Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod On this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL coach of the year Shawn Dennis who is currently coaching the Shiga Lakestars to talk with Dan about the latest in Aussie Hoops as well as share his experiences coaching in Japan and what…
Read MoreNewly signed Geelong Supercats import John Davis hopes a season in the SEABL will provide the boost his career needs after a drive-by shooting ended his college basketball career in 2017. On Feb. 11 2017, Davis, then a senior, was shot in the knee in a reported drive-by shooting Saturday night as he stood near…
Read MoreWith 7:24 remaining in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks leading the Washington Wizards by two, Bucks guard Matthew Dellavedova was forced to make a game deciding decision. It all started when Wizards guard John Wall threw a cross-court pass ahead to Bradley Beal, who was on the wing in front of the…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Each month we recap what our Aussies have been doing in the NBA and look at how each player is delivering for their teams. Diving into each player game by game and looking at each of their weaknesses, strengths and what rumours…
Read MoreAussie NBA stars Aron Baynes and Ben Simmons are set to go head to head as the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics prepare to play in front of a sold-out crowd at London’s O2 arena this week. The NBA London Game 2018 be the eighth time a regular-season game NBA game is held in London. With…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Illawarra forward Oscar Forman will become only the 11th player to play 500 NBL games tonight when the Hawks take on the Melbourne United this Saturday night. Forman was set to play game 500 against the Perth Wildcats last week but celebrations had…
Read MoreBrisbane Bullets veteran Daniel Kickert says his longevity in the sport has not come by accident as he prepares for his 100th NBL game. The 34-year-old returned to the Australian league in 2014 with Melbourne United after almost a decade playing in the top European leagues. He joined the Bullets last year for…
Read MoreTorrey Craig’s path to his first start in the National Basketball Association is nearly unbelievable. After all, how many people can say they went from playing teams in Mackay, Ipswich and Cairns to signing an NBA contract 15 days later. As a member of the Gold Coast Rollers, Torrey Craig dropped 32 points on…
Read MoreBrisbane struggled early in the year, losing six of their first nine games. But in a tough NBL schedule, they have managed to improve that record to 7-8. A tough NBL travel schedule has given Brisbane a chance to find momentum they can carry into the new year, coach Andrej Lemanis says. The…
Read MoreAre the Perth Wildcats trying to spook Adelaide? According to Wildcats skipper Damian Martin, star import Bryce Cotton nailed 105 of 110 three-point attempts during a competition between them at training on Wednesday. They’re numbers so stunning, they’re hard to believe. But then again, if Cotton’s 45-point haul in last season’s grand…
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Rising star Malique Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Trinidad & Tobago to professional basketball. At just 16, Lewis left home for Spain, where he developed his game with Fuenlabrada, before making the leap to the G League with Mexico City Capitanes. Now, as a Next Star with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he’s one step closer to his NBA dream. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Lewis opens up about the challenges of leaving his family behind, why he…
READ MOREThe Australian Boomers have reportedly found their next leader, with Washington Wizards assistant coach Adam Caporn set to take over as the national team’s head coach. The news, broken by SEN’s Andy Maher and Andrew Gaze, suggests that Caporn has been selected from a strong shortlist that included Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, former German national team coach Gordon Herbert, and Boomers assistant Will Weaver. “Did you hear anything about the head coaching position? Because I’m being led to believe that it is done…
READ MOREFormer 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…
READ MOREKyrie 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…
READ MOREBelow 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…
READ MOREThe 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…
READ MOREThe 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…
READ MOREMelbourne 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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