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,…
Read MoreHead 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…
Read MoreHead 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…
Read MoreHead 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…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Lindsay Gaze sits down with Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to share how the Australia Boomers program came about and shares his stories from a career that includes either playing or coaching the men’s national basketball team from it’s inception in…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode, Cairns Taipans star Mitch McCarron joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about the FIBA World Cup qualifiers and why he feels the Cairns Taipans fell short this season. McCarron is leading the NBL in rebounding for…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode, Cam Gliddon joined Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his recent experiences with the Australian Boomers and what the Cairns Taipans are focused on now that they are playoffs seem to be out of reach. …
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL coach of the year Shawn Dennis who is currently coaching the Shiga Lakestars to talk with Dan about the latest in Aussie Hoops as well as share his experiences coaching in Japan and what…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod 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…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Illawarra forward Oscar Forman will become only the 11th player to play 500 NBL games tonight when the Hawks take on the Melbourne United this Saturday night. Forman was set to play game 500 against the Perth Wildcats last week but celebrations had…
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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…
READ MOREPerth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the podcast to discuss the pressure that comes with coaching one of the NBL’s most successful clubs, the challenge of moving forward after Bryce Cotton’s departure, and what Perth needs to build its next championship contender. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rillie about taking over the Wildcats after the club missed the finals for the first time since 1986, the expectations of the Red Army, and how Perth’s three…
READ MOREFormer Sydney Kings and Townsville Crocodiles big man Rolan Roberts joins the podcast to reflect on his time in Australia, including joining the Kings mid-season and helping them complete their historic 2005 NBL three-peat. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Roberts about playing under Brian Goorjian, becoming a key interior presence for Sydney, and being part of the Kings team that became the first in NBL history to win three straight championships. The episode also dives into…
READ MOREAt some point over the next 12 months, the Boomers are going to have to make a decision that Australian basketball has managed to avoid for almost two decades. Who exactly is this team built around now? Since 2010, that answer was simple. It was Patty Mills’ team. Mills has been the primary scorer for the Boomers for nearly two decades and few Australian victories have been recorded without a major scoring performance from Patty. But as the Boomers move toward the 2027 FIBA World…
READ MOREA player arriving in the NBL with NBA experience always creates interest. Fans get excited when their team signs a former NBA player, commentators mention it during broadcasts, and every article about that player usually links their NBL performance back to their NBA résumé. Sometimes, we see a big-time college prospect use the NBL as a springboard to the NBA and never return. Other times, established NBA veterans come to Australia looking for a fresh opportunity. And in many cases, local talent develops in the…
READ MOREOver the years, Aussie Hoopla has taken a deep dive into the full list of players who have competed in both the NBL and the NBA. You can see the full list of NBL players who have played in the NBA here: Names from every decade since the 1980s have featured, including NBL legends like Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Lanard Copeland and Rob Rose, alongside a long list of imports who used the NBL as a stepping stone to the world’s biggest stage. But with…
READ MOREFormer Adelaide 36ers star Julius Hodge joins the podcast to reflect on one of the most dominant short stints in NBL history, his journey from the NBA to Australia, and the impact he made during the 2007/08 season. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Hodge about his incredible all-around performances, triple-doubles, and what it was like adjusting to the Australian game mid-season. The episode also dives into his time playing in the NBA and overseas, his perspective…
READ MOREBelow 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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