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It’s an excellent time to be an NBL basketball fan. The talent level is as good as it has ever been but the league is still mostly equal. Excluding the first placed Sydney Kings and the last on the table Adelaide 36ers, every another team has a net point rating of only one basket. A…
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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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The Australia Men’s basketball team lost a nail biter in their first game of Olympic Competition 75-71 to Brazil, a team which boasts four NBA players in Leandro Barbosa (Indiana), Anderson Varejao (Cleveland), Nene Hilario (Washington) and Tiago Splitter (San Antonio) and has experts predicting them as medal chance. NBA Superstars Kobe Bryant and…
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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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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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This season the NBL has done a great job remembering the glory days of the NBL this season, showcasing the NBL’s rich history with terrific events like the NBL Heritage Round and Townsville’s 25th Anniversary were special to say the least. Here at Aussie Hoopla we thought we should continue with that thought and we decided to…
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Aussie Hoopla International Player of the Week Matt Nielsen Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. Hometown: Penrith, NSW Current Team: Khimky (Russia – VTB United League/PBL) Former Teams: Sydney Kings…
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Most people are thinking about a cold drink and loosening a tie 5pm on a Friday afternoon, Basketball Australia chief executive Larry Sengstock however decided clear out his desk, email everyone his resignation “effective immediately” and leave without mentioning to any staff that he wouldn’t be coming back. As a player Sengstock was a legend….
Read MoreAussie Hoopla International Player of the Week Patty Mills Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. Hometown: Canberra, ACT Current Team: San Antonio Spurs (NBA) Former Teams: Portland Trailblazers (NBA), St…
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