Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Gaze

Nick Horvath joins the podcast to reflect on a one-of-a-kind basketball journey—from Duke University to NBL champion and beyond. Horvath opens up about writing his debut novel Sledge Vs, the highs and lows of his pro career, and what it was really like playing under legends like Mike Krzyzewski and Brian Goorjian. He shares stories from the heated South Dragons vs. Melbourne Tigers Grand Final, overcoming serious injury setbacks, and making the transition from import to local player in the NBL. Topics include:

Newly appointed Australian Boomers head coach Adam Caporn joins the podcast to discuss his journey to the role, his coaching philosophy, and his vision for the national team's future. Caporn opens up about what it meant to be offered the job, the lessons he's taken from legendary coach Brian Goorjian, and the key changes he plans to implement as he leads the Boomers toward their next major tournament. He also dives into roster considerations, the role of Matisse Thybulle, and his partnership with newly appointed associate coach Dean Vickerman. Topics include:

Former NBL player and current Casey Cavaliers head coach Luke Kendall joins the podcast to discuss his journey from junior basketball to professional success and now coaching. Kendall's path saw him develop under renowned coach Mike Dunlap at Metro State, where he won a national championship before heading to the NBL. He played for the Sydney Kings, Melbourne Tigers, Perth Wildcats, and Gold Coast Blaze, winning a championship with the Kings and battling injuries that ultimately forced an early retirement. Now, he's making his mark as a coach, recently leading the Gujarat Stallions to the INBL championship and taking over as head coach at Casey for the 2025 NBL1 season. Kendall opens up about the highs and lows of his career, his relationship with Brian Goorjian and his transition into coaching. He also discusses the role Aussie Hoops in the growth of basketball in India and what excites him most about his coaching future. Topics include: His experiance coaching in India with the Gujarat Stallions (2:00) Playing college ball for Mike Dunlap at Metro State (25:00) Back to back game five losses against Brisbane in 2007 and Melbourne in 2008 (53:00) Playing against USA at the 2005 FIBA World Championships (55:00) The biggest learning moments from his career (107:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

From NBL player to Chief Operating Officer of the Tasmania JackJumpers, Darren Smith has seen it all—on and off the court. In this exclusive chat with Josh Higgins, Darren opens up about his playing days with the Hobart Devils, Sydney Kings, and Victoria Titans, before diving into his crucial role in shaping the Jackies' future.

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. Lewis opens up about the challenges of leaving his family behind, why he chose the NBL over the G League and Europe, and what he's learned from playing in different basketball systems worldwide. He also shares his thoughts on NBA draft projections, the misconceptions around his game and what to expect in the NBL playoffs. Topics include: His journey from Trinidad to the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne (2:00) His thoughts on the NBL's Next Star Program (4:00) Acclimatising to Australian life and its various deadly animals (8:00) Adjusting to different coaching styles under Mike Kelly, Sam Mackinnon & Josh King (10:00) Being scrutinized by NBA draft scouting reports—what's fair and what's not (12:00) Thoughts on the Phoenix need to do and what he needs to add for the team to win an NBL championship (16:00) How he spends his time off the court (20:00) How he views his performance this season (23:00) Being away from his family and the takeaways from living in Australia (25:30) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

Former Razorbacks coach Mark Watkins joins the podcast to reflect on the team's journey from expansion squad to Grand Final contenders before financial struggles led to their downfall. A key figure from the club's inception in 1998, Watkins shares insights on recruiting NBL stars like Simon Dwight and John Rillie, the Razorbacks' 2002 and 2004 Grand Final runs, and the challenges of coaching on a budget. He also discusses the departures of key players, the franchise's collapse, and the lessons he's carried into his coaching career today. Topics include: Building the Kilsyth Basketball program and the differences between coaching men and women (2:00) The early days of the Razorbacks – How the team was built from scratch (10:30) The first NBL season and how the club improved in Year Two (17:30, 29:00) Losing and gaining Sam MacKinnon in the same season (35:00) The 2002 Grand Final run against Adelaide (43:00) Moving on from foundation stars Derek Rucker and Bruce Bolden (57:00) Another shot at a title in 2004 and the Grand Final series against Sydney (102:00) Watkins takes over as head coach in 2004 – the challenges of replacing Gordie McLeod (105:00) Financial struggles begin to cripple the club – The impact on recruiting and roster decisions (108:00) Steve Markovic refuses to play and leaves for Europe (113:30) Building a team on a budget while trying to stay competitive (1:19:00) Watkins is axed mid-season in 2006 and replaced by Cal Bruton (123:00) The final season for the Razorbacks and the franchise's eventual collapse (127:00) Lessons learned from the Razorbacks that Watkins now applies to Kilsyth Basketball (1:30:00) The biggest hurdles and most difficult moments from his time in the NBL (1:31:30) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

Former Perth Wildcats star and 2014 NBL Grand Final MVP, Jermaine Beal, joins the podcast to reflect on his basketball journey—from his standout college days at Vanderbilt, to his championship-winning years in the NBL, and beyond. We dive into his time playing alongside future NBA and NBL talent like Festus Ezeli and AJ Ogilvy, his experiences in the NBA Summer League, and his journey through professional leagues in Europe and South America before landing in Australia. Beal shares his insights on playing for the Wildcats under Trevor Gleeson, winning two NBL championships, and setting records—including becoming the first player in the NBL's 40-minute era to hit 10 three-pointers in a single game, a feat that's since been matched by Chris Goulding, Bryce Cotton, and Dejan Vasiljevic. Beal also opens up about his short-lived stint with the Brisbane Bullets, the challenges of being released mid-season, and his final years playing in Belgium and Israel before transitioning into coaching. Topics Include: What is Jermaine doing now, and thoughts on the legacy of the Wildcats' 2014 and 2016 championship teams (2:00) His thoughts on how the NBL has changed since he played here (7:00) Transitioning from college to pro basketball and the challenges of overseas leagues (9:00) Playing overseas in Poland, Belguim, Germany, Brazil and comparing them to Australia (11:30) How Jermaine was recruited by Trevor Gleeson and the Perth Wildcats (13:30) Forming a lethal duo with future NBA talent James Ennis (15:00) His cold start to his first year in the league and how he turned it around to win Grand Final MVP honors and the championship by season's end (17:00) Returning for season two in 2015 and falling short in the playoffs (24:00) His third year with Perth and teaming with Casey Prather to win his second title (32:00) Leaving Perth to play with the Brisbane Bullets (38:00) Reflections on his career highlights and biggest challenges (45:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com    

Perth Wildcats superstar Bryce Cotton became the first player since Andrew Gaze in 1991 to have four consecutive 40 point games. During that hot streak Cotton also broke the record for most points in a game in the 40 minute era with a remarkable 59 points against the New Zealand Breakers. Bryce Cotton is hunting down Andrew Gaze for the title of Australian basketball's greatest ever player, and Gaze himself joined Summer Grandstand to discuss the Wildcats marvel.

Summer Grandstand is back and Sam is joined by ABC Sport's Ned Hall for a jam-packed show for the last Saturday show of the year. They chat to Aussie cricket sensation Annabel Sutherland, basketball legend Andrew Gaze and Australia's first female Olympic boxing medallist Caitlin Parker, plus loads more!

Bryce Cotton is carving his name into the NBL history books, having become just the third player in league history to score 40+ points in four consecutive matches. The last time that happened was Andrew Gaze in 1991, a year before Cotton was born. The four-time MVP is pressing his case as one of the best we've ever seen but with contract negotiations still up in the air, his future in the NBL remains uncertain.Featured: Derek Rucker, 1990 NBL MVP and NBL analyst.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Former Tall Blacks head coach and New Zealand Breakers legend Paul Henare joins the podcast to reflect on his illustrious basketball journey. From being a cornerstone of the New Zealand Breakers' early days to coaching in Japan's rapidly growing B.League, Henare shares his unique insights into the game across multiple continents. We dive into the 2002 Tall Blacks squad that stunned the basketball world with a fourth-place finish at the FIBA World Championships, the evolution of the New Zealand Breakers from their beginnings to championship glory, and Henare's transition into coaching. Now leading the Shimane Susanoo Magic, Henare discusses the explosive growth of Japanese basketball, the challenges of coaching in a foreign league, and the exciting prospects of the upcoming Premier League competition in Japan. Topics Include: The NBL coaching contingent in Japan: Henare, Trevor Gleeson, Aaron Fearne, Shawn Dennis, Kevin Braswell, and Mody Maor (2:00) The explosive growth of Japan's basketball scene and the upcoming Premier League (11:00) The early days of Paul Henare's basketball career (15:00) The 2002 Tall Blacks squad and its impact on New Zealand basketball (18:00) Toughest opponents faced in NBL and FIBA competition (30:00) The New Zealand Breakers' early struggles and rise to prominence (34:00) Reflecting on the Breakers' 2011 championship triumph (44:00) Transitioning into coaching and overcoming challenges (55:00) Recruiting NBL talent to Japan, including Nick Kay and Perrin Buford (1:01:00) Bryce Cotton's potential move to play in Asia next season (1:03:00) Lessons from Henare's basketball journey and what's next (1:05:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com  

KC Johnson sits down with Josh Giddey for an exclusive 1-on-1. They talk about growing up in Melbourne, Australia and being coached by his father, who played 16 years in the NBL. Also the impact Australian legend, Andrew Gaze, had in his development. Josh talks about his track from the NBL to the NBA and how close he came to playing NCAA hoops. Recalling his first visit to Chicago during the 2020 Allstar weekend, draft night, and bringing his Aussie-style basketball with him into the league. Josh also explains his experience with the Australian National Team in the Olympics and much more!

Former Perth Wildcats and Cairns Taipans assistant Jamie O'Loughlin joins the podcast to share his insights into the NBL's elite coaching landscape. With a career spanning back-to-back NBL championships with the Wildcats and navigating the unique challenges of coaching less-resourced teams like the Taipans, O'Loughlin provides a deep dive into what it takes to succeed at the highest levels of Australian basketball. Jamie reflects on the Wildcats' championship runs, the arrival of Bryce Cotton, and how Gregg Popovich's “pounding the rock” philosophy influenced their success. He also discusses the current trends shaping NBL coaching, the influx of foreign coaches, and whether they bring the same benefits to the league that foreign players did in the early years. Topics Include: Jamie's take on the elite coaching scene across Australia and the NBL right now (2:00) Are foreign coaches delivering the same advantages to the league as foreign players did in the early years? (6:00) Coaching trends emerging across the league this season (10:00) What NBL teams and GMs look for in a coach (19:00) Reflecting on the Wildcats' back-to-back championships and Bryce Cotton's arrival (21:00) How the Wildcats built their 2017 championship around Gregg Popovich's “pounding the rock” mantra (26:00) The differences between coaching at a highly resourced NBL team like Perth and a less resourced team like Cairns (35:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com.    

This week Brian and Harrison kick things off with some brief updates on Brian's world including: attending a skateboarding event and Oaks Day in the same week and his thoughts on the US Election. Next, the boys are joined by the greatest ever Australian Basketball player (in their opinion), Andrew Gaze. 'Gazey' as he's known is a true Aussie sporting icon, when it comes to Basketball there isn't much he hasn't done; 5x Olympic Games, 7x NBL MVP, 2nd highest point scorer in FIBA World Champs. history, played in Europe, played in the NBA, starred for Seaton Hall in the NCAA, he's even coached in the NBL as well. He was a player that valued playing for his country and the ideology of 'mate-ship' above anything else, to put it simple, Gazey is one of the all-around great blokes. The conversation dives into his illustrious career, some cracking stories from his time in the NBA, the evolution of the game, the best players he's seen and played with, the Lindsay Gaze legacy and his top-notch work in the media today. We thank Andrew for his time. Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Andrew Gaze Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video by Rhino Productions Get in touch with us or see more: Mailbag - lobmailbag@gmail.com Enquiries - harrison@ncmanagement.com.au Instagram - @lifeofbrianpodcast Tiktok - @lifeofbrianpodcast

Head coach of Japan's Nagoya Dolphins, Shawn Dennis, joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Japanese basketball and its strong connection with Australian players and coaches. Since its launch in 2016, the B.League has become one of the highest-paying leagues worldwide, attracting both seasoned Australian coaches and NBL talent. Dennis, going into his sixth season in Japan, joins host Dan Boyce to shed some light on how the NBL and B.League could benefit from closer collaboration, Japanese players who should be playing in the NBL and vice versa, and the rapid growth of basketball in Japan. They also discuss in depth the current NBL trend of teams overlooking many top Australian coaches in preference for foreign options and the impact that could have on the game. Topics Include: How basketball is improving in Japan and the rise of the B.League (2:00) Why numerous Australian coaches are heading to Japan instead of staying in the NBL (10:00) Whether the movement of Australian coaches to Asian basketball leagues is impacting Australian basketball's growth (12:00) Why experienced coaches like Sam MacKinnon, Scott Ninnis, Rob Beveridge, and Joey Wright are being overlooked by NBL teams (15:00) Which NBL players could excel in Japan's B.League and which Japanese players have the potential to thrive in the NBL (26:30) How former NBL players like Nick Kay, Shawn Long, and Angus Brandt are faring in Japan (9:00) B.League salaries compared to NBL salaries (10:30) The East Asian Super League and the potential for Australia's involvement (15:00) Shawn's scouting role with the Australian Boomers (18:00) How Australia could benefit from the B.League's resources, given Japan's success with Australian players and coaches (20:00) The most effective pathway to becoming an NBL coach and what aspiring coaches should focus on (17:00) Do foreign coaches have a disadvantage compared to local coaches when coaching an NBL team? (23:00) How the NBL and Japan's national league can collaborate more effectively to benefit both countries (35:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com.  

New Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena joins the podcast to break down the intricate details behind purchasing an NBL team and his vision for the club's future. As a lifelong Wildcats fan and successful tech entrepreneur, Arena shares insights into the business side of sports ownership and how he plans to elevate the Wildcats' brand, both locally and internationally. In this episode, Mark discusses: What makes owning a sports team financially advantageous (2:30) The complex process of buying the Wildcats and how NBL approvals work (12:00) Why his focus is on winning championships rather than purely on financial gain (19:00) Why expanding into Asia, including partnerships with Japan's B.League, is a priority for the Wildcats (24:00) His views on the NBLxNBA format and why he prefers hosting an international preseason tournament annually instead (26:00) How he sees a potential second NBL team in Perth impacting the Wildcats (28:00) Plans for rebranding the Wildcats (39:00) The long-term vision for the Wildcats, including facility upgrades and community initiatives (42:00) What he's learned from his first 90 days as owner of the Wildcats (44:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Xavier Cooks, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Jordan Hunter, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Adam Forde, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Jack McVeigh, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Leroy Loggins, Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Cal Bruton, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com.  

NBL legend Mark Dalton, who played 17 seasons across five NBL teams, joins host Dan Boyce on the podcast to review the early performances of all ten NBL teams. Together, they explore each team's potential ceiling for the season and discuss the key challenges that could prevent them from reaching their full potential. With a career that included stints with the Canberra Cannons, Sydney Kings, Brisbane Bullets, and Wollongong Hawks, Dalton brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. His unique perspective highlights the adjustments teams need to make and the issues they face on the court. Dalton's analysis and reflections offer a deep dive into the current NBL season, providing fans with expert insights from one of the league's most experienced players. Adelaide 36ers (2:00) Brisbane Bullets (15:00) Cairns Taipans (23:00) Illawarra Hawks (28:00) Melbourne United (35:00) New Zealand Breakers (43:00) Perth Wildcats (48:00) South East Melbourne Phoenix (54:00) Sydney Kings (101:00) Tasmania JackJumpers (1:06:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff, Tanner Krebs Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills And much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce joined Andrew Gaze and Andy Maher on SEN 1116 to talk his role as a Polished Man Ambassador and Fremantle's heartbreaking end to the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian returns to the podcast to provide an inside look at how he prepared the Australian Boomers for the Paris Olympics. Despite being in a tough group with Spain, Greece, and Canada, the Boomers managed to reach the quarter-finals. However, they were knocked out after a hard-fought crossover game against Serbia, a team widely regarded as one of the top contenders in the tournament. Goorjian reflects on re-tooling the roster after the FIBA World Cup, the brutal decisions involved in player selection, and how the team is focused on building toward future Olympic success. In this episode, Brian discusses: How he views the Boomers' sixth-place finish at the Paris Olympics (2:00) Re-tooling the roster after the FIBA World Cup (5:00) Why this year's training camp was the most grueling in Boomers history (11:00) Addressing the rumors about Matisse Thybulle being cut for Joe Ingles (18:00) Bringing in new faces Jack McVeigh and Will Magnay (25:00) Delly's omission from the World Cup and how he earned his way back on the Boomers for Paris (33:00) Did playing against an undermanned Chinese team help or hurt us? (38:30) Stories from the Rookie Talent Show and Boomers Culture night held prior to the Olympics (43:00) The moment Dyson Daniels became a starter in Brian's eyes (54:00) Were criticisms like “why take Joe Ingles,” “Duop should be playing more,” or “Nick Kay isn't bringing anything to the team” fair? (57:00) The burden of expectations that comes with being the Boomers coach (1:15:00) Thoughts on a Boomers team without Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Matthew Dellavedova, and Nick Kay (1:20:00) What Brian is most proud of about his second stint as Boomers coach (1:24:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff, Tanner Krebs Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills And much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Jeremy Loeliger served as the NBL's CEO from 2015 to 2019 before transitioning to Commissioner from 2019 to 2024. Loeliger was instrumental in launching the NBL Next Stars program, driving the NBLxNBA preseason games, expanding the league's reach with international tours, and building strong global partnerships. His leadership also led to groundbreaking CBA agreements with the Players' Association and introduced new audiences to the game through NBL Oz Gaming. In this episode, Dan Boyce sits down with Jeremy to explore a decade of shaping the NBL.  Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... How Jeremy and Larry Kestelman took control of the NBL in 2015 (2:00) The first year of the ‘Kestelman Era' and how it all began (9:00) The growth and success of the Australian Basketball Players' Association (16:00) Early difficulties in running the NBL (19:00) How the NBL Next Stars program came to be (25:00) and its future (32:00) How close Bronny James came to playing for an NBL team (40:00) Future plans for the NBL and Japan's national league working together (42:00) Navigating the NBL through COVID and maintaining momentum (50:00) The challenges of the NBL being its own primary media source (55:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring: Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars: Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Flynn Cameron, Keli Leaupepe, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff, Tanner Krebs Our Finest Coaching Minds: Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present: Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports: Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch The Men In Control: Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills And much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Hughesy tried to blame the Boomers loss on Andrew Gaze, but Gaze wasn't taking a bar of it. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's podcast, Hughesy Ed and Erin speak to Olympian Matt Mitchem and Olympics commentator Andrew Gaze on Australia's amazing wins, ex-con turned comedian Andrew Hamilton joins the show, Hughesy's wife is convinced he'd got ADHD... and Laura speak out as a victim of the man with 1000 kids.. and sex therapist tells all in Nothing's Off Limits.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has previewed the quarter-final matchups for the Boomers and Opals, who both come up against European powerhouse Serbia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keli Leaupepe carved his own path to the NBL after being unable to earn a scholarship to Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence. The versatile forward spent four years at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), delivering a solid performance in his junior season, where he averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. As he prepares to take the court for the Sydney Kings this season, Dan Boyce caught up with him to find out what he's working on, why he chose to play for the Kings and what motivates him. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... How he's preparing for his debut NBL season (2:00) Playing junior basketball for Australia (5:00) His experiences playing in college (10:00) How he first gained the attention of NBL coaches (13:00) Choosing between playing for the Kings or the Taipans (14:00) What Keli gets up to off the court (19:00) The art of the screen as a big man (25:00) Thoughts on being coached by Brian Goorjian (27:00) What he expects his role to be with the Kings (29:00) The highs and lows of his career so far (31:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

We address the rumours surrounding the Eagles legend Tom Barrass allegedly meeting with other teams. Gazey joins us live from Paris to chat the Basketball and the Boomers first loss in the Games to Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's podcast, Hughesy Ed and Erin speak to olympic legends Steph Rice, Andrew Gaze, Matt Mitchem, PLUS we hear from a blind person in Nothing's Off Limits - does she care the way she's dressed? A Secret Life of Sydney reveals a car accident that caught up with future finances... and comedian Pete Hellier joins show.Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former professional basketball player Andrew Gaze thinks the most randy Olympics was Sydney!Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/hughesy-ed-and-erinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Growing up the son of Kiwi basketball legend Pero Cameron, Flynn Cameron followed in his father's footsteps, making his mark in the NBL as a rookie last season. Currently on a three-year deal with Melbourne, the talented young guard spent five years in college, playing two seasons at DePaul University and then moving to the University of California, Riverside. Coming off a strong showing at the FIBA Olympic Qualifing tournament where New Zealand fell short against Luka Doncic and Slovenia, he joins Dan on the podcast to update us on how he's preparing for his second NBL season. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Falling short of his first Olympics after New Zealand lost to Slovenia (2:00) Playing in the NZNBL and using it as a platform to improve his game for the NBL (6:00) How he rates his rookie season in the NBL (8:00) What he's leant from playing with Shea Ili, Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova (11:00) What it's like playing for his father on the New Zealand national team (16:00) His take on the impact made by the 2002 New Zealand national team that finished fourth at the FIBA World Cup (19:00) Being snubbed by New Zealand basketball as a junior due to not being a 'true' New Zealander because he lived in the Gold Coast (25:00) Who is Flynn Cameron off the court and what is he into (27:30) His relationship with the coaching staff at United and what it's like comparing them to his father's coaching (33:00) Highlights and learning moments from his career (43:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Andrew Gaze reflects on his early days in rugby, his rugby career, and his roles at Adidas and the his work with New Zealand Rugby. He also shares his involvement with the Coach for Life Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting, recognizing, connecting, and celebrating performance coaching in New Zealand. Coach for Life focuses on developing an athlete-centered and holistic coaching philosophy, reducing the dropout rate of youth in sports, and promoting sustainable success for coaches.Key themes from the conversation include the importance of building strong relationships with athletes, the need for coaches to continually develop and be open to change, the challenges of overloading and overtraining young athletes, and the value of cross-sharing ideas among coaches. The discussion also highlighted the challenges of funding and sustainability in the sporting landscape, as well as the recruitment and retention of coachesSupport the Show.https://talkingperformancepod.com/

Patrick Ewing Jr joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss why he's come to Australia to coach in the NBL1, his time playing in the NBA and of course, growing up with an NBA legend as a father. As part of the coaching staff at South West Metro, he's also helping to develop Aussie NBA prospect Roman Siulepa. He gives his thoughts on what he can bring to the NBL this season as Next Star and his potential NBA future. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... How did Patrick end up coaching in Australia (2:00) Thoughts on the NBA chances of NBL Next Star Roman Siulepa (4:00) Learning from coach Aja Parham-Ammar, former professional WNBA player and the first woman to coach a men's NBL1 team (10:00) Growing up as the son of NBA legend Patrick Ewing and how it shaped him as a person (13:00) The relationship between Michael Jordan and Patrick's dad (17:00) Stories from how all of the kids of the 1992 Dream Team spent their time at the Olympics (19:00) How his father tried to push him away from basketball as a child (22:00) Beginning his college basketball career with Indiana (24:00) Transferring to Georgetown and playing for the same school as his father (27:00) Fighting to make an NBA roster (37:00) Playing in his first NBA game and accomplishing a dream (42:00) How he almost played in the NBL and when he knew it was time to hang up the boots and move into coaching (47:00) The highlights of his career and biggest learning moments (51:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze joins Shane McInnes to discuss the Boomers chances at Paris, Team USA, and Gazey's favourite moment at the GamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Gaze is the preeminent figure in Australian basketball for the last half-century.  A key pillar in the Gaze family basketball dynasty, it isn't too far from the truth to say Andrew was born on a basketball court.  Named NBL Rookie of the Year at 18 and an Olympian at 19, Gaze's career is marked by numerous accolades, including being an NBA champion in 1999, a two-time NBL champion (1993, 1997), a seven-time NBL MVP (1991, 1992, 1994–1998), and a fourteen-time NBL scoring champion (1986, 1988, 1989, 1991–2001).  He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004 and elevated to legend status in 2022, joined the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2005, and was inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2013.  What a player! The Road to Paris Podcast is brought to you by Woolworths, Toyota and NRMA Insurance. Produced by 9Podcasts in partnership with Wide World of Sports for the Nine Network Australia, your home of the 2024 Paris Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Gaze speaks to Dwayne about Boston's win in game one of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: 1. Midday Madness - Richmond's win over Adelaide and more 2. Take It To The Bank 3. Andrew Gaze on the opening game of the NBA Finals 4. Richmond young gun Hugo Ralphsmith 5. Sports Update 6. Lost in the Wash 7. The Friday Final Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Ninnis joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about taking over as head coach of the 36ers, how he is a different coach to the man who lasted two seasons at the helm of the Sixers from 2008-2010 and much more. As a player, Scott played thirteen seasons in the NBL. He averaged 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 318 NBL games. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... How Scott is going about recruiting the final roster spots for the Adelaide 36ers (2:00) Thoughts on Adelaide being in the NBL's top spenders over the past few seasons but repeatedly finishing at the bottom of the ladder (14:00) Why did Scott think he could do a better or different job than CJ Bruton (16:00) Beating out names like Brian Goorjian and Trevor Gleeson to get the head coaching role (20:00) Differences between Scott and the Adelaide 36ers now, compared to his first stint as head coach in 2008 (24:00) Why does Adelaide seem more on court and player issues than any other club (30:00) What's changed the most within the 36ers since he left the team as coach in 2008 (38:00) Why does Adelaide find it harder to recruit players than other teams (40:00) The Adelaide 36ers 1986 championship team (42:00) Being a part of the Eastside Spectres team that merged into the South East Melbourne Magic (46:00) Kevin Brooks, Darnell Mee and the 1998 championship team (48:00) A season with the Newcastle Falcons (54:00) What happened when Shane Heal took over from Mark Price as player/coach at the South Dragons (1:00:00) His best season as a player and the biggest learning moments of his career (1:02:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Andrew Bogut, one of the greatest basketballers Australia has ever produced, is renowned for his open and honest approach to whatever topics he is given. He joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss many of the topics mainstream NBL media give a biased view of or fail to cover at all. He's the most influential person in Aussie Hoops outside of Larry Kestelman and we get to hear his take on some of the hottest topics going around the league right now. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Often controversial, Bogut shares his approach to social media and why he uses it like he does. He also talks about those within the NBL who have asked him to change his ways (2:00) Thoughts on the current state of NBL media and whether topics are getting a balanced view thanks to most NBL reporting coming from the league itself (8:00) What do those within the Sydney Kings think about the highly likely scenario of a second Sydney team entering the NBL within the next few years (19:00) Where is the next NBL expansion team coming from (24:00) What do other NBL owners think about Larry Kestelman owning the NBL as well as being a partial owner of other teams in the league (27:00) NBL Next Stars, the pros and cons and whether it's overall good or bad for the NBL (29:00) Should the NBL have a Next Stars Vs Young Aussie Talent (Future Forces) game and the plans for an NBL All-Star Game (32:00) Should the NBL have a pride round (35:00) What motivates Andrew do to his podcast Rogue Bogues (47:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Bill Mildenhall played 77 games for the St Kilda Football Club, before becoming one of Australian basketball's most decorated referees.He also refereed Andrew Gaze, Michael Jordan, and was on the court for Vince Carter's 'Dunk of Death' at the 2000 Sydney Olympics!

A win! It wasn't the most convincing performance over the bottom-of-the-ladder Kangaroos, but we'll bank the points where we can, learn a bit more and move on to next week against Hawthorn in Tasmania.PLUS: 77-game Saints defender - and legendary international basketball referee - BILL MILDENHALL joins us to talk about playing in the 70s, Allan Jeans, officiating at the Olympics, Andrew Gaze, and NBA superstars, Charles Barkley and Vince Carter. Please remember to rate and review our show on whatever platform you're most comfortable with (iTunes, Facebook, Spotify etc), and always give us your feedback - good, bad or ugly - and keep sending in your questions or comments on social media! Keep an eye out on our YouTube for the video versions of the show and we hope to keep bringing you awesome guests throughout the course of the year.Thanks as always to the great Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "OWTS" as our intro track!

Cam Oliver joins the podcast to discuss his time playing for the Cairns Taipans, how it shaped him as a player and a person, and how it helped him reach the NBA. Since leaving Australia, Cam has played in Spain, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, France and China, and he shares some of the highs and lows from each of these stops. Currently looking for a team to play with in 2024/25, he confirms that he'd love to return to the NBL. During his first NBL season, Oliver averaged 17.0 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 54 percent from the field. This earned him a spot on the All-NBL Second Team. In his second NBL season, Oliver had to cut his season short due to complications with his wife's pregnancy but averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds across the 24 games he played. Over his two seasons in the NBL, Oliver averaged 17.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 52 NBL games. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Experiences playing in China (2:00) Where he'd like to play the 2024/25 season and a potential return to the NBL (8:00) How he was recruited to play for the Taipans, and how close he got to signing with the Wildcats (10:00) The trio of Cam Oliver, Scott Machado and DJ Newbill (17:00) Thoughts on Bryce Cotton and falling short of the NBL Grand Final in 2020 (19:00) How Cam used his experience in Cairns to mature and develop as a player and a person (21:00) What caused the Taipans to fall from one win away from the Grand Final his first season, to near the bottom of the ladder the next (27:00) The NBA calls and his experiences with the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks (31:00) Why he thinks he hasn't been able to latch on to an NBA team (38:00) Stories from playing in countries such as Israel, Spain, Puerto Rico, France and more (42:00) Biggest hurdles and learning moments from his career (45:00) The highlights of his career so far and of travelling Australia (49:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Harry Froling joins the podcast to give an update on his health after suffering a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain following an alleged assault outside a popular Wollongong nightclub. A year into his recovery he also talks about his brother Sam's chances of making the Boomers Olympic squad, the issues the NBL faces with poor refereeing and the issues that arise from Larry Kestleman owning the league and NBL teams at the same time. Harry Froling won the NBL rookie of the year award in 2019 and went on to play six seasons across four NBL teams. This included the Townsville Crocodiles, Illawarra Hawks, Adelaide 36ers and Brisbane Bullets. He averaged 6.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 154 NBL games. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Harry provides an update on his health after receiving a vicious blow to the head in an ugly incident off the court 12 months ago (2:00) The development of Sam Froling and his chances of being a part of the Boomers Olympic squad this year (6:00) Without any fear of an NBL fine, Harry gives an unbiased view of the current referee situation in the NBL (10:00) What teams should we see in the NBL Grand Final next week? (23:30) The success on and off the court of the Illawarra Hawks (25:30) Harry looks back at his time in the NBL and revisits areas he could have improved or done better (30:00) The biggest hurdles he has faced both on and off the court (40:00) The three-year wall for NBL players (45:00) When does Harry feel he was playing his best basketball (51:00) The biggest hurdles and highlights from his playing career (56:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Sam MacKinnon played sixteen seasons across five NBL teams. This included the South East Melbourne Magic, West Sydney Razorbacks, Townsville Crocodiles, Brisbane Bullets and Melbourne Tigers. He averaged 14.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 459 NBL games. Injuries forced him to retire at only 33 years of age but despite that, he still etched out a Hall Of Fame career where he sits in the top 10 all-time for rebounds, assists, steals and blocks. The all-round talent also represented Australia at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He joins host Dan Boyce to talk about some of the highs and lows of his NBL career and experiences from playing with the Australian Boomers. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Coaching the South East Melbourne Phoenix (2:00) Parallels between the career of Mitch Creek and Sam MacKinnon (5:30) Sam gives his side of the roller-coaster season with Brisbane where Sam acted as a GM, assistant and head coach (7:30) Should head coaches or team GMs select players for NBL teams (12:30) Do people still remember ‘Slammin' Sam MacKinnon and the South East Melbourne Magic (13:30) The rivalry between the Magic and the Melbourne Tigers (18:00) Magic win the championship in 1996 (21:00) How Sam leaving the Magic created a huge rift in the Magic coaching staff (27:00) Playing for the Boomers in 1996 and the 2000 Sydney Olympics (30:00) The injuries that derailed Sam's NBL and NBA opportunities (37:00) Winning the championship with the Brisbane Bullets in 2007 (41:00) The negative elements of being an NBA prospect his entire career (44:00) The demise of the Brisbane Bullets and ending his career with the Melbourne Tigers (48:00) The biggest hurdles and highlights from his playing career (50:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

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Michael Hill played seven seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Canberra Cannons and the Brisbane Bullets. He averaged 9.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 235 NBL games and was a key part of Brisbane's 2007 championship, where he averaged 20 minutes per game coming off the bench. After winning an NBL championship in 2007 his NBL career was cut short thanks to the ineffective salary cap solution which was the NBL Points System. A system that was initially developed to create parity among the league and protect NBL teams from exiting the league aligned with one of the darkest periods of NBL history. He joins host Dan Boyce to give his first hand account of how the points system forced him to retire at age 29 despite being one of the country's best players off the bench and how it shunted the development of Aussie hoops for a decade. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Memories from Michael's seven seasons in the NBL (2:00) That time Magic Johnson suited up for the Canberra Cannons (5:00) Playing for the Brisbane Bullets (12:00) Winning the 2007 NBL Championship (18:00) Was Sam MacKinnon's 2006-07 season the best individual season in NBL history (20:00) The end of the Brisbane Bullets in 2008 (22:00) The NBL Points System and how it sent Australian Basketball backwards for a decade (24:30) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Demitrius Conger signed with the Illawarra Hawks for the 2017–18 NBL season. In 27 games for the Hawks, he averaged 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.1 steals with the Hawks, who narrowly missed out on making the playoffs, finishing in fifth place (12-16). Conger went on to finish second in league MVP voting and earned All-NBL First Team honours. He spent the following season playing in Adelaide, where he saw a drop in his production, but was a vital part of a team who narrowly missed the NBL playoffs. He joins host Dan Boyce to also discuss his 11 year career as a pro, playing in war torn Israel and goal of returning to Australia to play in the NBL1 to finish his career. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Getting the update from Demitrius on where he's been playing since leaving Australia (2:00) Breaking down different European basketball leagues (5:00) How he found himself playing in Australia back in 2017 (7:00) His first season in the NBL, playing with the Illawarra Hawks (9:30) Playing for the Adelaide 36ers the following season (16:30) His connection to fellow NYC ballers like Gary Ervin, Corey ‘Homicide' Williams and Gary Clark (21:30) Playing for coach Joey Wright (29:00) How his time in Australia finished up (32:00) Playing in Israel and his thoughts on the country's current situation (36:00) The biggest hurdles and highlights from his playing career (40:00)   Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Jesse Wagstaff recently played in his 450th NBL game, becoming one of only 30 people to ever achieve the feat, as well as being only the seventh player to ever do it for one club. He joins the podcast to reflect on the occasion and review many of the 15 seasons he's played with the Wildcats He joins host Dan Boyce to also discuss this season's Wildcat squad and his thoughts on where they sit within the current season. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Looking back at a career that played 450 games (2:00) How does this year's team compare to the slow-starting 2019 team that went on to win the championship (8:00) Why playing 15 seasons with one club is something important to Wagstaff (10:00) Contemplating retirement (12:00) The most difficult season with the Wildcats (14:00) The clothesline from Josh Childress which still gets spoken about frequently today (15:30) What season does he feel he was playing his best basketball (17:30) Jesse's nerd like tendencies (22:30) His biggest learning moments (25:00) Jesse Wagstaff on playing 450 games and the most difficult and most rewarding Wildcats seasons (30:00) Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling, Jesse Wagstaff Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Luc Longley needs no introduction, he's either the Greatest Australian Basketball player of all-time or not far from it depending on how you view things. Three NBA championships, was a key part of the Australian Boomers program from 1988-2000 and is currently part owner of the Sydney Kings. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... Luc explains his plans to improve social basketball through a unique partnership with Hahn and a half pub / half basketball court for the summer (2:00) What his interactions with fans have been like since The Last Dance and his ABC Australian Story special (7:00 The biggest highlight of the touring Australia with Scottie Pippen (12:00)   The story behind Scottie Pippen ALMOST coaching the Sydney Kings as well as ALMOST playing for the Perth Wildcats (13:30) His role as part-owner of the Sydney Kings (14:30) Thoughts on the Rocco Zikarsky and his future (21:00) Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers, Sam Froling Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

A HUGE moment for NBA Straya as today we're joined by the one, the only, the Grey Mamba himself, Australian basketball legend, Andrew Gaze for the 1000th episode of NBA Straya!! Jimmy and Gazey talk all the way through his amazing career, from Seton Hall to the Sonics, the Tigers, the Spurs, the Boomers and hoops in general.  It's an amazing chat with an all-time legend, so I hope you dig it.  Also - all 11 games today broken down - with Embiid and Luka going OFF - listener YEAH NAHs and heaps more... like a preview of the In-Season Tournament Semi-Finals tomorrow!  So! Just as well NBA STRAYA is here to talk out all the games and all things NBA for you... Heaps to cover in the NBA Straya Game Wraps - what's going on with the Magic and Thunder? and just HOW bad are the Jazz!?  - and all the usual stuff: That's Not A Knife, Old Mate No Mates, Spud of the Night, Better Than Lonzo Ball and more.... like Magic Tweet Of The Day!  There's also YEAH NAHs, the Unpopular Opinion of the Day and OUTBACK TAKEHOUSE… and the Strayan Player Watch to set up all the Aussies in the NBA we'll be checking in on this year!  There's also an ANDREW GAZE GREY MAMBA AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF EXCELLENCE & a GREAT MOMENT IN NBA STRAYA STAT HISTORY! Then a pick and preview for the two In-Season tournament semi-finals between the Pacers-Bucks and Lakers-Pelicans! Tune in for the best daily NBA podcast going! .... and 1000 episodes! Thank you SO MUCH to everyone out there who's supported the show in any way, shape or form.  Love ya guts, ledges. #Onyas