Podcasts about NBL

Jordan Hunter joins the podcast to reflect on his first season with South East Melbourne, his time with the Boomers, and how he's building a voice off the court through podcasting, filmmaking, and comedy. Hunter opens up about navigating the ups and downs of the Phoenix's 2024/25 campaign, how the team evolved under new leadership, and the real impact of Mike Kelly's mid-season departure. We also explore his off-season stint in Puerto Rico, international experience with the Boomers, and his passion for storytelling—both on stage and on screen. Topics include:

The boys have been at a lunch, but they're ready to go with the All Sports Report - including a massive shake up in NBA Owners land. Jack Heverin is in studio to talk about the NBL's big plans for this season, then Topics Brayshaw wants to know when you were on the TV... unusual! Billy's been listening to all the Triple M brekky shows and found some gold, Sydney have some big ins this weekend, and we put Billy's Cockups to music with an Idiot Song. Geelong's Mark Blicavs calls in ahead of Patrick Dangerfield's 350th game, then Billy finishes our week with a joke about a small doodle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro's back after missing a flight thanks to Landale, and there's plenty to catch up on. Bogut and Pro break down a blockbuster Orlando trade for Desmond Bane, Steven Adams' new deal, and the ongoing chaos of ex-NBA players in fight club mode. Game 3–5 of the NBA Finals get the full treatment, with OKC now in the driver's seat after SGA's all-time clutch showing and J-Dub's 40-piece. Plus: Stephen A playing solitaire, Boogie stories, LeBron's cryptic post, Fact or Fake News, and big NBL updates including Channel 7 rumours and the Wildcats' rebrand. 00:00:15 Intro 00:03:44 Latest NBA News 00:21:35 Playoffs Chat 00:33:17 Useful or Useless 00:42:59 Fact or Fake News 00:55:57 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

Former Breaker Casey Frank joins Riccardo to chat all things basketball, including the NBA Finals, as well as the Sal's NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mattrix and Hammer look at where new players have landed and teams needs for #NBL and for the die hards we give some sneak peaks for #NBLSupercoachFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Svaldenis joins the podcast to reflect on a 13-year NBL career that took him from Bankstown to Sydney, Hobart, Adelaide, and Geelong—appearing in 299 games and carving out a legacy as one of the league's most consistent frontcourt battlers across the ‘80s and ‘90s. Svaldenis opens up about debuting as a teenager under Robbie Cadee, his breakout years in Hobart under Cal Bruton, and what it was like to be part of the original Sydney Kings merger. We also dig into some of his biggest games, toughest matchups, and the evolution of the NBL through the lens of a blue-collar big man who saw it all. Topics include:

In this week's episode we spoke about the latest in the NBA finals including a shock game 1 win to Indiana and a OKC winning game 2, and then did a true/false including Tibs out in NY and then finished off with another classic pack! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 0:00 Kick Off 0:58 Throwback Jerseys for the week- Drew Gooden and Reggie Miller 6:38 Card of the week- Todd Blanchfield- Topps Chrome Relic Auto 2022-23 11:55 NBA- Finals recaps and thoughts on games 1 and 2, how the Pacers got a shock game 1 win and why OKC bounced back in game 2 22:06 True/False- NBA and NBL 31:35- Classic Packs! Topps 1994-95 49:40 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

Casey Frank joins Ric & Chappy to update the latest from the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, plus updates on the Sal's NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to throw out the cookie-cutter advice and supercharge your childcare marketing strategy? In this powerhouse episode, Sierra from LineLeader sits down with Jeromie from Helppli — a true marketing heavyweight with deep roots in the childcare industry.Jeromie Hill is a former pro basketball player turned entrepreneur and marketing specialist. After playing NCAA Division I basketball in Texas and professionally for the Sydney Kings in Australia's NBL, he transitioned into business, earning a Bachelor's in Marketing and a Master's in Business.With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing, Jeromie has driven growth for leading childcare brands across Australia.In 2024, he launched Helppli, a full-service digital marketing and development agency. Now operating in both Australia and the USA, Helppli has grown rapidly, with over 15 full-time team members and more than 30 active clients. The agency offers end-to-end services, from web and app development to SEO and digital advertising.Jeromie has done it all: working in-house at leading childcare brands and now advising providers across the globe on how to fill classrooms, grow smarter, and build unshakable local brands. His insights don't come from theory — they come from real-world results.You'll learn:1) How to choose a childcare location that actually sets you up for full occupancy2) Why acting hyper-local is your key marketing advantage3) How to build a brand that families remember and refer4) And why getting "back to basics" is the secret to long-term successThese aren't your everyday marketing tips. These are proven strategies that shift the trajectory of your business.Whether you're just starting or scaling up, you won't want to miss this one.Want more from Jeromie or Helppli? Chat with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromie-hill/Request a consultation: https://helppli.com/childcare-marketing/

In this episode of The Basketball Fix, we're joined by Matt Ilodigwe as he opens up about his basketball journey so far — from humble beginnings to carving out a name for himself in the game. Hear about the highs, the challenges, and what drives him forward.Don't miss this exclusive insight into the mindset of one of the game's rising talents.

Casey Frank joins Ric & Chappy to update the latest ahead of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, plus updates on the Sal's NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of On Side we’re joined by one of Australia's greatest sporting legends, Lauren Jackson – a five-time Olympian, WNBL and WNBA champion, and global icon in basketball. Lauren has not only dominated on the court but continues to make a lasting impact off the court. We talk with Lauren about her journey from the grassroots through elite sport, the barriers and inequities women and girls still face in sport, and how she’s using her platform to lead change, inspire the next generation, and drive equity in sport. LJ also speaks frankly about her experiences in the anti-doping space and the need for sport to remain clean and fair. *Any mention of corporate sponsorships in this episode of On Side does not constitute an endorsement by Sport Integrity Australia. Find out more at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/ Follow us on our social accounts: https://www.facebook.com/SportIntegrityAus https://www.instagram.com/sportintegrityaus https://x.com/protectingsport https://au.linkedin.com/company/sport-integrity-australiaSupport the show: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the Niche Cache we check in with the latest NBL action before going deep into the New Zealand Warriors win vs Rabbitohs. We cover how Warriors absorbed injuries to Mitchell Barnett and Rocco Berry, the Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad clinic and Demitric Vaimauga's impact as well as many more wrinkles. NZ Warriors also had another win in NSW Cup and a Jersey Flegg Cup win to make it three wins vs Rabbitohs last weekend. Then we roll through some New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga players to watch out for. Football Ferns and All Whites are in action, plus the NZ U20 team so there is lots of kiwi football to discuss. We also chat through Alyssa Whinham's mahi for Sydney Olympic and the latest news for Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix. We finish with a spotlight on Zak Foulkes and a young Blackcaps T20 team brainstorm.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Mindfulness(15:34) NBL(24:56) NZ Warriors(01:19:51) Football Ferns(01:27:57) All Whites/U20s(01:37:13) Alyssa Whinham/Auckland FC/Wellington Phoenix(01:52:12) Zak Foulkes & Young Blackcaps T20

In this week's episode we spoke about the latest in the NBA conference finals and then did a finals preview, we recapped out NBA season predictions and then finished off with another true/false! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! 0:00 Kick Off 1:19 Throwback Jerseys for the week- Montrezl Harrell and Danilo Gallinari 8:46 Card of the week- Speedy Claxton- Topps Stadium Club Beam Team 2007-08 10:57 NBA- Playoffs conference finals recap and finals preview, all the storylines, talking points and of course our predictions! 31:22- Quick Hits- NBA all-defensive teams PLUS! We recap our NBA season predictions 42:11 True/False- NBA and NBL 49:40 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

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Bogues and Pro hit the road for another massive episode as the NBA Finals are locked in! The Pacers stun the Knicks with speed and smarts, while OKC make light work of Minnesota in a lopsided WCF. The guys preview the Finals matchup, discuss the future of NIL with Cooper Flagg's $28M rumors, and break down the growing issues in AAU basketball. Plus: Zion Williamson accused of rape, major staff changes in Denver, WNBA betting controversies, and much more. In the NBL, Adelaide signs Harrell and Cairns chases Patty Mills. All that and Useful or Useless, Fact or Fake News & more. 00:00:10 Intro 00:00:28 Latest NBA News 00:24:46 Playoffs Chat 01:02:21 Useful or Useless 01:09:15 Fact or Fake News 01:19:38 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

The Tasmania JackJumpers are staring down a full-blown reset. With Milton Doyle officially departing and Jordon Crawford also moving on, the heart of the team that took the league by storm is no longer intact.Now, all eyes turn to head coach Scott Roth — the driving force behind the JackJumpers' identity and success. Could he be the next major figure to walk away?In this episode, we explore what Doyle and Crawford's exits mean for the franchise, whether Roth stays to lead the rebuild, and who Tasmania might target to fill the growing gaps. The NBL's youngest club is at a crossroads — can they bounce back, or is this the end of their fairytale era?#NBL #TasmaniaJackJumpers #ScottRoth #MiltonDoyle #JackJumpersReset #NBLPodcast #BasketballFix #NBL26

Brad Newley joins the podcast to reflect on a remarkable career that spanned over two decades, three NBL clubs, countless international tournaments, and a stint with the NBA's Houston Rockets. From his breakout rookie season with Townsville to Olympic campaigns with the Boomers and his late-career leadership role at Melbourne United, Newley shares the highs, challenges, and defining moments that shaped his journey. We dig into his development at the AIS, becoming the first player to ever win NBL Rookie of the Year and Sixth Man in the same season, and his MVP performance at the 2005 NBL All-Star Game. Newley also opens up about his four-year run with Gran Canaria, international battles against Team USA, and the evolution of the Sydney Kings under Andrew Gaze and Will Weaver. Topics include:

The Wellington Saints head to Porirua for their latest NBL game, to take on the bottom of table Otago Nuggets. Head coach Aaron Young joined Adam Cooper to reflect on their recent trip north, and update the progress of star player Shea Ili's concussion issue. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montrezl Harrell is back — and the NBL just got a whole lot more dangerous. The Adelaide 36ers have re-signed the former NBA star, who now joins forces with five-time MVP Bryce Cotton and a strong core of Aussie talent, all under the leadership of head coach Mike Wells.In this episode, we break down what Harrell's return means for the league, whether this Adelaide team is built to win it all, and what — if anything — could stand in their way.Is this the most stacked team in NBL26? And more importantly… can anyone stop them?

The West Australian's, Craig O'Donoghue, joined Mark Duffield to break down the latest AFL and NBL headlines out of WA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode we spoke about the latest in the NBA conference finals and the recent MVP and all-NBA awards, we also spoke at length about the shock move to Adelaide by Bryce Cotton, true/false and then finished off with another classic pack! Please make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Video Chapters 0:00 Kick Off 0:41 Throwback Jerseys for the week- Austin Croshere and LeBron James 3:55 Card of the week- Reggie Miller- Fleer 1988 Rookie Card 8:37 NBA- Playoffs conference finals updates with Pacers and Thunder both holding 3-1 leads good, we also spoke about the MVP and All-NBA awards 24:55- NBL- Cotton's shock move to 36ers, we gave plenty of opinions on this topic and why it may have happened 35:20 True/False- NBA and NBL 41:03 Classic packs!- Topps 1994-95 48:05 Outro Please sit back and enjoy and spread the word about Throwback Hoops. Much love Rob and Woody V

Casey Frank joins Ric & Chappy to update the latest from across the NBA playoffs and Sal's NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on Auckland FC and NZ Warriors losses at Mt Smart. We discuss Auckland FC's loss to Melbourne Victory in the A-League finals before reacting to news that Kosta Barbarouses will leave Wellington Phoenix, as well as a few notes about the NZ Under 20s squad and Chris Wood's season with Nottingham Forest. Then we dive into the NZ Warriors loss vs Canberra Raiders with the Kiwi-NRL Raiders, Moala Graham-Taufa's move to Rabbitohs and Benaiah Ioelu's debut for Roosters sprinkled in, before exploring NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup wins for NZ Warriors vs Bulldogs. We update Jackson Ball's crazy NBL season and finish with a chat about the NZ-A cricket tour of Bangladesh, plus some updates for kiwis in County Championship.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(03:33) Mindfulness(05:48) Mt Smart voodoo(11:15) Auckland FC(38:12) Kosta Barbarouses/NZ U20s/Chris Wood(54:53) NZ Warriors(01:17:05) Jackson Ball in NBL(01:26:07) Cricket

Bogues is back! He and Pro kick things off with laughs and a behind-the-scenes look at Bogut's first-class FIBA Hall of Fame induction. The guys dive into SGA's MVP win—was it deserved, or did Jokic suffer from voter fatigue? They debate All-NBA and All-Defensive selections, break down the blowout in Game 3 of Minne vs OKC, and marvel at the pace of Indiana's attack against a thin Knicks rotation. Plus, a huge NBL signing—Bryce Cotton to Adelaide! As always, Useful or Useless and Fact or Fake News return with fresh takes and facts you didn't know you needed. 00:00:24 Intro 00:01:28 
FIBA Award Wrap Up 00:09:23 Latest NBA News 00:22:12 Playoffs Chat 00:48:14 Useful or Useless 00:55:55 Fact or Fake News 01:01:55 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

Lamar Patterson joins the podcast to talk through the highs, lows, and wild turns of a pro career that's taken him from Pittsburgh to the NBA, NBL, China, Puerto Rico, and most recently, India. Patterson opens up about his time in India's pro league, his rollercoaster ride with the Brisbane Bullets, and why things unravelled during his stint with the New Zealand Breakers. He also shares how close he came to signing NBL deals in each of the past two seasons, what's kept him motivated off the radar, and why he still hopes to return to the league that made him a fan favourite.       Topics include:

Jack Heverin, Olgun Uluc and Pete Hooley discuss the likelihood of NBA veteran Patty Mills returning to the NBL. Plus two reported signings, one by Brisbane and the other by Adelaide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Rogue Bogues, Bogut and Pro are back with classic banter, diving into the FIBA Hall of Fame and all things NBA Playoffs. They discuss Sam Presti's well-earned Executive of the Year award, Kenny Atkinson's potentially cursed Coach of the Year title, and the escalating KD rumours—is it time for a bench role? The Celtics-Knicks and Thunder-Nuggets series are old-school playoff grinds, while the Warriors' hopes dwindle without Steph. Plus, Indiana dominates Cleveland and the guys debate if Draymond is playing the victim again. As always, Useful or Useless, Fact or Fake News, and a quick NBL wrap. 00:00:17 Intro 00:01:05 
Latest NBA News 00:17:47 Playoffs Chat 00:54:16 Useful or Useless 01:02:28 Fact or Fake News 01:10:30 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

Jesinta Franklin joins us to chat all things fashion and buddy of course. We unpack the insane super sub moment when NBL star Josh Giddey filled in for a social sport team. And we celebrate JetStars 21st Birthday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the second round of the NBA Playoffs and Bogues & Pro are fired up! The Grizzlies and Spurs make historic coaching moves, Haliburton's dad confronts Giannis courtside, and Giannis trade rumours are heating up. Game 7 disasters, playoff breakdowns, and what's next for Harden and Simmons? Knicks, Timberwolves, and Celtics all impress, while Warriors vs Rockets was a gritty grind. Plus, second-round previews, Dyson Daniels wins MIP, and we ask—Useful or Useless? In the NBL, controversy brews as Larry Kestelman's travel agency deal raises integrity questions. Another huge episode packed with takes, laughs, and deep hoops analysis. 00:00:31 Intro 00:01:12 
Latest NBA News 00:14:16 NBA Awards 00:15:57 Playoffs Chat 01:24:54 Useful or Useless 01:33:07 Fact or Fake News 01:37:09:22 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

The debut of the Indian Panthers from the men's NBL was always going to be a disaster, according to long-time basketball coach Jeff Green. The Panthers have been suspended indefinitely after allegations emerged around delayed player payments and treatment. Green told Jason Pine it was a tough ask to come in at a late stage with no real ties to this country, and to be any chance of surviving, it needed to be planned carefully. He also has suspicions it was a trans-Tasman back-door listing attempt. Green told Piney the ill-fated Indian Panthers may have been a Trojan horse to enter the other NBL. Green says he's basing his allegations on the fact all the Panthers owners are based in Australia. "You can assume that they were doing similar things to what the Tasmanian Huskies did early on a few years ago when they entered the New Zealand NBL, and then they left and became the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers in the Australian NBL.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Indian Panthers saga draws to a sad close, questions are being raised as to who should be held accountable for this failure. Henry Moore is the head of the Sports Law practice at law firm Tavendale and Partners, and he joined Piney to discuss what potential legal ramifications for the Panters and the NZNBL. He told Piney that realistically, the consequences are more likely to be reputational as opposed to legal. “The leagues credibility is obviously now under question, and that's one of the biggest challenges for the sport, I think.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for 3rd March 2025, the sorry saga of the Indian Panthers reached a climax this week with a player's strike and the team being suspended from the NBL indefinitely. Prominent NZ Basketball figure Jeff Green joins Piney to discuss the damage this has caused. Les Kiss has been named as the next Wallabies head coach. Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell discusses what this means for the team, the overall improvement of Australian rugby, and the good form of James O'Connor. And it's Magic Round in the NRL. Legendary Rugby League footballer Johnathan Thurston joined the show to discuss the chances of the Warriors as they face his former team, The North Queensland Cowboys. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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.

An unshakable insistence from Indian Panthers boss Parveen Batish that their indefinite ban from the National Basketball League won't be permanent. The first year team were handed an immediate ban mid-season following serious allegations of payment issues and player unrest. The Panthers can return to the NBL if they meet various conditions set by the league's commission. When asked if has been asked if their catalogue of off court issues have been sorted, Batish told Mike Hosking they're 100% sorted. He says when they come back they're going to be much stronger, as the positivity around what they can do and deliver is enormous. Newstalk ZB understands the other 11 NBL teams were unanimous in revoking the Panthers league license. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian Panthers are out of the NBL basketball competition for the foreseeable future. The NBL commission has suspended the overseas first-year entrant amid claims of payment issues and poor treatment of players. The club will be indefinitely suspended until certain conditions laid out by the Commission are met. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian Panthers CEO Parveen Batish has admitted players were unpaid while appearing for the franchise in basketball's NBL. League officials say they're considering options regarding the Panthers futures after meetings involving all 12 clubs today. The new side's game against the Canterbury Rams last night was canned at the 11th hour. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's playoff time on this ep of Rogue Bogues! Bogues and Pro break down the NBA Play-In results and preview all the first-round matchups. The Kings fire their GM, Peter Patton is let go in Chicago, and Bogues calls out trainers in Crocs. Gayle Benson overrides Griffin in New Orleans, NBA award picks are in, and “Off-Night” Mitchell gets a nod. Plus: wild stat lines, Fact or Fake News, and coaching chaos. In the NBL, big movement with ownership shifts, Ben Ayre to Tassie, and more player signings. And the Trans-Tasman Throwdown is heating up! Tune in now! 00:00:14 Intro 00:01:33 
Latest NBA News 00:23:13 NBA Awards Finalists 00:29:07 Play-in Results 00:31:28 Playoff Predictions 01:01:52 Useful or Useless 01:01:27 Fact or Fake News 01:04:27 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

We're back live next Monday, but in the meantime... Melbourne United’s Matthew Dellavedova had a very close encounter with Joel during the NBL’s Pride Round, and let’s just say… Joel made the most of the moment. From hoops to hilarious sideline chaos, we break down exactly what went down when an NBL champion ended up right in his lap—plus, the unexpected thing Joel whispered to him after. You need to hear this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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.

Pro and Bogues wrap up the NBA regular season with their Teams of the Year — Bogues picks the Pistons, Pro goes with the Rockets. The Suns and Heat headline the Weak Team picks after disappointing seasons. They break down the surprise firing of Mike Malone and Calvin Booth, the Embiid injury update, and tension in New Orleans. Play-In predictions are in for both East and West. In the NBL, Free Agency continues to heat up with big moves across multiple teams. Plus, the boys tackle “Useful or Useless” and some spicy Fact or Fake News debates. 00:00:15 Intro 00:01:12 Team of the Year 00:08:39 Weak team of the Year 00:30:31 
Latest NBA News 00:45:21:15 Play-in Previews 00:48:19:13 Useful or Useless 00:52:09 Fact or Fake News 01:01:52 Latest NBL News © 2025 AMB Media

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:

The Prime Minister faces many questions about the costing of AUKUS and tariffs by US President Donald Trump; the Coalition has announced it would roll back multi-billion-dollar penalties under Labor's efficiency standards: and, in sport, Melbourne United have bolstered their side with the addition of NBL title winner, Fabijan Krslovic, as part of a two-year deal.

If you want to support my podcast (Ačiū!!):  https://www.patreon.com/bmatkeSponsor:  www.proballers.com"Petteri":Petteri is a well-known basketball player who was drafted in 2007 by Philadelphia but his rights ended up being traded several times during his career and he never made the final jump. On the contrary, Petteri had an illustrious career in Europe where he played for several high level teams throughout his career (Bologna, Khimki, FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich and more) and ended up winning several meaningful domestic titles in Germany & Spain. Petteri was known as one of the most accurate shooters in Europe and was twice a member of the unique "50-40-90 club" in Euroleague.Today, we talked about how he handled being drafted and spending his career in waiting to make it to the NBA, the mindset behind being a draft&stash player, his career challenges, hip issues that lead to retirement, the enjoyment of coaching kids and lessons learned from transferring knowledge to young guys vs coaching pros.This episode marks my third guest from Finland, after Hanno Mottola and Lassi Touvi have been my guests before. It's another unique episode that talks about the path of a former player to becoming a head coach.Please share with all players or former players looking to go into coaching...comment, like & share on all social media and audio platforms.Topics:0:00 Intro  2:00 Health issues7:00 Draft & Stash life11:50 Preparation for games14:30 Ending Career19:30 Finnish Basketball Culture27:50 ProBallers.com33:30 Early Coaching Lessons38:00 Coaching Juniors vs Pros43:20 Head Coach mentorship50:00 NBL vs Europe & Next Star Program59:30 New Zealand & Family Life1:11:50 ATOs#PetteriKoponen #Finland #FinlandBasketball #FCBarcelona #FCBayern #Adidas #NextGeneration #NZBreakers #NewZealandBasketballYou can Find "Petteri" here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petteri.koponen2 X: https://x.com/KoponenPetteri Finding “The Benas Podcast”:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-podcast/id1558492852?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bw5UJNSQLKo0wUybEIza3 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-benas-podcast…or visit www.bmatke.com to find more info.Comment, Like & Share here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmatke/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmatke/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmatke3www.bmatke.com 

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.

It's three years to the day that Buddy Franklin kicked his 1000th goal, and Max Gawn has explained Simon Goodwin's comments after their loss to the Roos. All that plus some enormous NBL news kicks the show off with Billy's All Sports Report. Port Adelaide superstar interrupts JB's White Lotus story to talk about the Power's start to the season, then we talk to Jono Brown in Brisbane as official plans are made for the 2032 Olympics site. Topics Brownless wants to know what you've seen at the footy unusual, wet weather could again affect the Brisbane v Geelong game this weekend, and we're giving away an awesome Gather Round prize. SA Cricket Captain Nathan McSweeney calls in to preview tomorrow's Sheffield Shield final, JB and Billy discuss the joy of playing in a Sheffield Shield final, and Billy finishes with a fruity quickie joke. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports historian Josh Elias stops by for a deep unraveling of the often misunderstood story behind the 1949 merger that created the National Basketball Association (NBA) as we know it today.  Drawing from his historically essential 2024 book The Birth of the Modern NBA: Pro Basketball in the Year of the Merger, 1949-1950, Elias takes us back to the pivotal moment when the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball League (NBL) merged, uniting disparate big-city teams with small-town clubs - and setting the stage for professional basketball's future in the US. We dive into the tensions between East Coast metropolises and Midwestern industrial towns; the unexpected power struggles between the last BAA champion (and superstar George Mikan-led) Minneapolis Lakers and the final NBL winning Anderson (Indiana) Packers; and the NBA's early challenges with segregation, cultural divides, and an uncertain post-WWII American economy. Elias also shares some of the wildest and most fascinating anecdotes from his research, including mob-connected team owners, bizarre halftime performances, airport mishaps, and brushes with history-making figures like Jackie Robinson, Chuck Connors, and even a young pre-politics Gerald R. Ford. Step back in time to revisit the NBA's chaotic, colorful, and often overlooked first season - one that shaped the league for generations to come.  + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats 417 Helmets (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS): https://417helmets.com/?wpam_id=3 BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "The Birth of the Modern NBA: Pro Basketball in the Year of the Merger, 1949-1950" : https://amzn.to/41PRnx6 FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/

In this weeks episode, Pro struggles with the Zoom, but his Team of the Week is the Pacers, while Bogues picks the surging Rockets. The Knicks and Cavs are struggling. Kyrie's livestream rant, Celtics sell for $6.1B, and Joe Ingles gets a special start. NBA All-Star 1v1? Beasley vs. Stephenson for $100K. Giddey & Dyson win Aussie of the Week. Plus, NBL Finals wrap-up—Illawarra are champions, Delly hands MVP to Davo, and NZ Breakers sold. Is a hostile NBL takeover brewing? Fact or Fake News: Is Dyson Daniels the NBA's most improved player? 00:00:42 Intro 00:02:00 Team of the Week 00:08:51 Week team of the Week 00:14:00 
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On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Nathan go through what has happened in the last week of sport. NRL Round 2 saw a crowning of a NEW Bats and Ball Champion with the belt going to the Roosters after they had upset win against the Panthers. The Tigers and Eels game was poor for 30mins until the Tigers finally clicked and put the Eels away. Supercoach first round started for both the Cup and the Mug competitions. Both The Producers, Lone Rangers and Moore Billys had rough starts to the year. Bats and Balls Plate (Anyone can join) – 459118 Then Nathan and The Producer went through Other Sport and like it always does with Big Mendy it covered a lot of sport from the past few weeks. Do not forget to join our NRL and AFL Tipping competitions. Links to the Tipping Competition can be found on https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/bats_and_balls_nrl_tipping   We are now on Patreon. Follow the link below to join. https://www.patreon.com/batsandballspod   00:00:00 – NRL / Supercoach                                               01:01:00 – Other Sport (Motorsport, EPL, Surfing, NBL, Boxing)                                                                                                                                                  Twitter - @batsandballspod Email - batsandballspodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/batsandballspodcast http://batsandballspodcast.com/

A CHAOTIC day in the #NBA today, with upsets, buzzer-beaters and INSANE performances… PLUS, we have a special guest! NBL Commentator Pete Hooley joins the show today to talk about the crazy #NBL finals series between Melbourne United and Illawarra!   All that and HEAPS more in today's CHOCKERS CHOOSDAY NBA Straya!  There's the NBA Straya Game Wraps, as well as the NBA Straya Daily Awards: That's Not A Knife, Old Mate No Mates, Spud of the Night, Better Than Lonzo Ball and more....  Then there's a chat with Hools about this insane #NBL25 Finals series, and what it's like being on the road with Ruck, Lowery & the rest of the NBL commentary team.  Plus, there's the Aussie NBA Player Watch…  Then we close out with a pick & preview for all four of the NBA games for Wednesday March 19! Brooklyn in Boston! Warriors hosting the Bucks! Should be good!   Who will win (or at least cover)? Find out with NBA PICKS WITH NBA STRAYA. So… strap in, lean back & enjoy!  Thanks to the ledge Pete Hooley for jumping on as well!  Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!! #Onyas...