The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

Will the Boomers be welcomed back in the Philippines? Bryce wins his 6th MVP, Goorj wins his 7th COTY; NZ shows out in the Gold Coast; Boomers squad thoughts; Dyson continues his hustle!

Bryce wins his 6th!

Goorjian gets his flowers yet again!

New Zealand wins inaugural Ignite Cup.

The Boomers return to the Philippines since 2018 brawl.

Thoughts on the Boomers Squad for World Cup Qualifiers.

Dyson continues his hustle on the court.

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

NBL Awards predictions.

Final Round of NBL26.

McVeigh, Sobey stay and resign.

Jock Landale at the top of the NBA in boxouts.

Ignite Cup Final preview - 36ers vs Breakers.

Karim Lopez projected Top 10 in NBA Draft.

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

Kings vs SEM: a championship series preview?

DRAMA with Goorj and Foxy, King gives his input.

The race for the Top 2 spots is getting HOT.

Josh Green helping the Hornets on a franchise record winning streak.

Jock Landale's MONSTER statline in debut for...

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

Fight breaks out between the 36ers & Kings.

Olgun picks his All-NBL team.

Jock continues his dominance crashing the boards.

Sydney is on another level of dominance this year.

Josh Giddey All-Star sbub?

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

Did Adelaide make the right choice in signing Jenkins?

Big men Mennenga and Magnay out for the season - what's next?

Josh Green's on-court impact helping Charlotte win games.

Josh Giddey returns to Bulls lineup.

Emotions roll HIGH in Perth post loss to Melbourne.

Kiss the NBL26 season goodbye in Brisbane.

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

Chat all things HoopsFest.

SEM the favourite to win it all? Phoenix wins BIG vs 36ers, sends a message to the NBL.

Olgun's all-exclusive one-on-one with potential NBA prospect Luke Paul.

Kane sits down with Cavs guard Tyrese Proctor.

Will Magnay injures foot in 2-point loss to Melbourne.

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

Adelaide lets one go, signs another.

Perth and Sydney's time is ticking to add players to rosters.

Who is the new Head Coach expected to sign with Brisbane?

Best bench in the NBL?

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

South East Melbourne wins BIG vs Sydney.

Injury updates in Sydney and Perth.

The MVP race coming down to two major players.

Jock Landale having a career NBA season in Memphis.

More impressed with Tasmania winning or disappointed with Melbourne losing?

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The NBL Panel is back for an in-depth look at the current state of the league. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker, Jason Cadee, and former Kings CEO Chris Pongrass to discuss innovations the NBL could introduce and where the league sits in the grand scheme of world basketball. Is it time for a midseason trade period - and what would it look like? How is the new NIL environment affecting the NBL? What are some of the challenges recruiting imports? Is the NBL ready for expansion? 00:00 – The NBL Panel: Part II 1:37 – How is the new NIL en...

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

NBL Tiers - where does each team rank? Certified contenders to the not so trustworthy ones to the PACK IT UP ones.

Josh Giddey leads the league in a specific category.

Kane and Olgun give their NBA New Year's Resolutions.

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This episode of The NBL Panel is a deep dive into every team at the midway point of the regular season. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker and Jason Cadee for a temperature check: Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers’ surge, what to make of Melbourne United, a deep appreciation for the Phoenix, who’s more trustworthy between Sydney and Perth, and a whole lot more:

00:00 – Welcome to the NBL Panel: Part 1 

6:06 – Melbourne United

17:52 – Adelaide 36ers

32:36 – South East Melbourne Phoenix

44:31 – Sydney Kings

53:59 – Perth Wildcats

1:03:19 – Tas...

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

Melbourne on a 4-game losing streak.

Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade?

A preview to a Kings vs 36ers Ignite Cup game.

Dyson Daniels always improving.

SOUND OFF on the next new Boomers Big Man.

NBL coaching vacancies?

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

Bryce Cotton's return to Perth for the first time!

Adelaide wins it in the closing seconds with a huge comeback.

Steven Adams a big help for Houston.

New Zealand looks good but Brisbane is falling in the ladder.

Are the defending champs Illawarra finished?

SOUND OFF - Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne real rivals yet?

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

Davo Hickey wins it at the buzzer for the Boomers!

Sam Mennenga THROWS IT DOWN at FIBA Qualifiers.

SOUND OFF - Jaylin Galloway is ready for the big stage.

S.E Melbourne's defence is elite!

Can the new look Brisbane Bullets lineup make a playoff push?

Can John Rillie get over the hump and lead the Perth Wildcats to a championship series?

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

JaVale McGee's big shot that could've been!

Has NBL26 become a two-horse race with Melbourne and Adelaide for the title?

The big question: Perth - contenders or pretenders?

SOUND OFF on JLA's presser and DJ bounces back in BIG 4th quarter win.

Is Australia in trouble in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers vs New Zealand?

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

Adelaide and Syndey make changes in their rotation.

Is Ili Shea and Dash Daniels the best defensive backcourt in the league?

SOUND OFF on mass imports causing havoc in the league, and free cheeseburgers in a blowout loss??

New Hoops Capital boss named.

Karim Lopez on the rise to the NBA.

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

A sitdown with Tempo's inaugural Head Coach Sandy Brondello.

Perth wins big vs Adelaide in Bryce Cotton's first game vs the Wildcats.

Davo Hickey's impact in Illawarra as he records NBL's first triple-double of the season.

Dyson Daniels stepping up as a big playmaker for the Hawks.

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Melbourne’s undefeated run? Gone. Sydney’s message? Loud and clear. We dive into the Kings’ statement win...

We also unpack the coaching chess match between Dean Vickerman and Josh King...

Josh Giddey had a a triple double vs New York Knicks - Kane brings exclusive sound from after the game as we talk Josh’s evolution...

Plus: “One Final Thought” on Illawarra’s struggles and Adelaide’s big talk.

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

Josh Giddey takes down Dyson Daniels in the Aussie showdown as he looks more confident than ever while Dyson’s off to a frustrating start to the season.

Kane Pitman comes with fresh insights from around the Bulls and Hawks.

NBL takeaways — Adelaide’s surge, Sydney’s slip-up, and an apology to SEM.

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Dyson Daniels gets PAID, Josh Giddey, Jock Landale, and Matisse Thybulle's NBA Season preview, and Bryce Cotton's HUGE 53-pt game.

Dyson Daniels signs rookie extension with Atlanta.

Can Josh Giddey make his new deal a bargain contract?

Jock Landale's new threads with Memphis.

Will Matisse Thybulle be a prime trade target this season?

Bryce Cotton's HUGE 53-pt game vs Cairns.

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

Tyrese Proctor looks good in NBA Preseason.

Kendric Davis returns to Adelaide as Kings win big in revenge game.

WHAT IS THIS?!?!?

Sam Mennenga big game in loss to S.E. Melbourne.

Cairns on a 3-game losing streak... big spend not paying off?

Final thoughts on Melbourne being so much better than everyone else and Jack McVeigh's "unsportsmanlike" play on Chris Goulding.

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

The NBA made its debut in Australia.

Sydney's 1-1 start to the season.

WHAT IS THIS?!?!?!

Johnny Furphy's MONSTER dunk in practice makes us question - is he the best Aussie dunker ever?

Willie Green says he watched Melbourne for film.

What do we think of Scott Roth saying pace of play is overrated?

Perth is getting more comfortable with each other after win vs Illawarra.

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

Bryce Cotton's big debut for Adelaide.

Adelaide adds a new import in place of Montrezl Harrell.

What's going on in Brisbane? 2 losses in Round 2.

JaVale McGee puts up big numbers in NBL debut.

Melbourne United win big against S.E. Melbourne and a hot 3-0 start to the season.

Cairns bounce back after Round 1 loss and go 2-0 in Round 2.

Sydney's terrible shooting leads to loss.

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

Olgun Uluc breaks down the story between Montrezl Harrell and Adelaide parting ways.

Melbourne United defeat both Tasmania and New Zealand in Round 1.

S.E. Melbourne win big vs Cairns - what does the blowout mean to the team?

Is this the most talented JackJumpers roster we have ever seen?

How much pressure is on Mason Jones and Perth after moving on from Bryce Cotton?

Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis set to make their debuts for...

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

With the NBL26 season upon us, what are most intriguing things about the season opener?

With the new import Andrew Andrews, what are the expectations for the Cairns Taipans and Jack McVeigh?

Which player should you keep an eye on this season?

Can Mason Jones lead the Perth Wildcats?

Josh Giddey's big new contract with the Bulls and what it means to him and Australian Basketball.

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Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss the big storylines ahead of the NBL26 season.

What does Bryce Cotton becoming an Australian citizen mean for Adelaide and does that mean he can play for the Boomers now?

Perth signed their last import, how does Mason Jones impact the Wildcats heading into the new season?

Can Illawarra repeat? Lanard Copeland sure thinks so, but do they have enough depth?

Is Melbourne United underrated heading into the season … does Milton Doyle give them the edge?

Sydney Kings added Kendric Davis and Matthew De...

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

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Rising Aussie star Rocco Zikarsky joins the show to talk about his NBA Draft preparation, why he’s doing it in Minnesota, a day in the life of a draft prospect, the most surprising metric from his Draft Combine testing, how he sees his fit in the NBA, and more.

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Alex Toohey joins the show to talk through his schedule ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, his upcoming workouts and interviews with NBA teams, his Sydney Kings season, working out with Zach LaVine and Klay Thompson, and a whole lot more.

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

In a series of moments, Melbourne United continue to stand up in the fourth quarter. With a 2-1 lead in the series, Melbourne now face an opportunity to close out the series on their home floor in Game 4. Kane and Olgun discuss the tireless Matthew Dellavedova, big game Ian Clark and the mental resolve of Jack White.

How have Dean Vickerman and Justin Tatum adjusted during the series? Where is the star level play of Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey? It’s win or go home for the Hawks and the guys discuss the pros...

Adam Caporn talks being named head coach of the Australian Boomers, how his time at the AIS prepared him, his plans to guide the program forward, the play-style he'll look to implement, and his thoughts on the stellar form of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The search for the Boomers head coach is down to five names with a decision expected in the next 2-3 weeks.

Who is on the list and why were some highly credentialed Aussie coaches overlooked? Kane and Olgun discuss the process to this point. Adelaide have moved into the top 6 after wins over Sydney and New Zealand. What does the data suggest has changed of late, where are there still areas to work on and are they the biggest threat to Illawarra?

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