TEG Live, promoter of Canada Basketball’s five games in Australia this August, welcomes the news that 2019 NBA Championship winning coach, Nick Nurse, has been appointed Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team head coach ahead of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. In preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China (August 31 – September…
Read MoreThe NBA playoffs are upon us and seven Australian stars are still in the hunt for the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. All across Australia the NBA League International League Pass is streaming video at breakneck speed to basketball fans allowing Aussie Hoops tragics the ability to support our Australian Boomers in real time and on…
Read MoreCasper Ware Jr. powered Melbourne United to a second straight NBL Finals appearance with a convincing 90-76 win over the Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena today. The 5’10” guard dominated the game from the start, racking up 17 points in the first half. Ware created havoc with an array of jumpers, three point buckets…
Read MoreIt’s do or die for the Sydney Kings as they prepare for game two of their semi-final showdown with the Melbourne United. The defending champions are rolling right now, having made the Kings look downright foolish in their first semi-final match-up. United cruised to a 95-73 win, making a bold statement that if the Kings…
Read MoreSydney, NSW – Today is D-Day for the Sydney Kings. It’s the second game of their best-of-three semifinal series against defending champions Melbourne United. After last Thursday’s trashing in Melbourne, Sydney are ready to make up for it and make a statement at home. Game 1 is behind them now. The 95-73 loss…
Read MoreMaster tactician Rob Beveridge could become the Sydney Kings’ next head coach after officially announcing that he will be leaving the Illawarra Hawks after the season. The Hawks made headlines today after they announced that they are mutually parting ways with Beveridge. Hawks General Manager Mat Campbell said: “Rob Beveridge has been an integral part…
Read MoreThe NBL’s lucky stars have finally aligned in the playoffs to have the perfect marketing recipe for success. Perth vs Brisbane, Melbourne vs Sydney. The rivalries are back. What does it mean for the NBL’s marketing heads? It’s all about location, location, location. Big cities, bigger venues, biggest population. Australia’s four major cities will be…
Read MoreSydney Kings Head Coach Andrew Gaze made a surprising announcement today that he will be leaving the ball club at the end of the 2019 NBL Finals. Gaze informed Kings management of his decision to step down on Monday night. Speculation is rife that Gaze is considering a move back to Melbourne to be…
Read MoreBen Simmons made history by becoming the first Australian-born basketball player to play in an NBA All Star Game. The Philadelphia 76ers point guard made his All Star debut on Monday (AEST) and played an instrumental role to help Team LeBron rally from an 18-point deficit to smash Team Giannis 178-164 in Charlotte, North…
Read MoreCongratulations to all the NBL Award Winners. Below is the complete list of awardees: Andrew Gaze Trophy – Most Valuable Player: ANDREW BOGUT 1st Andrew Bogut – 83 Votes 2nd Casper Ware – 77 Votes 3rd Bryce Cotton – 65 Votes Lindsay Gaze Trophy – Coach of the Year: DEAN VICKERMAN 1st Dean…
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1 | Top Club FC | 21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
2 | The Reapers | 20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
3 | Crimson Kings | 19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
4 | Wind Slayers | 18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
5 | Deadly Predators | 18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
In a major announcement, Tommy Greer, the foundation CEO of South East Melbourne Phoenix, has revealed his decision to resign after six successful seasons with the club. Greer, a pivotal figure in the Phoenix's establishment in 2018, has been instrumental in shaping the team’s identity and fostering its rapid growth within the National Basketball League (NBL). Interestingly, this announcement follows closely after the recent release of head coach Mike Kelly, marking a significant period of transition for the club. Just three weeks ago, AussieHoopla ran…
READ MOREThe financial collapse of the Darwin Salties this week has all but closed the door on the possibility of an NBL expansion team based in the Northern Territory. Despite strong community support and government backing, the Salties have announced their withdrawal from the Queensland-based NBL1 North competition, citing unsustainable financial pressures. This development leaves the future of the club and the NT’s broader ambitions for professional sports in serious doubt. Founded in late 2021, the Salties quickly became a fan favourite, regularly filling stadiums and…
READ MOREMontrezl Harrell has officially committed to the Adelaide 36ers for the remainder of the NBL season. After a week of mounting speculation, Harrell’s agent, Darrell Comer of Tandem Sports & Entertainment, confirmed today that the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year has extended his contract, ensuring he will stay with the 36ers through the end of the season. Since joining the team, Harrell has made an impact both on and off the court. He's averaging 15.7 points on 55.6% shooting, along with 10.3 rebounds…
READ MORENew Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena joins the podcast to break down the intricate details behind purchasing an NBL team and his vision for the club's future. As a lifelong Wildcats fan and successful tech entrepreneur, Arena shares insights into the business side of sports ownership and how he plans to elevate the Wildcats' brand, both locally and internationally. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. In this episode, listeners will get an exclusive look into what it takes to acquire and manage…
READ MORENBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights…
READ MORENBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights…
READ MORENew Zealand have made a notable addition to their roster for the upcoming NBA preseason games, enlisting the towering presence of 7'6" (2.29m) center Tacko Fall as a guest player. Fall will suit up for the Breakers in three NBLxNBA matchups in early October, where they will face off against the Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Breakers' tour will kick off against the Jazz on October 5, followed by the 76ers on October 8, and conclude with the Thunder on October…
READ MOREThis week, the NBL Tribunal gave its ruling on New Zealand’s Freddie Gillespie for headbutting Sydney’s Shaun Bruce, issuing a two-game suspension (reduced to one game with an early guilty plea). The verdict follows a long history of inconsistent rulings, an issue that has needed addressing for years. As the league positions itself as a top-tier basketball competition, these inconsistencies not only affect the integrity of the game but also damage the tribunal’s reputation, leading to widespread calls for a complete overhaul. Headbutting, an act…
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