Download and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn For four straight years Corey “Homicide” Williams entertained NBL fans like few imports ever did before. Be it through his on court demeanour, his incessant twitter promotion or trash talking opposition players, fans or even the media at time he created…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Fresh from signing a contract with Euroleague team Lokomotiv Kuban, Frankston Blues junior Ryan Broekhoff joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to give us the update on moving to Russia, his new team and current training regime. In August Broekhoff rejoined the…
Read MoreI was (most) excited to play against Perth with Hugh (Greenwood) being there but kudos to him, you’ve got to follow what your heart says. It’s a bit rough because I thought he could have brought a lot to the sport of basketball but it would have been nice to play against him. – Igor…
Read MoreThe Champions League Basketball concept was born in 2014. Since then, Co-Founder Matthew Hollard has brought together an Executive Team and an Advisory Team, both comprising of expert basketball and business personnel. With a desire to grow the game of basketball in Australia the team have already begun connecting with fans and setting things…
Read More“I land at Tullamarine, two ladies (from my new team) picked me up, I assumed I would be playing near Melbourne, you know capital city and as we headed towards the city and I see the tall buildings and I’m thinking city life, fantastic, thinking I must be playing somewhere around here. We keep driving…
Read More“One day Brian gave me a call, I’d just finished a gym session with the (Kings) and he was talking to me about the next game, we were n the playoffs, and he was very intense in what was saying and it was about what he wanted for the week preparing for the game. I…
Read More “I don’t look back at that game fondly” – Chris Goulding on Australia’s alleged “tanking” at the 2014 FIBA World Championships. Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod You could make the argument that Chris Goulding is the most potent Australian scorer we’ve seen on Australian shores since in…
Read More“I think he left a laptop on a plane once. After that what he used to do is put one of his shoes in the overhead compartment with (the laptop) so he wouldn’t forget it. He also used to think he was a pretty good shooter, and he was. If he stood there, he could…
Read MoreListen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn They used to sit (Lanard) a lot… and I used to think why is he off the court… and i could tell it used to eat him up. So during free throws I go over to him while I was still on the court and say “why…
Read MoreBoti Nagy and Mookie Schiralli join Dan Boyce on a special “Journo’s” only podcast where they discuss the recent $6 million dollar purchase of the NBL by Larry Kestelman. Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Former Sydney Kings and NBL.com.au writer Mookie Schiralli and Multiple winner of the…
Read MoreWe 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…
READ MOREThe 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.…
READ MOREMost 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…
READ MOREWith 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…
READ MOREIn 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…
READ MOREWe 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…
READ MOREKeanu 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…
READ MOREBelow 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…
READ MOREDi balik gemerlap dunia taruhan, SEKOLAHTOTO menghadirkan sensasi bermain di pusat keberuntungan Asia dengan nuansa eksklusi yang memikat.
