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Head to iTunes to download this episode on your phone or iPod There’s been a lot of changes in upper north Queensland this off-season. Coach Aaron Fearne was let go, Boomers squad members Cam Gliddon and Mitch McCarron chose to play their basketball elsewhere, whilst new coach Mike Kelly has arrived and practically re-hauled the…
Read MoreAdelaide 36ers rising star Majok Deng has been given a release from his SEABL team Mount Gambier Pioneers. Majok has been on the sidelines after a severe ankle injury derailed his season with the Pioneers after playing only one game. He has since missed the clubs last 5 games. The 2y year old…
Read MoreHead 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 MoreWith such a historic signing in Andrew Bogut, many of the other NBL free agency signings may have gone unnoticed. Players listed as contracted comes from information supplied by the National Basketball League. Return often for updates to rosters. * = import player Player Status Contract Length Mitch Creek Contracted Majok Deng Contracted…
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…
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Which NBL Teams Spent the Most?
Over the past three NBL seasons, clubs have spent almost $97 million assembling their rosters, but how much of that money has translated into wins, and which teams have delivered the best value for money? These figures represent cash spend, not salary cap spend. Cash spending includes player salaries and additional costs such as agent fees, bonuses, import related expenses and luxury tax, rather than simply the amounts counted against the league's salary cap. How much have NBL teams spent over the past three seasons?…
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ARE THE HAWKS “TIRED” OF TATUM’S VOICE?
Larry Bird believed players began tuning out coaches after three years. Pat Riley reportedly put the limit at five, while Steve Kerr admitted his Golden State players were tired of hearing him in his fourth season. Now Justin Tatum is in his fourth season with Illawarra, and the Hawks have gone from NBL champions to the bottom of the ladder. Could they be experiencing the same problem? Justin Tatum transformed Illawarra from one of the NBL's worst teams into champions. But ahead of today's clash…
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COULD BRIAN GOORJIAN HAVE SAVED THE MELBOURNE TIGERS?
In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers were fighting for survival when they identified an opportunity to attract supporters from their biggest rivals. Their plan to honour Brian Goorjian was blocked by the Victoria Giants, potentially changing the course of Melbourne basketball history. In 2002, the Melbourne Tigers devised a plan that could have changed the future of their club. The Tigers were emerging from financial administration, crowds were falling and the club had been forced to abandon its home at Vodafone Arena, now known as John…
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GOLD COAST NBL EXPANSION SET TO BECOME A REALITY?
A new funding proposal, a crucial November meeting and renewed interest from the NBL could finally provide a pathway for professional basketball to return to the Gold Coast. The Gold Coast's long-running push to return to the NBL has reached another critical stage, with Mayor Tom Tate preparing to meet Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie in November to discuss the future of the proposed $1 billion Gold Coast Arena. After years of negotiations, changing timelines and funding setbacks, the city's hopes of securing an NBL…
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Paul Rees on NBL titles, battles with Brian Goorjian and small town success
Four-time NBL champion and 1994 Grand Final MVP Paul Rees joins the podcast to reflect on his journey from small-town basketball to a 17-season NBL career with the Brisbane Bullets, North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Host Dan Boyce chats with Rees about winning championships with North Melbourne and Adelaide, playing under Brett Brown and Phil Smyth, representing Australia at the 1994 World Championship, and battling Brian Goorjian and some of the NBL’s best teams throughout…
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MELBOURNE UNITED NEEDS TO DECIDE: Are they the Tigers or not?
Jensen Bradtke wearing his father Mark’s famous No. 50 should be one of the great stories of NBL27. Instead, it has again exposed a question Melbourne United has never properly answered: when does Melbourne Tigers history belong to United, and when doesn’t it? Seeing BRADTKE and No. 50 together on a Melbourne basketball jersey again should be nothing other than a celebration. Jensen Bradtke is beginning his first season with Melbourne United, wearing the same number his father Mark wore through one of the great…
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The Next Step: Breakout player candidates for NBL27
Every NBL pre-season, there is plenty of attention on players around the league who could take the next step in their professional basketball journey. A breakout can happen in different ways. For some players, it’s getting more opportunity. For an established player, it can mean building on what they have already achieved and elevating their game to another level. For others, it may simply take a new home where their skills can be maximised. Below are four players who I think are ready to break…
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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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