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Ismail Muhammad joins Atlanta Hawks training camp

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…

Beth Davis 0 October 2, 2012 atlanta hawks, geelong supercats, Isma’il Muhammad 4944 Views

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Geelong Supercats Men and Women both fall to Dandenong in SEABL conference finals

The St Laurence Geelong Supercats lead by 2 points with less than a minute remaining in the game before an off balance three point shot from Dandenong import Tony Lewis put the Rangers in front by a point. Despite getting it back down to their offensive end, the Supercats couldn’t get a shot off and ended up…

Beth Davis 0 September 4, 2012 dandenong rangers, geelong supercats, seabl 4065 Views

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Geelong Supercats Sebastian Loader plays his 200th SEABL game

This Saturday night, as the St Laurence Geelong Supercats take on the Bendigo Braves in the SEABL do or die preliminary final, Supercats centre Sebastian Loader will become just the fifth player to play 200 SEABL games for the club. He joins players such as Jarrod Leonard, Nathan Herbert, Nick Owusu and Jamie Medved in the 200…

Beth Davis 0 August 23, 2012 geelong supercats, seabl, sebastian loader 4168 Views

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Geelong Supercats Men & Women both fall to Dandenong Rangers

St Laurence Geelong Supercats outscored the Dandenong Rangers 27-24 and 30-23 in the third and fourth quarters respectively – but unfortunately a dismal first half had already done the damage. The St Laurence Geelong Supercats outscored the Dandenong Rangers 27-24 and 30-23 in the third and fourth quarters respectively – but unfortunately a dismal first half…

Beth Davis 0 August 22, 2012 dandenong rangers, geelong supercats, seabl 3660 Views

State League Hoops

Geelong Supercats Weekend Wrap

The St Laurence Geelong Supercats have stamped their authority back on the Geelong Arena with a convincing 19 point win over East conference ladder leaders, the Dandenong Rangers with a final score of 94-75. Coming back to the Geelong Arena after a 9 point loss in Knox last night, the Supercats started off strongly and…

Beth Davis 0 August 7, 2012 geelong, geelong supercats, ladycats, seabl 2394 Views

State League Hoops

Basketball Geelong & Geelong Supercats celebrate unity

Basketball Geelong and the Geelong Supercats are pleased to announced that Saturday 22nd September has been chosen as the date for the inaugural 2012 Celebration of Basketball in Geelong. The past twelve months has seen a number of changes across both Basketball Geelong and the Geelong Supercats – with of course the most significant being the…

Beth Davis 0 August 2, 2012 bigv, geelong supercats, seabl 3710 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 aussie, australian, basketball, boomers, brian kerle, brisbane, brisbane bullets, clint mcdaniel, crocodiles, geelong supercats, kermit washington, leroy loggins, magic, melbourne, podcast, podcasts, shane heal, simon kerle, south, south east melbourne magic, suns, supercats, townsville 7985 Views

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Stakes are high for Geelong Supercats this weekend!

The stakes have never been higher for the St Laurence Geelong Supercats and the Roderick Geelong Lady Supercats this weekend as they face two of the toughest games of the year. Starting off on Saturday night, the teams will travel to the new State Basketball Centre for the first time to take on South Conference…

Beth Davis 0 July 30, 2012 geelong supercats 2346 Views

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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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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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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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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Podcasts

Paul Rees on NBL titles, battles with Brian Goorjian and small town success

Four-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…
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MELBOURNE UNITED NEEDS TO DECIDE: Are they the Tigers or not?

Jensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…
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The Next Step: Breakout player candidates for NBL27

Every NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…
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Podcasts

Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…
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