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Mental skills used by top sporting players Defined as a psychological process that allows a person to draw upon everything that’s happening, both internally and externally, mindfulness is vital in the world of sport. That’s right; despite the inarguable strength, power, speed, and agility of the world’s top basketball players, and those across other disciplines,…

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Dan Boyce 0 September 5, 2016 2214 Views

The NBL and Wilson have struck a deal which will see Wilson supply the league and various retailers with sacks of balls right until the 2018.   The NBL Official Game Ball, which was notoriously hard to find for many ball-handlers, will be available through Rebel Sports to, umm, fill your bag with.   And…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 31, 2016 1348 Views

If there’s anything to take from recent interviews with Patty Mills and Andrew Bogut after the Rio Olympics, it is that the Boomers (A.K.A the Dare-to-Dream Team) will be back better than ever for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.   Patty Mills is already planning his route to the medal dais, saying that preparation…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 25, 2016 2369 Views

With the Boomers finishing off their 2016 Rio Olympic Games campaign with heart-wrenching, infuriating fourth place, it’s time to look forward to the next Boomers squad for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.  Many of the key players who led Australia in capturing the country’s hearts in Brazil will be primed for another go around but it’s…

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 22, 2016 2698 Views

The Australian Boomers, a team that dared to dream, have had their ultimate goal of a gold medal stripped from them unceremoniously by a relentless Serbia, going down 61-87.   Australia had ‘just one of those games’ where nothing was falling for them inside, or out. The brilliant off-the-ball movement which had been the trademark…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 20, 2016 1780 Views

The second semi-final tomorrow morning is probably the most important game in Boomers history.  The stars have aligned by pitting Spain against the USA in the other semi-final, the two main contenders for the gold medal.  With those two knocking each other senseless, Australia has the easier (but still not easy) route against a team…

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 19, 2016 2147 Views

Coming into the Rio Olympics, the Opals had one goal in mind: beating the USA and winning their first ever gold medal.  After winning all five of their group games and Liz Cambage dominating both ends of the court, it’s pretty clear that Australia is a long way from causing the upset and taking home…

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 16, 2016 1929 Views

Australia is set to face its arch-nemesis Lithuania in the quarterfinals after the Baltic beasts finished 3rd in their pool due to a surprise loss to Croatia today.   The order of the pool was in chaos before today’s games, but with Brazil storming over Nigeria, Spain making short work of Argentina, and Croatia handling…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 1760 Views

Venezuela shocked the basketball world last year by beating Argentina in the final of the FIBA Americas tournament 76-71, however no upset is expected when the South American surprise entry faces Australia on Monday morning.   The Venezuelans sit in 5th place in Group A with 1 win and 3 losses so far in the…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 14, 2016 2119 Views

What a week the Boomers have had.  Before the Olympics there were hushed murmurs that the Australians could possibly challenge for a bronze medal, the first for the men’s team.  After beating two top six countries in France and Serbia and then pushing the best team in the world until the very end most people…

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 12, 2016 1855 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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