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ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ESPN Australia/NZ

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    • 4.6 • 24 Ratings

ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.

    Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics squad

    Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics squad

    The road to the Paris Olympics continues to ramp up, with the Boomers dropping their initial 22-man squad. While the entire World Cup squad has been named, who are the players pushing for a spot in the squad? Kane makes a case for Matthew Dellavedova. Olgun makes a case for Jack McVeigh. The young additions to the squad are on the agenda and so is the idea of building a team and rotation that makes sense. 
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    • 38 min
    Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to become NBL24 Champions

    Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to become NBL24 Champions

    Island. Defended. In what may have been the greatest NBL Championship series of all time, the Tasmania JackJumpers walked away with the title. From Jack McVeigh's heroics, Scott Roth's sideline genius, Jordan Crawford's scoring outbursts and Will Magnay's toughness, Tasmania got the job done. Kane and Olgun break down everything that went down in the series and discuss the Melbourne perspective after a heartbreaking end to a dominant season. 
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    • 51 min
    Did Melbourne United land killer blow on Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1?

    Did Melbourne United land killer blow on Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1?

    Well, that was emphatic. Melbourne United handed Tasmania it's biggest loss of the season, dominating the JackJumpers to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Kane and Olgun break down what went right for Melbourne, what went wrong for Tasmania and what it means for Game 2 and beyond. Will Magnay's minutes, the influence of officiating, MVP progress and the McVeigh vs. Travers matchup. It's all on the agenda and plenty more.
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    • 36 min
    NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarra and Tasmania force Game 3

    NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarra and Tasmania force Game 3

    It all comes down to 40 minutes. Illawarra upset Melbourne and Tasmania steady to down Perth, forcing a pair of Game 3's on Wednesday night. Kane and Olgun name one thing that has surprised them from the series' so far. What happened to Keanu Pinder? How was Marcus Lee suspended? What has happened to Melbourne's defence? How has Sam Froling formed into a dominant force?
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    • 53 min
    Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set for Sydney return and are Tasmania the favourites?

    Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set for Sydney return and are Tasmania the favourites?

    The final four is set in the NBL, with the Illawarra Hawks outlasting the New Zealand Breakers on Monday night. How did the Hawks win? Should the Breakers feel unlucky? Was this a coming of age moment for Sam Froling? How will the Hawks handle United? Also, Brian Goorjian looks set to re-join the Sydney Kings, as Kane and Olgun ponder why this job would be attractive for the legendary coach. Will local players flock to the Kings to play under Goorj? Finally, Perth and Tasmania are set to tip on Friday night. How many points does Bryce Cotton need to score for the Wildcats to win and are the JackJumpers favourites?
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    • 57 min
    NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating pause on the season and Boomers that put their hand up for Paris

    NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating pause on the season and Boomers that put their hand up for Paris

    After an unfortunate pause for the FIBA break, the NBL postseason is ready to launch. Kane and Olgun preview New Zealand vs. Sydney and Illawarra vs. Tasmania. Key matchups, concerns and important storylines are all on the agenda. Should Justin Tatum have won coach of the year? Has the NBL ruined league momentum with the pause into the postseason? How can it be fixed? Did any of Boomers put their hands up for Paris on the weekend? 
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
24 Ratings

24 Ratings

Nic_B2013 ,

Love the addition of women’s hoops!

Great podcast. Recent interviews around WWC with Brondello, Blicavs and Screen fantastic. Keep it coming.

JumpJC ,

Nice podcast

No complaints. Give it a listen

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