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Some of the NBL’s biggest and brightest were up early this morning for the annual grey jumper convention.     In celebration of all things bland, they also showed off their new ISC jerseys.     I can only assume that the jerseys are politely coloured as to not draw focus away from the sponsor…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 16, 2015 3272 Views

Patty Mills has been working hard in preparation for what will be his fifth season with the San Antonio Spurs, a season where he is likely to be a bigger piece of the team’s championship puzzle than ever before.   Entering the 2009 NBA Draft, Patty Mills was about as unheralded a player as you…

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Champions League Basketball General Manager, Matt Hollard, doesn’t mince words when speaking of the new-found  leagues’ objective. “We want to be a truly national competition, and if you’re going to be that, you have to be in every state. “ And by every state, they of course mean every Territory. Or specifically, the Northern Territory….

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 4, 2015 3134 Views

The NBL and Fox Sports have today announced a broadcast deal which will see all games shown Live and in High Definition for the first time ever.   The deal, which can be considered a coup for basketball fans, also includes a provision to screen one weekly Live game on a Free-to-Air channel; Larry Kestelman is…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 3, 2015 130173 Views

The FOX Sports website today gave us the scoop that Nick Young – the baller otherwise known as Swaggy P – has made an official enquiry to join the Australian Boomers. “Like, actual?” you might ask. Yes, like actual. Swaggy P, the 30 year old Laker who might just live in Michael Jacksons “never grow…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 September 1, 2015 4318 Views

The NBL and Chemist Warehouse have announced a partnership today which is sure to make protein fanatic and Adelaide 36er, Lucas Walker, very happy. Chemist Warehouse are Australia’s leading…. well…. Chemist Warehouse, and they sell all of the things you could imagine being at such a pharmacy. They fill prescriptions for Josh Childress’ errand elbow,…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 31, 2015 5766 Views

With less than six weeks until the season begins, it appears broadcasters are the ones playing #Hardball with the NBL. On August 6th, Larry Kestelman – the white knight of prophecy for the NBL – unveiled the first stages of his long awaited resurgence plan for the league; these included a new logo – which…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 25, 2015 , , , , 3269 Views

Of the Australian stars to return to the NBL this year, none are bigger – literally and figuratively – than Nate Jawai. The Perth Wildcats are expected to announce the signing of Jawai , 29, after performing their usual points cap gymnastics to have players re-rated to fit a man whose stature has drawn comparison to NBA…

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Jarrad Hurley 0 August 23, 2015 4956 Views

2015 TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL GIVE AWAY The Shell Hardest Worker Competition Want to head to this year’s 2015 Toyota AFL Grand Final? Well you could be there by simply voting for who you think is this week’s AFL Live Shell Hardest Worker! Rank who you think was this week’s hardest worker from the four…

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Dan Boyce 0 August 3, 2015 1963 Views

Despite heroic performances in the NBA finals, promotional appearances where he closed down shopping centres, a rumoured movie based on his life in the works and his chances of a “salary increase” after his new found celebrity being the topic of sports shows around the world, Matthew Dellavedova currently is not signed to an NBA team.  …

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Dan Boyce 0 July 24, 2015 3316 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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