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...
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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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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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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Adelaide 36ers hold players meeting, Sydney Kings import decision and South East Melbourne’s dramatic turnaround
The rollercoaster season for the Adelaide 36ers with a loss to Perth and a win in Sydney coming with all kinds of drama in between. Olgun and Kane discuss oa wild weekend for Adelaide and whether or not the road win will be a meaningful catalyst to change the season. On the Sydney front, Brian Goorjian wants a guard, with Olgun reporting a new player will be inked this week. The guys discuss whether sticking with Cam Oliver is the right move heading towards the playoffs. The defensive minded Phoenix and JackJumpers are also on the agenda on today’s show.
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NBL Midseason Check-ins - Part 2 (Tasmania, Brisbane, New Zealand, Melbourne)
We're back for Part 2 of our NBL Midseason Check-ins. Olgun chats with Tasmania JackJumpers guard Milton Doyle, Brisbane Bullets head coach Justin Schueller, Melbourne United big-man Marcus Lee, and New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron to get a gauge on how their respective teams are tracking thus far this season.
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*Note: The Cairns Taipans endeavored to provide a player but it couldn't be organised in time, so that check-in will happen later in the season!
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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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