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The 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…

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Dan Boyce 0 October 22, 2024 990 Views

With all of the players who have lept from Australia to the NBA, we’ve seen them take the most common path of plying their trade in the NBL before reaching the best league in the world. Although this pathway is by far the best way to reach the NBA from Australia, “Snoopy Graham” is a…

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Dan Boyce 0 April 10, 2022 2797 Views

Basketball in Newcastle is booming and as a result a brand new 10-court facility, which will include a 4,000 seat show court, after securing $25 million in funding through this week’s state budget. The venue has been built with a plan to launch the regions inaugural WNBL team and possibly an NBL team back to the…

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Dan Boyce 0 June 28, 2019 1450 Views

 Download this episode on iTunes Justin Hickey, chief executive of the Southern Huskies joins Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about the team’s decision to play in the New Zealand NBL in 2019 and what the next steps are for the team to join the Australian National Basketball League in 2020.   Get 20% off…

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Dan Boyce 0 December 8, 2018 837 Views

A classy Australian Indigenous basketball team went 1-0 up in a three-game series, with a nail-biting 87-82 win against New Zealand Maori at the Gisborne YMCA in New Zealand last night.   Former Cairns Taipan Deba George was the star of the show, scoring 33 points as the Apunipima Australian Indigenous All Stars’ look to…

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Dan Boyce 0 September 16, 2016 1514 Views

Dante Exum, Ben Simmons and even Jonah Bolden are second generation Australian basketballers who are now making an impact in the US, but another second generation basketballer is doing the same under much less spotlight, 18 year old Xavier Cooks. The talented 6’8′ swingman had a number of schools courting him which included Santa Barbara,…

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Dan Boyce 0 July 6, 2014 7965 Views

More than 280 of Australia’s best junior basketballers descended upon Brisbane for the last weekend of July to participate in the 2013 National Under 18 Australian Junior Championships which tipped off at NAB Stadium in Auchenflower. The competition featured 28 teams, 26 boys and girls teams from Australia and two from New Zealand who battled…

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Dan Boyce 1 May 3, 2013 4231 Views

Defense was the name of the game for the Geelong Supercats in an exhibition match last night against Chinese youth team, the Dongguan Leopards. The visiting team, a development team for the Brian Goorjian coached CBA team, are in Australia on a twenty day tour to gain experience against some physically tough teams. The game,…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 30, 2012 3360 Views

The Geelong Supercats will host a visiting Chinese development team on Thursday 29th November in an exhibition match. The Chinese team, made up of promising young players aged 15-19, is coached by former SEABL Nunawading Spectres coach and Knox Raiders player Craig Simpson. The team (the Dongguan Leopards) is a development team for the CBA,…

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Dan Boyce 0 November 15, 2012 2116 Views

Former Geelong Supercats import Isma’il Muhammad is not giving up on his NBA dream just yet. The 6’6 swingman and former SEABL Supercats MVP has been signed by the Hawks in his native city of Atlanta for their training camp which begins tomorrow. Muhammad will be competing for one of only two places remaining on…

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  • 2024–25 NBL Salary Breakdown: Cap vs Cash for Every Team

    NBL25: Salary Spend Revealed for Every Team ESPN has compiled detailed salary and spending data for the 2024–25 NBL season, giving fans and analysts a unique look at how teams managed their budgets on the road to a championship. While some clubs leaned into the NBL’s flexible salary rules and pushed their spending past the cap in pursuit of success, others stayed conservative — with three franchises failing to even hit the league's salary floor. Understanding the System The NBL operates under a soft salary…

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  • Nick Horvath on the 2009 Dragons vs Tigers Championship and Becoming the Author of an Action Hero

    Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—becoming the only player to ever win a NBL, NZNBL and NCAA championship. Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian. We go deep on the South Dragons’ fiery 2009 Grand Final clash with the Melbourne Tigers, including the now-infamous Game 3 brawl and Chris Anstey’s ejection. Horvath shares…

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  • NBL Teams Eye Chinese Star Lin Wei Amid NBA Draft Buzz

    Chinese basketball standout Lin Wei is emerging as one of the most intriguing international prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft—and he's already drawing serious interest from NBL heavyweights. The Sydney Kings and Melbourne United are currently leading the race to sign the dynamic guard should he not land on an NBA roster this offseason. Wei, a 191 cm, 85 kg combo guard, recently declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is viewed as a borderline second-round candidate. While he’s intent on chasing his NBA…

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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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  • Adam Caporn’s Vision for the Boomers: Merging Goorjian and Lemanis’ Success

    With Adam Caporn taking over as head coach of the Australian Boomers, the national team enters a critical phase in its evolution. A student of both Brian Goorjian and Andrej Lemanis, Caporn intends to build on their foundations, blending their distinct philosophies to create a balanced, adaptable, and high-performing team. In a recent interview with Aussie Hoopla, Caporn outlined his vision for the Boomers, his approach to coaching, and how he plans to shape the roster heading into major tournaments like the 2027 FIBA World…

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  • Luke Kendall on developing basketball in India, 2006 FIBA World Champs & Sydney’s 2005 NBL Title

    Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…

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  • Larry Kestelman Says Geelong Deserves an NBL Team But Is Missing a Real Estate Component

    The possibility of an NBL expansion team in Geelong has gained momentum, with league owner Larry Kestelman confirming the city is a strong candidate—provided it can secure a suitable venue. However, much like we outlined in an article a number of years ago, How the Geelong Supercats could return to the NBL within 3 years, the missing piece isn’t just a stadium, but a real estate-backed development plan to make the project financially viable. Kestelman recently acknowledged Geelong’s growing basketball scene, citing record participation numbers…

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  • The Wollongong Hawks’ 2001 NBL Championship: The defining moment of an underdog’s rise

    There have been championship runs in the NBL defined by dominance and the sheer weight of talent that could overwhelm opponents before the ball was tipped. The dynasties of Perth, the star-studded reign of Melbourne, and the rise of Sydney’s financial muscle all tell tales of powerhouses that knew how to stay at the top. But there has only ever been one championship like Wollongong’s in 2001—a title won through sheer resilience, a team that had no business being there until they forced their way…

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