Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast

Adam and Lukas preview the WNBL Finals series that begins tonight in Townsville, and discuss the WNBL Awards.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp joins the show to discuss his college career and future pro aspirations.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long time WNBA coach Ashlee McGee returns to the show at a pivotal time in women's basketball to discuss Unrivaled and the possibility of a WNBA lockout.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Matt Hickey break down all the movement and implications for Aussies following today's NBA trade deadline.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Lukas cover the 12 player Opals squad revealed this week to play in the World Cup Qualifiers, and the final two rounds of the WNBL regular season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Idaho State senior Caleb van de Griend discusses his college career, pathways through D2 college basketball, and his aspiration to play in the NBL.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our very own Jacob Doole has been chasing Aussies in the NBA, as he checks in with the show to discuss Lachie Olbrich and Josh Giddey's career in Chicago so far - and how the NBA fan experience compares to the NBL.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lukas Petridis joins the show to run through the latest news in womens hoops, as the WNBL playoffs draw closer, Unrivaled kicks off in Miami, and the WNBA CBA negotiations heat up.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australian basketball legend Cal Bruton joins the show to discuss his upcoming Q&A tour with Hall of Famer Allen Iverson.Presented by Global Tours and Entertainment, Allen Iverson brings his Inner Circle Experience to Australia, appearing in Brisbane on January 18 and Sydney on January 20. The tour concludes with the Allen Iverson Master Class Experience in Melbourne on January 22. Tickets, including General Admission and VIP packages, are available now via Tickify.io.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portland Pilots guard and former Melbourne United player Joel Foxwell joins the show to discuss his college experience and pro aspirations.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and Opal Alice Kunek joins the show to discuss her current time in Turkey and aspirations for 2026.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ayush Gautam joins the show for the first time in 2025 to discuss all the great young Aussies plying their trade in the NBA.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 100 we look back on some of the best and most memorable moments of Unwrapped - featuring Luc Longley, Alanna Smith, Jade Melbourne and Johnny Furphy to name a few. Thanks for all of your support and we look forward to the next 100 episodes.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Lukas react to the shock departure of Adelaide Lightning coach Kerryn Mitchell, and discuss what caught their eye to open the WNBL season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sydney Flame Agnes Emma-Nnopu joins the show to chat about her college career, move to the professional world, as well as her aspirations both inside and outside of basketball.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam connects with reigning ACC Rookie of the Week and Stanford player Lara Somfai to discuss Lara's move to College and the transition from Australian representative basketball, her support network, motivators and drivers, and future career vision.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by basketball trainer and social media creator Riley Parkinson (@parkoballtraining) to discuss his recent satirical content highlighting negative experiences in club and representative basketball.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam, Tom and Jacob check in after a quarter of the NBL26 season to see which of their predictions are working out well, and which ones were way off - as well as covering new topics from around the league.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by Aussie and LSU Associate Head Coach David Patrick for a chat about his upcoming college season, the influx of Aussie players into the college system, David's coaching philosophies, and his views on the next generation of elite Australian players.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lukas and Adam break down each team and game ahead of round 1 of the new WNBL season, and Lukas provides his predictions for MVP, DPOY and Champion.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tom discuss NBAxNBL, future NBA visits and the next steps for the NBL to increase its reach.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Lukas chat about the Townsville Tip Off, WNBA Finals, and Napheesa Collier's huge statement regarding WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert and the ramifications on Women's basketball.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam talks the business of basketball with Melbourne United majority shareholder Aaron Sansoni to discuss his acquisition of the basketball club, the new NBL TV deal, and how the league can continue to grow and prosper.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam chats with new Adelaide Lightning coach Kerryn Mitchell about her approach to building a new roster from the ground up after the club was saved by the SA Government.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special extended episode of Unwrapped, Adam is joined by NBL writers Tom Hersz and Jacob Doole to discuss their burning questions, bold predictions and locks, as well as their picks for major awards and the NBL Champion.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Lukas check in following a huge month of WNBL news and announcements, discussing the new TV rights deal, the Townsville pre-season event and the introduction of a ninth license.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by Jacob Doole to discuss what we can learn from the Asia Cup that we can apply to NBL25.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by repeat guest Jennie Sager to discuss the process of Tasmania being selected as the ninth WNBL license, the upcoming 25/26 season and the plan to eventually move to ten teams.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Championship winning JackJumpers Vice Captain Fabjian Krslovic joins the show to talk about his move to Melbourne United and his time playing in Germany. Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam goes one on one with Asia Cup winning Opals coach and coach of the Canberra Capitals Paul Goriss to chat about his recent gold medal, and the upcoming WNBL season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Lukas Petridis dive into the Opals' triumph in the Asia Cup, and the Gem's silver medal at the U19 World Cup, discussing standout performers at each tournament.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined once again by our resident NBL1 expert Matt Hickey to discuss the upcoming Finals in the East, South and Central - and the final rounds of the season in the North and West.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam connects with well known Japanese NBL superfan Kelly (@kuroemonba), to discuss his NBL artwork, his fandom of and interactions with Matthew Dellevedova, and where his NBL allegiances lie ahead of Delly heading to the Sydney Kings.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam sits down one on one with Opal and Sydney Flame Loz Nicholson to discuss her impending return to the WNBL just months after giving birth to her son Ari, her recent 48-point performance in the NBL1 East, and the great strides made by the WNBL to support playing mothers.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam connects with General Manager of Basketball for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, Simon Mitchell, to discuss the club's last year, including the introduction of coach Josh King, strong local core of players and new signings ahead of the 2025/26 NBL Season.Unwrapped is presented by C2C Sport. Get 10% exclusive discount on your initial order, use code PICKROLL on the checkout page at c2csport.com.au. Valid for custom orders. Contact sales@c2csport.com or call 02 6581 1558 if you need help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined for the first time by Lukas Petridis to discuss the early moves of WNBL free agency, breaking it down team by team and looking forward to the changes anticipated with the league's new ownership group.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Jacob discuss the major free agency moves from around the NBL since the earth shattering Bryce Cotton announcement.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Once again Adam and Matt Hickey bring you a view of each NBL1 conference, including stand out teams and performers.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Melbourne United signee, former AFL player and NBL1 South MVP Tom Wilson chats to Adam about the transition both away from basketball to footy, and then back to his original love, returning to the highest level of competition after five years. Tom chats about what he learned about himself and his body over that time, as well as his expectations for the upcoming season.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Jacob react to the shocking news of Bryce Cotton's agreement with the Adelaide 36ers.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and pickandroll.com.au's Will Crouch do a deep dive on the last three weeks of the mission to save the Adelaide Lightning from falling out of the WNBL, discussing the interviews, statements and process that led to the club retaining a license in the premier competition.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the announcement of the historic WNBL Collective Bargaining Agreement, the CEO of the Australian Basketball Players Association Jacob Holmes joins the show to discuss the importance of minimum wage parity and how the agreement came together, as well as the focuses moving forward for the PA.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Webster and Jacob Doole cover every NBL team's roster after the first month of free agency.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Jacob catch up with Olympic Bronze Medalist and Opal Alanna Smith to discuss her love of Tasmania, the Paris Olympics and her incredible career so far, as well as her plans for the future.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tom chat with Boomer and former NBL big man Matthew Hodgson about his journey away from basketball, the transformation of his mindset and his new opportunity with Southern District Spartans in the NBL1 North.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by NBL1 savant Matt Hickey to discuss the key players and teams across every conference this season.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam is joined by Executive Director and Co-Owner of Hoops Capital, Matt Denholm to discuss the Sydney Kings' NBL25 campaign, the rise of the Flames in WNBL 24/25, the appointment of Andrew Bogut as an Assistant Coach of the Kings, and the Sydney's approach as they enter NBL free agency.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Tom are joined by the General Manager of Basketball Operations at the Perth Wildcats, Danny Mills, to discuss the upcoming free agency period - including Bryce Cotton's recent announcement.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and pickandroll.com.au's Tom Hersz discuss the epic NBL Championship Series between Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks, as we approach a decisive game 5 in Wollongong on Sunday.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob and Adam discuss the four teams that made the NBL's Play In games - Adelaide, Perth, South East Melbourne and Sydney - breaking down what stopped them from reaching the championship, and what the future holds for each team.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Herborn joins Adam to discuss Game 1 of the 2025 WNBL Finals between Bendigo and Townsville, as well as Daniel's recent interview with Bendigo Coach Kennedy Kereama. Then Will Crouch stops by to chat about his conversations with Lauren Jackson, including the chat that inspired his latest piece around the need for more young stars in the WNBL, possibly through a re-addition of the AIS into the competition.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Image credit: Dan Cowley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.