The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Final thought on the ending of Tasmania vs Brisbane. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Sydney in Round 2 vs Cairns. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Dellavedova in the offseason, can Delly help the young star grow and forge a dynamic duo for the Kings? It’s all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian sits down with ESPN's Kane Pitman to dive into the state of the Australian squad, with eyes on the Paris Olympics in 2024. Reflecting on what the team learned from a disappointing FIBA World Cup campaign, Goorjian discusses what changes could be made in the next nine months, including the ongoing conversation about whether Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons will join the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBL's officiating is in the firing line. Is it justified? Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to discuss that, and more. The Perth Wildcats look to slowly be figuring things out, the Sydney Kings are getting wins but scarily don't look close to their ceiling yet, while the bottom-of-the-ladder Illawarra Hawks look bound to make a tweak going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perth Wildcats slip further in the standings, but is there a way out? Kane and Olgun discuss what has gone wrong so far in the season out West. Melbourne United and Tasmania played out a fascinating matchup, with the guys giving their takeaways. Are South East Melbourne contenders? Can the New Zealand Breakers rebound? Plus, Megan Hustwaite joins the show to give all the latest on the WNBL season on the eve of season tip off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perth Wildcats have lost three games in a row and with problems on both ends of the floor, where should the focus lie? The return of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. was a great success, but what does it mean for the dominant defensive play of Ariel Hukporti? When will the JackJumpers offence cool off? Also, an NBA news wrap with the latest on Josh Green, Steven Adams, Josh Giddey and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major news hits the NBL, with star local guard DJ Vasiljevic to join the Adelaide 36ers. Kane and Olgun discuss what the move means for Adelaide, before moving on to the Sydney Kings ridiculous depth and the impressive start of Jonah Bolden. What did the guys take from a Tasmania-South Melbourne classic, is this a defining stretch for New Zealand and can anyone break the Melbourne defensive clamps? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After taking down the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on the weekend, is this the most complete Tasmania JackJumpers squad we have ever seen? On the back of the Aron Baynes and Adam Forde altercation, what could either party have done differently, or should they have? Perth Wildcats star Alexandre Sarr has had a massive start to the season, but could it be time for him to be inserted into the starting lineup? Melbourne United fourth quarter lineups and NBL x NBA are also on the agenda! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Round 1 of the NBL is in the books and Kane and Olgun are here to walk through all the major talking points. Are Melbourne United the clear title favourites? Is Brisbane built for playoffs? How concerned should Perth Wildcats fans be? Is there a deeper roster than the Sydney Kings? Can Adelaide find a way out of the tough start? All these topics and more are discussed, as every team is analysed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBL Blitz is in the books and the ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour is back for another season. Kane and Olgun debrief the preseason play, look ahead to opening night and ask the big questions for each team across the league. Which teams look like genuine contenders? Which young players will make an immediate impact? Which teams will rise up the standings from last season? All this and plenty more on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boomers FIBA World Cup campaign has come to an end, with the attention very quickly turning to the Paris Olympics. What were the positives from Japan? How did the Josh Giddey-Patty Mills back court function? Defence or offence the biggest problem? How should the transition of generations be handled? Where will the necessary shooting come from? Ben Simmons? Bryce Cotton? Kane and Olgun discuss the big questions from an early exit for the green and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices