The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

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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January 1, 2026 73 mins
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 challe...
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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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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...
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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? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 v...
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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 ...
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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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn ...
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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. It's all here on The Aussie ...
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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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Lea...
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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. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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'...
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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 Cot...
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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 a...
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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 ...
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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