NBL News
When I sat down with Jeremy Kendle at a Kings media day last week, I was pleasantly surprised by the calm and collected American guard, despite being one of his more vocal detractors when he was signed. The leadership Kendle had brought to the Kings team in his few games since replacing Kevin Lisch…
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NBL chief, Larry Kestelman spoke to media recently about the prospect of expanding the league through investment from AFL and NRL clubs, in what would be a groundbreaking initiative in growing the NBL.
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Both teams will have Mika Vukona on their mind when the NBL-leading New Zealand Breakers and Perth Wildcats complete their double-header on Sunday. Tall Blacks veteran Vukona will play his 400th league game in the return match at Perth, where the hosts will be out to avenge their 88-84 loss in Auckland on Thursday….
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Any start to a sporting season can bring about wild speculation and hyperbole, with champions and wooden spooners crowned due to the performance in one game. However, after five rounds the league begins to settle, and trends start to take shape. Was that team headed for glory or was it just hot shooting? Should…
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Listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn On this episode, Dan discusses the negative feedback which came from hoops fans after listening with the latest podcast and talks to Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton about his career in the NBA and NBL so far. Bryce Cotton starred for Providence University…
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It was a pleasant surprise to get as comprehensive, quick and (somewhat) honest a response as I did from the Kings management and ownership team, not least as I wasn’t really expecting any response at all. Van Groningen’s decision to address my letter on the Aussie Hoopla podcast has definitely gained my respect. I…
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When Sydney Fan Olivia Oliver-Hopkins wrote her impassioned plea titled An open letter to the ownership and management team of the Sydney Kings to the King’s front office asking for answers to questions like why haven’t the Kings signed a third import, why don’t the Kings have a true center, why isn’t Tom Garlepp playing anymore and…
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When AEG Ogden announced its takeover of the Sydney Kings before the beginning of last season, I was so happy. We fans hadn’t had a team for a few years and then endured tight purse strings (the concept of ‘you have to spend money to make money’ seemed lost on the previous ownership group), poor…
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Melbourne United forward Tai Wesley “can’t wait” to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are set to host United next week in what will be the third game ever played between NBL and NBA teams. The game will be played fresh on the heels of Utah Jazz’s comfortable 108-83 win over the…
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At the time of writing there is just over 24 hours to go now until tip off. Many of you will be looking to put the finishing touches on your fantasy side in the lead up to your season. With this in mind this is a quick guide to week one. As this is…
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