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From the QBL, to the SBL, to the SEABL, and now the NBL – American forward Ray Turner has been quietly working his way through Australian basketball ranks, and after signing yesterday with the NBL’s league-leading Sydney Kings as their third import, he now has the opportunity to showcase his worth on Australia’s biggest basketball…

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James O'Donohue 0 February 1, 2019 1456 Views

The Sydney Kings raced to the top of the NBL ladder with an 81-70 road victory over the Cairns Taipans after another solid performance from superstar centre Andrew Bogut and pocket-rocket Jerome Randle. Andrew Bogut continued his spell-binding all around brilliance with a 10 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, a block and a steal in…

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Marco Selorio 0 December 20, 2018 1344 Views

   Download this episode on iTunes   “The Birdman” Larry Abney played 122 NBL games with Townsville and Cairns where he averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Born in Nyack, New York he attended Fresno State and played beside cult basketball figures Rafer “Skip To My Lou” of AND1 basketball…

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Dan Boyce 0 December 15, 2018 2036 Views

Despite starting in today’s game against the Sydney, putting up 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in 25 minutes it was revealed the Adelaide 36ers will part ways with import Adris De Leon after suffering a 12 points loss to the Kings, their fourth in a row. Despite being a longtime favourite of 36ers…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 10, 2018 1251 Views

It’s a question to which there is no simple answer. Where is the balance when it comes to an individual’s right to an opinion, versus the potential consequences of sharing that opinion? And nowhere is this more apparent than the world of celebrity and social media. And Basketball in Australia is not immune. Sydney Kings…

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Olivia Oliver-Hopkins 0 August 28, 2018 NBL News, Uncategorized 1522 Views

When the Adelaide 36ers took legal action over Mitch Creek’s attempt to play in the NBA it was met with uproar and derision on social media by NBL fans and Australian basketball players.   Mitch Creek has been a great servant of the 36ers, the boomers and Australian Basketball. His NBA dream hinges on a precarious exhibit-10…

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Dan Boyce 0 August 11, 2018 2100 Views

The Illawarra Hawks confirmed today that they have gained the signature of one of the best young point guards from Australia, Emmett Naar to a three-year deal. In the tradition of Patty Mills (San Antonio Spurs) and Matthew Dellavedova (Milwaukee Bucks), Emmett Naar developed his game at the Australian Institute of Sport before gaining a…

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Dan Boyce 0 May 2, 2018 1225 Views

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod  After a great podcast last month with FIBA and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Lindsay Gaze which reflected on the early years of the NBL from a Victorian perspective, we decided to get a New South Wales point of view by interviewing NBL…

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Dan Boyce 0 March 11, 2018 3836 Views

The NBL recently announced plans to provide an alternative to college for US teenagers hoping to reach the NBA.   We looked at the potential impact this initiative would have on the NBL, NBA and college basketball scene with the biggest takeaway is that with the financial backing both the NCAA and the NBA have, it…

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Dan Boyce 0 March 6, 2018 252 Views

The NBL recently announced plans to provide an alternative to college for US teenagers hoping to reach the NBA.   We looked at the potential impact this initiative would have on the NBL, NBA and college basketball scene with the biggest takeaway is that with the financial backing both the NCAA and the NBA have, it…

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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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  • Mitch McCarron on What Went Wrong in Adelaide, United’s 2021 Championship & Overachieving in Cairns

    Former NBL champion and Australian Boomer Mitch McCarron joins the podcast to reflect on retiring from professional basketball at just 32, what went wrong during his three seasons with the Adelaide 36ers, and narrowly missing out on representing Australia at an Olympics or World Cup. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with McCarron about the injuries which ultimately ended his NBL career, his transition into coaching and player relations, and why he continues to play basketball with Eltham…

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  • Darnell Mee on Adelaide’s 2001 Heartbreak, Defending NBL legends and more

    Two-time NBL champion and five-time NBL Best Defensive Player Darnell Mee returns to the podcast to revisit the unfinished stories from one of the greatest careers in Australian basketball, including Adelaide’s heartbreaking 2001 playoff exit, his decision to leave the 36ers and the fight to keep the Cairns Taipans alive. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Mee about watching his son Micale build his own basketball career in Australia, the chemistry behind Adelaide’s back-to-back championships, becoming teammates…

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  • Australia’s Greatest Basketball Associations

    Junior basketball development is where the Australian basketball journey begins. Before players represent Australia or reach the NBL, most first learn the game through their local basketball association. While hundreds of rookies have entered the NBL over the years, the same junior basketball programs regularly appear in their backgrounds. Some associations have developed significantly more NBL talent than others, establishing themselves as important pathways into professional basketball. Until now, a complete record of the junior association responsible for developing every player to have competed in…

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  • Matt Garrison on Winning Back-to-Back Titles with Multiple NBL Teams, NBA Opportunities and Aussie Hoops Impact Overseas

    Two-time NBL champion Matt Garrison joins the podcast to reflect on winning back-to-back championships with two different teams, helping the Wollongong Hawks claim their first NBL title in 2001 before joining the Adelaide 36ers and winning it all again in 2002. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Garrison about arriving in Wollongong as a mid-season import, adjusting from being a high-scoring starter to an important role off the bench, and being part of the Hawks team that…

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  • Beyond the Arc: The Greatest Shooters in NBL History

    In 1984, the NBL introduced the three-point line, forever altering the geometry of Australian basketball. Since then, the league has seen traditional snipers, stretch bigs and volume scorers completely revolutionise how offenses operate and defenses scramble. But as the modern game places a premium on spacing and perimeter shooting, a critical question arises: Who are the most efficient and devastating shooters in the 40-year history of the NBL? To cut through the noise, we have to look beyond raw percentages. By combining historical spreadsheet data…

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