Download and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn In 1995 the NBL was arguably at its peak among Australian sports history. The North Melbourne Giants were the reigning NBL champions and in a move to replace injured star Paul Maley they recruited Chris Jent, who had won…
Read MoreWhile Basketball Australia are currently focused on staging highest attended basketball game in Australian history when the Boomers face Team USA next month, plans are underway to outdo that in 2020. 120,000 fans will attend a two game series between the two countries on Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 August 2019 at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium…
Read MoreDownload and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn With Basketball Australia in the media heavily over the past twelve months with the Boomers “basketbrawl” in the Philippines, bringing Team USA to Australia to face the Boomers in two sell-out games, choosing to dissolve the SEABL and recently deciding…
Read MoreDownload and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn Darnell Mee played college basketball at Western Kentucky University before being drafted by the Golden State Warriors in the 1993 NBA Draft. After being traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft night he went on to play two seasons in the NBA competing…
Read MoreDownload and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn Benny Lewis played 250 games in the NBL and was one of the most potent scorers of the 1980’s. He arrived in the NBL in 1981, signing with Illawarra and averaging 20.5 points per game in his first season. He…
Read MoreDownload and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn Dusty Rychart was a star at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he became a three year starter after being a walk-on in 1997. After missing out on the 2002 NBA draft, moved to Australia and joined the Victoria Giants for the 2002–03 NBL season. Although…
Read MoreSydney Kings rookie Brian Bowen II, the first ever participant in the NBL’s Next Stars program wowed multiple scouts at the NBA Draft Combine this week. The six-foot-seven forward with a six-foot-ten wingspan averaged 10.5 points and 5 rebounds in a pair of combine scrimmages, making him a certainty to be drafted this year. Bowen did…
Read MoreDownload this episode on iTunes Mike Helms played three seasons in the NBL for the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers. He averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists over 95 games and led both the Pirates and the Slingers to the playoffs during his time in the NBL. Now back home in…
Read MoreDownload this episode on iTunes Australian Basketball Hall of Famer, recipient of the Order of Australia, four-time Olympian, part of North Melbourne’s 1989 NBL championship winning team and the first Australian to win the NBL MVP (1985)… and true-blue Ballarat boy Ray Borner joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his NBL…
Read MoreDownload this episode on iTunes Each month we recap what our Aussies have been doing in the NBA and look at how each player is delivering for their teams. Diving into each player game by game and looking at each of their weaknesses, strengths and what rumours are out there about the best basketball…
Read MorePOS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
1 | Top Club FC | 21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
2 | The Reapers | 20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
3 | Crimson Kings | 19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
4 | Wind Slayers | 18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
5 | Deadly Predators | 18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
The Sydney Kings have released their newest signing, Lamonte Turner after he failed his team physical when he arrived in Sydney. The Hoops Capital club confirmed the decision, adding that they will not make any further roster changes to close out their NBL25 season. Despite being signed as a nominated replacement player following Jaylin Galloway’s season-ending shoulder injury, Turner spent almost a week with the squad yet failed to train with the full Kings squad, only working with younger players since his arrival. The 27-year-old…
READ MOREFormer Tall Blacks head coach and New Zealand Breakers legend Paul Henare joins the podcast to reflect on his illustrious basketball journey. From being a cornerstone of the New Zealand Breakers’ early days to coaching in Japan’s rapidly growing B.League, Henare shares his unique insights into the game across multiple continents. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. We dive into the 2002 Tall Blacks squad that stunned the basketball world with a fourth-place finish at the FIBA World Championships, the evolution of…
READ MOREJamie O'Loughlin, a veteran coach with championship experience at the Perth Wildcats and extensive work with the Cairns Taipans, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving coaching trends in the NBL and insights from NBL25. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. From noticing shifts in offensive and defensive strategies across the league to reflecting on his time helping the Wildcats secure back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017, O'Loughlin shares invaluable insights for basketball fans and aspiring coaches. He also breaks down the…
READ MOREShawn Dennis, head coach of Japan's Nagoya Dolphins, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Japanese basketball and its strong connection with Australian players and coaches. Since its launch in 2016, the B.League has become one of the highest-paying leagues worldwide, attracting both seasoned Australian coaches and NBL talent. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Dennis, going into his sixth season in Japan, joins host Dan Boyce to shed some light on how the NBL and B.League could benefit from closer…
READ MOREPlans for a new 12,000-seat stadium in Southport have injected momentum into the Gold Coast’s bid for an NBL franchise, positioning the city as a frontrunner for league expansion by 2027. Set to overlook the scenic Broadwater at Carey Park, the proposed stadium has sparked confidence among NBL officials that the region could sustain a national basketball team. NBL Chief Operating Officer Vince Crivelli expressed optimism, emphasizing that a world-class venue is essential for expansion. “We are encouraged and supportive of the exciting progress on…
READ MOREDyson Daniels is making waves in the NBA—not just with his scoring or playmaking, but through his relentless and disruptive defence. The Atlanta Hawks guard is currently ranked second in the NBA for steals, averaging 2.4 per game, and leads the league in deflections, making him a constant threat to opposing offences and a valuable asset for his team. This defensive prowess has been instrumental in the Hawks’ strong performances, including their 121-116 win over the New York Knicks today. In today’s game against the…
READ MOREIn a major announcement, Tommy Greer, the foundation CEO of South East Melbourne Phoenix, has revealed his decision to resign after six successful seasons with the club. Greer, a pivotal figure in the Phoenix's establishment in 2018, has been instrumental in shaping the team’s identity and fostering its rapid growth within the National Basketball League (NBL). Interestingly, this announcement follows closely after the recent release of head coach Mike Kelly, marking a significant period of transition for the club. Just three weeks ago, AussieHoopla ran…
READ MOREThe financial collapse of the Darwin Salties this week has all but closed the door on the possibility of an NBL expansion team based in the Northern Territory. Despite strong community support and government backing, the Salties have announced their withdrawal from the Queensland-based NBL1 North competition, citing unsustainable financial pressures. This development leaves the future of the club and the NT’s broader ambitions for professional sports in serious doubt. Founded in late 2021, the Salties quickly became a fan favourite, regularly filling stadiums and…
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