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Providing you the latest in Aussie Hoops! The Pick and Pop is a weekly podcast by Steve Chalmers and Craig Freeman that provides weekly news, views, and a bit of quirky along the way. We'll cover all the right spots in Aussie basketball be it on our shores or abroad!
We break down all the offseason player movement for the NBL and WNBL. Are they heading to the WNBA? Europe? Or staying close to home? Find out here.
The Under 20 Australian Junior Championships were wrapped up a couple of weeks ago in Canberra. Steve and Craig give the lowdown on who to look out for in future years on the basketball scene following this event.
That, plus NBL awards and finals talk, NBL1 launch and some Australian international squads to chat about.
The Gaze Pod. Number 10. We touch on the best WNBL shoes, maybe ever, that will be worn for Finals. Shawn Long vs Andrew Bogut 1 on 1 - is it even a contest?
The AFL are trying to poach more basketballers, lets not let this young star get away. Also, Joe Ingles is a bad bad bad man.
There were a trio of great performances touched on, including an unbelievable weekend from Bec Cole. Sami Whitcomb was dropping bombs in Europe, but why can't those bombs be down under?
Bogut and Homicide went head to head over social media, and we had an interesting question come in via social media as well. Are Perth bad?!
After a short hiatus the NBL is back, and the WNBL didn't miss a beat. We had some upset with a couple of championship favourites losing on home soil.
Over in the NBA the prodigal son returned home, while Europe and the NCAA produced some highlights!
Finally, a big call for the Red Panda has begun.
No NBL games this week puts the spotlight on the WNBL. Or does it?
The Australian Boomers were in action over the weekend. Mitch Creek signs with the Phoenix, but will he actually play?
All that, plus more.
All the highlights from the last week of Australian Basketball, as well as some talk on Terrico White and Ramone Moore's play of late.
We touch on the Southern Huskies playing in New Zealand, and the issues surrounding the Adelaide Lightning.
To finish it off, a listeners question is answered about the Breakers' defence.
Back from a one week hiatus! We break down all the big games from Aussie Hoops (there's been a lot lately) before getting in depth on Adelaide's situation. Was Deleon harshly dealt with?
Ben Simmons has a new All Star teammate, what does this mean?
Perth are rolling in the WNBL, while Sydney Uni.... Are not.
Also, we hear (and discuss) some of Homicide's thoughts on Perth.
Our first 'I Just Wanna' has now come true! Will any of our others?
We touch on the highlights of Aussie hoops from the last week, Cedric Jackson, Mitch Creek, Kelsey Griffin's new award and much more!
The boys cover all the latest from the NBA, NBL, WNBL and Europe, including big games, injuries and more! Some more handshake issue in the NBL, and a few fired up hosts during the 'I Just Wanna' segment. #PnRPod
Your favourite Aussie Hoops podcast returns, with a slightly different flavour. We'll be covering all the ins and out from Aussies in the NBA and WNBA, as well as NBL, WNBL and more!
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another huge week of Australian basketball, including: - Jock Landale big performances in college - Update on the college men - Slammin' Simmons named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month - Wildcats roaring, Breakers breaking - Lynx streak extended - Opals squad named - Plus more…
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This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another huge week of Australian basketball, including: - The Boomers taking care of business on road to World Cup - The Fresh Prince vs the King - Perth on fire in the WNBL - Liz Cambage in trouble again - Plus more…
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another huge week of Australian basketball, including: - Ben Simmons with a career-high 27 points - Liz Cambage causing knee-d-less trouble - Venky Jois starring in Croatia - Boomers embark on road to the World Cup - The return of the Violet Crumbles - Melbourne United's woes - Plus more…
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another huge week of Australian basketball, including: - Liz Cambage dominating the WNBL - Sara Blicavs out for the season for the Rangers - Chima Moneke leads the Aussie men as college basketball returns - Aron Baynes bruising in Boston - More of Ben Simmons - Matthew Dellavedova's challenge ahead - Jerome Randle, from MVP to being a King - Brock Motum enjoying Turkey - CLB3x3 resurrects the Townsville Suns and Hobart Devils - Possible NBL expansion - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian deliver a college basketball preview special edition, discussing: - The preseason Top 10 Aussie men - The preseason Top 10 Aussie women
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another massive week of Australian basketball, including: - Ben Simmons on course for the NBA All Star Game - Patty Mills back on target - The New Zealand Breakers back on top - Record crowd in the WNBL - Venky Jois firing on all cylinders in Croatia - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another massive week of Australian basketball, including: - The brilliant start to Ben Simmons' career - Sapphires win FIBA Asia U16 gold - Australia win gold and bronze at 3x3 Asia Cup - What has happened to Melbourne United? - Ben Madgen breaks his hand in Lithuania - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another massive week of Australian basketball, including: - Aron Baynes making his mark at the Celtics - Ben Simmons matching the Big O - Smoking-hot Joe Ingles on fire - Andrew Gaze and the Sydney Kings struggles - Chris Lucas returns to inspire the Adelaide Lightning - Liz Cambage in MVP-type form in the WNBL - Dandenong Rangers secure their first wins - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up another massive week of Australian basketball, including: - Kevin Lisch's calf injury threatens Sydney's season - Casey Prather cleared of a serious injury - Abby Bishop lights up the WNBL - Liz Cambage's dominant round 2 for Melbourne - Ben Simmons' imminent NBA debut - Venky Jois' hot Croatian start - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian wrap up a massive week of Australian basketball, including: - The team from down under that almost beat the Thunder! - Dante Exum's possible season-ending injury - Cairns take the lead in a massive weekend of NBL action - Returning stars light up the WNBL - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian preview the 2017-18 NBL season that tips-off on 5 October 2017. - Adelaide 36ers - Brisbane Bullets - Cairns Taipans - Illawarra Hawks - Melbourne United - New Zealand Breakers - Perth Wildcats - Sydney Kings
This week, Luke and Damian preview the 2017-18 WNBL season that tips-off on 5 October 2017, including: - Adelaide Lightning - Bendigo Spirit - University of Canberra Capitals - Dandenong Rangers - Melbourne Boomers - Perth Lynx - Sydney Uni Flames - Townsville Fire
This week, Luke and Damian discuss: - Andrew Bogut's interesting move to the Lakers - Ben Simmons set to star - What is in store for Dante Exum? - The NBL x NBA to air on ESPN - NBL doubles up on SBS - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian discuss: - The Emerging Opals gold medal victory at the World Uni Games - How the Emerging Boomers finished ninth - Update on the Aussies in the WNBA - Sydney Kings sign Indian 7-footer - NBL Blitz starts next week - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian discuss: - The Boomers run in Rio on the 12 month anniversary of that call - The NBL talent-laden Boomers winning a debut FIBA Asian Cup - Updates on the Emerging Boomers and Opals at the World Uni Games - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian discuss: - The Boomers' strong FIBA Asian Cup debut - Mitch Creek's dominance - Matur Maker's rising star at adidas Nations - Matt Donlan heading to Spain - Venky Jois signing in Croatia - The NBL headed to the La Trobe Valley - Plus more!
In this week's special guest episode, Luke and Damian are joined by Australian coach Liam Flynn who boasts experience in the NBL, NZNBL and most recently in the German Pro A with the Dresden Titans.
With Liam's experience, he joins the boys to discuss Australian player pathways, including the old chestnut of college versus turning pro, and also the decision to play in the NBL or head over to Europe - a pathway recently chosen by Jonah Bolden and now also Tom Wilson.
This week, Luke and Damian discuss: - The Opals qualifying for the World Cup being a silver lining - The Gems finishing 6th at the FIBA U19 World Cup - The NBL's NBA coup - Mangok Mathiang signs with the Charlotte Hornets - Cayla George's WNBA career night - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian discuss all things Australian national teams, including: - Double gold dominance for Australia at FIBA Oceania U17 Championships - Gems fall against Japan to open World Cup campaign - Gems exhibit gulf in class with big win over Mexico - Opals rookies power Asian Cup debut win - Philippines no match for Opals onslaught - David Andersen, Brad Newley headline Boomers squad for 2017 FIBA Asia Cup - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian are joined by original host Chris Tyler to discuss: - Jonah Bolden being selected at pick 36 by the 76ers - The Aussies playing in NBA Summer League - NBA Global Academy launched in Canberra - Tom Wilson follows Bolden's lead, signs in Serbia - Ben Madgen's big pay day in Lithuania - Brock Motum set to move to a superpower EuroLeague team - The Opals training camp gets underway in Phoenix, Arizona - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Jonah Bolden signs EuroLeague deal and heads to US for pre-draft workouts - Brock Motum wins back-to-back Lithuanian championships - Australia's women head to France for FIBA 3x3 World Cup - Australia’s 2017 FIBA Asia Cup side taking shape - Basketball Australia’s ambitious plans to bid for major FIBA events - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Ben Simmons being ruled out of NBA Summer League - The NBA Draft chances of Jonah Bolden and Isaac Humphries - Brock Motum and David Andersen closing in on back-to-back European championships - Australian 3X3 team on a Mongolian adventure - Gold-encrusted Aussies selected for FIBA U19 World Cup - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Brock Motum and Ben Madgen's tussle for title - Ryan Broekhoff's heroics are not enough - David Andersen on track for French title defense - Liz Cambage's return to WNBA gaining momentum - Next generation of Aussie stars selected for FIBA Oceania championships - World Uni Games Emerging Opals team selected - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Patty Mills and the Spurs bundled out of the playoffs - Deng Adel pulls out of the NBA Draft - Liz Cambage takes on Andrew Bogut on social media - Brock Motum and Ben Madgen to play off for Lithuanian title - Stacked Opals squad selected - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Patty Mills and the Spurs face an up-hill battle versus the Warriors - Leilani Mitchell with a hot start for the Mercury - Ben Simmons' sister trolls Lonzo Ball - Deng Adel's NBA Draft decision looms - Venky Jois finished third in Estonia - Brock Motum and Ben Madgen on collision course in Lithuania - Sydney Kings announce massive signing - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Dante Exum and Joe Ingles big performances despite bowing out - No Tony Parker, no Kawhi Leonard, no worries! #Bala - Phillips, Jarry and O'Hea waived by WNBA teams - Broekhoff's big-time performance in European playoffs - Luke Schenscher and Peter Crawford headed to Mongolia - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - The WNBL is back on TV next season! - Liz Cambage's return to the WNBL with Melbourne - Jinglin' Joe with Aussie NBA Playoff high - Patty Mills lighting it up for the Spurs - Bucks bow out, but not without Maker and Delly shining - Dan Trist on the cusp of Danish glory - Daniel Johnson and AJ Ogilvy continue carving up Iran - QBL commences this weekend - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover: - Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova in the NBA Playoffs - Patty Mills and the Spurs drop a game - Joe Ingles' experience shining through for the Jazz - Post season All-Aussie NCAA Awards: Men & Women - Madgen takes on Motum in Lithuania - Daniel Johnson vs AJ Ogilvy in Iran - Abby bishop on fire in France - Plus more...
This week, Luke and Damian cover:
- Tahlia Tupaea being drafted by the Minnesota Lynx
- Isaac Humphries turning professional
- Aussies in the NBA playoffs
- Angus Glover's ACL injury
- The Australian Under-18 Championships
Plus more...
This week, Chris and Damian cover: - Elite 8 awaits Aussie men - 5 Aussie women into Sweet 16 - Andrej Lemanis back as Boomers coach - Dean Vickerman to guide Melbourne United - Jonah Bolden named Adriatic League top prospect - Plus more...
On their historic 50th episode this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Chima Moneke and UC Davis win First Four game - Dante, Jingles, Patty, Delly and Baynes light up the NBA - Brock Motum on the verge of the EuroLeague playoffs - Ryan Broekhoff in the EuroCup semifinals - The Sydney Uni Flames are just 1 win away from WNBL glory - Plus more...
Chris Tyler and Lachy France deliver a special edition of The Pick and Pop, breaking down the NCAA Tournament brackets for the 7 Australian women and the 6 teams they play for.
Chris Tyler and Damian Arsenis deliver a special edition of The Pick and Pop, breaking down the NCAA Tournament brackets for the 17 Australian men and 10 teams in action.
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Andrew Bogut suffer another bad break - Pop's love for Patty Mills - Perth win the NBL title (again) on the back of Cotton - The WNBL Grand Final is set - Suzy Batkovic named MVP for a record 5th time - Plus more...
In this March Madness special edition, Chris and Lachy cover: - Baylor's star point guard Kristy Wallace - Alanna Smith carries Stanford to Pac-12 title - Oregon's Aussies have high expectations - Gonzaga, Saint Mary's and the WCC - Aussies in contention in the Big Sky - Repping in the MAC through to WAC - Conference award winners - Plus much, much more!
In this men's March Madness special edition, Chris and Damian cover: - Saint Mary's narrow loss to Gonzaga - Xavier Cooks and Winthrop are dancing - The Aussies in the Top 25 rankings - Those on the cusp of something special - Plus much, much more!
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On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Ben Simmons is out for the season - Bogut goes from Mavs to Cavs - Perth in the box seat to win the NBL title - Big shot Ryan Broekhoff - Jonah Bolden, Ben Madgen and Clint Steindl deliver the points - The Rangers and Flames destined to play off for WNBL title? - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Dante Exum with the momentum after All-Star weekend - Xavier Cooks up a storm for the Eagles - Alanna Smith rocks Cal - Brock Motum earns pay day in Lithuania - Who does Perth face for the NBL title? - The WNBL finals kick off - Brendan Joyce on life after the Opals - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Jock Landale shortlisted for the Naismith Trophy - Ryan Broekhoff's All-Star performance in Russia - Thon Maker starting to deliver - Joe Ingles and Dante Exum play starring role for Jazz - The NBL Finals - Aussies signing in the WNBA - Plus more...
On the show this week, Luke and Damian cover: - Thon Maker making his mark as four Aussies hit the court - Andrew Bogut and Aron Baynes set for new teams? - No injuries, no worries for the 36ers and Hawks in the NBL - Ben Madgen gets one up on Brock Motum in Lithuania - Sydney Uni Flames hot on top of the WNBL - Tom Wilson turns back on college, set to turn pro - Plus more...
On the show this week, Luke and Damian cover: - The Top 5 Aussie men in college basketball - Patty Mills' big night in Brooklyn (he also starred in Toronto) - Thon Maker earns his first start - Jonah Bolden playing his way into the NBA Draft - Brock Motum, Ben Madgen and Ryan Broekhoff - The Adelaide 36ers rise to the top - Plus more...
On the show this week, Luke and Damian cover: - Patty Mills hits the dagger to sink the Rockets - Delly gets his championship ring - NBL Power Rankings: The NBL injury curse on the big 4 - William McDowell-White unable to enrol at Fresno State - Tom Wilson follows Harry Froling in leaving SMU - Duop Reath and the Aussie big men starring in college - Tess Madgen and Abby Bishop on fire in Europe - Dan Trist and Jonah Bolden stepping up - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - The Gems advance, Emus crash at FIBA U18 Oceania Championships - Jordan Hunter' half court buzzer-beater - Dejan Vasiljevic's new career-high - Liam Thomas' near triple-double - Brock Motum at his scoring best - Is this the most even NBL season ever? - Ben Simmons stepping onto the court without the moon boot - Plus more...
SEN 1116 radio's Brett Philips interviewed Manny Berberi and Solomon Dech about the SSANBA 2016 Summer Slam being held at Eagle Stadium in Werribee from 16-18 December 2016.
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Jo Lual-Acuil Jr's rising star for Baylor in college hoops - Ryan Broekhoff clutch in upset win - Patty Mills on fire, Matthew Dellavedova comes up big - Dandenong on top after brilliant weekend - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Luke cover: - NBL Round 8 Power Rankings: The impossible task - NBL Winners and Losers: Round 8 - Patty Mills is having a career year - The NBA system behind Ben Simmons’ anger - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Luke cover: - NBL Power Rankings: Breaking into the top 2 - The Breakers dynasty, which ain’t quite over - Big nights by the Aussies in the NBA, including Joe Ingles and Aron Baynes - Landale, Reath and Cooks named players of the week in NCAA - Aussie men starring in college hoops - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - NBL fight, Jerome Randle and Cedrick Jackson gone - Perth Lynx and Bendigo Spirit separate from the pack - On her knees, Batkovic and Fire find a way to win - Big performances from the Aussie men and women in Europe - College basketball is back this week! - NBA partners with Basketball Australia to launch Global Academy in - Canberra - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Blistering start by Patty Mills - Aussies in the NBA update - The Sydney Kings rise to the top in the NBL - Bendigo's big weekend in the WNBL - Clint Steindl shooting the lights out in Belgium - The Aussie women who are starring in Europe - Australia bidding for the 2023 FIBA World Cup - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Luke cover: - Patty Mills sparks the Spurs to a win against the Warriors - Dante Exum and Joe Ingles see little minutes in Jazz opener - Baynes, Bogut and Dellavedova solid in opening games - Round 3 NBL Power Rankings - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Round 2 NBL Power Rankings - Perth Wildcats bold import shuffle - The emergence of Jason Cadee - Deng Adel earns pre-season NCAA recognition - Aussie trio in EuroLeague and EuroCup impressing - Bendigo and Townsville undefeated in the WNBL - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Luke cover:
Round 1 NBL Power Rankings NBL Winners and Losers The Illawarra Hawks soaring start Chris Goulding and Melbourne United's offensive woes Dante Exum is back! Suzy Batkovic the Round 1 WNBL MVP Aussies in Europe starring Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Luke cover: - The NBL streaming online and broadcasting to China - NBL preseason Power Rankings - Ben Simmons' broken foot - Dante Exum injures his knee - Thon Maker hurts his wrist - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Which Aussie could be the next to make the NBA? - Penny Taylor extending her career into the WNBA semifinals - Thon Maker injuring his wrist at the Bucks' first practice - The NBL is primed for a big year after the successful ABC - Plus more...
On the show this week, Chris and Damian cover: - Albany gaining three more Australian commitments - The NBL's digital broadcasting offering for 2016/17 - Penny Taylor set to play her last WNBA regular season home game - Erin Phillips to play AFL in the WNBA offseason - Plus more...
This week, Chris and Damian cover: - The NBL's Australian Basketball Challenge featuring Chinese teams - The return of former and current Boomers to the NBL - Ben Madgen and Rachel Jarry signing in Europe - Michelle Timms inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame - FIBA's Pacific Youth Leaders Basketball Camp on the Gold Coast - The Australian Rollers aiming for gold at the Rio Paralympics - Plus more...
Chris and Damian wrap up the Olympics, covering: - The Boomers semifinal hiccup against Serbia - The heartbreaking loss to Spain who won bronze - Australia embarking on a golden era of basketball - Looking ahead to the 2019 FIBA World Cup and Tokyo 2020 - Plus more...
Chris and Damian with special guest, dual Olympian Chris Anstey, talk Olympics basketball, including: - The Opals who were bundled out in the quarterfinals by Serbia - What the future holds for the Opals post-Olympics - The stunning success of the Boomers who advanced to the semifinals - Whether the Boomers can actually win a gold medal, and what colour - Plus more...
Chris and Damian get into the Olympic spirit this week and cover: - The Boomers who are now 2-1 after losing narrowly to Team USA - The Opals who are 3-0 after beating up France - Plus more...
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Chris and Damian get into the Olympic spirit this week and cover: - What would make things more comfortable for the Australian basketball teams who have moved into the Olympic village? - Whether the Boomers with Bogut back in the lineup can beat the French after their last start win against China? - The possibility that Bogut may be rested in the game against Team USA. - The Opals who finished 2-1 on their tour of the USA, and whether they can beat Olympic hosts Brazil in their first game? - The influx of US College teams touring Australia in August - Their favourite Penny Taylor moment after she announced that she will retire after the 2016 WNBA season Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Whether the Boomers are a lock for a medal in Rio after beating Argentina in Buenos Aires? - Following the Opals big win over Canada, is Penny Taylor Australia's best player? - Jonah Bolden leaving UCLA early to turn professional - Gorjok Gak's ineligibility to play in his freshman year at Florida - The Boomers to feature in NBA2K17 - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Who impressed the most of Ben Simmons and Thon Maker in NBA Summer League? - Seattle honoured Lauren Jackson by retiring her jersey; what should Basketball Australia do? - Aussie stars have returned to the NBL, including Dave Andersen, Cameron Bairstow and Brad Newley. Who should NBL teams target next? - The Boomers and the Opals have now departed for the Olympic campaigns. What good luck charms should they employ? - Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence conducted a college prospects camp this week. Who should we look out for? - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Who has impressed more in NBA Summer League; Ben Simmons or Thon Maker? - The Australian team selected for Rio and the series against the Pac-12 All-Stars - Suzy Batkovic's controversial omission from the Australian Opals side for Rio - Cameron Bairstow being waived by the Detroit Pistons - Bec Allen's emergence with the New York Liberty in the WNBA and Penny Taylor's injury - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - With Andrew Bogut being traded to the Mavs, will the Warriors miss having an Aussie? - Delly has earned his big pay day. Will he also become the new Bucks cult hero? - Did Jaylen Brown show up Ben Simmons in Summer League? - The Australian Sapphires won U17 World Championship gold! Do they bode well for future Opals success? - With Penny Taylor injured, who shone in the WNBA this past week? - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Is Thon Maker worth the gamble taken by the Bucks? - What pieces do Philly need to complement Ben Simmons? - What's next for the undrafted Aussie men? - Is Australia on track to win a medal at the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championships? - Lauren Jackson named in the WNBA's Top 20, was Penny Taylor unlucky to miss out? - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - NBA Champion Matthew Dellavedova - Delly closing in on his big pay-day - Ben Simmons to go #1 in the NBA Draft, but what about Thon Maker? - Which other Aussies may get drafted? - The rise of Australian-Sudanese basketballers - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Will Andrew Bogut's injury keep him out of the Olympics? - What impact will Bogut's absence have on the Warriors? - The disappearance of Delly in the NBA Finals - Ben Simmons choosing not to work out for any NBA team - David Andersen securing the French Pro A championship - Penny Taylor dishes out her 1,000th WNBA dime - Michele Timms to be inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame - Plus more...
In this week's show, Chris and Damian cover: - What should Ben Simmons' shoes be called? - Delly also has his shoe deal, which Aussie should be next? - Grading Delly and Bogut's performances in the NBA Finals after 3 games - Will the Zika virus sideline Andrew Bogut? - Could Brock Motum become the Luc Longley of Europe after winning Lithuanian title? - Has Thon Maker's draft stock risen after impressing at pre-draft workouts? - Plus more...
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Delly vs Bogut in the NBA Finals - Thon Maker (plus Jois and Majok) impressing in NBA pre-draft workouts - The Boomers taking on a Pac-12 College All-Stars side - With ESPN broadening their NBA coverage for 2016/17, what is next for NBA fans in Australia? - Motum vs Brandt in Lithuania, while Andersen and Newley are also finals bound in Europe - Plus much, much more!
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Lauren Jackson who has helped saved the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL - Angus Brandt booking a ticket to take on Brock Motum for the Lithuanian championship - Has Andrew Bogut been surpassed as the best big man from Oceania? - Which Australian stands to benefit the most from the NBA pre-draft workouts? - Kouat Noi commits to the TCU Horned Frogs, taking the same pathway as Ben Simmons - Plus much, much more in just over 10 minutes!
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - The Aussie women in the opening week of the 2016 WNBA season - Ryan Broekhoff's big performances at the Euroleague Final Four - Brock Motum and Angus Brandt on course to play off against each other for the Lithuanian title - Andrew Bogut and Matthew Dellavedova in the NBA Conference Finals - What the NBA Lottery means for Ben Simmons - Plus much, much more!
In this weeks' show, Chris and Luke cover:
- The 2016 Basketball Without Borders Asia event in Melbourne
- Why the NBA should bring a game to Australia
- Is Matthew Dellavedova the best Aussie in the NBA?
- Which other Aussie would you like to see join Delly with the Cavs?
- The Brisbane Bullets big off-season recruiting
- Plus, what to look out for this coming week in Aussie Hoops
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - How important Andrew Bogut will be to a Curry-less Golden State? - Emmanuel Malou's early entry into the 2016 NBA Draft - Whether Venky Jois would be a coup in being signed by an NBL team - Former basketballer Mason Cox's debut in the AFL - What's next for Nicole Seekamp after going undrafted to the WNBA? - Ryan Broekhoff leading Lokomotiv Kuban to the Euroleague Final Four - Plus, what to look out for this coming week in #AussieHoops
In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - If the rumours panned out, would Anthony Bennett have been good for the Sydney Kings and the NBL?
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- Which graduating college players should NBL teams be targeting?
- Who could be heading back to the NBL from Europe?
- Whether Patty Mill is primed for a big 2016 NBA Playoffs with the Spurs?
- What value would Dante Exum provide to the Boomers if he was fit and available to be selected?
- Ryan Broekhoff's Euroleague playoffs run with Lokomotiv Kuban
- Plus, what to look out for this coming week in Aussie Hoops
In a special edition of The Pick and Pop, Lachy France shares his 2016 NCAA Women Aussie Award winners and All-Aussie teams with Chris and Damian.
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In a special edition of The Pick and Pop, Damian shares his 2016 NCAA Men Aussie Award winners and All-Aussie teams.
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In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover: - Andrew Bogut and the Golden State Warriors' 73-9 season compared to the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls - Joe Ingles on sharing the floor with Kobe Bryant in his last NBA game - Which of the Aussies in the NBA will go the furthest in the post-season? - The Townsville Crocodiles who will not be competing in the 2016/17 NBL season - The NBL winners and losers in free agency to date - The greatest NBA regular season day of basketball - Favourite moments of the NBA regular season - Plus, what to look out for this coming week in Aussie Hoops
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In this weeks' show, Chris and Damian cover off: - Thon Maker's declaration for the 2016 NBA Draft - Andrew Gaze's signing as head coach with the Sydney Kings in the NBL - Whether Nicole Seekamp can be drafted to the WNBA - What would make the Gaels even more Australian - If Andrew Bogut and the Warriors at can break the NBA record for wins in a season - Boomers squad member Aleks Maric signing with his 6th club in 2 years in Europe - Plus, what to look out for this coming week in Aussie Hoops
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Chris Tyler and Damian Arsenis deliver The Pick and Pop, a short, sharp show covering everything #AussieHoops. This week they cover: - The legendary Lauren Jackson's retirement - Australia's progress at the 2016 Albert Schweitzer Tournament - The Aussies who made the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament - Brad Newley and Ryan Broekhoff in the Eurocup and Euroleague finals - Cameron Bairstow's missed opportunities due to injury Plus more!
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In this weeks’ show, Chris and Damian cover off: - Whether Suzy Batkovic was the real WNBL finals MVP - The three Aussies selected to the 2016 Nike Hoops Summit - The notable omissions and inclusions for the Australian Opals squad - Whether Brad Newley and Ryan Broekhoff can win Eurocup and Euroleague hardware this season - Joe Ingles and Aron Baynes’ career-form in the NBA last week - Ben Simmons’ official declaration for the NBA Draft - More NCAA March Madness, with three Aussie women in the Sweet 16 - What to look out for in Aussie Hoops this coming week
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In this weeks’ show, Chris and Damian cover off: - Should we be disappointed with Australia’s low representation in the NCAA Tournament? - Which NCAA women’s team with an Aussie will go the deepest in March Madness? - Where does Stephanie Reid’s buzzer-beating game-winner for Buffalo rank? - Was Ben Simmons’ career at LSU a success? - Is Patty Mills a legitimate replacement for Tony Parker? - Three graduating and three incoming NCAA D1 men
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In this weeks’ show, Chris and Damian cover off: - Perth’s win in the NBL Grand Final - Which Aussie has had a better season in Europe? - Who were the surprise inclusions and omissions from the Boomers squad of 26? - Has Majok Deng been the biggest Aussie hoops surprise in college hoops? - The Aussies in NCAA Championship week - What to look out for this coming week in Aussie hoops
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In their debut show, Chris and Damian cover off: - Saint Mary’s chances in the #WCC Tournament - Whether Thon Maker is underestimated - Which Aussie in the #NBA is the most valuable to their team - Alicia Froling’s rebounding record compared to Venky Jois’ blocks record - Whether fans should be upset if Ben Simmons does not play in the #Olympics - Men’s #NCAA team of the week