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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 3966 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 8909 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 9503 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 9223 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 9488 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 8328 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 9439 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 8346 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 9094 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 8278 Views

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Mitch McCarron on What Went Wrong in Adelaide, United’s 2021 Championship & Overachieving in Cairns

Former NBL champion and Australian Boomer Mitch McCarron joins the podcast to reflect on retiring from professional basketball at just 32, what went wrong during his three seasons with the Adelaide 36ers, and narrowly missing out on representing Australia at an Olympics or World Cup. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with McCarron about the injuries which ultimately ended his NBL career, his transition into coaching and player relations, and why he continues to play basketball with Eltham…
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Darnell Mee on Adelaide’s 2001 Heartbreak, Defending NBL legends and more

Two-time NBL champion and five-time NBL Best Defensive Player Darnell Mee returns to the podcast to revisit the unfinished stories from one of the greatest careers in Australian basketball, including Adelaide’s heartbreaking 2001 playoff exit, his decision to leave the 36ers and the fight to keep the Cairns Taipans alive. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Mee about watching his son Micale build his own basketball career in Australia, the chemistry behind Adelaide’s back-to-back championships, becoming teammates…
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NBL History

Australia’s Greatest Basketball Associations

Junior basketball development is where the Australian basketball journey begins. Before players represent Australia or reach the NBL, most first learn the game through their local basketball association. While hundreds of rookies have entered the NBL over the years, the same junior basketball programs regularly appear in their backgrounds. Some associations have developed significantly more NBL talent than others, establishing themselves as important pathways into professional basketball. Until now, a complete record of the junior association responsible for developing every player to have competed in…
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Matt Garrison on Winning Back-to-Back Titles with Multiple NBL Teams, NBA Opportunities and Aussie Hoops Impact Overseas

Two-time NBL champion Matt Garrison joins the podcast to reflect on winning back-to-back championships with two different teams, helping the Wollongong Hawks claim their first NBL title in 2001 before joining the Adelaide 36ers and winning it all again in 2002. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Garrison about arriving in Wollongong as a mid-season import, adjusting from being a high-scoring starter to an important role off the bench, and being part of the Hawks team that…
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NBL History

Beyond the Arc: The Greatest Shooters in NBL History

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…
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John Rillie on roster changes for NBL27, pressures from fans and media and Bryce Cotton/Trevor Gleeson narratives

Perth 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…
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Rolan Roberts on Kings Titles, Dunk Contest Injury and Playing for Brian Goorjian and Trevor Gleeson

Former 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…
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Australian Boomers

Boomers: we’re not taking Patty and Bryce

At 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…
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