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It’s believed Marcel Jones, who has played for New Zealand’s Cantebury Rams the past two years, has been signed by Melbourne United.   Jones was dominant this weekend in the New Zealand NBL’s Final Four where he was named Most Outstanding Forward as well as Kiwi MVP of the League.   Jones had a stellar…

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Dan Boyce 0 June 7, 2016 3476 Views

FIBA REGULATION 44 – International Transfer of Players The letter of clearance may not be limiting or conditional. If applicable, the letter of clearance must mention any sanctions applied under the auspices of the national member federation that may be in force against the player.   Such mention shall include the unexpired period of suspension from…

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Dan Boyce 0 May 31, 2016 2337 Views

No more “Reptile Rumbles”. No more “100% Croc”. No more Townsville Crocodiles.   April 14th, 2016 we saw the end of a once great franchise which will be remembered for dazzling plays from Robert Rose, Derek Rucker and Corey Williams, just to name a few. The team had a knack for being able to take…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 17, 2016 8456 Views

Tom Garlepp is a great human being.   A family man, married to former WNBL player Renae Camino, proud father, ambassador for Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the Special Olympics.   He’s just really great, loyal guy.   This is why he has agreed to play for the Sydney Kings for another two seasons.  …

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Dan Boyce 0 April 14, 2016 2484 Views

There is reason for Breakers to rejoice with news, the prodigal son Kirk Penney is set to return to the club where it all started.     We first broke the news three days ago while reporting the rumors that current Breakers guard Cedric Jackson was expected to sign with the Melbourne United. It seems the official…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 11, 2016 2446 Views

The new NBL salary cap rules are in full effect.   With NBL teams now able to sign more imports and more marquee players than ever before there seems to be a growing trend in this offseasons player movements.   NBL teams in capital cities with big budgets so far have been able to sign marquee talent…

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With the news of sweeping changes to the NBL’s salary situation, there’s a real opportunity to not only increase the league’s popularity in the short term, but solidify the sport of basketball in Australia in the general public’s conscious for years to come. The answer: long term NBL imports.     Thinking back to the…

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Kyle Abbott 0 April 9, 2016 , , 3807 Views

Cameron Gliddon, the captain of the Cairns Taipans and their recently named MVP has signed a 10-week off-season contract with Polish club AZS Koszalin.   So excited to be leaving for Poland on Thursday to join the boys in Koszalin. A dream come true ??? am I ready for 2 degrees celcius? ❄️❄️❄️ — Cameron…

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Dan Boyce 0 February 17, 2016 2440 Views

With the NBL season now over the Sydney Kings main attraction Josh Childress is rumored to be headed back to the D-League according to Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post.   Hearing that former Atlanta Hawks standout Josh Childress is likely headed to the D-League after his season in Australia ends. — Chris Dempsey (@dempseypost) February 15,…

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Dan Boyce 0 February 16, 2016 3166 Views

The Sydney Kings seem to have have found a replacement for injured star Julian Khazzouh, one who hasn’t been retired for over for years (no disrespect to Ben Knight).   Towering centre Jordan Vandenberg has been training with the Kings over the past two days and is expected to join the team before the end…

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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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