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Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod After speaking to Adelaide coach Joey Wright on our last episode about his plans for the 36ers this season which include young rookies Jack McVeigh and Harry Froling we decided to get them both on the show. We talk to both about…
Read MoreChannel Nine has been left with an NBL-sized hole to fill as the station loses out in bid for the 2019 Australian Tennis Open, leaving the “Nine wide world of sports” without a single major sport to broadcast next summer. Channel Nine is expected to take up their rights to the Australian Open in…
Read MoreThe Sydney Kings’ build-up to the 2018/2019 National Basketball League season has continued with the club announcing today it has signed forward/centre Daniel Kickert to a two-year deal (team option second year). The 34 year old Kickert has played the past two NBL seasons with the Brisbane Bullets and is coming off a solid…
Read MoreIn what could be the NBL’s biggest coup for next season, the Sydney Kings have secured the services of Australian superstar Andrew Bogut. The club will confirm the announcement at 10am AEST tomorrow morning. This is a major acquisition for Sydney and will have a ripple effect throughout the rest of the Australian basketball…
Read MoreHead to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod Cairns Taipans Kuany Kuany worked hard to get playing time this season, but with a season behind him and a strong off-season spent with the Cairns Marlins he is ready to make his mark in 2018-19. In this episode of Aussie Hoopla,…
Read MoreMatthew Dellavedova, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo will return to the court for the last regular game of the regular season. Dellvedova has missed the last 29 games due to an ankle injury and hasn’t been able to take the court since February 4th. He will get his final chance to dust of the cobwebs…
Read MoreToday the Commonwealth Games 2018 commences. It is a controversial competition, but here in the land of sports of Australia, it remains welcomed with open arms. Along with this comes the 8 team basketball competition. On the back of a excellent NBL season, this competition provides even more basketball to watch over…
Read MoreMelbourne United defeated the Adelaide 36ers 100-82 to win their best-of-five series 3-2 and secure their maiden NBL Championship. United’s Chris Goulding was awarded the Larry Sengstock NBL Grand Finals MVP. It was a fitting victory for first-year coach Dean Vickerman, who assumed the head coaching role after a short stint as an…
Read MoreThere is always pressure in stepping onto an NBL court. The cheering in the stands, family and friends watching and the game in the balance, no NBL games are ever easy. Reaching the NBL Finals is even more daunting. Every win is a step towards reaching the pinnacle of Australian basketball, winning an NBL…
Read MoreAs they look ahead to the club’s 30th Anniversary Season, the Sydney Kings today announced that superstar point guard Jerome ‘The Handle’ Randle will return to the purple and gold for the 2018/2019 National Basketball League season. Signed to a one-year deal in 2017, with a team option on a second season, the Kings have now formally put the new deal in…
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NBL Next Star Malique Lewis on the Phoenix’s Playoff Run and plans for the NBA draft
Rising star Malique Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his incredible journey from Trinidad & Tobago to professional basketball. At just 16, Lewis left home for Spain, where he developed his game with Fuenlabrada, before making the leap to the G League with Mexico City Capitanes. Now, as a Next Star with the South East Melbourne Phoenix, he’s one step closer to his NBA dream. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Lewis opens up about the challenges of leaving his family behind, why he…
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Adam Caporn expected to be announced as Boomers new coach
The Australian Boomers have reportedly found their next leader, with Washington Wizards assistant coach Adam Caporn set to take over as the national team’s head coach. The news, broken by SEN’s Andy Maher and Andrew Gaze, suggests that Caporn has been selected from a strong shortlist that included Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder, former German national team coach Gordon Herbert, and Boomers assistant Will Weaver. “Did you hear anything about the head coaching position? Because I’m being led to believe that it is done…
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The Rise and Fall of the West Sydney Razorbacks with Mark Watkins
Former West Sydney Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to take us through the incredible highs and crushing lows of the franchise’s journey in the NBL. Watkins was with the Razorbacks from their inception in 1998 as an assistant coach and eventually took the reins as head coach in 2004. Across nearly a decade with the club, he witnessed the Razorbacks' rise from expansion team to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles ultimately led to their demise. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of…
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Kyrie Irving Says ‘We’re in the Process’ regarding switch to Boomers
Kyrie Irving is taking serious steps toward a potential shift in his Olympic basketball career. While he previously hinted at the possibility of representing Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, he has now confirmed that the process is actively underway. Having won an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in 2016, Irving is currently navigating the complex eligibility requirements to join the Australian national team. The veteran guard is putting together an impressive season with the Mavericks, averaging 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.8…
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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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The NBL Triple-Double Club
The triple-double is one of basketball’s rarest feats, with only 130 recorded in NBL history. The latest to achieve it? Young gun Taran Armstrong of the Cairns Taipans. Armstrong delivered the season’s lone triple-double in Cairns’ 100-88 win over the Brisbane Bullets, lifting the Taipans to just their fourth home victory of the season and sending the 4,145 fans at the Cairns Convention Centre home happy. Taipans coach Adam Forde believes Armstrong is destined for bigger stages. "This is just an example of what he's…
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NBL Awards Finalists: The Hits, The Misses, and the Biggest Snubs
The NBL has officially announced the finalists for its end-of-season awards, sparking plenty of debate among fans and analysts. With categories including MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Improved Player, this year’s selections have drawn praise and controversy, with some notable snubs and unexpected inclusions. MVP Race: Cotton Leading the Pack? The three finalists for the league’s top individual honour are Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats), Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers), and Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix). Cotton, a three-time MVP, is considered the…
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Melbourne will host NBA Exhibition Games in October
Melbourne is set to make basketball history, with an NBA team scheduled to play in Australia for the first time. The Victorian Government, NBL, and NBA are finalizing a deal to bring an NBA franchise to Melbourne in October 2025 for a two-game exhibition series, sources told ESPN. The event will mark the first time an NBA team has played on Australian soil, a significant moment for basketball fans across the country. The games will be played at Melbourne Park, with Rod Laver Arena emerging…
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