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NBL Power Rankings – Week Four

A home cooked meal and a familiar bed will do wonders for a team, with this season’s Cairns Taipans being a textbook example. Their first three games were on the road they were beaten comprehensibly. Fast forward to after round four where they defeated Melbourne comfortably in their opening home game and then took that…

Kyle Abbott 0 November 1, 2016 basketball, power rankings, new zealand breakers, aussie hoopla, cairns taipans, wollongong hawks, adelaide 36ers, sydney kings, perth wildcats, NBL, national basketball league, brisbane bullets, australia, kyle abbott 1073 Views

NBL News

NBL Power Rankings – Week Zero

Only a week to go until the start of one of the most exciting NBL seasons in recent memory. It seems that the talent in the league this season is better than any other year, with an additional import spot, former Australian superstars coming back to the country and a closer gap between teams. …

Kyle Abbott 0 September 29, 2016 wollongong hawks, adelaide 36ers, sydney kings, perth wildcats, brisbane bullets, NBL, melbourne united, national basketball league, power rankings, australia, basketball, new zealand breakers, cairns taipans 1506 Views

Aussies Abroad

David Andersen Italian League (LegaBasket A) Update

Montepaschi Siena hosted Canadian Solar Virtus at PalaEstra on Wednesday May 2 in their home game for the LaegBasket A Series season. Montepaschi led at half time by one point (42-41) but a 10-26 third quarter in Virtus’ favour saw Montepaschi Siena lose the game 69-78. Andersen has really been a force for Montepaschi in…

Dan Boyce 0 May 13, 2012 Cumberio Varese David Andersen, LegaBasket, abi Shoes Montegranaro, wollongong hawks, europe, montepaschi, Solar Virtus 1564 Views

Aussies Abroad

David Andersen continues strong international form

This week former Wollongong Hawk and AIS graduate David Andersen and his Montepaschi Siena hosted twelfth placed Benetton Treviso at PalaEstra on Sunday April 22. Montepaschi showed fine form to win the match 90-67. After leading by 10 points at half time, Montepaschi then kept Benetton to only scoring 12 points and 11 points respectively in…

Dan Boyce 0 April 23, 2012 montepaschi siena, houston rockets, new orleans hornets, anita andersen, benetton, montepaschi, wollongong hawks, david andersen, euroleague 1242 Views

Hoops Analysis, Around the Globe, NBL News

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 gold coast blaze, andrew bogut, daryl mcdonald, wollongong hawks, glen saville, daryl corletto, new zealand, perth wildcats, breakers, adam gibson, dmac, point guard, dan boyce, guard, 2hard2guard, adris deleon, damian martin, NBL 4607 Views

Podcasts, NBL News

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 NBL, mat campbell, wollongong hawks, bendigo braves, bendigo 1866 Views

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Podcasts

The Rise and Fall of the West Sydney Razorbacks with Mark Watkins

Former West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
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Aussies Abroad

Kyrie Irving Says ‘We’re in the Process’ regarding switch to Boomers

Kyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
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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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NBL History

The NBL Triple-Double Club

The triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
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NBL News

NBL Awards Finalists: The Hits, The Misses, and the Biggest Snubs

The NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
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NBA News

Melbourne will host NBA Exhibition Games in October

Melbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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Aussies Abroad

Patty Mills Traded To Clippers. Re-Unites With Kawhi Leonard

Australian basketball legend Patty Mills is on the move once again, landing with the Los Angeles Clippers as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz. The deal, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, sees Mills and center Drew Eubanks heading to the Clippers in exchange for P.J. Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash considerations. The Los Angeles Clippers are trading PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Utah Jazz for Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, sources…
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Aussies Abroad

Jock Landale delivering the goods while future with Houston is uncertain

Even as his future with the Houston Rockets remains uncertain, Jock Landale is quietly making the most of his opportunities on the court. With the NBA trade deadline approaching and reports suggesting he could be moved before the week is out, the 29-year-old Australian big man is proving he can still deliver when given minutes. Despite limited playing time this season, Landale has been productive in back-to-back 16-minute outings. In Houston’s 110-99 win over Atlanta, he contributed 4 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1…
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