NBL Roundtable: Recent Episodes
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Join Julian Marcus & Matt McQuade every Monday & Thursday as they dissect the biggest issues in the NBL on & off the court with the biggest names in the game.
Adam is joined by NBL.com.au and Cluch Radio's Tom Hersz for a look at Round 18 and a look forward to the play in tournament.
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Adam and Matt preview the remainder of Round 17 and cover all of the news from the last few days including the discussion around Pride Round, and Harry Froling's injury and road to recovery.
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Adam Webster and Matt McQuade discuss all the action from Round 16 of the NBL23 season.
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Adam Webster takes his place as the new co host of the Roundtable alongside Matt McQuade for the first show of 2023
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Julian & Matt talk hoops for the last time on the Roundtable as Julian Marcus says farewell. Plus a look at the Christmas & New Year period of NBL action.
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Matt & Julian are back to preview Round 8 of the NBL
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With no NBL games this weekend the doyen Boti Nagy joins Matt & Julian to discuss Craig Randall's release from the 36ers, Jaylen Adams being approached by at least two NBL teams, how have each team performed so far compared to pre-season expectations and the opening week of the WNBL
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Matt & Julian review another wild weekend of NBL action as the league pauses for the FIBA break
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Julian & Matt discuss the Wildcats woes, United's big statement win, the Breakers making waves and the Round 6 schedule
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Julian & Matt are joined by Tom Hersz to review Round 5 of the NBL plus a conversation with Perth Wildcats GM of Basketball Danny Mills
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Matt & Julian are back to look ahead to Round 5 of the NBL season.
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Guest host Tom Hersz joins Julian to review the week of NBL news, Round 3's results and a look ahead to Round 4.
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Guest host Adam Webster joins Julian to preview Round 3 of the NBL season
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Matt & Julian chat Xavier Cook's massive poster, United's awful Sunday, The JackJumpers getting it done in OT and the Taipans impressing on the road.
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Luc Longley's basketball career is unlike any other in Australian basketball. 3 time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era from 1996-98, three time Olympian in 1988, 92 & 2000, 15 year NBA pro with the Bulls, Suns, Timberwolves & Knicks plus a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
In a wide ranging chat with Matt & Julian he discusses his career, the Bulls, the Boomers & his current role as special advisor for the Sydney Kings ahead of Luc going on tour across Australia with his one man show "My Story" beginning October 7th in Hobart.
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Luc Longley's basketball career is unlike any other in Australian basketball. 3 time NBA Champion with the Chicago Bulls during the Michael Jordan era from 1996-98, three time Olympian in 1988, 92 & 2000, 15 year NBA pro with the Bulls, Suns, Timberwolves & Knicks plus a member of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
In a wide ranging chat with Matt & Julian he discusses his career, the Bulls, the Boomers & his current role as special advisor for the Sydney Kings.
Plus Matt & Julian look ahead to Round 2 of the NBL season.
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Adam Webster jumps in the hosts chair for Matt to join Julian in reviewing the first four games of the NBL season plus a look ahead to the JackJumpers home opener with Cairns.
ALSO THE ADELAIDE 36ERS BEAT THE PHOENIX SUNS!!!
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The NBL23 season is here and it's time to convene the Roundtable for the NBL season preview! Former Sydney Kings captain & NBL TV commentator Brad Rosen joins Cluch Radio commentator & NBL feature writer Tom Hersz along with Matt & Julian to analyse every teams chances in NBL23.
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JackJumpers (16:27), 36ers (23:15), Wildcats (33:00), Taipans (44:15), United (50:48), Hawks (1:05:19), Phoenix (1:15:27), Bullets (1:25:59), Kings (1:34:26), Breakers (1:44:29)
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Cluch Radio's Tasmanian voice Adam Webster joins Matt & Julian to preview the opening round of the NBL season, review the NBL Blitz & reveal Cluch Radio's NBL & WNBL coverage for this summer!
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The chief basketball writer for the Daily Telegraph & News Corp Matt Logue joins Matt & Julian for a chat about the Opals chances at the World Cup, the NBL Blitz so far, a WAY too early real or overreaction and a gauge of the confidence meter for each side following their first performances at the Blitz.
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Liam Santamaria drops by for a full preview of this weeks NBL Blitz, a breakdown on the NBL 23 squads, his new role with the NBL Next Star program, a look back at the NBL1 Nationals & who's got the best new threads this season on the floor
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Championship winning Sydney Kings coach Chase Buford joined Matt & Julian to discuss the 2022 championship, the off season & the battle ahead to repeat as champions in 2023
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The architect of the Kings first championship in 17 years joins Matt & Julian on the first Roundtable of the new season
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The Roundtable is back for season three with a Sydney Kings themed special as we celebrate the 2022 NBL Champions. Kings CEO Chris Pongrass & head coach Chase Buford join Matt & Julian to review the title success & what lies ahead for the defending champions this season.
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Matt & Julian are back for another off season special looking at all the free agency news, the NBL 2022/23 schedule & dive into the mailbag
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With a week of massive upheaval in Perth & the NBA draft providing an extraordinarily newsworthy week, we had to get Matt & Julian back together for this special mid-winters edition of the NBL Roundtable by popular demand!
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In the final episode for the season Matt & Julian welcome back Brad Rosen & Boti Nagy to take a final look back at the season that was. We grade every teams season, look at what each club has in store over the off-season and give the last word on what was a special NBL season.
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The Kings have the rings after sweeping the cinderella JackJumpers in what was a close Grand Final series. Matt & Julian look back at the Grand Final series, where to from here for the Kings & Tasmania and some other news around the NBL
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Julian & Matt review the first two games of the 2022 Grand Final series which saw Jaylen Adams go down injured, a rabid Tasmanian crowd & the Kings sweep the weekend to have one hand on the trophy
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NBL commentator & writer Liam Santamaria joins Matt & Julian for our most special show of the year! The 2022 Cal Bruton Medal.
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The Kings are into the Grand Final in a sweep while the Illawarra Hawks are facing an offseason of change. Julian & Matt review the outcome of the Freeway Series semi final before the huge breaking news during the program of Chris Goulding being withdrawn from Melbourne's do or die semi with Tasmania
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The final four is upon us! But first we have to talk about the Fans MVP for NBL 22 + the Gazeys, play in tournaments and Chase Buford & Xavier Cooks getting fined. Then a full preview of both the Melbourne/Tasmania & Illawarra/Sydney semi final series.
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It's happened. The Wildcats have missed the playoffs for the first time since 1986 & the Tasmanian JackJumpers have qualified for the playoffs in their first season.
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The final weekend of the regular season is here and it's all still to be decided. Perth's streak, Tassie's fairytale, Sydney & Illawarra's final placing. A bumper edition previewing every game of the final round of the season.
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Matt & Julian look back at the weekend that was including Sydney's streak ending, a classic between the Hawks & Kings, the JackJumpers staying alive for one more round, the Wildcats continuing to look vulnerable & United closing in on top spot in NBL 22
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On the night the Sydney Kings play their 1000th NBL game we're at the WEC for the Kings clash with the Hawks. Matt & Troy Pilon welcome Hawks co-owners Dorry Kordahi & Bryan Colangelo + Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass
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With the playoff picture starting to become clearer the countdown is on to the playoffs in this edition of the Roundtable.
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Julian Marcus & Matt McQuade look at the upcoming weekend's action ahead of Throwdown XIV in Melbourne
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Matt & Julian are back to talk about the unstoppable Kings, the faltering United, the soaring Hawks, the questionable Wildcats, the admirable JackJumpers and the fallen Phoenix as the playoffs loom
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Illawarra Hawks president Dorry Kordahi drops by the Cluch Radio commentary table to chat all things Hawks.
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Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon preview a big Round 18 with the playoffs now a month away. Illawarra Hawks president Dorry Kordahi also drops by
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Matt & Julian discuss the Wildcats failed signing of John Brown III & their rare two loss weekend at home, the Sydney Kings send a scary message to the rest of the league while the Hawks finally look legit. Plus we look at the current crop of NBA draft prospects in the NBL from Ariel to Hugo, Travers to Sotto.
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Matt & Julian mark the 50th edition of the Roundtable by profiling the five remaining playoff contenders as the race for the playoffs heat up
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Illawarra Hawks legend Mat Campbell joins Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon in Wollongong for this edition of the NBL Roundtable
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Tom Hersz joins Matt & Julian to dissect yesterday's incredible Throwdown, the Hawks dropping their bundle in Tasmania & the Wildcats heading home in second place on the table.
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Matt & Julian look ahead to Round 15 starting with the Melbourne vs Perth matchup, Casper Ware's mooted NBL return & Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson stops by for a wide ranging chat.
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Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson speaks to Matt & Julian about the 2021/22 season thus far, the quest to defend their championship, getting fans back in the stands post Omicron & the makeup of their roster
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Julian & Matt take a deep dive on the South East Melbourne Phoenix following their loss to the Hawks yesterday. Plus another edition of "Buy, Hold & Sell"
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Matt & Julian discuss the Wildcats woes of late in detail plus can Jaylen Adams take the Kings all the way to the Championship?
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In a bumper double episode of the Roundtable Julian & Matt are joined by NBL commentator, writer & analyst Liam Santamaria to grade every side at the midway point of the NBL season plus give out our mid season awards! One of our biggest shows of the year as we head into the second half of the season.
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Boti Nagy joins the show to discuss a broken New Zealand side, an Illawarra team who have made Boti's "Fraud Squad", the JackJumpers continue to surprise us all, the Melbourne clubs are 1 & 2 plus a Wildcats team with a Michael Frazier sized question to answer.
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Matt & Julian preview the 14th Throwdown between United & the Phoenix as well as a look ahead to a massive Round 12 in the NBL
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The weekend of the SLAM as Jaylen Adams takes the headlines from Tahjere Mccall & Xavier Cooks, a Grand Final rematch of extremes, more Bullets related frustration & the post weekend stock market are on the agenda in this edition of the Roundtable
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Julian is at John Cain Arena ahead of the Phoenix & Kings game as he & Matt take a look at the Wildcats 40th anniversary team, the NBL power rankings & a preview of Round 11
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The Jackies are on the march! We talk Tasmania's historic win in Melbourne, the state of the top three & the Bullets going down at home in the Sunshine Stoush
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Julian & Matt run down all the big games to come in Round 10, explore the Hawks woes, the Bullets constant frustration and Melbourne becoming the centre of the NBL world.
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The Roundtable returns after a week off with Matt joining us from the isolation zone while he continues his COVID battle. We catch up with all that's happened in the NBL over the last two weeks with top spot changing hands, Brisbane falling flat, United's winning streak reaching a stunning end and Kai Sotto watch is on full effect.
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Julian & Matt discuss the plight of the New Zealand Breakers with COVID going through the side yet again, a look at the state of the top four in "real or overreaction", a full preview of Round 8 and why the 36ers have yet again drawn the ire of Kai Sotto fans.
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Liam Santamaria joins Julian & Matt to celebrate a weekend full of NBL action! Some surprises and big results over the weekend leave a lot to dissect
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Newly installed Boomers head coach Rob Beveridge joins Matt McQuade & Troy Pilon at the WIN Entertainment Centre ahead of the Hawks & Kings showdown to talk about his upcoming role with the Boomers.
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Finding NBL on court action is as hard to find right now as a COVID test. Matt Logue from NewsCorp joins Julian & Matt to try and dispel truth from rumour (note two games have been postponed from the Round 6 schedule since the time of recording)
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With COVID postponements causing havoc across the NBL legendary basketball writer Boti Nagy joins Matt & Julian to discuss what it all means. Plus the limited action we did see on the court with Melbourne rolling Sydney & Tasmania consigning New Zealand to an 0-6 start
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News Corp Basketball writer Matt Logue joins us for a look at United's big weekend, Sydney going from the outhouse to the penthouse & the Wildcats hitting the top of the charts
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Melbourne coach Dean Vickerman joins Julian & Matt ahead of the clash between Melbourne United & the Sydney Kings. Plus Tom Hersz joins to look at the upcoming games in Round 3
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After a weekend of NBL action that had to be seen to be believed Roy Ward from the Age joins Julian & Matt to dissect what it all means. The melee's in Sydney & Melbourne, Adelaide's come from the dead performance against the Breakers & the double OT classic that saw the Bullets claim the W in Perth
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Julian Marcus & Matt McQuade preview Round 2 of the NBL season as RIVALRY WEEK takes a turn for the fiery. The Kings & Hawks are ready to rumble 🥊as the war of words between the clubs reaches boiling point, all as Melbourne United are preparing to raise their NBL21 championship banner in front of crosstown rivals the Phoenix. Plus a full preview of every game of Round 2 in NBL22
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The chief basketball writer from News Corp Matt Logue joins the show for the first time this season to discuss his stunning article today where the Kings accuse the Hawks of spying on their training session! Plus a deep dive on where the Hawks & Kings rivalry is right now, a review of Round 1, Real or overreaction? & we head to Ball St to look at who's stocks are rising & falling in the NBL after Round 1
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New Cluch Radio recruit Tom Hersz joins Julian (in Melbourne) & Matt (in Sydney) to preview each game in Round 1 of the NBL season
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When you talk about the legendary families of Australian basketball the Bruton family is right at the top of that list. New Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton & his Hall of Fame dad Cal Bruton join Julian & Matt to chat about the 36ers preparations for the season, the Sixers win at the NBL Blitz, how the 36ers roster will look & yes Kai Sotto's role with the squad. Plus what advice has Cal given CJ regarding his head coach game night attire?
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In our mid NBL Blitz edition of the Roundtable NBL commentator Liam Santamaria joins Julian & Matt to discuss who's impressed at the Blitz so far, our first edition of the NBL stock market & burning questions, plus we discuss the Kai Sotto effect at Adelaide and Matt's comments about the PBA which haven't gone down too well in the Philippines!
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Julian & Matt are joined by legendary basketball writer Boti Nagy & former Sydney Kings captain turned commentator Brad Rosen to preview the 2021/22 NBL season. How will the JackJumpers fare in their first season? Who will win MVP & who will lift the trophy? Let the debate commence
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Julian, Matt & Ben are joined by ESPN's Olgun Uluc & NBL writer Tom Hersz to reveal the winner of the 2021 Cal Bruton Medal as well as our picks of the seasons best.
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ESPN's Olgun Uluc joins Julian & Matt to discuss all the latest news in the NBL & NBA in this episode of the Roundtable.
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On a bumper edition of the Roundtable, we are joined by NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger, Hawks co-owner Dorry Kordahi, Hawks legends Mat Campbell & Glen Saville, Kings co-owner Paul Smith & Illawarra Mercury editor Julian O'Brien.
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Ten News sports presenter, AFL commentator & former Wildcats courtside announcer Lachy Reid joins us ahead of the Grand Final rematch at Qudos Bank Arena to talk all things Wildcats.
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NBL multimedia megastar Liam Santamaria joins Julian & Matt for a look at how all 9 NBL squads are tracking heading out of the NBL Cup hub and back to their respective cities for the second half of the season.
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With the AFL & NRL seasons about to start, we ask the question as to how the NBL will fare in terms of media exposure against the footy codes as it goes into a winter season for the first time since 1998. The Daily Telegraph's Matt Logue joins Matt McQuade & Julian Daw for a deep dive into how basketball will fare against the footy for press coverage & what could be done to increase the opportunities for exposure. Plus an update on decal-gate & a look ahead to the final round of the NBL Cup.
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Boti Nagy joins Matt McQuade & Julian Daw to discuss decals & the NBL, decals & Perth's hot form, decals & if we already have found our final four, decals and the remaining games of the NBL Cup. Also decals.
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On this weeks NBL Roundtable we welcome Cal Bruton OAM & Boti Nagy to the program to discuss the start of the NBL Cup, the best of the first 5 rounds of the NBL, the next clubs to be chronically profiled in our histories series & a special announcement regarding the Cluch Radio player of the year award.
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Sydney Kings co-owner Paul Smith & Illawarra Mercury editor Julian O'Brien join Julian & Matt at Qudos Bank Arena ahead of the Sydney Kings & Illawarra Hawks clash in Round 5 of the NBL season.
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The Daily Telegraph's Matt Logue & Illawarra Mercury Editor Julian O'Brien join Julian Daw for this weeks Roundtable.
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Legendary basketball writer Bot Nagy returns to the Roundtable to chat with Julian & Matt about all the news of Round 2 in the NBL including the Taipans struggles, Kings injury woes, those damn decals, the Sixers rotations & the Wildcats title defence. Thanks to pickandroll.com.au
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NBL writer & NBL fantasy czar Tom Hersz joins us to look back at the first three games of #NBL21 thus far, plus Phil Prior joins us for the first edition of "real or overreaction"
Thanks to pickandroll.com.au. Your independent platform for Australian basketball commentary and analysis covering all things #AussieHoops, including the NBL, WNBL, the Boomers, Opals, NBA, college and more
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The Perth Wildcats have made 34 straight playoffs and won 10 championships, but believe it or not, there was a time where the Wildcats were mired in mediocrity. Then the Wildcats brought in Cal Bruton ahead of the 1987 season to turn things around and the rest is history. A history which is retold by Cal to Matt McQuade & Julian Daw in this special look at the Wildcats from 1987 to 1990.
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A new season of the NBL Roundtable kicks off with our complete season preview! Every team is put under the microscope as our panel picks who will be the x factors, finalists, all-stars and the MVP. Plus our picks of who will take out the NBL title. Joining hosts Julian Daw & Matt McQuade are respected journalist Boti Nagy & former NBL Champion Peter Hooley
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Our first live edition of the NBL Roundtable on Cluch discusses the impact of Andrew Bogut's retirement, LaMelo & RJ at the NBA Draft, the Next Stars program for 2021 and a look at how each side is placed with tipoff five weeks away. Also being our first program on a new home we, of course, had to have something that knocked us off the air. This time a fire alarm!
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He's the most successful coach in NBL history, and he's back to take the Hawks from the bottom of the table to NBL glory. Before he steps on the floor as head coach of the Hawks, Brian Goorjian sits down with Matt McQuade & Julian Daw to discuss his legendary career. From playing at the Melbourne Tigers to his coaching stints at the Eastside Melbourne Spectres, South East Melbourne Magic, Victoria Titans, Sydney Kings, South Dragons and a decade in China before returning to Australia this year. This is Goorj in his own words...
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As part of our continued look at the history of all the clubs that have graced the NBL we dive into the history of the Adelaide 36ers! A club with a rich history of packed houses, rabid fans and memorable moments. 36ers legend Brett Maher & iconic basketball journalist Boti Nagy join Matt McQuade & host Julian Daw for a complete retrospective on the 36ers then and now
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Julian, Brad & Matt pick up where they left off for part 2 of the Sydney Kings retrospective chronicling the three-peat, collapse of the Kings in 2008 & subsequent resurrection, saying goodbye to the Entertainment Centre & moving to Qudos Bank Arena and the arrival of Andrew Bogut.
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The Sydney Kings, the purple & gold. The "merger" of the West Sydney Westars and the Sydney Supersonics in October 1987 gave berth to a new glamour club in the NBL. Part 1 sees former Sydney Kings Captain Brad Rosen and Matt McQuade join Julian Daw to discuss the period from 1988-1999 that encapsulates the beginning of the club, the move to the Entertainment Centre, D-Train, Kenny Mac & Three-O Keogh. Sellout crowds, Leon Trimmingham & Hammer Heal just to name a few. It was a dramatic rise in popularity and eventually an equally spectacular fall from grace.
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Our deep-dive series of NBL history goes all the way back to the start, the first ten years of the National Basketball League. Starting as the National Invitational Basketball League in 1979 the NBL would evolve from playing in barn sheds to arenas as the '80s unfolded. Joining Julian Daw & Matt McQuade are legendary basketball writer Boti Nagy & the "Black Pearl" himself Cal Bruton
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Matt McQuade & Mark Schiralli join Julian Daw to reminisce on the first golden age of the National Basketball League spanning from 1990 to 1995. The first Perth Wildcats dynasty, the Tigers/Magic/Giants battles for Melbourne dominance and the Sydney Kings becoming the pride of the harbour city. We hope you enjoy this special deep dive edition of the NBL Roundtable. Produced by Julian Daw
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