A podcast devoted to all things NBA. Every week, I (Ben Sewell) will talk all the latest news, rumours and historial debates in the Basketball world with Matt Morwood. As an Australian Physiotherapist, the inside scoop on all league related injuries and Australian players will be incorporated. All m…
Welcome back to season 3 episode 1!Today, we run through our predictions for the 2019-20 NBA Season for the West. Hope you enjoy!
Welcome back to the 60th episode of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we looked back at the free agent signings this offseason and discuss the fiasco that is Team USA's trip down under.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 59th episode of Pencils BallercastToday, we give our draft reactions and free agency predictions. Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to our favorite pod of the year, the NBA Mock Draft. Today we mock draft the entire 1st round, from selecting Tacko Fall 1st overall (kidding) to the 30th pick, we run through each teams selection as if we were the Manager and not what we think the team will actually do. Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Welcome back to the second last episode of the 2018-19 NBA season. Today we review the season that was; the best and worst trades, injuries and much more. Thanks for listening.
Today we discuss the first 2 rounds of the playoffs in a rapid fire review. We then turn our attention to the ECF and WCF and what Milwaukee has to do to win it all!Also the first 50 seconds is a clip from a celtics fan after game 1. It was too good not to include, hope you enjoy!
End of season awards- MVP, DPOTY, COTY, EOTY, ROTY, 6th man, All NBA/Defence/Rookie teamsPlayoff predictions
Hey guys and welcome back to the 53rd episode of Pencil's ballercastToday we look at - Milwaukee Bucks struggles in the last fortnight- Timberwolves suck- Lebron's issues and much moreThanks for listening
Hey guys and welcome back to the 52nd episodeToday we redraft the terrible 2018 draft- Doncic our Lord and Savior does not slip to 3 in this draft- The deal for Trae Young wasn't so terrible after all- Orlando ruined Mo BambaAnd much much more, hope you enjoy
Welcome back to the 51 episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boysToday we recap- The trade deadline- The All Star Weekend- The Arms race in the East and why Milwaukee are the best!- The ongoing AD debacle- Is Damian Lillard a Hall of Famer?- The Zion injury and much much moreApologies for the break, I was off in Canada living my best lifeThanks guys and hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Episode 50 of Pencil's Ballercast. There was a time midway through last year when I honestly wasn't sure we'd get to 50 episodes so this is a landmark occasion for us. Today we discuss:- All NBA teams (1st - 3rd)- Defensive Player of the year- Coach of the year- Most Improved Player of the year- 6th man of the year- Rookie of the year- MVP (aka Harden vs Giannis)And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 15 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- Who can slow the march of the mighty Milwaukee Bucks- Why do the Minnesota Timberwolves suck?- LeBrons injury- The Dennis Smith Jr sagaAnd much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 14 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- The Delly trade- The Ariza trade- AD potential trades- NBA holding pre season games in IndiaAnd much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where pencil talks boys with the boys. On todays episode, we redraft the magnificent 2009 NBA Draft. - Does Steph Curry or James Harden go first- How far does Blake Griffin drop- Does Hasheem Thabeet make our list (no)- Do Aussies Patty Mills and Joe Ingles make the cut (maybe) All this and more. Hope you guys enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 12 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- The Markelle Fultz fallout (spoiler alert, he DOES NOT have Thoracic Outlet Syndrome)- The Ringers top 25 players- B/R early Mock Draft- Bucks and TWolves talksAnd much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 11 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- Are the Bucks in trouble?- Are the Timberwolves actually not in trouble?- Special guest Michael Trew brings us a complete Atlanta Hawks analysis- Andre Iguadala's career- Kyle Korver trade- New balance's latest acquisition, Kawhi Leonard- We end on a "Tell me I'm wrong" that literally breaks Matt!And much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 10 of Pencil's ballercast. On this special edition, we redraft the 2010 NBA Draft- For the 2nd week in a row, Matt and I disagree on the 1st overall pick- We debate whether Greg Monroe should be honored or destroyed in this list- How far does Gordon Hayward drop after his recent poor return from injury?That and much much more on today 2010 NBA Redraft
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode 9 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- Is the Bucks start sustainable?- Whats happening in Washington?- Is Kemba our new MVP front runner?- Who's better, Mike Conley or Klay ThompsonAnd much more, thanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back a special edition of the podcast. Last season, our highest rated episodes where NBA Redrafts so we will continue that this season, starting where we left off with the 2011 nba draft.We will be going through our first 14 picks and discussing how the picks played out and how they are currently still performing in the league. So without further ado, with the 1st pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers select.....
Hey guys and welcome back to Season 2 Episode Episode 7 of Pencil's Ballercast. Today we discuss:- The Jimmy Butler trade!- Is there trouble in paradise in Golden State?- How screwed are the NBA when Giannis Antetokounmpo figures out his turnover/free throw slump?- Carisis Leverted and much moreIf questions for the pod, please send them to me on Twitter, @Pencil2292. Thanks again and hope you enjoy!
SPECIAL EDITION PODWe run through our all star predictions for this years NBA All Star game. We run through our starters for the East and West, then compare our benches. As always, Matt had some terrible predictions and I was left to pick up the pieces. Hope you all enjoy!
On this weeks episode, we discuss:- Duke Baskteball and how impressive their top 3 were on opening night- The 8-2 Bucks and why the Portland loss shouldn't worry fans- Why is Jimmy Butler still in Minnesota?- is LeBron James hurting the Lakers?- Was Jamal Murrary in the wrong against Boston?- And why we're stoked the All Star Draft will not be televised!
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks Balls with the Boys. Today we discuss:- Tyronn Lue sacked after a 6-0 start to the season- The Milwaukee Bucks storm out to a 6-0 start- What the hell is happening in Minnesota?- LeBron James overtakes Dirk Nowitzki to become the 6th highest all time scorer- Are the Utah Jazz for real?- Is it time to blow it up in Washington?- Why on earth is Batum leading the league in minutes in Charlotte?Thanks guys and hope you enjoy
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys. Today we have a special guest, Mark Allen who is a recent convert to the NBA joining me. Marl is a life long Seattle Sports fan and has been waiting patiently for the Supersonics to return to the NBA. We discuss:- Is Blake Griffin a Hall of Famer after is 50 pt outburst?- Is Steph Curry the greatest shooter of all time?- Are the 4-0 Bucks the real deal?- Will Luke Walton be sacked?- Aussie Watch- Rookie Watch- NEW Segment: Tell me I'm wrongThanks for listening guys, hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast, were Pencil talks balls with the boys. We are back for part 2 of our Season Previews / way too early predictions. Matt spend the first 30 mins slowing dying thanks to Jimmy Butler and the Timberwolves, while also looking at the rest of the league. Matt also had time to (incorrectly) predict the Utah Jazz to take out the West. Sorry Matt, not this season. We also debut our mail bag, which will become a staple part of season 2 of the podcast. If you would like to, please send all mailbag questions to @pencil2292 on twitter, or you can find us on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening guys and hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast, were Pencil talks balls with the boys. We are back, after a 3 month hiatus and Matt and I couldn't be more excited for the new NBA season and season 2 of Pencil's Ballercast. In this episode, we dive in to some of our early season predictions and some wayyyyy too early hot takes. The episode went way over 3 hours long so we have broken it up into 2 sections. We also debut our mail bag, which will become a staple part of season 2 of the podcast. If you would like to, please send all mailbag questions to @pencil2292 on twitter, or you can find us on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening guys and hope you enjoy!
Hey guys and welcome back to the 34th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we recorded our live reactions to the first round of the NBA Draft. As always, you can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercast) and our brand new website https://pencilsballercast.wordpress.com/Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 33rd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we talk through the NBA Finals in what is likely to end as a 4-0 sweep for KD, Steph and the Golden State Warriors. We also take a look at the Bryan Colangelo burner accounts drama and finish with some premature off season predictions. As always, you can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercast) and our brand new website https://pencilsballercast.wordpress.com/Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 32nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys! Joining me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we go through our first NBA Mock Draft. We mock the lottery and the 15th-20th picks (to incorporate Milwaukee and Minnesota of course). Like on draft night, we had a few bumps along the way which threw the whole process off course and meants a few players dropped way lower than expected, how good is the draft guys!As always, you can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercast) and our brand new website https://pencilsballercast.wordpress.com/Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 31st episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our reactions from this crazy 2nd round of the playoffs. We also give a season review for Matt's Timberwolves. - LeBron has done it again- The Raptors also did it again- Brad Stevens is just too good- GSW vs Houston will decide the entire NBA FinalsYou can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292You can also now find us on Instagram (@PBallercast) and our brand new website https://pencilsballercast.wordpress.com/Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to Pencil's Ballercast where Pencil talks balls with the boys. Today I was joined by Nigel-No-Friends (Matty couldn't make this show) as i broke down the Milwaukee Bucks 2017-18 NBA season. I discuess there heart breaking loss today in Boston and what that means for their impending offseason. I make some bold predictions for what I think the Bucks should do this offseason. Lastly I break down the season that was:- Player Power Rankings- Top 5 monents- Top 5 wins- Top 3 DunksLastly I finished with the worst 5 moments of the season, because this is a special Milwaukee Bucks podcast and it seemed right to finish on a low note.Thanks alot guys and hope you enjoy.As always, you @ me on Twitter @pencil2292; @PBallercast and at Pencil's Ballercast on Facebook and Instagram.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 29th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our reactions from this crazy first round of the playoffs. - Bucks in 6 always- How on earth did the Pelicans sweep the 3rd seeded Trailblazers- Are Philly for real?- Are LeBron's Cavs done- Do the Timberwoves suck (Yes)- Will the Raptors sh*t the bed again?We also quickly touch on Australian legend, Andrew Boguts return to the NBL!!!!!You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 28th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss the crazy final day of the regular season, the NBA draft tiebreakers and the first round of the playoffs. For each first round matchup, we give our predictions as well as key matchups. Matt has predicted his Timberwolves to lose in four. I've been a touch more bullish with my Bucks expectations. Bucks in 6, always. Thats for the culture. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 27th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss our predictions for the NBA awards night, including:- MVP- MIP- ROTY- COTY- 6th man- All NBA teams (1st, 2nd and 3rd)We also check in with the latest new around the league, including the WORST LOSS IN BUCKS HISTORY AS WE PULLED DEFEAT FROM THE JAW OF VICTORY against Denver last week. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 26th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2012 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections. FYI - John Henson still finds his way back in a Bucks uniform somehow!Many apologies, the audio cut out about 10 seconds before we finished recording. The content is all there, there is just an abrupt ending to this weeks podcast. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 25th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2013 NBA Draft and redraft our first 15 selections (to include Milwaukee). FYI - Giannis is going 1st baby!!!!You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 24th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss all the latest news around the league, including:- Injuries- Bucks talk, are the wheels about to fall off entirely?- What it takes for a NBA player to have his jersey retired?You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 23nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2014 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 22nd episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. With me as always is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2015 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 21st episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me as always is my cohost Matt Morwood as we discuss all the latest news around the league, including:- Injuries (Jimmy Butler and Giannis Antetokounmpo)- The Cavs trades- AD's MVP runWe also dive right into a discussion which is dividing NBA Twitter "who has had the better career, Iggy, Melo or D Rose?"As always we also look at the Aussies playing around the league.You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 20th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Returning is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2016 NBA Draft and redraft our first 14 selections (lottery selections). This being a special episode after the spectacular results (being one of our highest downloaded videos ever) from the 2017 redraft podcast.PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS A BAD DRAFT AND WE WERE NOT PREPARED FOR HOW MEDIORCRE SOME OF THESE PLAYERS HAVE TURNED OUTYou can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 19th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Returning is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the 2017 NBA Draft and redraft our first 17 selections (lottery + Bucks and T Wolves selections). We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including the Ball families start in Lithuania and Andrew Bogut's future in the NBA. On top of this, we look at the overlooked Aussies including close currently playing outside of America and the stars of the College world. As always, we also check in with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves as they both fight to strangle mediocrity from the jaws of success....You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 18th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is special guest Andrew Brown, a diehard Houston fan as we dive into the Rockets, OKC, Bucks and Cavs offseasons. We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including the exciting news of a select few about to return from surgery layoffs. As always, we look at how the Aussies are faring around the league including Andrew Bogut as we discuss if he still has a place in this league. We also pencil in our winners and losers for the week in an action packed pod!!!You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 17th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive right into wayyyyyy too early NBA All Star Predictions. We also take a look at all the latest news around the league including Houston's historic start, the Jahlil Okafor trade and the shipwreck that is OKC. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count again and how the Aussies are performing aroung the league. As always, we also check in with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves as they both fight to strangle mediocrity from the jaws of success....You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 1th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive right into wayyyyyy too early NBA Awards Predictions. We also look at the latest news, including the potential DeAndre Jordan trade to Milwaukee. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count again and how the Aussies are performing aroung the league. As always, we also check in with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves as they both fight to strangle mediocrity from the jaws of success....You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 15th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood (who has been away for a month, hence our podcasting absence) as we dive into the David Fizdale drama, the Boston Celtics marching on and who can win MVP this year. As always, we look at the Aussies playing in the NBA, as well as a select few playing well in the College scene. On top of this, we look at the growing injury count in the league. Austin Rivers is the gift that keeps on giving to Clippers fans at the moment. As always, we also check in with the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves as they both fight to strangle mediocrity from the jaws of success....You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 14th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into the Eric Bledsoe blockbuster trade to Milwaukee and how that can help them across the line. We also take a look at our new overlord and saviour Ben Simmons and how the Aussie is all but a lock to be a rookie All-Star. As always, we take a look at the Aussies around the league and the major injuries to report. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 13th episode of Pencil's Ballercast where balls were discussed at length. Joining me is my co-host Matt Morwood as we dive into all the latest news - including Markelle Fultz's shoulder, Jahlil Okafor's contract and Milwaukee bucks struggles. We also take a look at some way too early grades for all the major trades made this offseason. As always, we take a look at the Aussies around the league and the major injuries to report. You can @ me on Twitter @Pencil2292Thanks and hope you enjoy.
Hey guys and welcome back to the twelfth episode of Pencil's Ballercast, where balls are discussed at length. Today, Matt Morwood joins me again to discuss all the latest news inlcuding our new overlord Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledoe trade rumours, the failing twin tower experiment in New Orleans and much much more. As always, we cast our eye over the regular injury report and Aussie watch segments.Hope you guys enjoy, you can always @ me at Pencil2292 on Twitter.
Hey guys and welcome back to the 11th episode of Pencil's Ballercast. Firstly, many apologies for episode 10, while recording, it sounded fine in my headset but then when published, I listened back to it and the sound quality was just horrendous. This has since been rectified and episode 11 sounds great.Hope you enjoy a very early play off preview with some exciting new rule changes we'd like to see implemented by the league. As always, you can @ me on Pencil2292 on Twitter.