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Round 2 is done. AJ Oglivy with an abysmal week will have hurt a number of teams. Kyle Adnam’s score of the bench for Melbourne helped carry Melbourne to 2 – 0  on the road and Mitch Creek dominated with over 100 points for the round.   Adelaide dominated the fantasy scores once again, not…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 October 17, 2017 1702 Views

Scans today have revealed the severity of Kevin Lisch’s injury.   The Sydney Kings captain suffered a torn calf against the Illawarra Hawks yesterday and is expected to be on the sidelines for 8 weeks.   Everyone heals at different rates but the club has been advised that Lisch should be up and running at…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 16, 2017 1277 Views

    MELBOURNE UNITED:  99 (Adnam 23, Boone 18, Ware 18) ADELAIDE 36ERS: 79 (Creek 20, Drmic 16, Moore 14)   A huge win for Melbourne United on the back of the return from the US.  It was the step up performance from Kyle Adnam, with 23 points and an incredible 6 from 8 from the 3…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 1165 Views

It was bittersweet for the Sydney Kings after they finally secured their first win of the season. The 103-87 demolition job over a hapless Illawarra Hawks came at the expense of superstar guard Kevin Lisch, who went down with a suspected calf injury.   Kings import Perry Ellis showed up tonight and dropped 33 points,…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 15, 2017 1571 Views

It’s Friday the 13th and the Cardiac Sydney Kings are off to a rocky start with another heart-breaking loss tonight.   DJ Newbill hit a game winning layup in the final seconds to give the New Zealand Breakers an 87-85 win over the Sydney Kings at Auckland’s Smart Arena.   The Kings fought from 13…

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Marco Selorio 0 October 13, 2017 1718 Views

The 40th season of the best basketball competition in the country has started after an extended pre-season and an overseas interruption by the name of NBL x NBA.   Round one did not disappoint, with heartstoppers in Adelaide on opening night to the Taipans making history.  If this is the level of play for the…

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Kyle Abbott 0 October 10, 2017 1960 Views

  Two days until the next round tips off and what a first round it was. If the first round is anything to go by the NBL will be just as competitive this season. With Round 1 done this post will guide you through the weekend and who performed, who didn’t and who should be…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 1523 Views

MELBOURNE UNITED:  85 (Ware 20, Boone 15, Wesley 13) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER: 86 (George 22, Anthony 19, Adams 12)   We went with high hopes but realistic expectations. We left with two game-saving blocks from OKC on Boone and Prather keeping the score at an incredible 85 – 86. Melbourne United just showed how good the NBL…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 October 9, 2017 1517 Views

MELBOURNE UNITED:  99 (Ware 23, Prather 20, Boone 10) ADELAIDE 36ERS: 97 (Sobey 21, Drmic 17, Creek 15)   It’s finally opening game time. Melbourne United up against the Adelaide 36ers in Adelaide. At first, it seemed the super team was in trouble. Chris Goulding out with appendicitis was a sad note pre-game and could…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 October 6, 2017 2461 Views

At the time of writing there is just over 24 hours to go now until tip off. Many of you will be looking to put the finishing touches on your fantasy side in the lead up to your season. With this in mind this is a quick guide to week one.   As this is…

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Jonathan Prestwich 0 October 4, 2017 1615 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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