NBL News
The NBL All-Star game is back, something fans have been waiting for since 2008. The league’s annual showcase has given us unforgettable performances from the greatest players to ever grace these shores, but in the game which features our league’s brightest stars, which players have shone brightest? To coincide with the return of the NBL’s…
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There is only ten days left until the 2012/13 NBA season reaches tip-off. That’s ten nerve-wracking days for three elite Australian basketball players who hope to take the court on October 30th. One is Andrew Bogut who cautiously is awaiting a doctor’s appointment Monday morning which will tell him whether he will be able to…
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“I think we waste so much negative energy on what can’t happen instead of what is and where we can take it” – John Rillie regarding the current state of the NBL John Rillie is no doubt one of the greatest shooters in NBL history. With 1323 three-pointers made and shooting 47% from the field,…
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Corey “Homicide” Williams grew up learning the game at Claremont Park in the Bronx and now he’s back to doing what he does best. Above the Rim has launched a new video series today, called “City by City.” In it we see former Townsville Crocodile and Melbourne Tiger’s import Corey “Homicide” Williams travelling from black top to…
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Daniel Dillon has been unable to find a team in the NBL for 2012/13 and instead will take his talents to CSM Oradea, a Romanian team which plays in the Romanian Divizia A, the top-tier professional basketball league of Romania. Both Dillon and Cam Tragardh had existing contracts for this season with the Melbourne Tigers but both requested a release from the club, not…
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This week on the podcast we spoke with Derek Rucker and he told us about a new tour he is starting and we thought it sounded great so thought we would pass on the details for you. D-Ruck’s Dream USA Sports getaway tour was created by Derek Rucker to provide sports and entertainment enthusiasts a…
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@kirkpenney “Signed to play in Ankara, Turkey” Former NBL MVP and New Zealand Breakers star Kirk Penny announced via Twitter today that he has signed with Turkish club Ankara Kolejliler after severing ties with his Spanish club Baloncesto Fuenlabrada. Penney joins a team on a high in the Turkish capital as Ankara Kolejliler earned promotion to…
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The Sydney Kings sign 196cm forward Kevin Smith as with their final contracted roster spot for the 2012/13 iiNet NBL Championship Season. The American born Smith played his college ball at NAIA school Lee University and joins the Kings as a local-based player having acquired New Zealand residency during his time playing in the New…
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Subscribe to Aussie Hoopla on iTunes and listen to our Hyping the Hoopla fortnightly podcast, where we break down all the latest NBL player moves and signings, performances both here and overseas and the important issues which Australian Basketball currently face… The voice of Aussie Hoopla, Dan Boyce and co host Matt Smith, holder of 100…
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BALLARAT Miners import Reggie Larry hopes to use the SEABL season as a springboard to the NBL. He has only been in the country a month, but is already turning heads from within Australia’s highest level. Between games for the Miners, last week Larry found himself among 25 talented young players in Wollongong, fighting for a chance to play in the NBL. ‘‘I really don’t know what my chances…
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