been presented in the media, whether that be questioning the players selected, or if Brian should even remain the coach for the upcoming Olympics. Visit dunk.com.au…

Dan Boyce 0 October 1, 2023 2606 Views

Around the Globe

Another NZNBL team sold to Australian investors… this time, it’s Chris Anstey

With basketball booming in Australia and Asia, it seems some are betting on the New Zealand NBL following suit, and they are getting in on owning some of the action. Chris Anstey and sports media company Media8 have purchased the Taranaki Airs and joined the Otago Nuggets, owned by Perth Wildcats owner Paul Hutchison and…

Dan Boyce 0 September 22, 2023 1377 Views

Podcasts

Adam Forde on recruiting the Taipans roster for NBL24, what he looks for when signing development players and NBLxNBA games

Adam Forde joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to talk about how he went about recruiting players for the 2023/24 season, what he looks for in players and how you can best go about getting a spot in the NBL as a developmental player. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. He also…

Dan Boyce 0 September 15, 2023 2658 Views

NBA News, Sponsored Posts

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Dan Boyce 0 September 12, 2023 71 Views

Podcasts

Terry Johnson (200 NBL Games) talks 1990s Illawarra Hawks and the Cairns Taipans first NBL season

Terry Johnson played nine seasons across five NBL teams. This included the North Melbourne Giants, Newcastle Falcons, Illawarra Hawks, Cairns Taipans and Sydney Kings. He averaged 11.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 200 NBL games. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. He joins the podcast to chat with Dan Boyce…

Dan Boyce 0 September 11, 2023 2644 Views

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Brad Newley on Facing the Redeem Team, Thoughts on why he never made the NBA & Losing a Title to “COVID”

Brad Newley joins the podcast to reflect on an incredible basketball career that’s taken him from Adelaide to Athens, through Olympic Games, the EuroLeague, and a long homecoming run in the NBL. Born in the Adelaide suburb of Lower Mitcham, Newley’s journey began with the Forestville Eagles before taking him across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland during his school years. After a standout stint at Pasadena High alongside Joe Ingles, he earned a scholarship to the AIS in 2003. Just a year later,…
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Lamar Patterson on His NBL Career, Playing in India, and his chances of returning to the NBL

Lamar Patterson joins the podcast to reflect on a global basketball career that’s taken him from Pennsylvania to the NBA, NBL, China, Puerto Rico, and most recently, India. He opens up about his unique path to the NBL, what went wrong during his stint with the New Zealand Breakers, and the highs and lows of being the focal point in Brisbane’s offense across multiple seasons. We dig into his recent efforts to return to the league—including near-signings with Adelaide and South East Melbourne—and why he…
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NBL News

2024–25 NBL Salary Breakdown: Cap vs Cash for Every Team

NBL25: Salary Spend Revealed for Every Team ESPN has compiled detailed salary and spending data for the 2024–25 NBL season, giving fans and analysts a unique look at how teams managed their budgets on the road to a championship. While some clubs leaned into the NBL’s flexible salary rules and pushed their spending past the cap in pursuit of success, others stayed conservative — with three franchises failing to even hit the league's salary floor. Understanding the System The NBL operates under a soft salary…
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Podcasts

Nick Horvath on the 2009 Dragons vs Tigers Championship and Becoming the Author of an Action Hero

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…
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NBL News

NBL Teams Eye Chinese Star Lin Wei Amid NBA Draft Buzz

Chinese 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…
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NBL News

NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below 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…
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Australian Boomers

Adam Caporn’s Vision for the Boomers: Merging Goorjian and Lemanis’ Success

With 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…
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Luke Kendall on developing basketball in India, 2006 FIBA World Champs & Sydney’s 2005 NBL Title

Former 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…
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