The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

Ben Simmons has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade deadline day deal, with James Harden heading to the Philadelphia 76ers in the transaction. Kane Pitman, Steve Smith and Peter Hooley break down what it means for both sides, Simmons' fit with the Nets, the shift in championship contention and much more. The team also discuss the trade of Joe Ingles to Portland and what it coul...

In the middle of an outstanding rookie campaign with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Josh Giddey joins the show to break down the start to his NBA career. Adjusting to the schedule grind, growing with a young group, offensive development and seeing the floor as an elite passer are just some of the topics covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Australian Boomers squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers has been announced. A regular fixture in the National Team, Nick Kay will be one of the veterans on a youth laden squad. Nick joins the show to discuss the upcoming qualifiers, finding a comfort level in the national team program, adjusting his role to become a vital player in the green and gold, Joe Ingles recent knee injury,...

With the NBL schedule back in swing, Kane Pitman, Steve Smith and Peter Hooley get together to discuss the big stories across the league. What's next for Sydney? Are Melbourne the most reliable team? Can Perth win the title away from home and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boomers and Philadelphia 76ers star Matisse Thybulle joins the show. Kane and Matisse discuss the difficulties of playing through the Omicron wave, life without Ben Simmons, his own development this season including a critical conversation with Brian Goorjian and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

San Antonio Spurs and Boomers big man Jock Landale jumps back on the show to discuss his ongoing rookie season in the NBA. Landale opens up about early setbacks with concussion and covid, being assigned to the G League, working his way into the NBA rotation, playing under Pop and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN Draft expert Jonathan Givony jumps on the show to discuss NBA prospects in the NBL including Luke Travers, Hugo Besson and Ousmane Dieng. We also check in on rising G League Ignite star Dyson Daniels and discuss the early NBA impact of Josh Giddey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian Opals head coach Sandy Brondello joins Ball and the Real World to discuss parting ways with the Phoenix Mercury and what's next, Liz Cambage, the Opals FIBA Women's World Cup squad and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NBL 22 days from tip, the trio of Kane Pitman, Josh Garlepp and Peter Hooley get together for a special season preview episode. Predictions, players under the pump, sleeper teams and much more on this episode of Ball and the Real World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kane Pitman, Steve Smith and ESPN Australia-NZ Senior Editor Stuart Randall step onto the podium to debate and discuss the latest developments around the Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia, as the tension between the want-away Australian superstar and the 76ers continues to build. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBL commissioner Jeremy Loeliger joins Ball and the Real World ahead of what will be another challenging season for the league. Season start date, vaccination, moving into the Asian market, Next Stars and NBL Cup are all on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Goorjian joins Ball and the Real World to dig deep into the Boomers historic bronze medal winning performance. The legendary coach gives insight into what prompted him to accept the job, Dante Exum's emergence, why Josh Giddey missed out, lessons learned from the loss to Team USA and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South East Melbourne CEO Tommy Greer joins Ball and the Real World. Greer discusses the signing of import guard Xavier Munford, an injury blow for a key recruit, expectations of Ryan Broekhoff and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jock Landale joins the show to share his experience of the Australian Boomers' historic run to a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, the changing role he played along the way and his new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olgun is joined by Steve Smith and Kane Pitman for the ultimate Tokyo Olympics debrief after the Australian Boomers defeated Slovenia to win a bronze medal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olgun is joined by Steve Smith and Kane Pitman to discuss the Australian Boomers remaining undefeated en route to a semi-final meeting with Team USA, while Patty Mills and Jock Landale find new homes in the NBA and Josh Giddey is taken sixth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by Oklahoma City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst joins Olgun from Las Vegas to break down the COVID-19 disruptions surrounding Team USA, the pre-Olympic exhibition games, an appreciation of Patty Mills and the Australian Boomers, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olgun is joined by Steve Smith to break down the Boomers team for the Tokyo Olympics, the news of Patty Mills being named one of Australia's flagbearers, the pre-Olympic bubble in Las Vegas, and which young guns are in line to be Boomers at the next World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ball and the Real World panel discuss the biggest questions surrounding Ben Simmons' future, both for the Sixers and the Australian Boomers: Should Ben Simmons go to the Olympics? Where will he play next season in the NBA? How good is he and what is his current trade value? What does the Sixers star need to work on to be an effective player in the postseason? Learn more about your ad choices....

The NBL playoffs are here so the ESPN Australia team is here to break down both semi-finals matchups. We also go through each end-of-season awards finalist and pick our winners! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Cotton joins Ball and the Real World to discuss his season-ending injury and how he can help his Wildcats from the sidelines. The two-time NBL MVP also got personal about his long stint in Perth, what the future may hold, and why he's no longer looking over his shoulder for NBA opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Bogut joins Ball and the Real World to discuss who makes the Australian Boomers squad for the Tokyo Olympics, the value of young talent vs experience, and the keys for Brian Goorjian to be successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Perth Wildcats signing Will Magnay joins Ball and the Real World to talk about his blockbuster decision to ink a deal with the defending NBL champs, his time with the New Orleans Pelicans, his improvement over the past year, and how he plans to get back to the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Golden State Warriors draftee Justinian Jessup joins Ball and the Real World to talk about dealing with the physicality of the NBL, his evolution as a shooter, being coached by Brian Goorjian, and the Illawarra Hawks' season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olgun is joined by Steve Smith to predict the end-of-season NBL award winners, with a runaway Rookie of the Year and who could challenge Bryce Cotton for MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices