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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 5165 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 2914 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 4589 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 2321 Views

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 1917 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 3322 Views

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 3636 Views

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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Podcasts

Julius Hodge on Stepping on Brett Maher, NBL Pay Issues and NBA Stories

Former Adelaide 36ers star Julius Hodge joins the podcast to reflect on one of the most dominant short stints in NBL history, his journey from the NBA to Australia, and the impact he made during the 2007/08 season. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Hodge about his incredible all-around performances, triple-doubles, and what it was like adjusting to the Australian game mid-season. The episode also dives into his time playing in the NBA and overseas, his perspective…
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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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Podcasts

Mick Downer on NBL Talent in Japan, NBL vs B.League, and Offensive Rebounding

Current head coach of the Akita Northern Happinets, Mick Downer joins the podcast to discuss the differences between coaching in Japan and the NBL, his stints with Perth, Cairns, Brisbane and Adelaide over the past 25 years, and his time with the Australian Boomers program. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Downer about what he learnt stepping into the head coaching role in a non-English speaking country, as well as providing updates on NBL talent in Japan…
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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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