The X's And O's Podcast: Recent Episodes
AAU Australia
We cover the rising players, the dedicated coaches, the clubs and academies... We cover it all. We want to GLOW UP our juniors, and help put them on the map. Hosted by Hayden Stringer and Michael Houben
Returning from a brief hiatus, Hayden and Michael discuss the return to basketball in Victoria, the prospect of a potential 'NBL G League', and Hayden chats to EXYBL standout Justin Ochaya about his basketball journey.
We discuss commitments from NZ's Taine Murray (Virginia) and Victoria's Josh Duach (Iona), more CoE announcements, NBA Global Academy and we address the NBL's season announcement this week. Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
This week we discuss the path to the NBA Draft and some of the players found on the many mock drafts floating the internet. We talk about the COE and NBA Global Academy over in the ACT, and chat about Jeff Ofoedu and his offer from UC Riverside along with the work he is putting in over the COVID break. Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We discuss the new additions to the CoE, including some excitement for Jaylin Galloway, Taran Armstrong and his commitment to Cal Baptist, we talk about Taine Murray, NBL DP's and the bright future in the coming years, review the AAU Australia Seminar and we go through the scores around Australia including SA District Basketball and WABL. Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
In Part One, we discuss the EXYBL Select teams, including the 17U Boys team featuring Vic Metro stars Josh Duach and James Roche, and their impending challenge playing in the 21U comp. We also chat to AAU Australia to discuss Coach Kevin Hamilton and his seminar this Saturday.In Part Two, we talk about UC Riverside, David Patrick and Aussie juniors making their way through college. We also discuss the fantasy of a North Adelaide v Kilsyth Cobras U18's match up, and Coach Jordan Gleeson's kids out in WA and we chat to Coach Olly Reid about his Basketball journey.Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
In Part One, we discuss the EXYBL Select teams, including the 17U Boys team featuring Vic Metro stars Josh Duach and James Roche, and their impending challenge playing in the 21U comp. We also chat to AAU Australia to discuss Coach Kevin Hamilton and his seminar this Saturday.In Part Two, we talk about UC Riverside, David Patrick and Aussie juniors making their way through college. We also discuss the fantasy of a North Adelaide v Kilsyth Cobras U18's match up, and Coach Jordan Gleeson's kids out in WA and we chat to Coach Olly Reid about his Basketball journey.Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We have our take on the NBA Bubble play, including discussing the Suns and the Sixers. We also talk about the local talent we have enjoyed watching in Iso.Hosted By Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We are joined by Stevie Cozens (NZBA, Rip City Project) and discuss his quick rise in Basketball, his work with the NZBA and the rising generation of New Zealand talent, including rising stars Tafara Gapare and Taine Murray.Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer, with special host Stevie Cozens.
We provide some tips for kids looking to get recruited, play some recruiting/scouting games and interview rising Mackinnon Cougars, Box Hill Senior Secondary and Lubarsky Lions Star Ethan James.Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We discuss the latest in NBA, NBL and local Aussie leagues, provide some important tips for kids looking to get recruited, play some recruiting games and talk with Victoria's Tyla Paraha.Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
This week we discuss the latest Basketball news, who we felt performed best in the first portion of the EXYBL, and our impressions of the NZNBL. Hosted by Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We discuss Week Two of EXYBL play, including a mammoth tournament by Tribes Guard Justin Ochaya and an odd bet involving the Eastern Raptors and Hayden, talk offers to rising Aussie stars like Josh Duach, and we catch up on the latest news around the Basketball world. Hosted By Michael Houben and Hayden Stringer
We talk EXYBL action, interview AAU Australia founders Pete Unwin and Brett Stringer, and showcase the best interviews from players and coaches. Hosted by Hayden Stringer and Michael Houben.
We chat with Kareem Drayton from Envision Basketball and give a sneak peak into EXYBL play.
We discuss Basketball returning, EXYBL, our FIVE favourite young players to watch and we meet with Coach Kelvin Bowers