The Sydney Kings lost twice on the weekend and the postgame press conference left the impression that they are a team unclear on where to turn. What are the issues? Can they be fixed? Is the 3-peat possible? If the Kings are looking for in season turnaround inspiration, they could look West, with the Perth Wildcats continuing to run through the league. We know Bryce Cotton is on fire, but who are the other names that have stepped up for John Rillie's squad? Finally, for the first time this seaso...
Jan 09, 2024•55 min
Finally healthy, have the New Zealand Breakers announced themselves as a threat in the NBL title race? Losers of four out of their last five games, what is going on in Tasmania and are the JackJumpers in trouble? Only one team has beaten Melbourne United twice this season….the Cairns Taipans. While that might be surprising, the young talent on the Taipans roster continues to bring a unique look at building a team. South East Melbourne fall to another poor loss and why have the Illawarra Hawks pl...
Jan 02, 2024•58 min
It’s a Christmas edition of the ESPN Aussie Hoops hour. A double dose of upsets on Christmas Day, leaves Kane and Olgun pondering the Illawarra Hawks revival and the grit of South East Melbourne. Where is the urgency for the slumping Sydney Kings? Has Tasmania lost an edge? Do the Perth Wildcats need to help Bryce Cotton? Is there such thing as an upset in the wild NBL playoff chase? Also, Dante Exum has continued his strong play for the Dallas Mavericks, what does the run mean for Exum, the Boo...
Dec 26, 2023•46 min
The NBL is wildly tight in the standings right now, which begs the question...what teams can we actually trust? Kane and Olgun discuss a South East Melbourne setback, the suddenly competitive Illawarra Hawks and what to take from a highly entertaining matchup between Tasmania and Perth. Has Kane's faith waivered on the JackJumpers? Did Olgun personally fix the Sydney defence? Are Dante Exum and Josh Green about to battle for minutes? What has Brian Goorjian been up to in the US? All this and mor...
Dec 19, 2023•49 min
Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc are back together for this week's ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour. The boys discuss the import signing of Abdel Nader to the Phoenix, ask whether Olgun is FINALLY on the JackJumpers contender train, before diving into the slumping Sydney Kings woes. The boys also ask whether the Illawarra Hawks can cause some hassles down the stretch and take an overall look at the NBA's first In Season Tournament and where Dyson Daniels sits in the current New Orleans Pelicans rotation. Learn ...
Dec 12, 2023•50 min
Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to deep dive on all things Adelaide 36ers. The team parted ways with head coach CJ Bruton amid a wild set of circumstances, in the middle of another horror season. How did the 36ers get to this position and was moving on from Bruton the right move? Where to next for a team that spends big but hasn’t made the postseason in 5 years? Everything is on the table, and there are no holds barred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 07, 2023•43 min
The FIBA break may have brought a halt to the NBL for a weekend, but it hasn't stopped the storylines, with a change to the All NBL criteria leading off the show. Kane and Olgun then take a temperature check on the Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets, New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania JackJumpers. On the second portion of the episode, the guys discuss the early NBA returns for Dyson Daniels, Josh Green, Jock Landale, Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and Duop Reath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
Nov 28, 2023•53 min
Melbourne and Sydney played out a heavyweight matchup with United coming out on top. What changed in the second half? Why didn't Sydney attempt to halt momentum? Is Chris Goulding playing better than ever? Also, what has changed in Perth? Did New Zealand completely mess up their roster? Can we trust Tasmania yet? Plus more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 21, 2023•50 min
After starting 2-7, the Illawarra Hawks have moved on head coach Jacob Jakomas. Kane and Olgun discuss the breaking news and the process to get here. Plus, have Melbourne and Sydney separated themselves from the pack? Who is Melbourne United's MVP? Who are the top five most important Boomers and a major hat tip to Duop Reath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 14, 2023•53 min
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
Nov 10, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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/adchoic...
Oct 31, 2023•53 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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
Oct 24, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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
Oct 17, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 m...
Oct 10, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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
Oct 03, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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
Sep 26, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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...
Sep 04, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Boomers have joined Germany in advancing from Group E to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. Kane and Olgun discuss the win over Japan, identifying key moments and performances from Josh Giddey, Xavier Cooks and Josh Green. Where do the Boomers stand overall? What should the rotation look like moving forward? Can Josh Green become a primetime scorer for Australia? What do they need to do in order to make life difficult for Luka Doncic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Aug 30, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 4
With five warm up games in the bank, the Boomers are heading for a World Cup opener against Finland. Kane and Olgun tap into some of the lingering questions around the squad. How concerning are the health issues? What are some of the lineup variations Brian Goorjian can tap in to? Who stops Lauri Markkanen? How is the early chemistry between Josh Giddey and Patty Mills? All this and more on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 24, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The 2023 FIBA World Cup is less than a week away, so here’s your one stop shop going into the tournament. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst take you inside both the Australian Boomers and Team USA camps, muse over the other contenders that could make some noise, and talk through some of the key narratives to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The build up to the FIBA World Cup continues as the Boomers have cut the squad from 18 down to 13. With only one more player to miss the tournament, what are the key battles in the Melbourne exhibition games? Do Australia need more depth at the guard or big positions? Who looms as a potential starting five? The sadness of Matthew Dellavedova missing out. Kane and Olgun discuss the latest news around the national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The Boomers World Cup squad is loaded with talent entering training camp in Cairns. With so many questions surrounding the make up of the final squad, Trevor Gleeson joins Kane to help dive into some of the main storylines. From the big man battle to the guard squeeze, every topic is hit as the build up continues to tournament tip off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 01, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 40
With the FIBA World Cup just over a month away, Australia's NBA stars have started touching down. Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, Jock Landale and Jack White practiced with Melbourne United on Wednesday, with Brian Goorjian watching on. Kane and Olgun discuss the day's events, ask who will make the squad and who could be unlucky. Also, some news from around the NBL, including updates on United and the Sydney Kings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 39
A special Summer League edition of the show, with San Antonio Spurs guest coach Fleur McIntyre and Boomers Bronze medallist Duop Reath joining the show. Kane discusses Wemby-Mania with Fluer, Reath's upcoming battle for a World Cup spot and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 38
NBA free agency produced a bonanza for Australian hoops, with multiple stars set to sign deals and land in a new city. Jock Landale is heading to Houston, Joe Ingles to Orlando, Jack White to OKC, and more. Kane and Olgun break down all the reported moves and what it could mean for the local stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Two-time NBL champion Dejan Vasiljevic joins the show to discuss his upcoming Summer League opportunity with the Washington Wizards, relationship with Xavier Cooks exercising his NBA/Europe out and plenty more. The sharpshooter has spent the last two months working out in Miami and details his next steps in an impressive career thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 36
The Boomers have dropped their initial 18-man squad for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with some very interesting omissions. The Ben Simmons storyline continues to bubble along, but should he actually be in the mix? Where is Aron Baynes? Who is the most important Boomer? Who are the locks for the final squad? Kane and Olgun react to a big day on the road to the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 35
The latest Australian to reach the NBA, Xavier Cooks joins the show. After a massive two seasons with the Sydney Kings, Cooks had his first taste of NBA playing time with the Washington Wizards. Cooks discusses his NBA experience, defending Giannis, battling through injury to win another NBL title, his injury battles, Boomers ambitions, family and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 27, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 34
The NBA postseason has arrived with several Australian players expected to play a key role for their respective squads. Kane and Olgun react to Josh Giddey's dominant postseason debut, before also touching on Dyson Daniels, Jock Landale, Joe Ingles and the other local players that have made a playoff roster. Also, some NBL tidbits as the offseason rolls on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 33
