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The Taipans today officially announced that combo guard Damon Heuir has signed as the team’s 11th and final roster spot for 2016/17. Heuir, who has been playing in Cairns since becoming a development player in 2014, has been impressive in the Taipans recent preseason match-ups against Melbourne and Perth over the past fortnight, having developed…
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To create all-time #NBLrank, the Aussie Hoopla writing team have all voted on the greatest players to play at each position as well as a few select other criteria. Each Aussie Hoopla writer has made their decisions, but now we want to hear from YOU! Our top five point guards in NBL history. Our top five…
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The Cairns Taipans have extended their perfect run in the lead up to 2016/17 with back to back pre-season victories over Perth in Rockhampton. The Taipans fielded a side with all three of their new imports for the first time allowing them to dominate in both games. Fans who flocked to Rockhampton’s Hegvold Stadium were…
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Cairns Taipans head coach Aaron Fearne spoke with Aussie Hoopla about his plans to transform what was an underperforming team in 2015/16 to one which can deliver on the court. Now the Taipans have completed their roster we take a closer look at these talented players who come from very different backgrounds, but none…
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The mighty CQUniversity Cairns Taipans have kicked off season 2016/17 with a great performance against East Washington University on Sunday, delivering a 90-67 win to kickstart their season. The main storyline was off season acquisitions Mitchell MCCarron making his debut in the Orange as well as two of the Snakes three new imports Travis…
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Melbourne United has finalised it’s roster by signing forward/centre Devin Williams whose athleticism and defensive intensity they hope becomes the final piece of a championship puzzle. Melbourne CEO Vince Crivelli said Williams was an exciting young player and noted his physical gifts. “His energy and presence on both ends of the floor stood out…
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The Australian National team will be playable in the upcoming NBA 2K17 and it’s certainly got aussie hoops fans excited, but this is not (officially) the first time the Australian Boomers have been featured in the 2K franchise. This is due to the mammoth job the team behind the NBL2kMOD project, the first digital…
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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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The Brisbane Bullets continue to sign top talent in preparation for their return to the National Basketball League. Today it was confirmed former Chicago Bulls big man Cameron Bairstow will be coming home to the city he grew up in as the ninth player signed by the Bullets. “I’m very excited to be coming…
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Fresh off a Boomers Selection camp and just missing out on Rio, Taipans captain Cam Gliddon yesterday announcing he will see out the entirety of his three-year deal after not using the European opt-out clause of his Cairns deal making him a Snake until the end of 2017/18. With the addition in the offseason…
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