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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 5239 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 2979 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 4682 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 2382 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 1976 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 3410 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 3706 Views

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Darnell Mee on Adelaide’s 2001 Heartbreak, Defending NBL legends and more

Two-time NBL champion and five-time NBL Best Defensive Player Darnell Mee returns to the podcast to revisit the unfinished stories from one of the greatest careers in Australian basketball, including Adelaide’s heartbreaking 2001 playoff exit, his decision to leave the 36ers and the fight to keep the Cairns Taipans alive. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Mee about watching his son Micale build his own basketball career in Australia, the chemistry behind Adelaide’s back-to-back championships, becoming teammates…
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NBL History

Australia’s Greatest Basketball Associations

Junior basketball development is where the Australian basketball journey begins. Before players represent Australia or reach the NBL, most first learn the game through their local basketball association. While hundreds of rookies have entered the NBL over the years, the same junior basketball programs regularly appear in their backgrounds. Some associations have developed significantly more NBL talent than others, establishing themselves as important pathways into professional basketball. Until now, a complete record of the junior association responsible for developing every player to have competed in…
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Podcasts

Matt Garrison on Winning Back-to-Back Titles with Multiple NBL Teams, NBA Opportunities and Aussie Hoops Impact Overseas

Two-time NBL champion Matt Garrison joins the podcast to reflect on winning back-to-back championships with two different teams, helping the Wollongong Hawks claim their first NBL title in 2001 before joining the Adelaide 36ers and winning it all again in 2002. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Garrison about arriving in Wollongong as a mid-season import, adjusting from being a high-scoring starter to an important role off the bench, and being part of the Hawks team that…
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NBL History

Beyond the Arc: The Greatest Shooters in NBL History

In 1984, the NBL introduced the three-point line, forever altering the geometry of Australian basketball. Since then, the league has seen traditional snipers, stretch bigs and volume scorers completely revolutionise how offenses operate and defenses scramble. But as the modern game places a premium on spacing and perimeter shooting, a critical question arises: Who are the most efficient and devastating shooters in the 40-year history of the NBL? To cut through the noise, we have to look beyond raw percentages. By combining historical spreadsheet data…
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Podcasts

John Rillie on roster changes for NBL27, pressures from fans and media and Bryce Cotton/Trevor Gleeson narratives

Perth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the podcast to discuss the pressure that comes with coaching one of the NBL’s most successful clubs, the challenge of moving forward after Bryce Cotton’s departure, and what Perth needs to build its next championship contender. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rillie about taking over the Wildcats after the club missed the finals for the first time since 1986, the expectations of the Red Army, and how Perth’s three…
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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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