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Jeremy Kendle (Brisbane Bullets Import) Podcast #82

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode of the Aussie Hoopla podcast, Dan sits down with an exceptional man both on and off the basketball court, Brisbane Bullets import Jeremy Kendle. Jeremy Kendle has taken a leap of faith many times, the latest being his decision to…

Dan Boyce 0 April 1, 2017 7973 Views

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Ian Stacker (2x NBL Coach of the Year) Podcast #81

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod NBL tragics are depressed, melancholy and aimless with the season behind us and the Perth Wildcats again holding aloft the greatest price in Australian basketball. To fill your ear holes with basketball pleasure Dan invites former NBL coach Ian Stacker onto the…

Dan Boyce 0 March 31, 2017 8316 Views

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NBL General Manager Jeremy Loeliger joins the podcast

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Aussie Hoopla was lucky enough to sit down with the extremely busy NBL General Manager Jeremy Loeliger this episode. In between a hectic couple of days between the end of the NBL regular season and the end of season awards night we spoke…

Dan Boyce 0 February 16, 2017 8495 Views

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Torrey Craig (Brisbane Bullets) and Frank Drmic (South East Melbourne Magic)

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On the latest episode of Aussie Hoopla we sit down with Brisbane star import Torrey Craig who takes us through the ups and down faced by the Bullets this season before we wind back the clock and speak with former Australian Boomer and…

Dan Boyce 0 February 10, 2017 8412 Views

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Thomas Abercrombie (NZ Breakers) and Reggie Smith (Newcastle Falcons)

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod This episode it’s a first for Aussie Hoopla as we get to speak with Thomas Abercombie of the New Zealand who will be the first New Zealander we’ve had on the show. Abercombie suffered a fractured right hand just before Christmas and hopes…

Dan Boyce 0 January 29, 2017 7489 Views

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Paul Rogers (Boomers Legend) and AJ Ogilvy (Illawarra Hawks) Podcast #76

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod This episode we’ve got two of the best big men we’ve ever produced joining us on the aussiehoopla.com podcast. Firstly we get to briefly talk to Illawarra’s AJ Ogilvy who provides some insight into what the Illawarra Hawks are focusing on in…

Dan Boyce 0 January 26, 2017 8471 Views

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Greg Whittington (Sydney Kings) and Tim Coenraad (Illawarra Hawks) Podcast #75

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Aussie Hoopla is back for 2017 with an all New South Wales special episode as NBL stars from the Sydney Kings and Illawarra Hawks join us on the show. Firstly Illawarra’s “Microwave” Tim Coenraad joins the show and learns that Dan has…

Dan Boyce 0 January 9, 2017 7500 Views

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Mike Mitchell (Gold Coast Rollers) and Rhys Carter (2x NBL Champion) Podcast #74

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod It’s the last episode of Aussie Hoopla for 2016 and our 4 year anniversary so we’ve put together a special blast from the past episode which features Mike Mitchell, who enjoyed stops at the Gold Coast, Brisbane and North Melbourne during his NBL…

Dan Boyce 0 December 21, 2016 8144 Views

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Charles Thomas (2001 NBL Champion) and Bruce Bolden podcast #73

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode of Aussie Hoopla episode of Aussie Hoopla Dan Boyce catches up with the starting point guard of the 2001 NBL Championship Wollongong Hawks team, Charles Thomas. We’ve also got 1992 Finals MVP and NBL champion Bruce Bolden on the…

Dan Boyce 0 December 18, 2016 7653 Views

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Todd Lichti (Denver Nuggets/Perth Wildcats) and Ben Madgen (Panevezys Lietkabelis) Podcast #72

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod It’s another episode of Aussie Hoopla and Dan Boyce has put together a double-header of NBL legends. Former Sydney King Ben Madgen joins us all the way from Lithuania to start and we finish with an interview with former Denver Nuggets and Perth…

Dan Boyce 0 December 8, 2016 7641 Views

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Brad Newley on Facing the Redeem Team, Thoughts on why he never made the NBA & Losing a Title to “COVID”

Brad Newley joins the podcast to reflect on an incredible basketball career that’s taken him from Adelaide to Athens, through Olympic Games, the EuroLeague, and a long homecoming run in the NBL. Born in the Adelaide suburb of Lower Mitcham, Newley’s journey began with the Forestville Eagles before taking him across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland during his school years. After a standout stint at Pasadena High alongside Joe Ingles, he earned a scholarship to the AIS in 2003. Just a year later,…
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Lamar Patterson on His NBL Career, Playing in India, and his chances of returning to the NBL

Lamar Patterson joins the podcast to reflect on a global basketball career that’s taken him from Pennsylvania to the NBA, NBL, China, Puerto Rico, and most recently, India. He opens up about his unique path to the NBL, what went wrong during his stint with the New Zealand Breakers, and the highs and lows of being the focal point in Brisbane’s offense across multiple seasons. We dig into his recent efforts to return to the league—including near-signings with Adelaide and South East Melbourne—and why he…
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NBL News

2024–25 NBL Salary Breakdown: Cap vs Cash for Every Team

NBL25: Salary Spend Revealed for Every Team ESPN has compiled detailed salary and spending data for the 2024–25 NBL season, giving fans and analysts a unique look at how teams managed their budgets on the road to a championship. While some clubs leaned into the NBL’s flexible salary rules and pushed their spending past the cap in pursuit of success, others stayed conservative — with three franchises failing to even hit the league's salary floor. Understanding the System The NBL operates under a soft salary…
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Nick Horvath on the 2009 Dragons vs Tigers Championship and Becoming the Author of an Action Hero

Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—becoming the only player to ever win a NBL, NZNBL and NCAA championship. Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian. We go deep on the South Dragons’ fiery 2009 Grand Final clash with the Melbourne Tigers, including the now-infamous Game 3 brawl and Chris Anstey’s ejection. Horvath shares…
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NBL News

NBL Teams Eye Chinese Star Lin Wei Amid NBA Draft Buzz

Chinese basketball standout Lin Wei is emerging as one of the most intriguing international prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft—and he's already drawing serious interest from NBL heavyweights. The Sydney Kings and Melbourne United are currently leading the race to sign the dynamic guard should he not land on an NBA roster this offseason. Wei, a 191 cm, 85 kg combo guard, recently declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is viewed as a borderline second-round candidate. While he’s intent on chasing his NBA…
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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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Australian Boomers

Adam Caporn’s Vision for the Boomers: Merging Goorjian and Lemanis’ Success

With Adam Caporn taking over as head coach of the Australian Boomers, the national team enters a critical phase in its evolution. A student of both Brian Goorjian and Andrej Lemanis, Caporn intends to build on their foundations, blending their distinct philosophies to create a balanced, adaptable, and high-performing team. In a recent interview with Aussie Hoopla, Caporn outlined his vision for the Boomers, his approach to coaching, and how he plans to shape the roster heading into major tournaments like the 2027 FIBA World…
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Luke Kendall on developing basketball in India, 2006 FIBA World Champs & Sydney’s 2005 NBL Title

Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
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