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Marco Selorio, NBA News

Aussie run continues in NBA Playoffs

The NBA playoffs are upon us and seven Australian stars are still in the hunt for the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy. All across Australia the NBA League International League Pass is streaming video at breakneck speed to basketball fans allowing Aussie Hoops tragics the ability to support our Australian Boomers in real time and on…

Marco Selorio 0 April 26, 2019 andrew bogut, aron baynes, ben simmons, nba, patty mills, playoffs 1126 Views

Around the Globe, Aussies Abroad

Boomers Abroad: Where will our best players be this season?

Australia’s brightest basketball talents are littered across various basketball leagues all over Europe. From the sunny beaches of the Canary Islands to frosty port side towns of Poland. Let’s take a look at where the Australia’s best basketball players are plying their trade across the European Continent. Joe Ingles (FC Barcelona Regal – Spain) He was possibly the most talked…

Dan Boyce 0 August 31, 2012 aleks maric, andrew bogut, aron baynes, ater majok, australian boomers, david andersen, eurloeague, eurocup, fc barcelona, joe ingles, nathan jawai, nba 4940 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis, NBL News, Podcasts

Hyping the Hoopla Basketball Podcast Ep. 3 (Dream On)

Subscribe to Aussie Hoopla on iTunes and listen to our Hyping the Hoopla fortnightly podcast, where we break down all the latest NBL player moves and signings, performances both here and overseas and the important issues which Australian Basketball currently face… The voice of Aussie Hoopla, Dan Boyce and co host Matt Smith, holder of 100…

Dan Boyce 0 July 17, 2012 1992 dream team, andrew bogut, australian boomers, ben simmons, charles barkley, dante exum, magic johnson, michael jordan, nathan jawai, silver medal, team usa 4129 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis, NBL News

Who is the best point guard in the NBL?

There is no doubt the 2011-2012 season has been the year of the point guard. We talk to some of the biggest names in the NBL to try and find out who is the best point guard in the NBL.

Dan Boyce 0 April 6, 2012 2hard2guard, adam gibson, adris deleon, andrew bogut, breakers, damian martin, dan boyce, daryl corletto, daryl mcdonald, dmac, glen saville, gold coast blaze, guard, NBL, new zealand, perth wildcats, point guard, wollongong hawks 5384 Views

Player of the Week

International POTW: Daniel Kickert 2/4/12

Aussie Hoopla International Player of the Week Daniel Kickert Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. Daniel Kickert Hometown: Nunawading, VIC Current Team: PGE Turow (Poland – Polish PLK) Former Teams: St Mary’s…

Dan Boyce 0 April 3, 2012 aleks maric, andrew bogut, ater majok, daniel kickert, david andersen, joe ingles, matt nielsen, matthew nielsen, nate jawai, nathan jawai, ogilvy, patrick mills, patty mills, Rhys Carter 2376 Views

Player of the Week

International POTW: David Andersen 26/3/12

Aussie Hoopla International Player of the Week David Andersen Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. David Andersen Hometown: Carlton, VIC Current Team: Montepaschi Siena (Italy – Serie A)…

Dan Boyce 0 March 26, 2012 aleks maric, andrew bogut, ater majok, daniel kickert, david andersen, joe ingles, matt nielsen, matthew nielsen, nate jawai, nathan jawai, ogilvy, patrick mills, patty mills, Rhys Carter 2010 Views

Aussies Abroad, NBA News

Andrew Bogut says Goodbye to Milwaukee

In 2005 the Milwaukee Bucks made Andrew Bogut the first Australian ever drafted No.1 to the NBA. After 7 long years it has come time for both Bogut and the Bucks to part ways. At AussieHoopla.com we reported a trade to Golden State was moments away and on Wednesday it became official. Bogut was traded along with…

Dan Boyce 0 March 15, 2012 andrew bogut, australia, ekpe udoh, golden state warrriors, kwame brown, milwaukee bucks, monta ellis, nba, NBL, squad 6, stephen jackson 2094 Views

Aussies Abroad, NBA News

Where in the world is Andrew Bogut going to end up?

In 2005 the Milwaukee Bucks drafted Andrew Bogut and ever since that moment he has been the team’s franchise player and viewed around the league as a sound, gritty player full of potential who could transform the franchise from mediocrity to contenders. In just his second season Bogut helped Milwaukee return to the NBA playoffs…

Dan Boyce 0 March 12, 2012 andrew bogut, australia, australia boomers, bogut trade, golden state warriors, milwaukee bucks, nba, utah 2968 Views

Aussies Abroad

10 AUSSIES IN COLLEGE NBL TEAMS SHOULD BE WATCHING

Which Aussies in college are most likely to become future NBL players? These ten stand out for their production, professional experience and the roles they could earn in the league. The focus is their prospects of securing an NBL contract after college or later in their careers. The full Australian men's Division I player list follows below. 1. Ben Henshall — Ole Miss Henshall brings three seasons of Perth Wildcats experience to Ole Miss, including a final NBL season in 2025–26 averaging 8.9 points, 3.5…
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NBL News

Gold Coast Blaze set to return to the NBL

Gold Coast councillors have backed further work on an NBL expansion proposal, raising the possibility of a new team entering the competition in 2027/28. The proposed Gold Coast franchise is expected to revive the Blaze name, with Mayor Tom Tate indicating its identity has already been decided. “They’ve already got a name but I can’t tell ya.”Tom Tate Tate has been a leading supporter of the expansion bid and was part of the original Blaze ownership group formed in 2006 alongside David Claxton and Owen…
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NBL News

If NBL Players Were Slipping at Any Other Workplace, Would We Still Be Waiting for a Solution?

Imagine working in a warehouse where employees repeatedly slip on the same section of flooring. Management knows about it, workers have complained, and someone has already suffered a serious injury. Under Australian workplace safety laws, employers are expected to investigate and manage foreseeable risks, not simply rely on an industry safety certificate. A business found to be in breach of safety obligations could face a WorkSafe improvement notice requiring the hazard to be fixed. A serious breach could lead to prosecution, with companies in Victoria…
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Podcasts

Harry Rouhliadeff on NCAA Money and the Rebuilding of the Brisbane Bullets Program

Brisbane Bullets forward Harry Rouhliadeff joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss his journey from growing up a Bullets fan to captaining the University of Hawai‘i at March Madness, before returning home to begin his professional basketball career. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Harry about his first NBL start, the faith new coach Will Weaver has shown in him, and the challenges facing the Brisbane Bullets as they look to turn their fortunes around. Having grown…
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Hoops Analysis

Which NBL Teams Spent the Most?

Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…
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NBL News

ARE THE HAWKS “TIRED” OF TATUM’S VOICE?

Larry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…
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NBL News

COULD BRIAN GOORJIAN HAVE SAVED THE MELBOURNE TIGERS?

In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…
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NBL News

GOLD COAST NBL EXPANSION SET TO BECOME A REALITY?

A new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…
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