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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 5046 Views

NBL News, Podcasts

Mitch Creek (Adelaide 36ers) Podcast #3

Born and raised in Horsham, Victoria and developed as a player by former NBL coach Owen Hughan, Mitch Creek has become of the Australia’s brightest young stars. Creek spent two years at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), averaging 14.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game, before deciding to make the leap into the…

Dan Boyce 0 March 31, 2012 adelaide 36ers, ais, aussiehoopla, australia, daniel johnson, dunk, emus, horsham hornets, mitch creek, national basketball league, NBL, need for speed, podcast, xbox 2748 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis, NBL News

Who is the best shooter in the NBL?

Who is the best shooter in the NBL. This seems like such an easy question to some and names like James Harvey, Mat Campbell, Daryl Corletto, Darren Ng and Kevin Lisch would instantly be brought into the conversation. These guys are no slouches when it comes to draining the rock either but at AussieHoopla.com we…

Dan Boyce 0 March 19, 2012 aaron grabau, adelaide 36ers, alex pledger, best shooter, cairns taipans, darren ng, daryl corletto, diamon simpson, kevin lisch, melbourne tigers, NBL, new zealand breakers, percentage, perth wildcats, peter crawford, statistics, sydney kings 4429 Views

NBL News, Podcasts

Mat “Soup” Campbell Tribute Podcast

Mat Campbell announced his retirement during the week and fellow bloggers, AndTheFoul.net have put together a tribute podcast celebrating an amazing career. This Podcast is 100% Mat talking to a bunch of people about their favorite Soup moment. AussieHoopla.com jumped on board to share our best wishes and Mat Campbell memory. The podcast finishes with the full retirement press conference. People that shared…

Dan Boyce 0 March 16, 2012 bendigo, bendigo braves, mat campbell, NBL, wollongong hawks 2228 Views

Andrew Bogut, 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 1852 Views

NBL News, Podcasts

Daniel Dillon (Melbourne Tigers) Podcast #2

Download and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn “You’re playing against some of the most talented guys from around the world. For me it just made me realise how many guys who aren’t in the NBA, who are really talented, its such a fine line between those players and…

Dan Boyce 0 March 10, 2012 arizona wildcats, aussie hoopla, ayinde ubaka, cairns taipans, channing frye, chase budinger, Daniel, Dillon, lute olsen, melbourne tigers, milwaukee bucks, NBL, ncaa, north laurel, podcast, seamus mcpeake 3199 Views

Andrew Bogut, Aussies Abroad, NBL News, Podcasts

Podcast No. 1 – Rhys Carter winning Gold with Andrew Bogut and how to play as an import

Listen to the debut of the Aussie Hoopla Podcast, Our first episode features former Adelaide 36ers Rhys Carter in a discussion with Aussie Hoopla about how he made his way from a junior player to a professional and the pathways young players need to take in order to becoming an elite basketball player. Rhys has had…

Dan Boyce 0 January 15, 2012 boomers, NBL, podcast, Rhys Carter, sweden 3461 Views

Podcasts

Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 7 — The Hawks’ 2nd Title and The Rivalry Today

We wrap up our seven-part deep dive into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — as the modern era turns the heat all the way up and the Freeway Series swings wildly from season to season. Host Dan Boyce picks things up after the Hawks’ rebirth under new ownership and Brian Goorjian — a fresh start that quickly turns into a brutal reality check, including the worst season in franchise history (3–25) — before Illawarra pulls off one of the great…
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Podcasts

Why Newcastle’s NBL Return Is Closer Than You Think

The conversation around NBL expansion has intensified in recent years, with the league publicly confirming discussions with potential markets such as Canberra, the Gold Coast, and Darwin. However, one city that continues to quietly build momentum as a realistic candidate for a future franchise is Newcastle. While it may not always dominate the expansion headlines, the pieces required for an NBL return are slowly aligning, and according to former owner of the Illawarra Hawks, Dorry Kordahi, the push for a Newcastle team is very real.…
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Uncategorized

Why Luke Paul Said No to a $3 Million College Bag to Get “Beaten Up” in the NBL

Most 16-year-olds would take the bag. Luke Paul wants to take a beating. In an era where high school recruits are chasing six-figure Instagram followings and seven-figure NIL deals, Luke Paul just did the unthinkable. The 16-year-old Australian talent is a 6'6" point guard widely tipped as a future NBA lottery pick who reportedly turned down US college offers worth up to $3 million to stay home. He didn't do it for comfort. He didn't do it for safety. According to Paul, he did it…
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NBL News

‘We need to play good basketball’ – South East Melbourne eye fine-tuning ahead of finals

With one game remaining in the regular season and finals seeding on the line, South East Melbourne moved a step closer to the top two with a 120–104 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix overcame a career-high 36-point outing from Majok Deng, with Angus Glover leading the way with 21 points and seven three-pointers as the home side’s firepower proved too much. Despite the result, coach Josh King said his group still needs to produce a complete four-quarter performance, particularly…
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NBL News

Inclusion Needs Outcomes, Not Pride Rounds

In recent weeks, NBL Pride Round has been accompanied by a wave of opinion pieces — including Michael Randall’s “Pride Round: Why the NBL should be proud it won’t ever ‘shut up and dribble’” — praising the initiative while dismissing its critics. This has been something I’ve been thinking about and discussing with people since Indigenous Round.I think we all need a little perspective sometimes. https://t.co/2D65bvtS5K — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) February 3, 2026 But the argument that any criticism of the National Basketball League’s social-issue…
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Podcasts

Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 6 — LaMelo Ball, Spy-Gate and ‘The Hawks’ lose their Illawarra name

We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up as LaMelo Ball and his Rookie of the Year season in 2019 propelled the Hawks into the global spotlight, setting NBL viewership and attendance records, while the Kings reloaded under Will Weaver and pushed for a championship in a season that ended in chaos. Host Dan Boyce breaks down LaMelo’s viral debut, his back-to-back triple-doubles, and the impact of Aaron Brooks’ season-ending injury on Illawarra’s playoff…
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Aussies Abroad

Keanu Pinder’s Japanese Stint Could Result In Boomers Selection

Keanu Pinder has hit a new gear in Japan. As Akita’s starting big, he is producing like a franchise option, and that level of form is putting him back in the Boomers conversation. Pinder is in the midst of a prime career stretch that has seen him exceed the 2 time NBL "Most Improved Player" form that first made him a star in Cairns.The primary storyline defining Pinder’s 2025-26 campaign is a shift in usage. In Perth, Pinder was often a secondary option behind heavy…
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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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