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Raptors Fans “befuddled” By Match-Up With Melbourne United

The NBL and NBA announced in June that five Australian teams will be heading to the USA to play in pre-season later this year. One of those games include the Melbourne United facing the Toronto Raptors which has Aussie Hoops fans giddy at the prospect of “our” NBL champions (who lost to the NBA’s Oklahoma…

Dan Boyce 0 August 7, 2018 Uncategorized 554 Views

Randle has a Handle on The Basketball Tournament

Sydney Kings guard Jerome Randle was yesterday named to the TBT 2018 All-Tournament Team. Randle represented Eberlein Drive, which after a tremendous run to the final, lost to Overseas Elite 70-58. The Basketball Tournament, or more simply “TBT”, is basketball in its most democratic form. Teams are formed and gain entrance by garnering…

Dan Boyce 0 August 5, 2018 Uncategorized 460 Views

Southland Sharks take out the 2018 NZNBL title in thrilling fashion

The Southland Sharks have beaten the Wellington Saints 98-96 in New Zealand’s National Basketball League final to claim their third title in club history. The game was full of NBL talent with Alex Pledger (Melbourne United), Reuben Te Rangi (Brisbane Bullets) and Jarrad Weeks (NZ Breakers) leading the Sharks to victory and Shea Illi,…

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SEABL 2018 Final Four Confirmed

The SEABL Final Four has been decided after this weekend’s games with both the men and women moving into preliminary finals next week. Games will be played across two states in Nunawading (VIC), Kilsyth (VIC), Launceston (TAS) and Hobart (TAS). Men’s Semi Final 1: Ballarat Miners 65 – 90 Geelong Supercats …

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United tip of pre-season against Chinese Taipei with “new faces”

Melbourne United have tipped off their pre-season against Chinese Taipei behind closed doors once again this season. The final result was 136 – 85 to Melbourne United. Simon Mitchell took on head coaching responsibilities whilst Dean Vickerman watched from the sidelines. With the SEABL finals and NZNBL finals still ongoing the side was missing some…

Dan Boyce 0 August 4, 2018 Uncategorized 406 Views

Makoto Hiejima’s Bold Move To Brisbane

The Brisbane Bullets have officially signed Makoto Hiejima making him the first ever Japanese international NBL player. During the 2019 World Cup Qualifiers, the 28-year-old shooting guard played an integral role in delivering the Boomers their first loss in over two years. Hiejima scored 6 points, shooting 37.5% as well as 8 rebounds and…

Dan Boyce 0 August 3, 2018 Uncategorized 426 Views

Is the NBL ‘off-season’ too long?

Basketball in Australia is experiencing a significant resurgence in public interest. Everyday you can now run into a Simmon’s 76ers jersey. Cubicles now include just as much talk of NBA pre season outcomes and spirited debates about whether LeBron James had made the right choice in going to LA as they do about AFL results. Casual…

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The Gaze coaching dilemma!

Training camp begins and the promise of a brave new world beacons for the Kings. But the elephant in the corner hasn’t been addressed and if this elephant topples off its precarious stool, the damage to basketball in Sydney could be extensive! The question still remains can Gaze coach? Now clearly the Gaze family…

Dan Boyce 0 August 2, 2018 Uncategorized 433 Views

Bogut feeling good in Sydney

The presence of Sydney’s new superstar signing Andrew Bogut is already starting to pay dividends on the first day of training camp yesterday at their Qudos Bank Arena home ground in Olympic Park. Bogut was vocal all morning and expects to lead a refurbished front line that also includes sweet-shooting forward Daniel Kickert, holdover…

Dan Boyce 0 July 31, 2018 Uncategorized 397 Views

The Southern Huskies plan to bring NBL basketball back to Tasmania

Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod There’s been a lot of buzz since the consortium behind the Southern Huskies released marketing material for their proposed NBL team which featured team branding, uniforms and plans for the expansion and update of the Derwent Entertainment Center. The team…

Dan Boyce 0 July 22, 2018 Uncategorized 1261 Views

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Brad Newley on Facing the Redeem Team, Thoughts on why he never made the NBA & Losing a Title to “COVID”

Brad Newley joins the podcast to reflect on an incredible basketball career that’s taken him from Adelaide to Athens, through Olympic Games, the EuroLeague, and a long homecoming run in the NBL. Born in the Adelaide suburb of Lower Mitcham, Newley’s journey began with the Forestville Eagles before taking him across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland during his school years. After a standout stint at Pasadena High alongside Joe Ingles, he earned a scholarship to the AIS in 2003. Just a year later,…
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Lamar Patterson on His NBL Career, Playing in India, and his chances of returning to the NBL

Lamar Patterson joins the podcast to reflect on a global basketball career that’s taken him from Pennsylvania to the NBA, NBL, China, Puerto Rico, and most recently, India. He opens up about his unique path to the NBL, what went wrong during his stint with the New Zealand Breakers, and the highs and lows of being the focal point in Brisbane’s offense across multiple seasons. We dig into his recent efforts to return to the league—including near-signings with Adelaide and South East Melbourne—and why he…
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NBL News

2024–25 NBL Salary Breakdown: Cap vs Cash for Every Team

NBL25: Salary Spend Revealed for Every Team ESPN has compiled detailed salary and spending data for the 2024–25 NBL season, giving fans and analysts a unique look at how teams managed their budgets on the road to a championship. While some clubs leaned into the NBL’s flexible salary rules and pushed their spending past the cap in pursuit of success, others stayed conservative — with three franchises failing to even hit the league's salary floor. Understanding the System The NBL operates under a soft salary…
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Nick Horvath on the 2009 Dragons vs Tigers Championship and Becoming the Author of an Action Hero

Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—becoming the only player to ever win a NBL, NZNBL and NCAA championship. Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian. We go deep on the South Dragons’ fiery 2009 Grand Final clash with the Melbourne Tigers, including the now-infamous Game 3 brawl and Chris Anstey’s ejection. Horvath shares…
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NBL News

NBL Teams Eye Chinese Star Lin Wei Amid NBA Draft Buzz

Chinese basketball standout Lin Wei is emerging as one of the most intriguing international prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft—and he's already drawing serious interest from NBL heavyweights. The Sydney Kings and Melbourne United are currently leading the race to sign the dynamic guard should he not land on an NBA roster this offseason. Wei, a 191 cm, 85 kg combo guard, recently declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is viewed as a borderline second-round candidate. While he’s intent on chasing his NBA…
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NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
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Australian Boomers

Adam Caporn’s Vision for the Boomers: Merging Goorjian and Lemanis’ Success

With Adam Caporn taking over as head coach of the Australian Boomers, the national team enters a critical phase in its evolution. A student of both Brian Goorjian and Andrej Lemanis, Caporn intends to build on their foundations, blending their distinct philosophies to create a balanced, adaptable, and high-performing team. In a recent interview with Aussie Hoopla, Caporn outlined his vision for the Boomers, his approach to coaching, and how he plans to shape the roster heading into major tournaments like the 2027 FIBA World…
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Luke Kendall on developing basketball in India, 2006 FIBA World Champs & Sydney’s 2005 NBL Title

Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to share his journey—from his junior basketball days to professional success and now a rising coaching career. Kendall developed under legendary coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before moving to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings before injuries forced an early retirement. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
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