The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

The Aussie Hoops hour is back for another season... and boy has Olgun started strong. ESPN's Richard Jefferson joins ESPN Basketball Insider Olgun Uluc in Melbourne ahead of another massive season of NBA and NBL. We would normally say that they talk Matthew Dellavedova and his coverage of Steph Curry, Ben Simmons return to the NBA, and other regular basketball chat.... but this one went of the rails. ENJOY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sydney Kings are NBL26 Champions, defeating Adelaide 113–101 in Game 5 to secure their third title in five years. Kendric Davis leads the way, earning Championship Series MVP honors and delivering a statement performance: “It’s my time now.” Brian Goorjian captures his seventh NBL title, while Matthew Dellavedova joins elite company with both an NBA and NBL championship. What’s next for Adelaide after falling just short—and what did we make of Goorjian using his final timeouts to keep Davis on the floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sydney takes 2-1 lead; Drama on & off the court; Mike Wells criticizes officials; Dell'Orso & the Wildcats advance to Final Four; Jock showing out! Sydney Kings win Game 3. Is KD's approach to the rivalry the right way? Does Mike Wells have a point on the officiating? Dell'Orso, Wildcats advance to Final Four! Jock Landale a big help to Atlanta's success! It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sydney take Game 1 in dominating performance; Aussies go dancing; Dyson leads Hawks to 11 straight wins! Thoughts in Game 1? Kane, Olgun give one thing to watch in Game 2. Aussies make their way on the big stage at the NCAA Tournament. Dyson Daniels' shooting improves; leads Hawks to 11 straight wins! It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A BIG Game 3 that determines it all; Sobey's CAREER night; What's next for Perth? Josh Giddey on FIRE! Who will join the Sydney Kings in the Finals? Game 3 Preview. Nathan Sobey delivers in the clutch in HUGE career-night. Perth gets eliminated - what's next? Josh Giddey continues to shine in Chicago. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBL26 Playoffs Preview! What's next for Melbourne? Dyson Daniels in LEGENDARY company. Kane and Olgun breakdown on what to look out for in the Final Four teams. Melbourne gets eliminated by Perth - what's next? Dyson Daniels in legendary company! It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Cadee joins the show this week as we break down the Aussie Boomers’ impressive 2–0 sweep over Guam and the Philippines in the latest FIBA window. We take a deep look at the two massive NBL Play‑In qualifiers, with Phoenix battling Perth for seeding and Melbourne United facing the JackJumpers in a high‑stakes showdown. Cadee also shares insight on how Sydney and Adelaide should attack the FIBA break as the postseason approaches. We close by unpacking Petteri Koponen’s departure from the Breakers and what direction New Zealand may go next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the Boomers be welcomed back in the Philippines? Bryce wins his 6th MVP, Goorj wins his 7th COTY; NZ shows out in the Gold Coast; Boomers squad thoughts; Dyson continues his hustle! Bryce wins his 6th! Goorjian gets his flowers yet again! New Zealand wins inaugural Ignite Cup. The Boomers return to the Philippines since 2018 brawl. Thoughts on the Boomers Squad for World Cup Qualifiers. Dyson continues his hustle on the court. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rowdy joins the show again! Who will win the NBL26 Awards? Final Round chat; Veterans resign; Jock Landale's BEAST boxouts; Ignite Cup Final preview; Karim Lopez a Top 10 Pick! NBL Awards predictions. Final Round of NBL26. McVeigh, Sobey stay and resign. Jock Landale at the top of the NBA in boxouts. Ignite Cup Final preview - 36ers vs Breakers. Karim Lopez projected Top 10 in NBA Draft. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Boomer Ryan Broekhoff joins The Aussie Hoops Hour! A potential championship preview: Sydney vs SEM? DRAMA with Goorj, Foxy, and King; Race to the Top 2; Josh Green's big impact helping Hornets win; New Hawk Landale makes MONSTER statement in debut; Nick Marshall a MIP candidate? Kings vs SEM: a championship series preview? DRAMA with Goorj and Foxy, King gives his input. The race for the Top 2 spots is getting HOT. Josh Green helping the Hornets on a franchise record winning streak. Jock Landale's MONSTER statline in debut for Hawks. Ryan gives his NBL MIP favourite. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DRAMA between Adelaide & Brisbane; All-NBL chat; Jock's a BEAST on the board; Kings are more DOMINANT than ever; Giddey misses on All-Star. Fight breaks out between the 36ers & Kings. Olgun picks his All-NBL team. Jock continues his dominance crashing the boards. Sydney is on another level of dominance this year. Josh Giddey All-Star sbub? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trouble in Adelaide? BIG MEN MONEY! Josh Green's impact in Charlotte; Josh Giddey returns; HIGH emotions in Perth; Bye-bye Brisbane. Did Adelaide make the right choice in signing Jenkins? Big men Mennenga and Magnay out for the season - what's next? Josh Green's on-court impact helping Charlotte win games. Josh Giddey returns to Bulls lineup. Emotions roll HIGH in Perth post loss to Melbourne. Kiss the NBL26 season goodbye in Brisbane. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside HoopsFest; SEM makes a STATEMENT vs Adelaide, sends a message to the league; One-on-one with Luke Paul and Tyrese Proctor! Chat all things HoopsFest. SEM the favourite to win it all? Phoenix wins BIG vs 36ers, sends a message to the NBL. Olgun's all-exclusive one-on-one with potential NBA prospect Luke Paul. Kane sits down with Cavs guard Tyrese Proctor. Will Magnay injures foot in 2-point loss to Melbourne. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adelaide's import swap; The latest on Perth and Sydney; New Head Coach in Brisbane?; Best bench in the NBL? Adelaide lets one go, signs another. Perth and Sydney's time is ticking to add players to rosters. Who is the new Head Coach expected to sign with Brisbane? Best bench in the NBL? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Cotton or Kendric Davis? The NBL MVP race up for debate! SEM big win vs Sydney; Melbourne's loss to Tasmania; Injury updates; Jock BALLING in the NBA! South East Melbourne wins BIG vs Sydney. Injury updates in Sydney and Perth. The MVP race coming down to two major players. Jock Landale having a career NBA season in Memphis. More impressed with Tasmania winning or disappointed with Melbourne losing? It's all here in The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBL Panel is back for an in-depth look at the current state of the league. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker, Jason Cadee, and former Kings CEO Chris Pongrass to discuss innovations the NBL could introduce and where the league sits in the grand scheme of world basketball. Is it time for a midseason trade period - and what would it look like? How is the new NIL environment affecting the NBL? What are some of the challenges recruiting imports? Is the NBL ready for expansion? 00:00 – The NBL Panel: Part II 1:37 – How is the new NIL environment affecting the NBL? 16:52 – What are some of the challenges recruiting imports? 41:02 – Is the NBL ready for expansion? 53:50 – Is it time for a midseason trade period? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh Giddey leads the league in what?! NBL Tiers and NBA New Year's Resolutions! NBL Tiers - where does each team rank? Certified contenders to the not so trustworthy ones to the PACK IT UP ones. Josh Giddey leads the league in a specific category. Kane and Olgun give their NBA New Year's Resolutions. It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of The NBL Panel is a deep dive into every team at the midway point of the regular season. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc is joined by Derek Rucker and Jason Cadee for a temperature check: Bryce Cotton and the Adelaide 36ers’ surge, what to make of Melbourne United, a deep appreciation for the Phoenix, who’s more trustworthy between Sydney and Perth, and a whole lot more: 00:00 – Welcome to the NBL Panel: Part 1 6:06 – Melbourne United 17:52 – Adelaide 36ers 32:36 – South East Melbourne Phoenix 44:31 – Sydney Kings 53:59 – Perth Wildcats 1:03:19 – Tasmania JackJumpers 1:09:40 – New Zealand Breakers 1:15:23 – Illawarra Hawks 1:21:22 – Brisbane Bullets 1:29:52 – Cairns Taipans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Time to panic for Melbourne?! Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade? Preview Kings vs 36ers; SOUND OFF on Aussie Big Man. Melbourne on a 4-game losing streak. Is this the most unpredictable NBL season in the last decade? A preview to a Kings vs 36ers Ignite Cup game. Dyson Daniels always improving. SOUND OFF on the next new Boomers Big Man. NBL coaching vacancies? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Cotton's big return to Perth in HUGE COMEBACK by Adelaide! Is Illawarra finished? Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne a real rivalry? Bryce Cotton's return to Perth for the first time! Adelaide wins it in the closing seconds with a huge comeback. Steven Adams a big help for Houston. New Zealand looks good but Brisbane is falling in the ladder. Are the defending champs Illawarra finished? SOUND OFF - Are Melbourne and South East Melbourne real rivals yet? It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices