Sitemap - 2023 - The Pick and Roll

Three Boomers that deserve more action at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Masked Avenger: Inside Miela Goodchild's breakout season

The Mental Side of Basketball: How Jack McVeigh elevated his game through accountability, awareness and action

Defence, values, accountability: How Dean Vickerman and Melbourne United created a perennial contender

Taking stock at the WNBL season's midway point

Christy Collier-Hill on the WNBL's future

Australian basketball's 2023 Christmas wish list

How Abdel Nader could help the South East Melbourne Phoenix to survive and thrive

How Danté Exum is capitalising on his new starting role with the Dallas Mavericks

Is this the Opals squad that will return to the Olympic podium?

Is it time to panic yet? Checking in on the Sydney Kings after a confusing weekend

The top 2024 NBL1 player moves so far

NBL: Three early contenders for Most Improved Player

Moments and memories: Retelling Alice Kunek's second act

Fever Pitch: Kristy Wallace on her WNBA experience, Melbourne Boomers and Olympic dream

How Joe Ingles has become a key piece on the improved Magic roster this season

New Jersey to Australia: Ken Widgeon's officiating journey is just beginning

Playing free: How Tera Reed has made her mark on the WNBL

From college to the capital: how Alex Fowler is relishing life as a pro

Here's how Will Magnay impacts the JackJumpers' postseason chances

Four names highlighting the future of the Australian Opals

Changing the game: How Sportradar is evolving the use of technology in basketball

Is a coaching change enough to save the Illawarra Hawks' season?

Balling for Bangui: The Australians on their way to the Basketball Africa League

How Duop Reath forced his way into the Portland Trail Blazers' rotation

Predicting the WNBL24 awards

Takeaways from South East Melbourne's second Throwdown loss this season

When preparation meets opportunity: Cayla George's winding journey to a WNBA championship

Koorie Academy Basketball: Changing lives and building pathways

Three big questions facing the Perth Wildcats' struggles this season

What we learned from Round 1 of the WNBL

Six players to watch from the Crocs' U16 Asian Championship triumph

Bourne Ready: Is the Lightning's latest recruit the WNBL’s best kept secret?

“Bigger than Basketball”: How the Maitland Mustangs created a family club and became NBL1 overachievers

Where does Zylan Cheatham’s injury leave the New Zealand Breakers?

From humble beginnings to basketball royalty: an exploration of the Froling family legacy

Here's every Australian that has played in the NBA... so far

Here's why the Tasmania JackJumpers are going to the next level

Magbegor, Smith and Whittle headline Australians' hot start in Europe

Aussie men in NCAA: 2023-24 Division I college season primer

Alex Toohey emerges as early standout amongst talented Next Stars crop

Ben Simmons is back - but is he BACK?

How Lachie Olbrich keeps climbing up NBA draft boards

An immediate analysis of Dejan Vasiljevic’s fit with Adelaide

How Akoldah Gak’s breakout game further highlights Taipans depth and playoff credentials

Power ranking the potential starting fives across the WNBL

Looking back on the NBL's greatest player debuts

Happy anniversary! A look back at the '93, '03/04 & '13/14 seasons

Could Tyrese Proctor be Australia's next superstar talent?

WNBA Finals: The Australian and WNBL connections run deep

Are we witnessing Matthew Dellavedova's revenge tour?

Noi's small ball minutes, 36ers bigs and more: Rotation notes from the NBL's first round

"An air of excitement": How Ashlee Hannan rediscovered a love of the game and earned a WNBL call-up

Prospect Prognosis: 2023 NBL Blitz Next Stars, local prospects and more

LaMarcus Aldridge on Portland days with Patty Mills, NBL and more

WNBL: Get ready for a point guard show

Thank you for 10

'It means everything': The story behind Australia's World Dwarf Games glory

Early predictions for the 2023-24 NBL awards

Five talking points from the 2023 NBL Blitz

Portland-bound: Here's how Duop Reath cracked the NBA

From Ballarat to bronze medals: Robyn Maher on her incredible career

Are we allowed to criticise Australian national teams?

New beginnings: How Luke Travers plans to elevate his game with Melbourne United

Aussies in WNBA: Wrapping up the names not in postseason action

Examining the good, the bad and the ugly from the Australian Boomers' World Cup campaign

Five things to watch for at the NBL Blitz

Inside Rachael Sporn’s decision to unretire her jersey, and hand it on to one of the league’s brightest young stars.

The Podium Pod episode 20: The Final Preview

2023 World Cup Debrief: Boomers we should have seen more of

The Podium Pod episode 19: The semifinals preview

The most intriguing player questions heading into the WNBL season

The Podium Pod episode 18: Unpacking the Boomers' World Cup defeat

'Like a Disney movie': Mark Alabakov on the Bendigo Braves' perfect redemption story

The Podium Pod episode 17: Boomers wrap World Cup with Georgia win

The pressure of being a head coach: How Ryan Petrik manages his mental health

Bring on Paris: Goorjian and the Boomers are looking ahead

The Podium Pod episode 16: Boomers suffer loss against Slovenia

"Big decisions are ahead" for Boomers following World Cup disappointment

Don't call it a rematch: Boomers ready for crunch clash with Slovenia

Three keys for Boomers in World Cup matchup against Luka Dončić and Slovenia

The Podium Pod episode 15: Hoops talk and more with Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia

How the Australian Boomers got back on track in their win over Japan

The Podium Pod episode 14: Boomers take decisive win against Japan

Boomers embracing the challenge of do-or-die basketball against Japan

Brace yourselves, Australia: Japan is playing to win

The Podium Pod episode 13: Discussing the Boomers' loss to Germany, looking ahead to Japan

Assessing the Perth Wildcats' offseason and pressure points for NBL24

What went wrong in the Boomers' loss to Germany?

The Podium Pod episode 12: Boomers defeat Finland on game day 1

Three keys to the Boomers' victorious surge against Finland

Can the WNBL capitalise on the WNBA's prioritisation rule?

The teams set to battle for the Australian Under 14 Club Championships

Boomers history part II: The newer faces

The Podium Pod episode 11: The Final Countdown, previewing the World Cup with Matt Logue

How Shannon Seebohm is preparing the Townsville Fire for a shot at back to back titles

Breaking down Australia's group at the FIBA 2023 World Cup

Around the world and back: Jonah Bolden on returning home and basketball expectations ahead

Go, go, go: How the start of Amy Atwell's professional career has been a hectic ride

What lies ahead: Takeaways from the Boomers vs World warmup games

Breaking down the Boomers squad for the FIBA 2023 World Cup

NBL1 National Finals 2023: How the West will be won

The Podium Pod Episode 10: Unpacking the Brazil & South Sudan games, and Jock Landale goes down

Boomers history 2023 World Cup edition I: The veterans

The Podium Pod Episode 9: Australian Boomers dominate Venezuela

From AFL guinea pig to the NBL's oldest rookie: Hoop Dreams do come true for Alex Starling

NBL1 Men: A look at how the conference titles were won

The Podium Pod episode 8: Groups G & H preview

The glory of a moment: Andrew Gaze on the upcoming World Cup, the difference maker, and his favourite shot

Five reasons why Tyrese Proctor could be the #1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft

The Podium Pod Episode 7: Groups E & F preview

Basketball and sportswashing II: Can the NBL keep up with global sportswashing?

The Podium Pod Episode 6: Chris Anstey

WNBL: The free agency puzzle is coming together across the league

The Podium Pod Episode 5: Groups C & D preview

The Podium Pod Episode 4: Boomers announce cuts

"I needed a change": Sara Blicavs on her new team, and new business

Taking a trip: The dream FIBA World Cup fan experience

The Podium Pod Episode 3: Groups A & B preview

Basketball and sportswashing I: Lessons from LIV and the NBA's inflection point

The Podium Pod Episode 2: Andrew Gaze talks career, Boomers balance and more

Yarning: The NBL1 First Nations Round is starting conversations and raising awareness

The Podium Pod episode 1: Tipping off!

Steph Talbot looks beyond ACL misfortune, as she works towards Opals return

How Dyson Daniels and Xavier Cooks exemplify the future of Boomers basketball

Luc Longley speaks on his basketball nirvana in new documentary series

NBA: Picking our Aussie All-Summer League team

Assessing Justin Schueller’s first Brisbane Bullets roster

Dyson Daniels on breaking out at the 2023 NBA Summer League

Sticking to the plan too closely? Analysing what went wrong for the Gems in Spain

Sapphire gold: How Tom Garlepp led Australia's U16 team to Asia Cup triumph

It’s now or never for the Australian Boomers

Five takeaways for Australian and New Zealand talent from the Men's NBA Academy Games

Four Australian and New Zealand standouts from the Women's NBA Academy Games

2023 NBL1 South Finals Preview

As the Connecticut Sun go small, Bec Allen looms large

How Hyunjung Lee completes Illawarra's successful offseason

Australian Gems ready for 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

Aussies in NBA: Unpacking 2023 free agency chaos

How David Herbert is preparing the Gems for the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup

How Jacob Furphy is becoming Tasmania's latest success story

Final thoughts on the Opals' Asia Cup campaign

Inside the crazy world of NBA Summer League

Faithful Wolf: Teige Morrell taking aim at a return to the WNBL

How the NBL's Next Stars program adapted, survived, and thrived

Can Mangok Mathiang go from bad team backup to playoff team starter with the Breakers?

Opals one step closer to 2024 Olympics with Asia Cup bronze

Opals fall to China in familiar fashion, will play for Asia Cup bronze

Is it time for Danté Exum's NBA return?

Inspired Madgen leads Opals past Korea, rewrites Asia Cup narrative

Opals' Asia Cup campaign suffers serious setback with Japan thrashing

Domination: Opals trounce Chinese Taipei for back-to-back Asia Cup wins

Relentless: Opals demolish the Philippines in Asia Cup opener

On Boomers and medal history III: The Tokyo Crescendo

On Boomers and medal history II: Persistent heartbreak through a next generation

On Boomers and medal history I: Building the foundation, and coming up short

How Liz Mills is trying to smash basketball's glass ceiling

The WNBL players dominating NBL1

NBL: Three college returnees ready to make an instant impact

How DJ Hogg gives the Sydney Kings an NBA-level replacement following Cooks' departure

How Ezi Magbegor's offensive arsenal is catching up to her defensive greatness

The evolution of Josh Giddey's jump shot

Previewing the Opals' opponents for FIBA Women's Asia Cup

How past and present WNBL players are shining in the WNBA

The ultimate National Junior Classic preview

NBL offseason breakdown: A deep dive into three teams and their moves so far

Forde Vision: Here's how Taran Armstrong will strengthen the Taipans' youth movement

Three takeaways from the Australian Boomers' extended roster

Jade Melbourne in Seattle: Australia's newest WNBA player on adjusting to the big time

At long last, possibly? Here's what Ben Simmons could bring to the Boomers

Rookie Recap: Dyson Daniels is a rising All-NBA defensive star in the making

Tess Madgen: the epitome of what it means to be an Australian Opal

10 Years of The Pick and Roll: Winston Zhang

2023 NBL1 midseason award predictions

Jayda Clark is ready for the next level after signing with the Canberra Capitals

Looking at the Opals' possibilities ahead of the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup

Finding balance: On the UBL's growth and how it's facilitating player and coaching development opportunities

Jock Landale enters restricted free agency on a playoff high

2023 NBL1 Women: Seven rising stars to watch

On rising expectations for the Australian Boomers

The WNBL's most wanted: What each club needs to advance in 2024

FIBA World Cup 2023: Who will make the final Australian Boomers squad?

How Airtime Scouting could change the game in Australia and New Zealand

Isaac Humphries is back in Adelaide, and looking to rediscover his peak form

Aussies in the WNBA: Training camp thoughts

Three big questions for the Australian Boomers, ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup

Pink Round 2023: An important cause for all NBL1 clubs

Going global: Nyadiew Puoch reflects on Nike Hoop Summit trip

2023 U18 Australian Junior Championships: All-AJC Second and Third Teams

Here's how Josh Giddey can improve in year three

2023 U18 Australian Junior Championships: All-AJC First Team

10 Years of The Pick and Roll: Hayley Wildes

Aussies in the NBA: 2022/23 regular season rankings

Why Melbourne United makes sense: Luke Travers is putting his trust in Dean Vickerman

Last-Tear Poa's historic run has her on top of the college basketball world

Xavier Cooks finishes NBA season with an exclamation point

Izzy Borlase: A Lightning start for a future Opal

Aussies in the NBA: Looking ahead to the postseason

Five early takeaways from the NBL1 season

Lauren Nicholson: The two-way star is now a two-time WNBL Champion

Evaluating South East Melbourne’s coaching change and the challenge ahead

Danté Exum guides Partizan Belgrade towards domestic and continental success

Developing league of its own – UBL aims eventually to emulate college basketball

Fire burning bright: How Townsville dominated the WNBL

2023 WNBL Season Review: Part 2 - The next four

Jack White is making his mark in the G League

2023 WNBL Season Review: Part 1 - The top four

2023 NBL1 South: The ultimate preview

'It lit a fire under me' : How Angus Glover defied the odds to become a grand final hero

Long live the Kings: How Sydney became back to back NBL champions

10 Years of The Pick and Roll: Jordan McCallum

Japan's B.League: A rising alternative to the NBL, China and Europe

NBL1 Central 2023 Season Preview

Josh in the West: Looking ahead to Green and Giddey's runs to the postseason

From Ballarat to Virginia Tech, Georgia Amoore's star is shining bright

How 3x3 is driving an NBL1 powerhouse

Aussies who earned US college conference honours in 2023

Get the popcorn ready: Southside and Melbourne set for Game 3 decider

From Sydney to Washington: Can Xavier Cooks make magic with the Wizards?

The Aussie men and women going dancing in 2023

The long-awaited and inevitable rise of William McDowell-White

Tyrese Proctor helps Duke to 7-0 win streak on the cusp of March Madness

Regulars, Returnees and Rookies: Coaches of NBL1 Central 2023

The rookies and newcomers that lit up WNBL23

Players to watch in the 2023 WNBL Finals

A city of Perth battle illustrates Australia’s basketball court problem

Part 2: 7 more standouts from the U20 Men's National Championships

Part 1: 7 standouts from the U20 Men's National Championships

Takeaways from the Australian Boomers' final FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The 2nd Annual PnRs: Our very own NBL Awards

Alex Bunton survived domestic violence, now she's using her voice to help others

Tasmania JackJumpers: Was year two better than year one?

3 and D: How Josh Green is filling a key role in Dallas, alongside Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving

How Carnival became basketball folklore: On 50 years of the ABBC Tournament

Breaking down barriers: Southside supporting Lifeline

Matisse Thybulle's defence is a welcome sight in Portland

The WNBL MVP race: who are the contenders?

10 Years of The Pick and Roll: Michael Houben

Bigger than basketball: Manyiel Wugol's rise

What happened and what's next for Melbourne United?

Awareness and Opportunities: Cubillo, Wilson and Swain on the WNBL's Indigenous Round

NBL: Top 5 Offensive Players of the Year

Aussie men in NCAA Division I: Eight names to watch

New Year’s Resolutions for five NBL1 Mens teams: The only way is up

Aussies are on the move in WNBA free agency

How Lauren Scherf evolved into a do-it-all star

The beautiful, simple blessing of basketball: A reminder

10 Years of The Pick and Roll: Ben Mallis

How Bec Allen transformed herself from a 'defensive liability' into a feared defender

New Year’s Resolutions for five NBL1 women's teams: The only way is up

10 years of The Pick and Roll: Matt Hickey

All offence, less defence: can the Perth Wildcats win in the postseason?

NBL: Top 5 Defensive Players of the Year

Takeaways from the National Performance Camp in Canberra

Josh Giddey is making the leap in Oklahoma City

A chip on the shoulder: How Tiffany Mitchell became an MVP contender

Can the Perth Wildcats commercialise open air?

Aussies are in the thick of the WNBA offseason madness

Clutch gene: Your NBL team's go-to guy

Breaking down the NBL's finals contenders and the run home

Bully ball, finding mismatches, and the three-point shot: How Mitch Creek evolved into an elite scorer

The fight for equality in women’s basketball carries on

Catching up with Alex Toohey: NBA Global Academy, Gonzaga and more

Support, respect and inclusivity: The pillars of the Adelaide Lightning's Pride games

The run home that will shape the WNBL postseason

An Olympic dream is driving Indigenous Basketball Australia

Here's why Danny Mills thinks Tai Webster boosts Perth's finals hopes

How family and culture drives Patty Mills towards greatness