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Some of our best recent stories, evergreen yarns and more. If you're an Australian basketball fan, you'll enjoy the ride. Jump on!
Love and basketball: Why Nicole Seekamp suddenly walked away from the game
Seekamp was one of Australian basketball’s brightest stars. Then, on the verge of selection to the Olympics, she abruptly quit. For the first time…
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Will Crouch
The WNBL Development Player’s fallacy: Is there truly a pathway into the league?
The WNBL's Development Players are fundamentally crucial, but they internalise the pervasive sentiment that they are dispensable. It is the fallacy that…
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Saraid Taylor
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Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 6
Luc Longley, with Jacob Doole
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Adam Webster
 and 
Jacob Doole
From humble beginnings to basketball royalty: an exploration of the Froling family legacy
A story of competitive spirit, with maybe just a little friendly trash talk thrown in for good measure.
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Tony Cocking
Ben Simmons eyes Boomers callup for 2028 Olympics, but has he left his run too late?
Ben Simmons has signalled a desire to don the green and gold at Los Angeles come 2028, but there's a genuine possibility he won't be one of Australia's…
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Ayush G
Unwrapped: Matt Denholm
The Co-Owner Executive Director of Hoops Capital joins on the eve of free agency
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Adam Webster
Bourne ready: Issie Bourne's star is still rising
Results didn’t go the rising star’s way this season in Adelaide, but her hard work is finally paying off amid a stunning breakout that’s seen her become…
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Will Crouch
Why Erin Phillips is back in basketball after nine years
The dual-sport champion on her return to NBL1 action, her new autobiography and her love of working with young players
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Daniel Herborn
Expressing the light within: How Matt Hodgson has reinvented himself
After three seasons away from the NBL, Matt Hodgson has been on a journey of self-discovery to reignite his passion for the game, and attempt to be…
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Tom Hersz
Unwrapped: Danny Mills
The Wildcats GM of Basketball Operations joins the show to talk free agency.
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Adam Webster
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Tom Hersz
NBL1 2025: The Ultimate Preview
Every division. Every conference. All the contenders and players to watch ahead of a huge 2025 NBL1 season.
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Matt Hickey
Rags to riches: How the Illawarra Hawks became NBL champs once more
From the worst campaign in club history to the top of the mountain in two seasons, the rise of the Illawarra Hawks has been truly remarkable, with…
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Jacob Doole
Unwrapped: NBL Finals Game 5 Preview
Adam and Tom Hersz discuss the epic NBL Championship Series between Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks, as we approach a decisive game 5 in…
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Adam Webster
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Tom Hersz
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