Showtime Balling: Recent Episodes
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Showtime balling NZ is about encouraging everyone to show their passion and love for the great game of basketball. We speak to every day people, with big balling aspirations.
Kahu Treacher is a driven, passionate and well rounded hooper but an even amazing young man. Hard working and goal oriented baller speaks about his timeline and experiences that keeps him elevating. Kahu alongside his supportive whānau has navigated from representative NZ hoops, USA high school/AAU, NBA without borders and highest honour to date as a junior Tall black. Watch this space as he’s not done yet.
We catch up with professional NZ hooper Jordan Ngatai. “The Prince of Porirua” speaks about his hoop life, multiple NZNBL champion and Tall black. Currently representing the Bay Hawks preparing for the 2023 final 6. We caught up with Jordan live from Kennedy park.
Leanne Walker’s contribution to the game of basketball as a player, coach and mother is well documented within New Zealand. Many aspiring female athletes she has had a chance develop have moved onto to higher honours, especially around supporting her daughters who have gone on to represent on multiple levels.
We go one one one with Next play solutions and incoming Head coach in 2022 for Taylor bay Hawks Mick Downer
We went one on one with Coach Alex Stojkovic who is based in Te Aroha and creator of Shot maker academy. We speak about coaching support throughout the country, coaching training plans and philosophies.
Son and of legendary Tall black Paora Winitana, young Paora speaks on his journey through basketball. Goal setting has played a major role in this young athletes life who has worked hard on and off the court to get to where he is today. The strength in his faith and culture truly makes Paora understand what it takes to proceed through his journey.
Christchurch based basketball skills coach and business man Tyla Harrison-Hunt involvement in basketball within the South Island is low key but vast. Lead of the kaupapa Crossover coach and head of the Lincoln university program, shows his dedication to help our basketball community is far beyond the physical but general well-being is crucial. Our Podcast is powered by the hydration specialist R-Line🏀
We take a timeout with NBL hooper Derone Raukawa “Deezbuckets” all around his journey within basketball.
Taine Murray is a basketball athlete who has achieved alot in his basketball journey. Multiple experiences and accolades most kids only dream of, while also becoming one of the youngest Tall blacks of all time. This episode is proudly powered by R-LINE the hydration specialists.
Arielle Williams-Mackey is a hardworking hooper athlete who has accomplished many great things in the game of basketball. So many layers to Arielle in regards to her development in the game she shares every aspect in detail.
Part one of the pro life with Benny Anthony's experience. This is a raw unedited and unfiltered episode, where we let this former Tall black speak his truth. We go through the ups downs and sideways in Benny's journey in hoops. Warning ⚠️ this episode contains explicit language and real conversations.
The girls step up now1🥰 Representing Girls got game is Zaaliyah Kailahi-Fulu and Representing She Got Game we have Alana Paewai. Matchups, coaches and squads are discussed in the lead up to this Allstar clash💪
Special episode building up the showdown of the battle of the Bombay’s 5th December in Hamilton. In this episode we have representing the Auckland city allstar ballers bringing the heat is Alex Mcnaught faces off with the GQ Smooth Caleb Smiler representing team Showtimeballing 🙌
We speak to Tall Fern Pep Matangiroa Flavell about her journey as a young Rotorua Māori girl with high ambitions and hoop dreams through to the strong wahine she is today. A great story all around the highs and lows in pursuing life goals and to keep preserving no matter how tough life gets.
We speak to Mike Lacey to give us the latest update on Zone one heading towards the road to nationals 2020. We speak about players and teams to watch out for both the boys and girls.
First episode of two with Tall black legend and Auckland based baller. In this episode LT speaks about where his passion for ball came from, intro into hoops, high school ball and Tall blacks.
We speak to the boys at Hoopnation about the upcoming initiative's and tournaments. This episode is brought to you by Skinny fizz and Shot fake media.
KB speaks about his balling life up to date as a player and coach also his next move with the Auckland Huskies. Kevin spoke to us while he was in America during covid 19 finishing his studies. Great conversation with one of the best American imports over the last 10 years.
This is our final episode dedicated to helping you find information regarding college recruiting to the USA, with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship.
Draft special episode we speak to two coaches with experience in the female high school age group. From Taranaki Shay Haira and the Waikato Anthony Corban. They lend their expertise and comments on how the draft went, captains, matchups and a potential Faceoff between Arielle Williams-Mackey leading She got game and Jayzelee representing team Showtime balling nz.
Part 1 of 2 with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship. This program is designed to help young athletes towards gaining a life in the USA college life within sports.
Riva has accomplished so much within her basketball life, she has worked hard to make it to where she is today. Riva speaks about her run in the Waikato association, her high school life and plans to go over to college in the USA.
We speak to Wellington born Tall Fern Stella Beck. She speaks about her passion for ball, High school, Tall ferns, Melbourne Boomers and advice to up and coming ballers.
We speak to 3 past Rosmini college students about their times and life within this basketball program. This episode will give you insight into Rosmini through the stories of our guests, during their ride they experienced junior prem championships back to back national titles and 3 final appearances in a row.
Three head coaches from the NBL air their thoughts on the current situation for the Sals NBL in regards to their respective teams.
Episode 65: Alonzo Burton son of legendary ex tall black Willie Burton, is looking to pave his own pathway. Alonzos work ethic is top level, and for how young he has accomplished so much.
Joe Reddish is behind the training program Swoosh basketball, we speak a out the beginnings of Swoosh and his future plans.
Jackson Stubbins is a NBL baller with a basketball program Splash brothers. We speak to Jackson about his time in ball and his program.
Andrew has been working up in the north developing young athletes in his program Get better basketball NZ, we lock him down to speak about his passion with 🏀
Tinashe and his story in ball is the definition of striving for greatness. In this episode he speaks about his humble beginnings, mindset to push through barriers and his T45 apparel brand. This episode is brought to you by our guys over at Skinny fizz, check em out🙌
Ella and Charlisse have been balling together since the beginning of high school, and now they have finished school in this episode they reflect on their journey together.
Southland basketball development officer Leyton Haddleton brings a wealth of knowledge, and speaks about his views into preparing for the rep season ahead.
In this episode we speak to Dejaan Schuler representing Te Aroha. This episode is brought to you by Skinny fizz.
Coaching collective giving a inside look into the mindsets of coaches around nz. Aik Ho who has a wealth of experience within New Zealand at all levels, join us and speaks about his experience coaching both male and females in basketball.
We speak to the head of Cameron basketball Academy, coach Raymond Cameron. In this episode we speak about the importance of culture within your basketball program.
Franklin basketball won the bid to put a team into the upcoming 2020 Sals NBL competition The Franklin Bulls. Gm of Franklin basketball Jamie Reddish, speaks about the association on the rise.
Tips and Processes to help build your high school program as a coach, with Saint Kentigern head coach Aaron Young.
This is our first episode in our coaching collective. We speak to New Zealands super basketball brain Head coach Zico Coronel, around detailing how to plan for your next season.
Hannah Wentworth is on her way to chase her college basketball dream in Utah USA. Hannah speaks about her passion for basketball through representatives and high school.
We speak to North Harbour baller bound for America Rashaan Smith. This is another young talent fresh out of high school taking her skills to the United states.
Year 11 student from Napier girls Melika Samia, is a up and coming talent from Hawkesbay. She is definitely making strides in the right direction.
Gi Rise is a basketball program based in Glen Innes Auckland. In this episode co founder and coach Sione alongside NBL fan favorite 2019 Dom Kelman Poto, speaks about their program from the beginnings, Hoopnation, passion for basketball and a little competition with our first Faceoff Showtime balling nz quiz.
Hoopnation 2019 was a big success. On this episode we caught up with multiple ballers at the basketball festival in Tauranga. We asked 3 questions 1 How did you find your Hoopnation experience 2 Where does your passion for basketball come from? 3 What's your definition of Showtime in regards to basketball. Order of guest's are as follows. 1 Seth and Jackson from Aucklandballers 2 Coach Shawn Nance from NZ elite 3 Haize Walker from first Chapter 4 Tall ferns Ashleigh Karaitiana and Tessa Boagni 5 Coach Sione Maama GI rise 6 Greg Elliot Rack city 7 Coach Paul Des Tuala-Fata Wellington.
In this episode the man himself speaks about his early days in basketball, his interesting selection into the Tallblacks, NZNBL and ANBL. Dillion also shares his experiences as G.M with the NZ Breakers through to his proudest moments in parenting.
In this episode Corey speaks about, taking on challenges, brother Tai, father time and more.
Stevie Cozens made a call to ditch his 9 to 5 in pursuit of career into the life of NBA journalism.
Love and basketball podcast. This episode is special in regards to hearing both Ashleigh and Matt's storyline in basketball, from being athletes while raising a child.
We speak to Isaac Fotu while he is over playing in Italy. Great episode speaking to the big guy about where his story for basketball started. His Tall black timeline through to the 2019 world cup and a shout out to his podcast.
Saint Kentigern are the 2019 national champions, we go in depth with Aaron Young and Alex Mcnaught about their season leading up to nationals.
We catch up with the driving force behind New Zealands end of season tournament Hoopnation going down at the labour weekend in Tauranga. Great conversation about the uniform launch, Tournament details, Hoopnation tour to Melbourne, collaboration with with different identities from around NZ to general basketball conversation.
The road to the 2019 Schick nationals in Manawatu continues. In this episode it's all about Zone 2 with Waikato head coach and Director of NZ elite Reuben Waihi.
This a full comprehensive episode dedicated to both the A and AA boy's and girls for the nationals 2019 in Manawatu. BBNZ events coordinator Conor O'fee gives us a full comprehensive breakdown of the pools and gives predictions to who he believes will feature at this year's event. This episode is brought to you by Showtime balling nz apparel line💯
We speak to two representatives of Zone 4 which is down in the south Island of NZ. First we have Sam Watkins Head coach of the girls team at Rangiora, who will give us the low down from all the girls schools participating from Zone 4 then Aled Jones head coach of St Andrews speaks about everything you can expect from all of the boys schools.
She got game episode we speak to Manukura baller Rochelle Fourie who is heading over to USA to play college ball at California Northridge.
In this episode we go one on one with Mike Lacey from the Lacey lowdown. We speak about Zone 1 girls and boys high school basketball. Mike gives his predictions and experience on one of the top zones in the country.
In these episode Auckland based American baller Carl Buck shares his inside knowledge to hopefully give young aspiring ballers, insight into college basketball over in America. In this episode Carl speaks about the certain school requirements needed, fitness level's and coach mentality you can expect if you wish to pursue a life in college basketball in the USA. This episode is proudly brought to you by Showtime balling nz Apparel, ready for you to represent us now🙌.
Nick spent his previous NBL season with grand finalist The Taylor Bay Hawks. In this episode Nick speaks about his season, Hoopnation select team and his current venture into the fitness conditioning space. This episode is proudly brought to you by Showtime balling nz Apparel "Show your passion and love for our game".
In this Episode with Corey Webster he speaks about when he got selected for the Tall blacks, playing against team USA players like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry. The time when he was selected to go to trial with the New Orlean Pelicans and how he was inches away from signing an NBA contract.
Woody Carter started off on Social media as Kiwi Laker fan now has switched to Sneakerventures. Woody's Sneaker game is on point, a major La Lakers fanatic we talk Basketball, kicks, collaborations and La Lakers.
Devante created a street wear brand called Luve and lust clothing. What people may or may not know is that the brand has a heavy basketball influence, from the NBA players where the inspiration started to the NBL players promoting the brand.
Great episode with head coach of the Sals NBL Taylor bay Hawks and current assistant coach to the NZ Breakers Zico Coronel.
In our first episode Corey speaks about where his storyline for basketball started, to his role models, High school times at Westlake high, his first experience playing in America, NZNBL to NZ Breakers.
Representing North Harbour and current national high school champs Rosmini is Jayden Boucher. Son of New Zealand basketball legend Dillion Boucher, Jayden is fixed on trying his best to carry the legacy his father left behind. Jayden also speaks about his ambition to help guide his high school team Rosmini to a 3pete this year.
This is our first collaboration episode with Jam master hip hop and Flaxmeres finest Reece Tuala-Fata 🙌. In this episode we try and compare through the era's to 6 things that are different and has changed from back in the day.
Representing Napier boys Sky Blue is Clifton junior the 3rd. CB3 speaks to us about his life experiences through basketball 💙
We speak to one Nzs veteran ballers when in his prime Leon was one of our premier athletes. Certainly accomplished through out his impressive career. Leon Talks about life growing up, high school days through to his current life with Team No L pt2 The Cigna Wellington Saints.
Dontae Russo Nance is one NZs young emerging ballers. We speak to Dontae about his teams recent championship win alongside his tournament team and MVP honors. He also briefly speaks about his upcoming opportunity with the Asia Pacific team for the ESPN televised JNBA tournament in the USA.
Coach Sam Twomey born and raised in Upper Hutt Wellington is definitely involved with basketball down in the capital. Head of the Upper Hutt college basketball program, New Zealand basketball Academy, Wellington representatives and his own program Ball never lies. This episode was recorded the night before Sam headed off to Las Vegas with the NZBA.
This is apart of the she got game series. We catch up with Jayzelee Waihi representing Waikato who is just fresh off the U17s nationals, where her team won the championship then also recieving the tournament overall MVP. This episode was recorded while she is in the Steven Adams high school invitational camp. We totally appreciate the time this talented, but busy baller has given us.
Great episode with Tall Black Tohi Smith-Milner. Tohi speaks about his ball through his times at Rosmini, Nz Breakers development, NZNBL, ANBL and Tall blacks. This episode on Tohi's side was recorded in airport before he was about to board a plane, so we were appreciative of his time.
Reuben speaks about his involvement with basketball from where he grew up through high school to coaching. He speaks about the creation of NZ elite, the tournament's they have attended in the USA and the amazing opportunities this program provides our youth ballers.
This episode is apart of our she got game series. Tayla Dalton representing North Habour has achieved so much in her basketball life so far. Representing North Harbour, Nz representatives, WBC finalist Harbour Breeze and The Steven Adams high school select team. This young passionate girl has definitely got game, with alot ahead of her🏀
We have a jam packed episode with 4 athletes from the WBC final 4 tournament going down this Friday in Auckland. We speak to Tessa Boagni, Charlisse Leger Walker, Kalani Purcell and Penina Davidson. Each athlete representing their teams before the big showdown.
We take a in depth look into one of NZs premier tournaments Hoopnation. Episode 1: We speak to Mr Paul Berridge one of the founders of this tournament. He speaks of early days of his time with ball through to the beginnings of Hoopnation.
Paul Henare is one of the most influential person in NZ basketball, but do you know his back story? In this episode Paul speaks about his story line through his basketball and coaching. Pauli also talks about the Tall blacks preperation towards the world cup later this year. Representing the Hawkesbay, Paul Henares contribution to basketball is nothing short of legendary🏀
We speak with Shea the afternoon before his Sals NBL clash against The Taylor Bay Hawks. Shea speaks about where hes from, high school balling, NBL through to Tall blacks. He also talks about his move from the Breakers to Melbourne United. A great chat with one of New Zealands premier elite athletes. Lesssgo
Charlisse Leger Walker is without a doubt a absolute star within the basketball ranks in NZ. From the moment she jumped on scene success was soon to follow. In this episode she talks about the importance of her family, representing the Waikato region, high school basketball, tall ferns and how she balances her life with dealing with the pressure of expectations. The future is absolutely looking bright with the potential to go all the way.
Hyrum is a young up and coming baller within the Sals NBL who for so young has accomplished so much. In the episode he speaks about where his love for ball started he speaks about his high school days where he speaks about his coach Jeff Green. Also where ball has taken him, his Sals NBL timeline and he acknowledges the people that have helped him along the way.
Rusbatch is playing at a MVP candidate level this year this was a great korero as he breaks down his childhood through to his professional playing career. The Doctor is one of the league's elite players with a killer stroke behind the arc.
Denim and Azra speak about their exciting opportunity with the NZ Elite team heading over to Miami Florida in the United states of America to compete in the Balling on the Beach tournament. This episode was recorded on Thursday 6th of June. We would also like to point out that these are young men that have courageously given their time to share the journey ahead. Lesssgo.
We go one on one with elite athlete Hawkesbays very own Silverfern Kimiora Poi. This episode is about the multi talented girl from the Bay Kimi Poi. In the ep she speaks about the reasons behind her choice to lead the life of a professional netballer, because for those who watched her throughout her high school years she was a very talented Basketballer. It is a hard choice at times to decide the path, but we must do our best to support those who choose the way that is best within the athlete.
Kalani is one of New Zealands premier female ballers. Such a humble chilled person but on the court shes a assassin ready to strike. In this episode she speaks about her family and their contributions to get her to this point in life also Tall ferns and WBC.
Ray Cameron speaks about his current mahi in coaching in the Northland association. Talks about coaches who have helped him over the years, and recalls back in 1999 the semi finals at high school nationals Church college vs Hastings boys high.
Raymond Cameron brother to FIBA hall of Famer Pero Cameron speaks about his up bringing in Northland. He also touches on his family influences on his pathway in life. Life and times at Church college with insights on how he made it into the 1999 team. Lesssgo!!
First episode into our sneaker culture series. Talking about the drop/rerealease of the Jordan 4s, sneaker culture from back in the day through to the present. We also speak about the resell game. Lesssgo.
We go in depth with one of the current up and comers in NZ basketball Mitchell Dance who is one of the most decorated athletes in basketball history. Mitchell also speaks about his time over seas in USA playing for prolific prep where he went one on one with Lamelo Ball. He also shares his motivations and inspirations, future goals and ambitions. Such a special episode, enjoy.
We speak with one of the biggest trash talkers in NBL history Clifton Bush the second. Off the court Clifton is a well mannered respectful man, on the court Super Bush steps in and invites you all to his show! Bushy speaks about origins of smack talk, time in the NBL, where he is at with his coaching and the reactions he would create while trash talking.
We catch up with the captain of the Sals NBL team from Hawkesbay Jarrod kenny. In this episode JK speaks briefly on his season at the Cairns Taipans in ANBL and shows love towards his former team the Perth Wildcats. JK also speaks about the current situation with the Taylor Bay Hawks with their upcoming game against Taranaki. Then finishing off with his future goals for the rest of the year.