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NBL Off-Season Review Podcast

With a flurry of free agent activity already going on Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce gathered together a group of the talented team of writers from aussiehoopla.com to analysis the new signings for each NBL team, what player rumours are still circulating amongst the league and look further into what head coaches have said they…

Dan Boyce 0 May 13, 2017 4225 Views

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Julian Khazzouh no longer one of the “Kings Men”

Sydney Kings head coach and NBL legend Andrew Gaze sat down with Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss the Sydney Kings recruitment plans for this season. There’s still around four months before the Kings will likely to finalising their team but Gaze says it’s “unlikely” Julian Khazzouh to be a part of the…

Dan Boyce 0 May 1, 2017 4569 Views

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Casper Ware to Unite with Melbourne if NBA dream falls short

This week the Melbourne United re-signed the NBL’s leading rebounder from last season Josh Boone and according to newly appointed coach Dean Vickerman, Casper Ware could be set to join him to form one of the best import duos in the league next season.

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman joined Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss what he feels he needs to change to see the team return to the NBL playoffs. With Boone becoming the seventh contracted player for United, Dean explains what types of players the team are looking for to compliment their current roster.

Dan Boyce 0 April 30, 2017 2678 Views

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Josh Childress plans on NBL return despite being called “too old”

Josh Childress says he would love to return to Australia but NBL teams have said he is too old.

Dan Boyce 0 April 23, 2017 3624 Views

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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 8527 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 9090 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 8919 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 9069 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 8039 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 9047 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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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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‘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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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 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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