“We agreed to call team USA by their numbers, so we came out I had Jason Kidd so I said I got 5, someone else said I got 7, another I got 9 and Kobe was on the foul line and he says, you know my name, just say my name so I said no…
Read More“I think there are fundamental things wrong, basketball is attacking the problems from the wrong end, attacking it from clubs, the micro, when it needs to be attacked from Basketball Australia and the NBL, the macro” – Dr. Adrian Hurley discusses fundamental issues with the current structure of the NBL. Head to iTunes to download this…
Read More“Nice haircut, you trying to be like me?” “You skinny, black runt, what are you talking about, I’m not trying to be you, I’m 6’1″ and all of me… All Aussie” “Well you’re nothing like Luc”, “Well you’re nothing like Jordan” – CJ Bruton shares banter from his days in Portland with Scottie Pippen. Head to…
Read More“I have just as many fans as Kobe, Lebron and D.Wade, it’s just my fans can’t afford to get tickets to the games, that’s why you’ll see me in places where you don’t see too many celebrities because I like to connect with the real people” – Stephen Jackson discusses how the fans see him….
Read More“They still let me play basketball (while I was n jail). One time I had a one o’clock game then I had to check into jail at six o’clock that night and I was watching my highlights in jail that night” Isaac Burton talks about playing basketball for the Las Vegas Silver Bandits during the time…
Read More“Adrian Hurley brought Longley, Bradtke and Vlahov in at the same age and the Australian program was rewarded ten fold by doing that… I think if you are gonna take an eleventh or twelfth man you should go with some young guys and give them some experience” – Brett Maher’s thoughts on whether Ben Simmons should have been…
Read More“At the start of the year the NBL players totalled 576 points, by the end of the year the same group of players were rating over 600, which was over the points allowed for the league. So no matter if there are better players to take an NBL players job or not at the end…
Read MoreListen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn “I forgot a sock, didn’t want to stand out and tell anyone I’d forgotten a sock. I thought I can get away with this, took off my jocks, wrapped them around my foot and taped it up with some ankle tape. I trained,…
Read More“After my second year with the Tigers Lindsay retires, Drewey retires, Copes and Bradtke went on to Brisbane and Chris Anstey had come in. I hadn’t talked to anybody and nobody came and spoke to me so I signed a deal with Wollongong” – Darryl McDonald shares how he agreed to play with Wollongong Hawks…
Read More“He was trying to find out how much power did he have, he’d try things and no one would say no to him, I think if he had an older player or coach to guide him through those things he would have developed into a different player. He’d take off his seatbelt and run up and down a private…
Read MorePOS | TEAM | W | D | L | PTS |
1 | Top Club FC | 21 | 3 | 3 | 66 |
2 | The Reapers | 20 | 4 | 3 | 64 |
3 | Crimson Kings | 19 | 4 | 4 | 61 |
4 | Wind Slayers | 18 | 2 | 6 | 56 |
5 | Deadly Predators | 18 | 2 | 4 | 56 |
The Sydney Kings have released their newest signing, Lamonte Turner after he failed his team physical when he arrived in Sydney. The Hoops Capital club confirmed the decision, adding that they will not make any further roster changes to close out their NBL25 season. Despite being signed as a nominated replacement player following Jaylin Galloway’s season-ending shoulder injury, Turner spent almost a week with the squad yet failed to train with the full Kings squad, only working with younger players since his arrival. The 27-year-old…
READ MOREFormer Tall Blacks head coach and New Zealand Breakers legend Paul Henare joins the podcast to reflect on his illustrious basketball journey. From being a cornerstone of the New Zealand Breakers’ early days to coaching in Japan’s rapidly growing B.League, Henare shares his unique insights into the game across multiple continents. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. We dive into the 2002 Tall Blacks squad that stunned the basketball world with a fourth-place finish at the FIBA World Championships, the evolution of…
READ MOREJamie O'Loughlin, a veteran coach with championship experience at the Perth Wildcats and extensive work with the Cairns Taipans, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving coaching trends in the NBL and insights from NBL25. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. From noticing shifts in offensive and defensive strategies across the league to reflecting on his time helping the Wildcats secure back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017, O'Loughlin shares invaluable insights for basketball fans and aspiring coaches. He also breaks down the…
READ MOREShawn Dennis, head coach of Japan's Nagoya Dolphins, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Japanese basketball and its strong connection with Australian players and coaches. Since its launch in 2016, the B.League has become one of the highest-paying leagues worldwide, attracting both seasoned Australian coaches and NBL talent. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Dennis, going into his sixth season in Japan, joins host Dan Boyce to shed some light on how the NBL and B.League could benefit from closer…
READ MOREPlans for a new 12,000-seat stadium in Southport have injected momentum into the Gold Coast’s bid for an NBL franchise, positioning the city as a frontrunner for league expansion by 2027. Set to overlook the scenic Broadwater at Carey Park, the proposed stadium has sparked confidence among NBL officials that the region could sustain a national basketball team. NBL Chief Operating Officer Vince Crivelli expressed optimism, emphasizing that a world-class venue is essential for expansion. “We are encouraged and supportive of the exciting progress on…
READ MOREDyson Daniels is making waves in the NBA—not just with his scoring or playmaking, but through his relentless and disruptive defence. The Atlanta Hawks guard is currently ranked second in the NBA for steals, averaging 2.4 per game, and leads the league in deflections, making him a constant threat to opposing offences and a valuable asset for his team. This defensive prowess has been instrumental in the Hawks’ strong performances, including their 121-116 win over the New York Knicks today. In today’s game against the…
READ MOREIn a major announcement, Tommy Greer, the foundation CEO of South East Melbourne Phoenix, has revealed his decision to resign after six successful seasons with the club. Greer, a pivotal figure in the Phoenix's establishment in 2018, has been instrumental in shaping the team’s identity and fostering its rapid growth within the National Basketball League (NBL). Interestingly, this announcement follows closely after the recent release of head coach Mike Kelly, marking a significant period of transition for the club. Just three weeks ago, AussieHoopla ran…
READ MOREThe financial collapse of the Darwin Salties this week has all but closed the door on the possibility of an NBL expansion team based in the Northern Territory. Despite strong community support and government backing, the Salties have announced their withdrawal from the Queensland-based NBL1 North competition, citing unsustainable financial pressures. This development leaves the future of the club and the NT’s broader ambitions for professional sports in serious doubt. Founded in late 2021, the Salties quickly became a fan favourite, regularly filling stadiums and…
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