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Joe Ingles, Player of the Week

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 3317 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 9839 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 dallas mavericks, joe ingles, minnesota timberwolves, nathan jawai 2691 Views

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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 ACB, barcelona regal, joe ingles, nathan jawai 2550 Views

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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 euroeague, joe ingles, nathan jawai, Regal FC Barcelona, unics kazan 3520 Views

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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 australian boomers, joe ingles, la lakers, Lakers, Los Angeles, nba, olympics 3584 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 2754 Views

Joe Ingles, Player of the Week

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 1922 Views

Podcasts

Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 7 — The Hawks’ 2nd Title and The Rivalry Today

We wrap up our seven-part deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — as the modern era turns the heat all the way up and the Freeway Series swings wildly from season to season. Host Dan Boyce picks things up after the Hawks’ rebirth under new ownership and Brian Goorjian — a fresh start that quickly turns into a brutal reality check, including the worst season in franchise history (3–25) — before Illawarra pulls off one of the great…
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Why Newcastle’s NBL Return Is Closer Than You Think

The conversation around NBL expansion has intensified in recent years, with the league publicly confirming discussions with potential markets such as Canberra, the Gold Coast, and Darwin. However, one city that continues to quietly build momentum as a realistic candidate for a future franchise is Newcastle. While it may not always dominate the expansion headlines, the pieces required for an NBL return are slowly aligning, and according to former owner of the Illawarra Hawks, Dorry Kordahi, the push for a Newcastle team is very real.…
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Why Luke Paul Said No to a $3 Million College Bag to Get “Beaten Up” in the NBL

Most 16-year-olds would take the bag. Luke Paul wants to take a beating. In an era where high school recruits are chasing six-figure Instagram followings and seven-figure NIL deals, Luke Paul just did the unthinkable. The 16-year-old Australian talent is a 6'6" point guard widely tipped as a future NBA lottery pick who reportedly turned down US college offers worth up to $3 million to stay home. He didn't do it for comfort. He didn't do it for safety. According to Paul, he did it…
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NBL News

‘We need to play good basketball’ – South East Melbourne eye fine-tuning ahead of finals

With one game remaining in the regular season and finals seeding on the line, South East Melbourne moved a step closer to the top two with a 120–104 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix overcame a career-high 36-point outing from Majok Deng, with Angus Glover leading the way with 21 points and seven three-pointers as the home side’s firepower proved too much. Despite the result, coach Josh King said his group still needs to produce a complete four-quarter performance, particularly…
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NBL News

Inclusion Needs Outcomes, Not Pride Rounds

In recent weeks, NBL Pride Round has been accompanied by a wave of opinion pieces — including Michael Randall’s “Pride Round: Why the NBL should be proud it won’t ever ‘shut up and dribble’” — praising the initiative while dismissing its critics. This has been something I’ve been thinking about and discussing with people since Indigenous Round.I think we all need a little perspective sometimes. https://t.co/2D65bvtS5K — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) February 3, 2026 But the argument that any criticism of the National Basketball League’s social-issue…
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Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 6 — LaMelo Ball, Spy-Gate and ‘The Hawks’ lose their Illawarra name

We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up as LaMelo Ball and his Rookie of the Year season in 2019 propelled the Hawks into the global spotlight, setting NBL viewership and attendance records, while the Kings reloaded under Will Weaver and pushed for a championship in a season that ended in chaos. Host Dan Boyce breaks down LaMelo’s viral debut, his back-to-back triple-doubles, and the impact of Aaron Brooks’ season-ending injury on Illawarra’s playoff…
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Aussies Abroad

Keanu Pinder’s Japanese Stint Could Result In Boomers Selection

Keanu Pinder has hit a new gear in Japan. As Akita’s starting big, he is producing like a franchise option, and that level of form is putting him back in the Boomers conversation. Pinder is in the midst of a prime career stretch that has seen him exceed the 2 time NBL "Most Improved Player" form that first made him a star in Cairns.The primary storyline defining Pinder’s 2025-26 campaign is a shift in usage. In Perth, Pinder was often a secondary option behind heavy…
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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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