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Ben Simmons wasn’t able to beat out guards Kyrie Irving and DeMar DeRozan to become the first rookie to start in an All-Star game since 2003, but it seems like he won’t have to worry about that ever again.   Philadelphia coach Brett Brown acknowledged today that Simmons will be moving to the power forward…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 25, 2018 1135 Views

Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert returned to action after a month of being sidelined with a left knee sprain only to called a “ballhog” by Aussie teammate Joe Ingles.   Ingles, who had just equalled a career high with 21 points, hitting 5 of 9 three pointers, in a victory over the LA Clippers had…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 22, 2018 1960 Views

I wouldn’t expect Dante Exum to be suiting up anytime soon but there’s some good news for the Australian National team and Utah Jazz fans. Dante has been cleared to participate in non-contact basketball activities.   Dante has been putting up jump shots prior to NBA games recently and now he has been cleared for…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 18, 2018 1110 Views

After having a flash-filled rookie season last year, Thon Maker’s sophomore season with the Milwaukee Bucks has been a rude awakening for anyone hoping to see him take the next step in his development.   When the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2016-17 season came to a close after a valiant, but unfulfilled comeback versus the Toronto Raptors…

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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…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 14, 2018 3026 Views

Newly 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…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 10, 2018 1602 Views

Newly 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…

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With 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…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 9, 2018 1053 Views

Head 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…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 7, 2018 1695 Views

Aussie 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…

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Dan Boyce 0 January 3, 2018 1998 Views
  • Mario Donaldson on THAT 1994 NBL Dunk Contest and his time playing with Sydney & Canberra

    Former Sydney Kings and Canberra Cannons import Mario Donaldson joins the podcast to revisit his time in the NBL, including competing in the famous 1994 NBL Dunk Contest, the highs and lows of his seasons in Sydney and Canberra, and the success he found playing around the world. Host Dan Boyce chats with Donaldson about arriving in Sydney in 1994 and playing alongside Leon Trimmingham, helping the Kings return to the playoffs and establishing himself as one of the league’s best outside shooters. Visit dunk.com.au…

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  • Mitch McCarron on What Went Wrong in Adelaide, United’s 2021 Championship & Overachieving in Cairns

    Former NBL champion and Australian Boomer Mitch McCarron joins the podcast to reflect on retiring from professional basketball at just 32, what went wrong during his three seasons with the Adelaide 36ers, and narrowly missing out on representing Australia at an Olympics or World Cup. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with McCarron about the injuries which ultimately ended his NBL career, his transition into coaching and player relations, and why he continues to play basketball with Eltham…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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