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The Boomers have almost had the dream start to their Olympic campaign with big wins over France and Serbia, and a too-close-for-comfort slug out against the Americans which has made believers out of critics. But with the pool stage reaching its final two rounds, what is next for the Australian team that dares to dream?…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 11, 2016 1677 Views

The All-Star break “get togethers”, the team bonding trips to Uluru, the mateship that permeates this Australian Boomers team – something which has been used as a headline in every article written about the Boomer’s in the lead-up to these Olympics – is now something unveiled to the world.   The game began with Team…

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Dan Boyce 0 2447 Views

A demolition of world number five France and then a dismantling of world number six Serbia has the Australian Boomers’ confidence sky high.  The team hasn’t just beaten these two giants, they’ve knocked them over in a way that has everyone talking about being a real medal chance.  Next up is the giant of giants,…

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 10, 2016 2316 Views

A little something about me: I am a big fan of fiction writing. And with Australia’s upcoming game against Team USA on everyone’s mind I feel it is appropriate to  take things in a different direction and share a story I wrote earlier this year  titled Where legends are made: An Australian basketball dream.   I…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 9, 2016 1416 Views

Australia’s ability to walk away victors from their initial Olympic match up opening round is not something that’s happened since 1996 (Atlanta Olympics). The team now find themselves in an amazing situation with a very real chance of finishing second in their group. This would result in missing a potential crossover game against #2 Spain….

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Kyle Abbott 0 August 8, 2016 2738 Views

Australian hoops fans can rest assured that they won’t miss a second of the Boomers, Opals, or Team USA action with Channel 7 announcing a new Olympic streaming service today – the Olympics on 7.   The streaming service is comprised of an app and website made to compliment 7’s three dedicated Olympic channels –…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 1, 2016 5895 Views

Australia’s medal hopes are in severe doubt after falling to Lithuania 63-76 in their second-to-last warm up game before the Rio Olympics, their second loss in a row on their South American tour.   The Boomers started slow out the gate, trailing 16-8 early in the first period, and were never able to get any…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 July 31, 2016 1715 Views

When it comes to international basketball, the stakes are always high and the talent is spread pretty evenly across the top ten teams in the world. The key to success in these tournaments is to peak at the right time. And for the Boomers, they will need to peak immediately at the Rio Olympics if…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 July 26, 2016 2349 Views

Australia Boomers star Patty Mills may be headed out of the lone star state with news that the San Antonio Spurs are looking to sign another center to replace the retired Tim Duncan.  The Philadelphia 76ers 20 year old big man Jahill Okafor has been linked to San Antonio for a number of months now…

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Dan Boyce 0 July 25, 2016 Uncategorized 176 Views

There is good news for early risers looking for their Boomers fix, with Australia’s upcoming preparation games set to be streamed LIVE on YouTube.   The first game will be against Lithuania at 7 am AEST Tuesday morning followed by a game against Brazil on the 29th and a rematch with Lithuania on the 31st…

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  • 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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