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ESPN Australia talks about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.

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    • Feb 24, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    NBL Awards reaction: Bryce Cotton wins 6th MVP, Davis speaks out; Boomers-Philippines preview | The Aussie Hoops Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 48:51


    Will the Boomers be welcomed back in the Philippines? Bryce wins his 6th MVP, Goorj wins his 7th COTY; NZ shows out in the Gold Coast; Boomers squad thoughts; Dyson continues his hustle! Bryce wins his 6th! Goorjian gets his flowers yet again! New Zealand wins inaugural Ignite Cup. The Boomers return to the Philippines since 2018 brawl. Thoughts on the Boomers Squad for World Cup Qualifiers. Dyson continues his hustle on the court. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rowdy joins the show again! Who will win the NBL26 Awards? Final Round chat; Veterans resign; Jock Landale's BEAST boxouts; Ignite Cup Final preview; Karim Lopez a Top 10 Pick!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 46:10


    Rowdy joins the show again! Who will win the NBL26 Awards? Final Round chat; Veterans resign; Jock Landale's BEAST boxouts; Ignite Cup Final preview; Karim Lopez a Top 10 Pick! NBL Awards predictions. Final Round of NBL26. McVeigh, Sobey stay and resign. Jock Landale at the top of the NBA in boxouts. Ignite Cup Final preview - 36ers vs Breakers. Karim Lopez projected Top 10 in NBA Draft. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Former Boomer Ryan Broekhoff joins the pod! A potential championship preview: Sydney vs SEM? DRAMA with Goorj, Foxy, King; Race to the Top 2; Green's big impact helping Hornets win; Landale makes MONSTER statement in debut; Nick Marshall a MIP fave?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 42:18


    Former Boomer Ryan Broekhoff joins The Aussie Hoops Hour! A potential championship preview: Sydney vs SEM? DRAMA with Goorj, Foxy, and King; Race to the Top 2; Josh Green's big impact helping Hornets win; New Hawk Landale makes MONSTER statement in debut; Nick Marshall a MIP candidate? Kings vs SEM: a championship series preview? DRAMA with Goorj and Foxy, King gives his input. The race for the Top 2 spots is getting HOT. Josh Green helping the Hornets on a franchise record winning streak. Jock Landale's MONSTER statline in debut for Hawks. Ryan gives his NBL MIP favourite. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    DRAMA between Adelaide & Brisbane; All-NBL chat; Jock's a BEAST on the board; Kings are more DOMINANT than ever; Giddey misses on All-Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 48:25


    DRAMA between Adelaide & Brisbane; All-NBL chat; Jock's a BEAST on the board; Kings are more DOMINANT than ever; Giddey misses on All-Star. Fight breaks out between the 36ers & Kings. Olgun picks his All-NBL team. Jock continues his dominance crashing the boards. Sydney is on another level of dominance this year. Josh Giddey All-Star sbub? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trouble in Adelaide? BIG MEN MONEY! Josh Green's impact in Charlotte; Josh Giddey returns; HIGH emotions in Perth; Bye-bye Brisbane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 44:16


    Trouble in Adelaide? BIG MEN MONEY! Josh Green's impact in Charlotte; Josh Giddey returns; HIGH emotions in Perth; Bye-bye Brisbane. Did Adelaide make the right choice in signing Jenkins? Big men Mennenga and Magnay out for the season - what's next? Josh Green's on-court impact helping Charlotte win games. Josh Giddey returns to Bulls lineup. Emotions roll HIGH in Perth post loss to Melbourne. Kiss the NBL26 season goodbye in Brisbane. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Inside HoopsFest; SEM makes a STATEMENT vs Adelaide, sends a message to the league; One-on-one with Luke Paul and Tyrese Proctor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 47:51


    Inside HoopsFest; SEM makes a STATEMENT vs Adelaide, sends a message to the league; One-on-one with Luke Paul and Tyrese Proctor! Chat all things HoopsFest. SEM the favourite to win it all? Phoenix wins BIG vs 36ers, sends a message to the NBL. Olgun's all-exclusive one-on-one with potential NBA prospect Luke Paul. Kane sits down with Cavs guard Tyrese Proctor. Will Magnay injures foot in 2-point loss to Melbourne. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adelaide's import swap; The latest on Perth and Sydney; New Head Coach in Brisbane?; Best bench in the NBL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 45:05


    Adelaide's import swap; The latest on Perth and Sydney; New Head Coach in Brisbane?; Best bench in the NBL? Adelaide lets one go, signs another. Perth and Sydney's time is ticking to add players to rosters. Who is the new Head Coach expected to sign with Brisbane? Best bench in the NBL? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bryce Cotton or Kendric Davis? The NBL MVP race up for debate! SEM big win vs Sydney; Melbourne's loss to Tasmania; Injury updates; Jock BALLING in the NBA!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 39:29


    Bryce Cotton or Kendric Davis? The NBL MVP race up for debate! SEM big win vs Sydney; Melbourne's loss to Tasmania; Injury updates; Jock BALLING in the NBA! South East Melbourne wins BIG vs Sydney. Injury updates in Sydney and Perth. The MVP race coming down to two major players. Jock Landale having a career NBA season in Memphis. More impressed with Tasmania winning or disappointed with Melbourne losing? It's all here in The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The NBL Panel: Part II - Midseason trades, expansion, NIL impact & player recruitment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 73:15


    The NBL Panel is back for an in-depth look at the current state of the league. ESPN's Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker, Jason Cadee, and former Kings CEO Chris Pongrass to discuss innovations the NBL could introduce and where the league sits in the grand scheme of world basketball. Is it time for a midseason trade period - and what would it look like? How is the new NIL environment affecting the NBL? What are some of the challenges recruiting imports? Is the NBL ready for expansion? 00:00 – The NBL Panel: Part II 1:37 – How is the new NIL environment affecting the NBL? 16:52 – What are some of the challenges recruiting imports? 41:02 – Is the NBL ready for expansion? 53:50 – Is it time for a midseason trade period? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Josh Giddey leads the league in what?! NBL Tiers and NBA New Year's Resolutions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 42:40


    Josh Giddey leads the league in what?! NBL Tiers and NBA New Year's Resolutions! NBL Tiers - where does each team rank? Certified contenders to the not so trustworthy ones to the PACK IT UP ones. Josh Giddey leads the league in a specific category. Kane and Olgun give their NBA New Year's Resolutions. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The NBL Panel: Part I - Breaking down every team at the midway point of NBL26

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 93:51


    This episode of The NBL Panel is a deep dive into every team at the midway point of the regular season. ESPN's Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker and Jason Cadee for a temperature check: Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers' surge, what to make of Melbourne United, a deep appreciation for the Phoenix, who's more trustworthy between Sydney and Perth, and a whole lot more: 00:00 – Welcome to the NBL Panel: Part 1  6:06 – Melbourne United 17:52 – Adelaide 36ers 32:36 – South East Melbourne Phoenix 44:31 – Sydney Kings 53:59 – Perth Wildcats 1:03:19 – Tasmania JackJumpers 1:09:40 – New Zealand Breakers 1:15:23 – Illawarra Hawks 1:21:22 – Brisbane Bullets 1:29:52 – Cairns Taipans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Time to panic for Melbourne?! Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade? Preview Kings vs 36ers; SOUND OFF on Aussie Big Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 37:54


    Time to panic for Melbourne?! Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade? Preview Kings vs 36ers; SOUND OFF on Aussie Big Man. Melbourne on a 4-game losing streak. Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade? A preview to a Kings vs 36ers Ignite Cup game. Dyson Daniels always improving. SOUND OFF on the next new Boomers Big Man. NBL coaching vacancies? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bryce Cotton's big return to Perth in HUGE COMEBACK by Adelaide! Is Illawarra finished? Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne a real rivalry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 35:53


    Bryce Cotton's big return to Perth in HUGE COMEBACK by Adelaide! Is Illawarra finished? Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne a real rivalry? Bryce Cotton's return to Perth for the first time! Adelaide wins it in the closing seconds with a huge comeback. Steven Adams a big help for Houston. New Zealand looks good but Brisbane is falling in the ladder. Are the defending champs Illawarra finished? SOUND OFF - Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne real rivals yet? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Davo Hickey WINS IT AT THE BUZZER! SOUND OFF - Jaylin Galloway is ready for the big stage; Mennenga throws it down!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 30:56


    Davo Hickey WINS IT AT THE BUZZER! SOUND OFF - Jaylin Galloway is ready for the big stage; Mennenga throws it down! Davo Hickey wins it at the buzzer for the Boomers! Sam Mennenga THROWS IT DOWN at FIBA Qualifiers. SOUND OFF - Jaylin Galloway is ready for the big stage. S.E Melbourne's defence is elite! Can the new look Brisbane Bullets lineup make a playoff push? Can John Rillie get over the hump and lead the Perth Wildcats to a championship series? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The shot that could've been! Melbourne and Adelaide a tier of their own? Perth - contenders or pretenders? SOUND OFF on JLA and DJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 35:53


    The shot that could've been! Melbourne and Adelaide a tier of their own? Perth - contenders or pretenders? SOUND OFF on JLA and DJ. JaVale McGee's big shot that could've been! Has NBL26 become a two-horse race with Melbourne and Adelaide for the title? The big question: Perth - contenders or pretenders? SOUND OFF on JLA's presser and DJ bounces back in BIG 4th quarter win. Is Australia in trouble in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers vs New Zealand? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adelaide & Sydney shake things up; Shea & Dash best defensive backcourt duo? SOUND OFF on import changes causing havoc and more; new Hoops Capital boss; Karim Lopez's NBA stock on the rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 36:17


    Adelaide & Sydney shake things up; Shea & Dash best defensive backcourt duo? SOUND OFF on import changes causing havoc and more; new Hoops Capital boss; Karim Lopez's NBA stock on the rise. Adelaide and Syndey make changes in their rotation. Is Ili Shea and Dash Daniels the best defensive backcourt in the league? SOUND OFF on mass imports causing havoc in the league, and free cheeseburgers in a blowout loss?? New Hoops Capital boss named. Karim Lopez on the rise to the NBA. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    One-on-one with Sandy Brondello, Perth's big win vs Adelaide, Davo Hickey records 1st triple-double

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 32:49


    One-on-one with Sandy Brondello, Perth's big win vs Adelaide, Davo Hickey records 1st triple-double. A sitdown with Tempo's inaugural Head Coach Sandy Brondello. Perth wins big vs Adelaide in Bryce Cotton's first game vs the Wildcats. Davo Hickey's impact in Illawarra as he records NBL's first triple-double of the season. Dyson Daniels stepping up as a big playmaker for the Hawks. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    "Josh Giddey's Evolution & Sydney Stuns Melbourne"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 34:07


    Melbourne's undefeated run? Gone. Sydney's message? Loud and clear. We dive into the Kings' statement win... We also unpack the coaching chess match between Dean Vickerman and Josh King... Josh Giddey had a a triple double vs New York Knicks - Kane brings exclusive sound from after the game as we talk Josh's evolution... Plus: “One Final Thought” on Illawarra's struggles and Adelaide's big talk. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Josh Giddey gets the edge over Dyson Daniels, NBA's first week recap, and NBL takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 31:24


    Josh Giddey gets the edge over Dyson Daniels, NBA's first week recap, and NBL takeaways. Josh Giddey takes down Dyson Daniels in the Aussie showdown as he looks more confident than ever while Dyson's off to a frustrating start to the season. Kane Pitman comes with fresh insights from around the Bulls and Hawks. NBL takeaways — Adelaide's surge, Sydney's slip-up, and an apology to SEM. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Dyson Daniels gets PAID! Can Josh Giddey make his new deal a bargain contract? Jock Landale's new threads! Matisse Thybulle a trade target? Bryce Cotton's HUGE 53-pt game

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 32:27


    Dyson Daniels gets PAID, Josh Giddey, Jock Landale, and Matisse Thybulle's NBA Season preview, and Bryce Cotton's HUGE 53-pt game. Dyson Daniels signs rookie extension with Atlanta. Can Josh Giddey make his new deal a bargain contract? Jock Landale's new threads with Memphis. Will Matisse Thybulle be a prime trade target this season? Bryce Cotton's HUGE 53-pt game vs Cairns. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Will Johnny Furphy have a breakout year? What does Sydney's dominance vs Adelaide mean for both teams? Is Cairns big spend paying off?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 32:52


    Will Johnny Furphy have a breakout year? What does Sydney's dominance vs Adelaide mean for both teams? Is Cairns big spend paying off? Tyrese Proctor looks good in NBA Preseason. Kendric Davis returns to Adelaide as Kings win big in revenge game. WHAT IS THIS?!?!? Sam Mennenga big game in loss to S.E. Melbourne. Cairns on a 3-game losing streak... big spend not paying off? Final thoughts on Melbourne being so much better than everyone else and Jack McVeigh's "unsportsmanlike" play on Chris Goulding. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Will NBA return to Australia? Do Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis fit? Can Mason Jones adjust with Perth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 31:44


    Will NBA return to Australia? Do Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis fit? Can Mason Jones adjust with Perth? The NBA made its debut in Australia. Sydney's 1-1 start to the season. WHAT IS THIS?!?!?! Johnny Furphy's MONSTER dunk in practice makes us question - is he the best Aussie dunker ever? Willie Green says he watched Melbourne for film. What do we think of Scott Roth saying pace of play is overrated? Perth is getting more comfortable with each other after win vs Illawarra. Final thought on the ending of Tasmania vs Brisbane. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ryan Broekhoff and Olgun Uluc recap the big stories of Round 2 of the NBL26 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 29:47


    Ryan Broekhoff and Olgun Uluc recap the big stories of Round 2 of the NBL26 season. Bryce Cotton's big debut for Adelaide. Adelaide adds a new import in place of Montrezl Harrell. What's going on in Brisbane? 2 losses in Round 2. JaVale McGee puts up big numbers in NBL debut. Melbourne United win big against S.E. Melbourne and a hot 3-0 start to the season. Cairns bounce back after Round 1 loss and go 2-0 in Round 2. Sydney's terrible shooting leads to loss. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss Round 1 of the NBL26 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 27:57


    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss Round 1 of the NBL26 season. Olgun Uluc breaks down the story between Montrezl Harrell and Adelaide parting ways. Melbourne United defeat both Tasmania and New Zealand in Round 1. S.E. Melbourne win big vs Cairns - what does the blowout mean to the team? Is this the most talented JackJumpers roster we have ever seen? How much pressure is on Mason Jones and Perth after moving on from Bryce Cotton? Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis set to make their debuts for Sydney in Round 2 vs Cairns. It's all here on the Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc get you ready for Round 1 of the NBL26 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 27:14


    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc get you ready for Round 1 of the NBL26 season. With the NBL26 season upon us, what are most intriguing things about the season opener? With the new import Andrew Andrews, what are the expectations for the Cairns Taipans and Jack McVeigh? Which player should you keep an eye on this season? Can Mason Jones lead the Perth Wildcats? Josh Giddey's big new contract with the Bulls and what it means to him and Australian Basketball. It's all here on the Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc preview the big stories ahead of the NBL26 season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 35:45


    Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss the big storylines ahead of the NBL26 season. What does Bryce Cotton becoming an Australian citizen mean for Adelaide and does that mean he can play for the Boomers now? Perth signed their last import, how does Mason Jones impact the Wildcats heading into the new season? Can Illawarra repeat? Lanard Copeland sure thinks so, but do they have enough depth? Is Melbourne United underrated heading into the season … does Milton Doyle give them the edge? Sydney Kings added Kendric Davis and Matthew Dellavedova in the offseason, can Delly help the young star grow and forge a dynamic duo for the Kings? It's all here on the Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Breaking down the Aussies in the 2025 NBA Draft (feat. Jonathan Givony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 43:48


    ESPN's draft expert Jonathan Givony joins Olgun to break down the Australians in the 2025 NBA Draft. Are Alex Toohey and Tyrese Proctor on the rise? Is Rocco Zikarsky a draft sleeper? What should we make of Lachlan Olbrich's impressive pre-draft performances? Givony provides his expert analysis on it all, including his thoughts on Dash Daniels and the upcoming FIBA U19 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Rocco Zikarsky talks NBA Draft prep, adding weight, improving his three-point shot and NBA big-men

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 21:57


    Rising Aussie star Rocco Zikarsky joins the show to talk about his NBA Draft preparation, why he's doing it in Minnesota, a day in the life of a draft prospect, the most surprising metric from his Draft Combine testing, how he sees his fit in the NBA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Alex Toohey talks pre-draft plans, upcoming NBA workouts, Sydney Kings season, and goals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 42:15


    Alex Toohey joins the show to talk through his schedule ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, his upcoming workouts and interviews with NBA teams, his Sydney Kings season, working out with Zach LaVine and Klay Thompson, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Illawarra Hawks win second NBL title in epic five-game series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 47:59


    What a series. What a team. The Illawarra Hawks are NBL champions for 2025. Kane and Olgun breakdown game five from the key numbers to key players and missed opportunities. Of course, the MVP debate is had, who should have been MVP, is the system wrong and Kane gives his 3-2-1 in a modified format. Is this the end of an era for Melbourne United? How did Illawarra win despite star players not at their best or injured? What was the immediate fallout on the ground. So much to discuss at the completion of an amazing season on NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Melbourne United one win from Championship behind Matthew Dellavedova excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 51:31


    In a series of moments, Melbourne United continue to stand up in the fourth quarter. With a 2-1 lead in the series, Melbourne now face an opportunity to close out the series on their home floor in Game 4. Kane and Olgun discuss the tireless Matthew Dellavedova, big game Ian Clark and the mental resolve of Jack White. How have Dean Vickerman and Justin Tatum adjusted during the series? Where is the star level play of Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey? It's win or go home for the Hawks and the guys discuss the prospects of heading back to Illawarra for a Game 5 this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adam Caporn talks being named Boomers head coach through to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 13:20


    Adam Caporn talks being named head coach of the Australian Boomers, how his time at the AIS prepared him, his plans to guide the program forward, the play-style he'll look to implement, and his thoughts on the stellar form of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Melbourne United in box seat after stealing home court from Illawarra Hawks in NBL Championship series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 41:23


    Melbourne United are two wins away from the NBL25 Championship. Did the Illawarra Hawks commit a self-inflicted loss? Will the game mentally impact them heading on the road for Game 2? Kane and Olgun discuss the moments from the series opener and assess the panic scale for the one seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Olgun breaks down Melbourne's insane Game 3 win over Perth, the Hawks' shellacking of the Phoenix + a lookahead to the NBL Championship Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 31:44


    We just saw two fascinating Game 3s, and Olgun is here to break them down. Melbourne United got the best of the Perth Wildcats in one of the most incredible displays of shot-making you'll ever see (which was also filled with controversy), before the Illawarra Hawks demolished the South East Melbourne Phoenix. That set up what's sure to be an incredible 2025 NBL Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How the NBL25 Semi Finals will be decided

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 38:29


    Both Semi Final series are heading for a deciding Game 3. Kane and Olgun discuss the state of each team leading into the win or go home scenario. Jack White and the mental challenge of bouncing back, Keanu Pinder's struggles finishing in the paint and Justin Tatum leaning on his bench are some of the concerns. On the other side, the guys praise the greatness of Chris Goulding, the SEM pace of play, the power of the Red Army and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    In-depth NBL Playoffs preview + Taran Armstrong signs with the Golden State Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 56:57


    The NBL Playoffs are here, and Kane and Olgun are here to break it all down. The Illawarra Hawks have been dominant all season long but could the return of a South East Melbourne Phoenix star make their semifinals series closer than we think? Over in Melbourne, it's a clash of styles as the veteran-laden United take on a red-hot Wildcats team led by the newly-crowned MVP. The boys dive deep into both series, and also discuss the news of rising Australian guard Taran Armstrong signing with the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adelaide disaster finally over, Kyrie Irving the Boomer and Dash Daniels shows out at All Star Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 55:30


    The Adelaide 36ers season ended in predictable fashion. A collapse against South East Melbourne sends the talented roster to the offseason but what is next for a proud club that has continued to disappoint? Is the recent reputation going to hurt recruiting? Should Mike Wells return? Kane and Olgun break down the situation in Adelaide. Kyrie Irving continues to state his intent to play for Australia but how realistic is it? Dash Daniels was a standout at Basketball Without Borders, continuing a massive year for the family but where does he sit in draft calculations for 2026? The NBL coaching carousel is also on the agenda and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Wildcats advance, Xavier Cooks suspended and reactions from the Gazey awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 54:02


    The Perth Wildcats advanced to a semi final series against Melbourne United after blowing away the Phoenix in the 4th quarter. Kane and Olgun react minutes after the final buzzer, discussing Keanu Pinder's signature game, South East Melbourne's defensive struggles, the frustrating officiating and more. Xavier Cooks suspension is also noted, particularly for what it means ahead of Sydney's win or go home game against Adelaide. Can the Kings win without Cooks? The guys also react to the Gazey awards and all the winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Kings are hard to trust, the Wildcats' rotations are clearer and United still have questions as the play-in picture takes shape

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 54:43


    The Sydney Kings put together another unconvincing week and are staring down the barrel of a concerning play-in matchup, while the Perth Wildcats are trending in the other direction as they slowly unlock Keanu Pinder. Kane and Olgun also discuss whether Melbourne United has the offensive firepower to continue competing at a high level, RAC Arena likely not being available for play-in games, and the Adelaide 36ers falling back into their lifeless ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Who will be the next Boomers head coach? Are Adelaide the biggest threat to Illawarra and an alarming Sydney stat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 45:08


    The search for the Boomers head coach is down to five names with a decision expected in the next 2-3 weeks. Who is on the list and why were some highly credentialed Aussie coaches overlooked? Kane and Olgun discuss the process to this point. Adelaide have moved into the top 6 after wins over Sydney and New Zealand. What does the data suggest has changed of late, where are there still areas to work on and are they the biggest threat to Illawarra? Also, how have the top six teams fared against each other in NBL25? One team stands out in an alarming way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Has John Rillie found Perth Wildcats formula and more impressed with Illawarra or concerned with Melbourne?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 50:40


     The Perth Wildcats have quietly won 7 of their last 8 games to sit second on the ladder. What moves did John Rillie make to turn things around? Are they a legitimate title threat? Plus, South East Melbourne Phoenix pick apart opponents in further evidence that Josh King was an elite hire. How is King maximizing the Phoenix roster? Kane and Olgun discuss Perth and SEM before asking whether we should be more impressed by Illawarra or disappointed in Melbourne? And of course some various notes from around the league…some serious, some not…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Phoenix injury blow, Adelaide hurting themselves and Sydney's lineup roundabout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 51:36


    The show starts with some breaking news on South East Melbourne star, Derrick Walton Jr. That leads to a discussion on the Play-In Tournament race between Tasmania, SEM, Brisbane and Adelaide. The 36ers continue to be one of the more intriguing teams in the league, looking title contenders one minutes, and awful the next. Why do they continue to be inconsistent offensively despite elite talent on that end of the floor? Kane and Olgun continue to be frustrated by the challenge rule, which makes less sense with every week that goes by. Also, another check in on the Sydney Kings lineup changes, as Brian Goorjian continually tries to find a consistent group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Don't take Bryce Cotton for granted, Phoenix offence heating up and are alarm bells ringing for Melbourne United

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 53:55


    Bryce Cotton is steamrolling his way to another MVP and the question has become whether or not this is the best NBL hoops of his career? Can the Wildcats make yet another championship run? Kane and Olgun discuss the latest play from BC. Elsewhere the South East Melbourne Phoenix offence is starting to heat up….what did the guys like or dislike from a 3-game week for Josh King's squad? On to the complaints…Kane is baffled by a serious of restrictions with challenge results and decides to vent on the system. Did an unfortunate injury open up the possibility of a turnaround for Cam Oliver? Plus, is it time to sound the minor alarm on Melbourne United? The guys pour through the numbers that stand out in a strange run for the usually consistent squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Adelaide 36ers hold players meeting, Sydney Kings import decision and South East Melbourne's dramatic turnaround

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 46:22


    The rollercoaster season for the Adelaide 36ers with a loss to Perth and a win in Sydney coming with all kinds of drama in between. Olgun and Kane discuss oa wild weekend for Adelaide and whether or not the road win will be a meaningful catalyst to change the season. On the Sydney front, Brian Goorjian wants a guard, with Olgun reporting a new player will be inked this week. The guys discuss whether sticking with Cam Oliver is the right move heading towards the playoffs. The defensive minded Phoenix and JackJumpers are also on the agenda on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NBL Midseason Check-ins - Part 2 (Tasmania, Brisbane, New Zealand, Melbourne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 46:55


    We're back for Part 2 of our NBL Midseason Check-ins. Olgun chats with Tasmania JackJumpers guard Milton Doyle, Brisbane Bullets head coach Justin Schueller, Melbourne United big-man Marcus Lee, and New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron to get a gauge on how their respective teams are tracking thus far this season.   *Note: The Cairns Taipans endeavored to provide a player but it couldn't be organised in time, so that check-in will happen later in the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NBL Midseason Check-ins - Part 1 (Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, SEM, Illawarra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 68:35


    We've reached the midway point of the NBL season, so it's time to check in on how each team is tracking - and we have 5 guests to help. Olgun chats with SEM Phoenix big-man Jordan Hunter, Adelaide 36ers guard Dejan Vasiljevic, Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass, Illawarra Hawks forward Mason Peatling, and Perth Wildcats GM Danny Mills to get the lowdown on their respective seasons thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Bryce Cotton continues league scoring binge, Melbourne United separate from pack and will Illawarra find consistency?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 51:41


    The outrageous scoring binge in the NBL has continued, with Bryce Cotton dropping 59 points on New Zealand. Kane and Olgun discuss the magnitude of the performance, assess where Perth sit overall and ask whether New Zealand are in trouble all of a sudden. Elsewhere, Melbourne and Sydney played out another classic. Is Chris Goulding in the best form of his career? Is Sydney finding some consistency with the rotation? Is Jack White the most underappreciated star in the league? Tasmania, Adelaide and the up and down Illawarra Hawks are also on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Montrezl Harrell suspended, young Boomers to watch and Dyson Daniels breakout NBA start

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 51:27


    After a week of waiting, Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis have been handed suspensions by the single person tribunal. Kane and Olgun discuss the verdict and the long process to get to this position. The FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers delivered two massive wins for the Boomers. Chris Goulding's hot shooting and some future Boomers names to watch are on the agenda, before an NBA wrap one month into the season. Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey and Josh Green are all on the docket after finding new homes in the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Fallout from Melbourne-Adelaide incident, Batemon burns Perth and why would New Zealand move on from Freddie Gillespie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 45:58


    Another weekend, another round of complete chaos. Kane and Olgun work their way through all the incidents. What will the NBL do about the Adelaide-Melbourne incidents? Why is New Zealand moving on from Freddie Gillespie? How did James Batemon persevere early season preseason to burn the Perth Wildcats to the tune of 51 points? Also, the guys discuss Josh King's postgame comments regarding the foul count in Western Australia and dive into an entertaining Sydney-Illawarra game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How did Chris Goulding shake loose, are the JackJumpers turning the corner and Adelaide league's box office team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 42:19


    Kane and Olgun are back to wrap round 8 of NBL25. Chris Goulding's historic explosion was the highlight of the round, but how did he do it, how did Perth allow it to happen and what does it mean for Melbourne's threat as a title contender? Tasmania have had a rough season to date, but did they find some clues on the weekend for how they can turn things around. Kane points to some lineups that stood out in the JackJumpers' win over New Zealand. Is Montrezl Harrell the toughest player to guard in the league? Olgun discusses the difficult place he puts the officials in and they debate whether they are the league's best watch. The unhappy Sydney Kings and up and down Illawarra Hawks are also on the docket on this week's Aussie Hoops Hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New Zealand Breakers make statement, Josh the King of South East Melbourne and do Melbourne United have enough offence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 43:42


    The New Zealand Breakers have travelled across the world to start NBL25 but they ended round 7 as the talking point of the league. After dominant wins over Adelaide and Melbourne, what stands out about the Breakers 6-2 start and are they a genuine contender? Elsewhere, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have found some positivity of late, collecting two wins for new head coach Josh King. What did King bring to the table? What were the immediate changes? Kane and Olgun break down the big storylines with additional lines on the Melbourne offence, Perth defence and Sydney Kings rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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