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Player of the Week, Joe Ingles

International POTW: Aron Baynes 22/10/12

Aussie Basketballers are back running up and down the hardwood in stadiums all across Europe. Therefor it’s time to bring back our International Player of the Week. Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…….

Dan Boyce 0 October 23, 2012 2986 Views

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Nathan Jawai on growing up as an Indigenous kid in Australia and his goals for 2013

Nathan Jawai may have had a tough time adjusting to his new team in his first game for FC Barcelona Regal but after the siren sounded Big Nate spoke to his Spanish fans about growing up as an indigenous kid in Cairns, how it shaped his life and his basketball goals for the future. …

Dan Boyce 0 October 5, 2012 9021 Views

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Joe Ingles stars for Barcelona as they prepare to face the Dallas Mavericks

The first round of the NBL begins this week with Basketball fans across Australia chomping at the bite. The same holds true for Spanish basketball fans who this week saw the ACB, the Spanish Basketball League kick off their season. Joe Ingles and Nathan Jawai are two men who play a big part in shaping…

Dan Boyce 0 nathan jawai, joe ingles, dallas mavericks, minnesota timberwolves 2191 Views

Around the Globe, Aussies Abroad, Joe Ingles

Joe Ingles continues to receive NBA offers

Spanish media have reported that Australian Boomers player Joe Ingles “continues to receive offers from the NBA”. It is believed that many teams have remained in contact with Joe since his break-out Olympic performance, but so far have only offered non-guaranteed contracts and invitations to training camps. Ingles clearly wants to play in the NBA,…

Dan Boyce 0 September 14, 2012 barcelona regal, nathan jawai, joe ingles, ACB 2027 Views

Around the Globe, Aussies Abroad, Joe Ingles

Nathan Jawai is welcomed to Barcelona

A press conference to welcome Australian Boomers big man Nathan Jawai to his new team Regal FC Barcelona was held yesterday. Jawai told reporters he is “excited” to be at part of FC Barcelona and he feels that this latest stop on his already impressive resume is one which offering a “great opportunity” for him….

Dan Boyce 0 September 6, 2012 joe ingles, Regal FC Barcelona, unics kazan, euroeague, nathan jawai 3025 Views

Aussies Abroad, Joe Ingles

Where does Joe Ingles fit in the NBA?

Joe Ingles made fans around Australia take notice of his incredible skill set when he took out the 2007 NBL Rookie of the year award as a member of the South Dragons. Ingles is currently undergoing a similar break out campaign, this time making NBA scouts take notice as a member of the Australian Olympic Team in…

Nich Fabrici - Twitter: @nfabrici55 0 August 6, 2012 joe ingles, australian boomers, Los Angeles, Lakers, olympics, la lakers, nba 3047 Views

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Joe Ingles wins Spanish League Championship. Ole!

In less than a month Joe Ingles hopes to lead the Australian Boomers to their first ever Olympic Medal, but it seems Ingles has decided to start winning now as he led his team Regal FC Barcelona to its 17th Spanish League championship (ACB) on Sunday. One man who knows plenty about winning overseas is…

Dan Boyce 0 June 17, 2012 2237 Views

Player of the Week, Joe Ingles

International POTW: Joe Ingles 7/5/12

Aussie Hoopla International Player of the Week Joe Ingles Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. Hometown: Hope Valley, SA Current Team: Regal FC Barcelona (Spain – ACB) Former Teams: South Dragons…

Dan Boyce 0 May 9, 2012 1535 Views

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