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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 8074 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 8753 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 8008 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 8329 Views

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The Professor, AO and Bone Collector (Streetball Legends) Podcast #71

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode of Aussie Hoopla our host, Dan Boyce, spoke briefly with streetball legends The Professor (Grayson Boucher), AO (Aaron Owens) and Bone Collector (Larry Williams) after entertaining streetball fans in Sydney. Dan gets the guys to share their thoughts on…

Dan Boyce 0 November 18, 2016 9464 Views

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Larry Kestelman (NBL Executive Director) Podcast #70

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode of Aussie Hoopla our host, Dan Boyce, touches base with NBL legend Bruce Bolden to talk about the latest news in Australian Basketball before sitting down with NBL Executive Director Larry Kestelman and his son, NBL Marketing Coordinator Justin Kestelman…

Dan Boyce 0 October 27, 2016 8795 Views

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Podcast: Andrew Vlahov (Perth Wildcats Legend)

Listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn On this episode of Aussie Hoopla our host, Dan Boyce, touches base with NBL legend Bruce Bolden to talk about the latest news in Australian Basketball. We also introduce a brand new segment called My Hoops Aussie Ballers Abroad where each episode we take…

Dan Boyce 0 October 20, 2016 8976 Views

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Vince Crivelli (Melbourne United CEO) and Bruce Bolden (NBL Legend) Podcast #68

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod NBL season 2016/17 kicks off with round one and the Melbourne United are heavy favourites to be holding all the cookies at the end of the season. The resumes of United’s newest recruits feature more championships, MVP’s and Olympic appearances than half of…

Dan Boyce 0 October 9, 2016 7637 Views

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Mike Kelly (2x NBL Defensive Player of the Year) Podcast #67

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod The modern world is full of people who want to go straight to the top, find the fastest way to where they want to go. But Mike Kelly is perhaps one of the finest examples of persistence, hard work and eventually getting…

Dan Boyce 0 September 15, 2016 7614 Views

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Boomers Olympic Recap II – “Quarter-Finals Time”

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod The host of aussiehoopla.com Dan Boyce @dboyce42 is once again joined by a panel of NBL legends to discuss the Australia Boomers Olympic campaign in Rio. This episode features a number of our finest basketball players who have all donned the green…

Dan Boyce 0 August 26, 2016 6683 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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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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