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Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis

Scott Pendlebury says Matt Nielsen would “be awesome in the AFL”

The Australia Men’s basketball team lost a nail biter in their first game of Olympic Competition 75-71 to Brazil, a team which boasts four NBA players in Leandro Barbosa (Indiana), Anderson Varejao (Cleveland), Nene Hilario (Washington) and Tiago Splitter (San Antonio) and has experts predicting them as medal chance. NBA Superstars Kobe Bryant and…

Dan Boyce 0 July 29, 2012 AFL, australia boomers, collingwood magpies, matt nielsen, scott pendlebury, sydney kings 6800 Views

Around the Globe, Aussies Abroad

Matthew Dellavedova & Ryan Broekhoff: A common path to a common goal!

A decade ago you if you walked into the Bendigo Basketball stadium you may have spotted a young Matthew Dellavedova dribbling a ball up and down the court. At that same time it was quite possible another youngster named Ryan Broekhoff was practicing his jump shot inside the Frankston Basketball stadium. Both boys share a…

Dan Boyce 0 June 21, 2012 australia boomers, Bendigo Basketball, bendigo braves, crusaders, Frankston Basketball, gaels, Maryborough, Matthew Dellavedova, ncaa, Ryan Broekhoff, St Marys, VALPARAISO, valpo 4948 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis

The Future of Australian Basketball is in good hands

Over the course of the next few weeks the Australian Boomers Basketball team will be attempting to snare both an Olympic medal and their best ever Olympic performance in London. At the same time a group of Australian players who are relatively unknown right now but no doubt will be household names when they…

Dan Boyce 0 June 20, 2012 australia boomers, dante exum, under 17, world championships 9548 Views

Around the Globe, Aussies Abroad

David Andersen is Australia’s most successful basketball player ever!

Not to be out done by fellow Australian Boomer Joe Ingles who won a Spanish National League title this week, David Andersen has led Montepaschi Siena to a 84-73 victory against Emporio Armani Milan to claim the Italian League (LegaBasket Serie A) Championship, 4-1 in a best of seven series. The victory etches Montepaschi Siena…

Dan Boyce 0 June 19, 2012 anita andersen, australia boomers, dan boyce, david andersen, italy, montepaschi siena 6718 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis, NBL News, Podcasts

“Pointing at the NBL” Hyping the Hoopla Basketball Podcast – Ep. 2

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 June 2, 2012 aaron grabau, adam ballinger, adelaide 36ers, alex loughton, andrew gaze, aussie, aussie hoopla, australia, australia boomers, australian, australian boomers, basketball, brad hill, cairns taipans, cal bruton, chris anstey, cj bruton, coaching, dan boyce, everard bartlett, greg hire, hoops.com.au, julian khazzouh, lindsey gaze, luke schenscher, marcus wright, mark bradtke, mark wright, matt smith, melbourne tigers, nathan crosswell, national basketball league, NBL, nbl points, new zealand breakers, perth wildcats, sydney kings, trevor gleeson, trueman 4357 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 2794 Views

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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Podcasts

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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Podcasts

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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Podcasts

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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Hoops Analysis

NBL players who have played in the NBA

A player arriving in the NBL with NBA experience always creates interest. Fans get excited when their team signs a former NBA player, commentators mention it during broadcasts, and every article about that player usually links their NBL performance back to their NBA résumé. Sometimes, we see a big-time college prospect use the NBL as a springboard to the NBA and never return. Other times, established NBA veterans come to Australia looking for a fresh opportunity. And in many cases, local talent develops in the…
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NBL News

Who are the greatest NBA Players to play in the NBL

Over the years, Aussie Hoopla has taken a deep dive into the full list of players who have competed in both the NBL and the NBA. You can see the full list of NBL players who have played in the NBA here: Names from every decade since the 1980s have featured, including NBL legends like Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Lanard Copeland and Rob Rose, alongside a long list of imports who used the NBL as a stepping stone to the world’s biggest stage. But with…
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