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The Sydney Kings seem to have have found a replacement for injured star Julian Khazzouh, one who hasn’t been retired for over for years (no disrespect to Ben Knight). Towering centre Jordan Vandenberg has been training with the Kings over the past two days and is expected to join the team before the end…
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CADEE EXHORTS KINGS FANS TO ATTEND FINAL KINGDOME GAME We caught up with Sydney Kings starting point guard Jason Cadee to gain an insight of their tumultuous season. The Kings are at the bottom of the ladder with a 3-10 record, having won only one in the last seven games. We predicted a stronger finish…
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In order to survive and prosper in the competitive Australian sporting market a sport must be able to market itself in a way that attracts the corporate dollar through sponsorship and media deals. The corporate dollar wants value for money and a product that makes good business sense. Media outlets need viewers in order…
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With less than six weeks until the season begins, it appears broadcasters are the ones playing #Hardball with the NBL. On August 6th, Larry Kestelman – the white knight of prophecy for the NBL – unveiled the first stages of his long awaited resurgence plan for the league; these included a new logo – which…
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Daniel Dillon has been unable to find a team in the NBL for 2012/13 and instead will take his talents to CSM Oradea, a Romanian team which plays in the Romanian Divizia A, the top-tier professional basketball league of Romania. Both Dillon and Cam Tragardh had existing contracts for this season with the Melbourne Tigers but both requested a release from the club, not…
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“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…
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As part of our weekly Article of the Week Cash Giveaways, the boys from @MelbTigersFansWeekly have delivered an in-depth analysis on the additions and subtractions to the Melbourne Tigers roster and what to expect for season 2012/13 behind new coach Chris Anstey. The Melbourne Tigers finalised their playing roster for the 2012/13 NBL Championship…
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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…
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Gran Canaria has announced it has signed Australian Boomers swingman Brad Newley for 2012-13. After a strong Olympic campaign Lower Mitcham, SA basketball product Brad Newley has signed to play with Gran Canaria of the Spanish ACB league. Gran Carina is part of the Canary Island’s and the ninth largest city in Spain. Newley played…
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The Sydney Kings sign 196cm forward Kevin Smith as with their final contracted roster spot for the 2012/13 iiNet NBL Championship Season. The American born Smith played his college ball at NAIA school Lee University and joins the Kings as a local-based player having acquired New Zealand residency during his time playing in the New…
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