The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

After starting 2-7, the Illawarra Hawks have moved on head coach Jacob Jakomas. Kane and Olgun discuss the breaking news and the process to get here. Plus, have Melbourne and Sydney separated themselves from the pack? Who is Melbourne United's MVP? Who are the top five most important Boomers and a major hat tip to Duop Reath! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian sits down with ESPN's Kane Pitman to dive into the state of the Australian squad, with eyes on the Paris Olympics in 2024. Reflecting on what the team learned from a disappointing FIBA World Cup campaign, Goorjian discusses what changes could be made in the next nine months, including the ongoing conversation about whether Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons will join the...

The NBL's officiating is in the firing line. Is it justified? Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to discuss that, and more. The Perth Wildcats look to slowly be figuring things out, the Sydney Kings are getting wins but scarily don't look close to their ceiling yet, while the bottom-of-the-ladder Illawarra Hawks look bound to make a tweak going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

The Perth Wildcats slip further in the standings, but is there a way out? Kane and Olgun discuss what has gone wrong so far in the season out West. Melbourne United and Tasmania played out a fascinating matchup, with the guys giving their takeaways. Are South East Melbourne contenders? Can the New Zealand Breakers rebound? Plus, Megan Hustwaite joins the show to give all the latest on the WNBL sea...

The Perth Wildcats have lost three games in a row and with problems on both ends of the floor, where should the focus lie? The return of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. was a great success, but what does it mean for the dominant defensive play of Ariel Hukporti? When will the JackJumpers offence cool off? Also, an NBA news wrap with the latest on Josh Green, Steven Adams, Josh Giddey and more! Learn more about...

Major news hits the NBL, with star local guard DJ Vasiljevic to join the Adelaide 36ers. Kane and Olgun discuss what the move means for Adelaide, before moving on to the Sydney Kings ridiculous depth and the impressive start of Jonah Bolden. What did the guys take from a Tasmania-South Melbourne classic, is this a defining stretch for New Zealand and can anyone break the Melbourne defensive clamps...

After taking down the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on the weekend, is this the most complete Tasmania JackJumpers squad we have ever seen? On the back of the Aron Baynes and Adam Forde altercation, what could either party have done differently, or should they have? Perth Wildcats star Alexandre Sarr has had a massive start to the season, but could it be time for him to be inserted into the st...

Round 1 of the NBL is in the books and Kane and Olgun are here to walk through all the major talking points. Are Melbourne United the clear title favourites? Is Brisbane built for playoffs? How concerned should Perth Wildcats fans be? Is there a deeper roster than the Sydney Kings? Can Adelaide find a way out of the tough start? All these topics and more are discussed, as every team is analysed. L...

The NBL Blitz is in the books and the ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour is back for another season. Kane and Olgun debrief the preseason play, look ahead to opening night and ask the big questions for each team across the league. Which teams look like genuine contenders? Which young players will make an immediate impact? Which teams will rise up the standings from last season? All this and plenty more on tod...

The Boomers FIBA World Cup campaign has come to an end, with the attention very quickly turning to the Paris Olympics. What were the positives from Japan? How did the Josh Giddey-Patty Mills back court function? Defence or offence the biggest problem? How should the transition of generations be handled? Where will the necessary shooting come from? Ben Simmons? Bryce Cotton? Kane and Olgun discuss...

The Boomers have joined Germany in advancing from Group E to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. Kane and Olgun discuss the win over Japan, identifying key moments and performances from Josh Giddey, Xavier Cooks and Josh Green. Where do the Boomers stand overall? What should the rotation look like moving forward? Can Josh Green become a primetime scorer for Australia? What do they need to do i...

With five warm up games in the bank, the Boomers are heading for a World Cup opener against Finland. Kane and Olgun tap into some of the lingering questions around the squad. How concerning are the health issues? What are some of the lineup variations Brian Goorjian can tap in to? Who stops Lauri Markkanen? How is the early chemistry between Josh Giddey and Patty Mills? All this and more on today'...

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is less than a week away, so here’s your one stop shop going into the tournament. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst take you inside both the Australian Boomers and Team USA camps, muse over the other contenders that could make some noise, and talk through some of the key narratives to keep an eye on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The build up to the FIBA World Cup continues as the Boomers have cut the squad from 18 down to 13. With only one more player to miss the tournament, what are the key battles in the Melbourne exhibition games? Do Australia need more depth at the guard or big positions? Who looms as a potential starting five? The sadness of Matthew Dellavedova missing out. Kane and Olgun discuss the latest news arou...

The Boomers World Cup squad is loaded with talent entering training camp in Cairns. With so many questions surrounding the make up of the final squad, Trevor Gleeson joins Kane to help dive into some of the main storylines. From the big man battle to the guard squeeze, every topic is hit as the build up continues to tournament tip off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

With the FIBA World Cup just over a month away, Australia's NBA stars have started touching down. Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, Jock Landale and Jack White practiced with Melbourne United on Wednesday, with Brian Goorjian watching on. Kane and Olgun discuss the day's events, ask who will make the squad and who could be unlucky. Also, some news from around the NBL, including updates on United and the...

A special Summer League edition of the show, with San Antonio Spurs guest coach Fleur McIntyre and Boomers Bronze medallist Duop Reath joining the show. Kane discusses Wemby-Mania with Fluer, Reath's upcoming battle for a World Cup spot and plenty more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA free agency produced a bonanza for Australian hoops, with multiple stars set to sign deals and land in a new city. Jock Landale is heading to Houston, Joe Ingles to Orlando, Jack White to OKC, and more. Kane and Olgun break down all the reported moves and what it could mean for the local stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time NBL champion Dejan Vasiljevic joins the show to discuss his upcoming Summer League opportunity with the Washington Wizards, relationship with Xavier Cooks exercising his NBA/Europe out and plenty more. The sharpshooter has spent the last two months working out in Miami and details his next steps in an impressive career thus far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

The Boomers have dropped their initial 18-man squad for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, with some very interesting omissions. The Ben Simmons storyline continues to bubble along, but should he actually be in the mix? Where is Aron Baynes? Who is the most important Boomer? Who are the locks for the final squad? Kane and Olgun react to a big day on the road to the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choice...

The latest Australian to reach the NBA, Xavier Cooks joins the show. After a massive two seasons with the Sydney Kings, Cooks had his first taste of NBA playing time with the Washington Wizards. Cooks discusses his NBA experience, defending Giannis, battling through injury to win another NBL title, his injury battles, Boomers ambitions, family and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The NBA postseason has arrived with several Australian players expected to play a key role for their respective squads. Kane and Olgun react to Josh Giddey's dominant postseason debut, before also touching on Dyson Daniels, Jock Landale, Joe Ingles and the other local players that have made a playoff roster. Also, some NBL tidbits as the offseason rolls on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Phoenix Suns big man Jock Landale joins the podcast just days prior to making his NBA postseason debut. Landale discusses playing for a contender, how he found out about the Kevin Durant trade, battling for minutes with Bismack Biyombo, learning under Chris Paul and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two of the biggest local names in free agency have dropped, with Will McDowell-White staying in New Zealand and Keanu Pinder heading to the Perth Wildcats. Kane and Olgun break down the breaking McDowell-White signing, the direction of the Wildcats, what's next for the two Melbourne clubs and plenty of other little news items from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

The first NBL Podcast of the 2023 offseason has landed, with Sydney's roster overhaul and some big-time names on the agenda. Kane and Olgun discuss Xavier Cooks, Keanu Pinder, Will McDowell-White, Luke Travers and some key role players who could find themselves on the market. All the news and analysis from the beginning of what could be a busy offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...