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The Adelaide 36ers have finalised their team roster by signing Oklahoma native Tony Crocker who last played with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Basketball League. The 198cm swingman posted 11 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in the 6 games he played for Pinar Karşıyaka in Euroleague competition before the league was cancelled due to…

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Dan Boyce 0 December 1, 2020 1881 Views

Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut has retired from the sport, effective immediately, meaning he will miss next year’s Tokyo Olympics. The news comes from Andrew Bogut on his new venture, the Rogue Bogues podcast. After 14 NBA seasons, Andrew Bogut — a 2015 NBA champion — announces he is retiring from basketball. Bogut played for…

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The free-agent merry-go-round continues with the Melbourne United signing Scotty Hopson to a one-year deal. Hopson spent last season with the New Zealand Breakers but didn’t re-sign with the team as he focused on trying to make a return to the NBA. With NBA rosters finalised this week Hopson’s eyes returned to the NBL and…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 30, 2020 1603 Views

The Australian basketball world has been waiting to see whether Andrew Bogut was going to ‘call it a day’ or stick around for one last season of basketball and a shot at Olympic glory. And the answer to that question is set to come tomorrow at 10 am AEST on the ‘Boguey-man’s’ new podcast, Rogue…

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Dan Boyce 0 1499 Views

The Australian basketball world has been waiting to see whether Andrew Bogut was going to ‘call it a day’ or stick around for one last season of basketball and a shot at Olympic glory.   And the answer to that question is set to come tomorrow at 10 am AEST on the ‘Boguey-man’s’ new podcast,…

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Brisbane Bullets big man Will Magnay has reportedly signed a two-way deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, according to ESPN. The buzz around Magnay has been consistent over the past 6 months with strong interest from several coming from the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs before Magnay made his decision to…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 27, 2020 2390 Views

Sources within NBL teams say Jonah Bolden is open to playing in the NBL after missing out on an NBA roster spot this week. Sources say Bolden’s agent Daniel Moldovan has been in talks with the remaining NBL teams letting them know Bolden does not intend to play in the G-League and open to NBL…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 26, 2020 3060 Views

Last week Indiana Pacers All-Star Victor Oladipo made noise when he announced he had purchased an ownership stake into the New Zealand Breakers and it seems NBA stars just can’t get enough of the excitement surrounding the growth of the NBL. Washington Wizards guard John Wall became the latest NBA star to become a part-owner…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 24, 2020 2105 Views

While the Rockets are caught in the middle of potentially upending the direction of their franchise in the trade market, they are also making moves in free agency. Marc reports that Jae’Sean Tate will sign with Houston after free agency begins Friday. The team really, really likes Tate and his skillset. It also helps that…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 19, 2020 NBL News 1224 Views

The NBA’s use of advanced metrics is increasing every year and across the globe here in the NBL it’s a little slower but no different. One of the people who helped NBL teams to do this is Andrew Price. Andrew started out analysing data for Andrej Lemanis during his time with the New Zealand Breakers…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 18, 2020 5382 Views
  • 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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