Marco Selorio

The Sydney Kings continued their winning ways with another sizzling 87-78 come from behind victory against the Brisbane Bullets.   Superstar import Steve Blake debuted at the Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday and was instrumental in assisting his new teammates to secure their fifth straight win and cementing the Kings on top of the NBL ladder.  …

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Marco Selorio 0 October 30, 2016 2550 Views

Illawarra Hawks head coach Rob Beveridge made the blunt assessment of his team after they got destroyed by the Sydney Kings 90-73 at Qudos Bank Arena on Monday night.   “Spineless,” said an exasperated Beveridge.   Defence killed Illawarra’s spirit as Aleks Maric, Kevin Lisch, Brad Newley and Greg Whittington set the tone for the whole night. Eighteen times the…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 24, 2016 2178 Views

The Sydney Kings have made some huge import changes the past few weeks.   They let go of young guard Michael Bryson and swapped him with NBA veteran Steve Blake. That is one hell of a statement to make after they just recently added rugged NBA journeyman Josh Powell to the mix.   Looking at…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 23, 2016 2653 Views

Jason Cadee stepped up big time on Saturday night to help the Sydney Kings secure a remarkable 92-78 win against the Cairns Taipans at Qudos Arena.   The sweet shooting guard got 23 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds and four triples in 35 minutes. Cadee took over the reigns from Kevin Lisch after the Kings…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 16, 2016 1872 Views

The Sydney Kings suffered a heart-breaking loss in their home opener, falling short 77-73 against the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Arena overnight.   It was a disappointing result for the club after a much-hyped pre-season. With seven brand new recruits, including Boomers players Kevin Lisch, Aleks Maric and Brad Newley, the team has not found…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 9, 2016 2145 Views

Andrew Gaze is beaming after a very productive training session at Condell Park. Julian Khazzouh is sweating profusely as he runs up and down the court with purpose, Jason Cadee is barking orders to the rookies, while Tommy Garlepp sets up bone-crushing picks to the delight of assistant coach Lanard Copeland.   Change has finally…

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Marco Selorio 0 July 25, 2016 2150 Views

Kobe Bryant is a legend, plain and simple. He is arguably the greatest player to ever wear a Lakers uniform, a scoring phenom, a future Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, a five-time NBA champion, a global icon, MVP. But in his 20th NBA season, it’s time to head to the bench. It sounds ludicrous,…

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  Top Ten NBL Players  who made an impression after Round 1 By Marco Selorio   The “NEW” NBL launched last week with plenty of hype. Seven solid games were played, plenty of great plays and fresh new faces. However not a single team scored over 100 points. There were a few notable players that…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 15, 2015 3934 Views

by Marco Selorio | Hoopdreamz with insight from Bruce Bolden   The Sydney Kings are bracing for a massive year after a solid recruitment drive during the offseason. The club has solidified its frontcourt and added plenty of firepower to its bench. After another losing season, the Kings are primed for a return to the…

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Marco Selorio 0 September 17, 2015 3556 Views

Fresh new name, star player signings, champion coach   The Illawarra Hawks are ready to soar high again. It was a tumultuous 2014 season filled with financial troubles, but things may be looking up. After finishing at the bottom of the ladder with only 6 wins and 22 losses, the Hawks have rebranded their name,…

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  • Which NBL Teams Spent the Most?

    Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…

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  • ARE THE HAWKS “TIRED” OF TATUM’S VOICE?

    Larry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…

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  • COULD BRIAN GOORJIAN HAVE SAVED THE MELBOURNE TIGERS?

    In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…

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  • GOLD COAST NBL EXPANSION SET TO BECOME A REALITY?

    A new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…

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  • Paul Rees on NBL titles, battles with Brian Goorjian and small town success

    Four-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…

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  • MELBOURNE UNITED NEEDS TO DECIDE: Are they the Tigers or not?

    Jensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…

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  • The Next Step: Breakout player candidates for NBL27

    Every NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…

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  • Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

    Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…

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