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NBL Power Rankings – Week Four

A home cooked meal and a familiar bed will do wonders for a team, with this season’s Cairns Taipans being a textbook example. Their first three games were on the road they were beaten comprehensibly. Fast forward to after round four where they defeated Melbourne comfortably in their opening home game and then took that…

Kyle Abbott 0 November 1, 2016 sydney kings, perth wildcats, NBL, national basketball league, brisbane bullets, australia, kyle abbott, basketball, power rankings, new zealand breakers, aussie hoopla, cairns taipans, wollongong hawks, adelaide 36ers 1071 Views

NBL News, Marco Selorio

Steve Blake powers Sydney to 5th straight win

The Sydney Kings continued their winning ways with another sizzling 87-78 come from behind victory against the Brisbane Bullets. Superstar import Steve Blake debuted at the Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday and was instrumental in assisting his new teammates to secure their fifth straight win and cementing the Kings on top of the NBL ladder. …

Marco Selorio 0 October 30, 2016 Josh Powell, NBL, basketball, sydney kings, brad newley, brisbane bullets, andrew gaze, Sydney, Hoops, Steve Blake 1513 Views

NBL News, Marco Selorio

Kings bite the Bullet

The Sydney Kings suffered a heart-breaking loss in their home opener, falling short 77-73 against the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Arena overnight. It was a disappointing result for the club after a much-hyped pre-season. With seven brand new recruits, including Boomers players Kevin Lisch, Aleks Maric and Brad Newley, the team has not found…

Marco Selorio 0 October 9, 2016 NBL, australia, basketball, sydney kings, brisbane bullets, andrew gaze, Hoopdreamz, Qudos Arena 1420 Views

NBL News

NBL Power Rankings – Week Zero

Only a week to go until the start of one of the most exciting NBL seasons in recent memory. It seems that the talent in the league this season is better than any other year, with an additional import spot, former Australian superstars coming back to the country and a closer gap between teams. …

Kyle Abbott 0 September 29, 2016 australia, basketball, new zealand breakers, cairns taipans, wollongong hawks, adelaide 36ers, sydney kings, perth wildcats, brisbane bullets, NBL, melbourne united, national basketball league, power rankings 1504 Views

Podcasts

Derek Rucker (Future NBL Hall of Famer) Podcast #11

“I was in charge of everything except finance and (they) told me I can’t generate any revenue no phone calls or anything your locked down” – Derek Rucker on his time running the Sydney Kings Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Derek Rucker finished his NBL in…

Dan Boyce 0 August 26, 2012 suns, townsville, derek rucker, davidson, stephon curry, el Salvador, NBL, newcastle falcons, national basketball league, assists, brisbane bullets, west sydney razorbacks, crocodiles 3822 Views

Podcasts

Simon Kerle: The NBL’s Most Controversial Player Ever

Download this episode on iTunes “A lot of people don’t realise how successful and important Shane’s career overseas was… and it’s kind of a shame” – Simon Kerle on the impact Shane Heal had in Europe. He averaged 14 points over 381 games but never won an NBL Championship or even more surprising,…

Dan Boyce 0 August 2, 2012 geelong supercats, supercats, brisbane, townsville, crocodiles, kermit washington, podcast, shane heal, clint mcdaniel, boomers, brian kerle, basketball, simon kerle, melbourne, leroy loggins, brisbane bullets, magic, south east melbourne magic, podcasts, australian, south, aussie, suns 6751 Views

Hoops Analysis, Around the Globe, NBL News

NBL BATTLES #4 – Mark Worthington Vs Tony Ronaldson

This season the NBL has done a great job remembering the glory days of the NBL this season, showcasing the NBL’s rich history with terrific events like the NBL Heritage Round and Townsville’s 25th Anniversary were special to say the least. Here at Aussie Hoopla we thought we should continue with that thought and we decided to…

Dan Boyce 0 May 5, 2012 north melbourne giants, mark bradtke, power forward, NBL, centre, melbourne tigers, all time, adelaide 36ers, sam mackinnon, sydney kings, thomas abercrombie, perth wildcats, south east melbourne magic, new zealand, washington state, breakers, tall blacks, australian boomers, scott fisher, townsville crocodiles, shawn redhage, brisbane bullets 2734 Views

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Podcasts

The Rise and Fall of the West Sydney Razorbacks with Mark Watkins

Former West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
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Aussies Abroad

Kyrie Irving Says ‘We’re in the Process’ regarding switch to Boomers

Kyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
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NBL News

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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NBL History

The NBL Triple-Double Club

The triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
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NBL News

NBL Awards Finalists: The Hits, The Misses, and the Biggest Snubs

The NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
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NBA News

Melbourne will host NBA Exhibition Games in October

Melbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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Aussies Abroad

Patty Mills Traded To Clippers. Re-Unites With Kawhi Leonard

Australian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources…
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Aussies Abroad

Jock Landale delivering the goods while future with Houston is uncertain

Even as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes. Despite limited playing time this season, Landale has been productive in back-to-back 16-minute outings. In Houston’s 110-99 win over Atlanta, he contributed 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1…
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