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A whirlwind: Dillon Stith on winning FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup gold
The NBL1 star has taken a "long journey" in basketball, being named FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup MVP, the latest chapter.
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Daniel Herborn
Unwrapped: NBL1 Around the Conferences
Adam and Matt are back together to discuss every NBL1 competition
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Adam Webster
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Matt Hickey
Big city switch: Famous NBL names who have starred for Sydney and Melbourne
Matthew Dellavedova is making the big city switch, but he isn't the first famous NBL name
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Matt Hickey
Big offseason questions await every NBL team
From the wooden spooners to the champs, every NBL team has issues and opportunities aplenty this offseason. With free agency underway, what are some of…
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Jacob Doole
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

March 2025

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
Southside’s silver lining: Examining Dallas Loughridge’s breakout season
How did a young, back-up point guard, one season removed from a torn ACL turn into the league’s most efficient three-point shooter?
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Will Crouch
"It was crazy": Guy Molloy on the Flames' injury-ravaged and overachieving season
The veteran coach - who recently passed 350 WNBL games - says a growth mindset is behind his remarkable longevity.
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Daniel Herborn
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The Aussies in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and all the award winners
We are now mid-way into March, and the madness is taking hold as the college basketball season ascends to its peak; the NCAA Tournament.
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Damian Arsenis
Could Josh Giddey become Australia's next NBA All-Star?
The 2025 NBA trade deadline has sparked a major shift in Josh Giddey's role with the Chicago Bulls, and his numbers have gone to a new level.
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Ayush G
Unwrapped: NBL Review
Adam and Jacob look at the Sixers, Phoenix, Kings and Wildcats
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Adam Webster
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Jacob Doole
The best WNBL teams of all-time
The Bendigo Spirit put together one of the great WNBL seasons in 2024/25, but how do they compare to other all-time championship campaigns?
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Matt Hickey
Unpacking the beaten NBL semi-finalists: How did it play out for the Wildcats and Phoenix?
The Perth Wildcats and South East Melbourne Phoenix beat the odds to get within touching distance of the grand final, but ultimately fell short. What…
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Jacob Doole
Aussies in NBA Two-Way Roundup: Could Ducas, McVeigh, Travers see playoff action?
Alex Ducas, Jack McVeigh and Luke Travers - Australia's trio of two-way contracted players - have landed on some of the NBA's winningest teams this…
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Ayush G
Unwrapped: WNBL Finals
Daniel Herborn and Will Crouch join the show to discuss the WNBL
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Adam Webster
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Daniel Herborn
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Will Crouch
Could the Australian Institute of Sport make a return to the WNBL?
As the league prepares to step into an exciting new era, could it also go back to the future? WNBL Special Advisor Lauren Jackson weighs in on her own…
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Will Crouch
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Breaking down standouts from the top four at the U20 National Championships Women
After a nailbiting medal race, with three of the final four games split by five points or less, we're breaking down the players that defined the finals…
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Jacob Doole
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