ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everythi...
The Kings are hard to trust, the Wildcats' rotations are clearer and United still have questions as the play-in picture takes shape
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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54:43
Who will be the next Boomers head coach? Are Adelaide the biggest threat to Illawarra and an alarming Sydney stat
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?
Also, how have the top six teams fared against each other in NBL25? One team stands out in an alarming way.
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45:08
Has John Rillie found Perth Wildcats formula and more impressed with Illawarra or concerned with Melbourne?
The Perth Wildcats have quietly won 7 of their last 8 games to sit second on the ladder. What moves did John Rillie make to turn things around? Are they a legitimate title threat? Plus, South East Melbourne Phoenix pick apart opponents in further evidence that Josh King was an elite hire. How is King maximizing the Phoenix roster? Kane and Olgun discuss Perth and SEM before asking whether we should be more impressed by Illawarra or disappointed in Melbourne? And of course some various notes from around the league…some serious, some not….
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50:40
Phoenix injury blow, Adelaide hurting themselves and Sydney’s lineup roundabout
The show starts with some breaking news on South East Melbourne star, Derrick Walton Jr. That leads to a discussion on the Play-In Tournament race between Tasmania, SEM, Brisbane and Adelaide. The 36ers continue to be one of the more intriguing teams in the league, looking title contenders one minutes, and awful the next. Why do they continue to be inconsistent offensively despite elite talent on that end of the floor? Kane and Olgun continue to be frustrated by the challenge rule, which makes less sense with every week that goes by. Also, another check in on the Sydney Kings lineup changes, as Brian Goorjian continually tries to find a consistent group.
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51:36
Don’t take Bryce Cotton for granted, Phoenix offence heating up and are alarm bells ringing for Melbourne United
Bryce Cotton is steamrolling his way to another MVP and the question has become whether or not this is the best NBL hoops of his career? Can the Wildcats make yet another championship run? Kane and Olgun discuss the latest play from BC. Elsewhere the South East Melbourne Phoenix offence is starting to heat up….what did the guys like or dislike from a 3-game week for Josh King’s squad? On to the complaints…Kane is baffled by a serious of restrictions with challenge results and decides to vent on the system. Did an unfortunate injury open up the possibility of a turnaround for Cam Oliver? Plus, is it time to sound the minor alarm on Melbourne United? The guys pour through the numbers that stand out in a strange run for the usually consistent squad.
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ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.
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