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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,…
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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…
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The possibility of Dallas Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving playing for the Australian Boomers continues to gain momentum following his recent comments about facing former teammate Josh Green. After a recent matchup against Green, Irving admitted the encounter felt surreal, saying: “It was awkward. I’m not gonna lie to you, especially when he made that last…
Read MoreWe recently got our hands on the official Spalding basketballs of the WNBL and NBL. womens – Offering its highest level of composite leather (TF-1000), the ZK composite material features enhanced feel and durability, advanced moisture management and deep channel design for superior control. The ball also features a wet grip microfibre composite, providing an…
Read MoreListen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn Andrew Parkinson played 10 seasons in the NBL, debuting with the Geelong Supercats (1988–1990) before relocating to Melbourne where he would win the league’s Most Improved Player award in 1991 after averaging 21 points, 4…
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The NBL is not the NBA. That is the message to take out of Adelaide’s 81-133 loss to the Utah Jazz today. Playing against NBA teams, in America, with NBA rules and court dimensions is always going to be a tall order for any NBL team. Not only do they have to compensate for a…
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The 2019 FIBA World Cup is here. Two of the biggest names in Aussie hoops were on hand today to launch Kayo’s coverage of the 69-year-old tournament. Phoenix Suns and Australian Boomers Centre, Aaron Baynes was joined by his World Cup teammate and Melbourne United Captain, Chris Goulding at the event. Kayo, Australia’s…
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The Australian Boomers, officially ranked 11th in the world by FIBA, are going to be legit at this year’s World Cup. Names such as Ben Simmons, Matthew Dellavedova, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Jonah Bolden, Andrew Bogut, and Aron Baynes are enough to have some Australian fans counting their medals before a single game has even…
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Australia has drawn the ‘group of death’ for this year’s FIBA world cup, and will have to beat at least two of Canada, Lithuania and Senegal to advance to the round of 16. Australia, ranked 11th in the world, will be the second highest ranking team in group H after the sixth ranked Lithuania, however…
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Ben Simmons made history by becoming the first Australian-born basketball player to play in an NBA All Star Game. The Philadelphia 76ers point guard made his All Star debut on Monday (AEST) and played an instrumental role to help Team LeBron rally from an 18-point deficit to smash Team Giannis 178-164 in Charlotte, North…
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