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Sydney Kings GM Jeff Van Groningen on NBL Next Stars, Brian Bowen and the current roster

Download this episode on iTunes The Sydney Kings at times have been the laughing stock of the passionate NBL fan since returning to the league in 2010. The fingers have pointed at poor recruitment decisions, hiring of inexperienced coaches and what some deem frivolous spending but by signing NBA superstar Andrew Bogut and hopefully an uninterrupted season…

Dan Boyce 0 August 16, 2018 1597 Views

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NBL Expansion: A 9th team confirmed and a 10th soon to be announced.

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod The NBL announced this week that it will be expanding to nine teams with part-owner of the NZ Breakers Romie Chaudhari purchasing an NBL licence. With Jeremy Loeliger hinted at the NBL looking to start the 2019-20 season with a “minimum” of nine…

Dan Boyce 0 July 14, 2018 1348 Views

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Darren Lucas (South East Melbourne) remembers the Magic Vs Tigers rivalry of the 90s

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Darren Lucas is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year and two-time NBL champion with the South East Melbourne Magic and he sits down with Dan Boyce this episode to talk about his career, the glory days of the NBL and the…

Dan Boyce 0 June 24, 2018 4247 Views

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36ers’ Coach Joey Wright outlines his recruiting plans for Adelaide

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod NBL Championship winning coach and three-time coach of the year Joey Wright joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his plans to improve the Adelaide 36ers’ roster for this season. Despite losing star player Josh Childress in Game 2 of the NBL…

Dan Boyce 0 May 5, 2018 1255 Views

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Kings Legend Bob Turner on what Bogut’s signature means for NBL’s future

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Bob Turner was coach and marketing guru for the Sydney Kings during their successful run in the 1990’s where 10,000 people were attending every game, the team was making $1 million in profit each year and players like Dwayne McClain were getting their…

Dan Boyce 0 April 25, 2018 1112 Views

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Will Weaver (Boomers Coach) on Boomers Vs USA at Etihad & NBL Finals

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Will Weaver has been an integral part of the Boomers program since 2014 but hardly anybody knows his name. In this episode of Aussie Hoopla, Dan Boyce interviews the current assistant coach for our men’s national basketball team, a man who also acts…

Dan Boyce 0 March 19, 2018 1176 Views

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Podcast: Luc Longley on his Boomers Career, Michael Jordan’s attitude and the Triangle Offence

Download and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn Luc Longley has made a concerted effort to evade the media in recent years but in an Aussie Hoopla exclusive, Dan Boyce was able to sit down with the big man and talk about his career, particularly the Boomers side of things,…

Dan Boyce 0 March 18, 2018 3987 Views

NBL News, Podcasts

Hall of Famer Bob Turner on NBL expansion issues & the 90’s era Sydney Kings

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod After a great podcast last month with FIBA and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Lindsay Gaze which reflected on the early years of the NBL from a Victorian perspective, we decided to get a New South Wales point of view by interviewing NBL…

Dan Boyce 0 March 11, 2018 3176 Views

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Podcast: Lindsay Gaze on the NBL’s origins and it’s current need to expand

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Dan Boyce continues his interview with Lindsay Gaze, reflecting on the history of the Australian Boomers and sharing stories of from the early years of the National Basketball League. Lindsay’s career includes being a part of the Boomers program from 1960 to…

Dan Boyce 0 March 5, 2018 2110 Views

NBL News, Podcasts

Podcast: FIBA Qualifiers Recap with Andrej Lemanis, Mitch Creek and Angus Brandt

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod In front of 12,000 fans, the Australian Boomers defeated the Philippines and Chinese Taipei to claim the number one spot in the FIBA World Cup Group. Dan Boyce attended both games and had the opportunity to speak with Boomers head coach Andrej…

Dan Boyce 0 February 27, 2018 1573 Views

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Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 7 — The Hawks’ 2nd Title and The Rivalry Today

We wrap up our seven-part deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — as the modern era turns the heat all the way up and the Freeway Series swings wildly from season to season. Host Dan Boyce picks things up after the Hawks’ rebirth under new ownership and Brian Goorjian — a fresh start that quickly turns into a brutal reality check, including the worst season in franchise history (3–25) — before Illawarra pulls off one of the great…
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Why Newcastle’s NBL Return Is Closer Than You Think

The conversation around NBL expansion has intensified in recent years, with the league publicly confirming discussions with potential markets such as Canberra, the Gold Coast, and Darwin. However, one city that continues to quietly build momentum as a realistic candidate for a future franchise is Newcastle. While it may not always dominate the expansion headlines, the pieces required for an NBL return are slowly aligning, and according to former owner of the Illawarra Hawks, Dorry Kordahi, the push for a Newcastle team is very real.…
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Uncategorized

Why Luke Paul Said No to a $3 Million College Bag to Get “Beaten Up” in the NBL

Most 16-year-olds would take the bag. Luke Paul wants to take a beating. In an era where high school recruits are chasing six-figure Instagram followings and seven-figure NIL deals, Luke Paul just did the unthinkable. The 16-year-old Australian talent is a 6'6" point guard widely tipped as a future NBA lottery pick who reportedly turned down US college offers worth up to $3 million to stay home. He didn't do it for comfort. He didn't do it for safety. According to Paul, he did it…
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NBL News

‘We need to play good basketball’ – South East Melbourne eye fine-tuning ahead of finals

With one game remaining in the regular season and finals seeding on the line, South East Melbourne moved a step closer to the top two with a 120–104 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix overcame a career-high 36-point outing from Majok Deng, with Angus Glover leading the way with 21 points and seven three-pointers as the home side’s firepower proved too much. Despite the result, coach Josh King said his group still needs to produce a complete four-quarter performance, particularly…
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NBL News

Inclusion Needs Outcomes, Not Pride Rounds

In recent weeks, NBL Pride Round has been accompanied by a wave of opinion pieces — including Michael Randall’s “Pride Round: Why the NBL should be proud it won’t ever ‘shut up and dribble’” — praising the initiative while dismissing its critics. This has been something I’ve been thinking about and discussing with people since Indigenous Round.I think we all need a little perspective sometimes. https://t.co/2D65bvtS5K — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) February 3, 2026 But the argument that any criticism of the National Basketball League’s social-issue…
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Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 6 — LaMelo Ball, Spy-Gate and ‘The Hawks’ lose their Illawarra name

We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up as LaMelo Ball and his Rookie of the Year season in 2019 propelled the Hawks into the global spotlight, setting NBL viewership and attendance records, while the Kings reloaded under Will Weaver and pushed for a championship in a season that ended in chaos. Host Dan Boyce breaks down LaMelo’s viral debut, his back-to-back triple-doubles, and the impact of Aaron Brooks’ season-ending injury on Illawarra’s playoff…
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Aussies Abroad

Keanu Pinder’s Japanese Stint Could Result In Boomers Selection

Keanu Pinder has hit a new gear in Japan. As Akita’s starting big, he is producing like a franchise option, and that level of form is putting him back in the Boomers conversation. Pinder is in the midst of a prime career stretch that has seen him exceed the 2 time NBL "Most Improved Player" form that first made him a star in Cairns.The primary storyline defining Pinder’s 2025-26 campaign is a shift in usage. In Perth, Pinder was often a secondary option behind heavy…
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NBL News

NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
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