Sitemap - 2024 - The Pick and Roll

Australian Schools Championships: Four standouts (and more) from the U20 Championship Women

From Melbourne to Cleveland: Luke Travers is putting up numbers

US School Pathways with Bryan Lippman

Inside the spellbinding rise of Lara Somfai

A revitalised Ally Wilson is loving the game again

Kitty Henderson's journey from North Sydney to starring for Columbia University

Aussie basketball Christmas wish list

Unwrapped: Sam Tolhurst

Australian Schools Championships: Four stars (and more) that stood out in the U20 Boys Championship

Where does basketball fit into Australia's top 21 and under Olympic prospects?

Unwrapped: David Andersen

"Globally celebrated": Jennie Sager's plans to usher in an exciting new era for the WNBL

How Courtney Woods is thriving as a leader in Townsville

Aussies shining in 2024/25 NCAA women's basketball

Unwrapped: Aussie Girls College Update

United-36ers saga: Tipping point or just another bump in the road?

Four takeaways from Boomers' latest Asia Cup qualifiers

DPOY or Most Improved? Dyson Daniels is on the chase for both awards

Unwrapped: The WNBL Season So Far

The secret behind Casey Samuel’s stunning breakout

Rough start: Can the Adelaide Lightning turn it around?

Levelling Up with Jono Hansford

From Purdue to Townsville: Abbey Ellis stays ready

Unwrapped: NBL at the FIBA Break

The 'way too early' WNBL awards predictions

NBL: Breaking down player award leaders at the FIBA break

Four standouts from the Crocs' FIBA U15 Oceania Cup campaign

Unwrapped: Geelong United CEO Mark Neeld

Creating history: Gemma Potter on a new challenge with Geelong United

Five way too early takeaways from the WNBL season so far

Unwrapped: Nyadiew Puoch

Key early signings for NBL1 2025

How family roots inspire Nyadiew Puoch

A look back at the Aussie stars in the FIBA U15 Oceania Cup

2025 NBA Draft: Seven prospects from the Australian basketball scene

Unwrapped: Boomers in the NBA

Inside Alice Kunek's year from hell

"I couldn't believe it": Michele Timms on her latest Hall of Fame induction and trailblazing career

New Home, New Chapter: Tolo on her WNBL return

The WNBL proving ground: Young imports set to shine in season 2024/25

A recent history on NBL caretaker coaches

Unwrapped: SEM Coaching Change

Could a coaching change help the South East Melbourne Phoenix rise once more?

Three Australian Boomers ready for a post-Olympics NBA breakout season

Unwrapped: Cayla George

Streetball and Star Wars: Steph Reid’s offseason of self-care

Flame Reignited: Shaneice Swain is set for her best season yet

Here’s how Keli Leaupepe has proven himself as a starter for the Sydney Kings

The NBL1's All-Time All-Star Fives

The Aussie women taking on Europe

Unwrapped: U16 Champs, WNBA Finals

Persistence Personified: Bec Cole's triumphant journey from injury to triple championship glory

U16 Girls National Championships: Three prospects (and more) that starred in Bendigo

Year Two: How Alex Toohey is taking his offensive game to the next level

Unwrapped: Wildcats Owner Mark Arena

Less is More: The lessons Izzy Borlase learned in Paris

Always Grateful: How rising star Monique Bobongie is preparing for WNBL action

How NBA's Basketball Without Borders brought the next generation of stars to Hoopsfest

How Cayla George's Olympic medal dream became reality

Unwrapped: Andrew Bogut

U16 Boys National Championships: Four names (and more) that stood out

The future looks bright: Emus romp to victory at 2024 FIBA U18 Asia Cup

Carmelo Anthony on Team USA, Boomers battles and growing the global game

Unwrapped: Chris and Izzy Anstey

Ready to fire: Lucy Cochrane is set to make an impact in the WNBL

Happy Homecoming: Jaz Shelley is back in Australia with a point to prove

2024 U14 Club Championships state-by-state guide

Chantel Horvat’s international journey comes full circle with the Canberra Capitals

Unwrapped: New NBL Next Stars with Jacob Doole

The Heartland Rebuild Project

Get to know the NBL’s newest Next Stars

Where do Boomers and Opals medals rank amongst Australia's Olympic team achievements?

Unwrapped: Daniel Herborn on Bul Kuol; Will Crouch on Steph Talbot and the 36ers

Pleasure and Pain: How Steph Talbot defied history to create history in Paris

"Hungry for a championship": Bul Kuol is relishing his next chapter in Sydney

Five things to watch for at the NBL Blitz

Lightning strikes twice: Maddy Freer is following in her mother’s footsteps

Unwrapped: Liz Mills

Jade Melbourne is carrying that Opals legacy forward

Let's not forget Aron Baynes and what he brought to Australian basketball

Unwrapped: What's Next for the Opals?

Looking ahead: What could the next generation of Opals look like?

How the Goannas overcame adversity for a shot at the Deaflympics

One on One at the NBL1 National Finals

Unwrapped: Shyla Heal

Looking ahead: How could the Australian Boomers' next generation look like?

Breaking down the good, bad and ugly from the Boomers' Paris Olympic campaign

NBL1: A look at how the men's conference finals were won

Opals win Bronze, defeat Belgium 85-81

Opals defeated by Team USA, 85-64

Unwrapped: Johnny Furphy

The Opals are peaking at just the right time in Paris

Podium Pod: Opals defeat Serbia 85-67

"I still get goosebumps": David Andersen on Boomers culture and the Paris campaign

Podium Pod: Boomers lose to Serbia 95-90

From draft night snub to pace setter: Johnny Furphy’s ascent continues

Podium Pod: Opals vs France

Lessons from the Australian Boomers' death-defying escape against Greece

What to make of the Opals' Paris Olympics campaign so far

Podium Pod: Gangurrus Update

Podium Pod: Boomers lose to Greece, 77-71

Opals defeat Canada, 70-65

Unwrapped: Opal and Olympian Nat Burton

Podium Pod: Boomers lose to Canada 93-83

Olympics: Four key takeaways from the Australian Boomers' win over Spain

Nigeria defeat the Opals, 75-62

Podium Pod: Opals Group Preview

Podium Pod: Boomers defeat Spain 92-80

U17 World Cup: Reflections on the Crocs' 15th place finish

The Podium Pod: Your Ultimate Australia Boomers 2024 Paris Olympics Preview

Here's why Nick Kay is the Australian Boomers' Mr Flex Tape

Australian standouts from the NBA Academy Games 2024

Unwrapped: Melbourne and Boomers Coach Dean Vickerman, with Tom Hersz

"Ashamed to say I was an Olympian": How Nat Burton is empowering a new generation

The Podium Pod: Canada defeats the Opals, 77-74

Podium Pod: Opals defeat Spain 75-66

U17 World Cup: Five thoughts from the Sapphires' fifth-place finish

Looking ahead to the Boomers and the Group of Death at the Paris Olympics

Three questions surrounding the Opals ahead of the Paris Olympics

Unwrapped: Thybulle Controversy with Jacob Doole, Plus Matt Hickey on NBL1 Finals

Podium Pod 2024: Boomers defeat Serbia 84-73

The Australian Boomers are not selecting the best players, but aspire to be the best team

Podium Pod 2024: Boomers fall to Team USA 98-92

How Matisse Thybulle went from Olympic hero to Boomers castoff

Fresh start: How Jade Melbourne is showcasing her game in Washington

Are we seeing the death of the Boomers' volume shooting bench guard role?

Unwrapped: Leigh Ellis on his international odyssey

Chasing Excellence: Georgia Amoore knows her best is yet to be

Finding gems: Kristen Veal on her team's U18 Women's Asia Cup triumph

Risk Taker: Leigh Ellis on basketball, opportunities and the pursuit of joy

NBL 2024 Offseason: Team grades (so far) and potential targets

Ten things we learned about the Boomers and Opals from Ballin’ 24

Podium Pod 2024, Episode 04: Opals defeat China 91-63

Podium Pod 2024, Episode 03: Boomers defeat China 91-58

Unwrapped, Episode 27: Head of the WNBL Christy Collier-Hill, Plus Hayley Wildes

10 years on: A look back at the Boomers' 2014 FIBA World Cup

Podium Pod 2024, Episode 02: Opals defeat China 94-66

Jock Landale is ready to give the Boomers what they missed last year

Podium Pod 2024, Episode 01: Boomers defeat China 107-87

Olympics: Three lingering questions ahead of Paris for the Australian Boomers

Here's why Duop Reath is feeling good about this Boomers team

Breaking down the Crocs roster ahead of the 2024 FIBA U17 World Cup

Unwrapped, Episode 26 - Brad Newley discusses his career and retirement, with Tom Hersz

A new chapter: Unfolding Sara Blicavs’ stunning second act

"Surreal feeling": why Isla Juffermans is dreaming big

Unwrapped, Episode 25 - Boomer and Opal jerseys in the 2000s, and NBL Roster Moves with Jacob Doole, Plus Ayush Gautam on the NBA Draft

A history of the NBL's now-defunct teams

Pioneer's pride: Brad Newley on his European journey and unforgettable memories

Sydney Olympics and on: A look back on Australian Boomers and Opals jerseys

Aussies in NCAA men: A dive into six big name transfers this offseason

2024 NBA Draft Preview: Seven prospects with Aussie links

Unwrapped, Episode 24 - Will Crouch on Tess Madgen's leadership and rising star Saffron Shiels, plus Matt Hickey on every NBL1 conference

Is Saffron Shiels the WNBL's next big thing?

Emma Clarke is just getting started

Unwrapped X Throwback Hoops Crossover Episode

Your ultimate 2024 National Junior Classic preview

Can Xavier Cooks revitalise the Sydney Kings?

In memory of Dan: Lauren Mansfield on loss, mental wellness and more

Boomers Bolters: Breaking down potential new faces ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics

Unwrapped, Episode 22 - NBA Global Academy Coach Marty Clarke with Michael Houben

How Tess Madgen helped save the Opals

Marena Whittle is realising her Olympic dream with the 3x3 Gangurrus

Unwrapped, Episode 21 - Sydney Kings signee and Boomers Select Tyler Robertson with Jacob Doole

The top five playoff runs by Australians in the NBA

Shyla Heal on her growth in European basketball, and looking ahead to the Paris Olympics

How Jack White and Melbourne United could take each other to new heights

Alanna Smith could be the key to Minnesota's rise. What does this mean for the Opals in Paris?

Can Josh Giddey find his groove on a Thunder team chasing postseason success?

Unwrapped, Episode 20 - The future of the WNBL and demise of the Melbourne Boomers with former GM Justin Nelson, Ben Mallis and Hayley Wildes

“Playing for your life”: A glimpse into the brutal reality of WNBA training camp

"Once in a lifetime": Kouat Noi's Olympic dream

On The Brink: Inside the shaky economics of Australian basketball

Unwrapped, Episode 19 - Sportradar's Ben Turner and Dandenong NBL1 Coach Sam Woosnam with Matt Hickey on the rise of basketball analytics

Boomers & Opals throwback: The '64, '84 and 2004 Olympics

On head coaching and giving back: Kristi Harrower is ready for the WNBL

A breakdown of 2024's top performers at the U18 Girls Australian National Championships

From rugby field to hardwood: Roman Siulepa is Brisbane's top basketball prospect

Welcome to our new subscriber chat!

Unwrapped, Episode 18 - Matt Hickey on every NBL1 Conference, plus Daniel Herborn on Chloe Bibby and Tom Wilson

“Like Lauren or Penny”: Issie Bourne’s overlooked and underappreciated rookie WNBL season

The Comeback Kid: Inside Tom Wilson's return to basketball

Here are 2024's standout prospects at the U18 Australian National Championships

A look at our Aussies ahead of 2024 WNBA training camps

Unwrapped, Episode 17 - Will Crouch on Nicole Seekamp's rise and retirement, plus Ayush Gautam on Rocco Zikarsky's upcoming FIBA and NBL seasons

Way too early NBL1 South award predictions

Under The Surface: Learning mental resilience in life and basketball with Anneli Maley

Three of NBL free agency's most interesting signings so far, and why they make sense

Could Rocco Zikarsky break out in NBL25 and become Australia's next NBA big?

Unwrapped, Episode 16 - Every NBL Team's Free Agency Moves with Tom Hersz

Love and basketball: Why Nicole Seekamp suddenly walked away from the game

Chloe Bibby is back from Poland with an MVP award and Olympic ambitions

Analysis and reactions to moves ahead of NBL 2024 free agency

The Art of Winning

2024 WNBA Draft: Aussies set to hear their names called

Unwrapped, Episode 15 - WNBA Draft Preview with Hayley Wildes, plus Aussie Hoopers Around The World

Ranking Australia's greatest naturalised national team players

He should be in the NBL! A look at internationally based local talent in 2024

JackJumpers 2.0? Justin Schueller's Bullets are starting from scratch

Jock Landale's recent form in Houston gives us an early look for the Paris Olympics

Unwrapped, Episode 14 - Jacob Doole on the unbelievable 2024 NBL Finals Series

The WNBL Development Player’s fallacy: Is there truly a pathway into the league?

Underdogs no more: How the Tasmania JackJumpers became NBL champions

Answering the most intriguing questions of the WNBL season

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 13

2024 Adelaide Easter Classic Preview

The glass half full: Ryan Petrik reflects on Perth's grand final heartbreak

Defend, win, repeat: How Maddy Rocci became a three-time WNBL champ

On Josh Giddey's return to form, and what it means for the Boomers' upcoming Olympic campaign

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 12

Balancing Act: How Izzy Borlase is juggling her double life

Recounting William Hickey’s journey from fringe NBL player to playoff series starter

The Aussies going dancing in March Madness

Has Brock Motum become the forgotten man?

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 11

Key NBL1 player moves for 2024 2.0

Here's why Jaylin Galloway is primed for success in the NBA

17 NBA Finals Predictions: If Boston & Denver Are Ousted, Who Are the New Champs?

Five questions await a tantalising 2024 WNBL Grand Final series

How Josh Green's rise has helped power Mavericks' playoff push

Predictions! 13 Writers on a Boston vs. Denver NBA Finals

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 10

“I thought I was going to pass out”: How two Australians found themselves in college’s basketball’s biggest moment

Betting on herself: How Aari McDonald returned from injury and shot the Perth Lynx into the WNBL grand final

Horace Grant's time down under with the Koorie Academy

Following ‘leap of faith’ out of rugby league, Luca Ace-Nasteski is chasing his basketball dreams at Harvard

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 9

Silver linings: What the bottom four WNBL teams can build upon for season 2024/25

Looking back at the 2023/24 WNBL regular season

The meteoric rise of Johnny Furphy

Building towards the future: Here's what the Australian Boomers desperately need

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 8

"Literally brick by brick": How David Patrick is building US college basketball's next powerhouse

"I don't want anybody to score on me": inside Jordin Canada's year of defensive dominance

NBL: Top Five Offensive Players of the Year

Chasing Dreams: Why Jack White is backing himself

Behind the scenes of Luc Longley’s Chicago homecoming

The Pick and Roll's 2024 NBL Awards

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 7

Aussies abroad: Checking in on the big name Australians playing in Europe and Asia

Kelly Wilson and the WNBL's magnificent games played milestones

Australian Opals head towards Paris Olympics with momentum

Australian Junior Championships 2024: A wrap on standout male prospects at the U20 tournament

Crate, Goodman, Jones: Breaking down New Zealand's star trio from the 2023 FIBA U16 Asia Championships

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 6

Checking in on the WNBL MVP race

NBL: Top Five Defensive Players of the Year

Coming Back Better: Steph Talbot is focused on what's ahead

It’s all on the line for the Opals in Brazil

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 5

10 must-watch games this NBL1 season

How Nathan Sobey and Justin Schueller are leading Brisbane back to relevance

Bamboo Ceiling 2.0: James Wang and Asian representation in the NBA

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 4

Smooth Sailing: How Summah Hanson became one of college basketball's most productive freshmen

Stepping up to stardom: behind Courtney Woods' breakthrough year

How Collingwood's initiatives are creating All-Stars on the court and in the community

Embracing the challenge: Alex Sharp is reaching new heights in Canberra

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 3

A look into the numbers behind the tightest NBL season in years

No Resentment: Mitch McCarron just wants to win

How Hyrum Harris and the Perth Wildcats turned their season around

Back from the brink: How Bec Allen has come back stronger than ever

Ranking the Top 10 Australians in NCAA men's performers

Predicting the 2024 Paris Olympics Boomers roster

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 2

"I feel very loved": Tiana Mangakahia on fighting cancer and celebrating Pink Hoops

Five Opals whose injuries could impact Australia's Olympic hopes this year

Ranking the top 10 Aussie women lighting up NCAA basketball

Unwrapped: The Pick and Roll Podcast, Episode 1

Michele Timms on the Boomers-Flyers rivalry and her Hall of Fame nomination

NBL: Breaking down the case for three MVP frontrunners