The Extra Pass

This week in a very special NBL Blitz episode of the podcast, Ben is joined by returning United star Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. The pair talk through United's first two games of the Blitz, why JLA made his decision to come back to Melbourne, and whether or not Shea Ili has 'bounce'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by returning United star Matthew Dellavedova. Going over his expectations for the coming season, how he feels about MU's lineup for NBL24, and how his upbringing helped define his playing style, it was a great opportunity to hear from the Aussie basketball legend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by NBA and NBL champion Ian Clark after he touched down in Melbourne. Covering his excitement for the season, shooting contests, and the 'Honky Tonk Highway', they had a blast getting to know United's newest import. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Adam and Ben are joined by young forward Kyle Bowen. Having returned to Australia following four years at St Mary's in California, the trio talk (extensively) about footy, before getting into why he signed with United, what his first few months have been like, and the 'gritty not pretty' movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Adam and Ben are joined by newly minted United assistant coach David Barlow. They go over some of 'DB' and Adam's battles on the court in the early 2000's and talk through what being a Boomer means to Barlow ahead of the FIBA World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by 2022 NBA Draft pick and newly minted Melbourne United star Luke Travers. From Summer League to preseason to which AFL players would make up the best basketball team, the trio cover it all as we fast approach the start of NBL24. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by former Melbourne Tigers Champion and Melbourne United Basketball Academy Head Coach Nathan Crosswell. Across the episode we hear about Nathan's goals for the academy, how Brian Goorjian saved his professional career, and why he got so angry at Balls for not owning any VCRs in 2003. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by NBA and NBL Championship winning OKC Thunder forward Jack White as he prepares for the FIBA World Cup back in Melbourne. From Denver's Championship celebrations, his time at Duke and how he feels about United's NBL24 lineup, the trio have a grand old time catching up after Jack's 12-months playing in the NBA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Adam and Ben are joined by Melbourne United Assistant Coach Rhys Carter. A veteran of 21-professional teams, Rhys talks through his career, which saw him team up with Adam twice, as well his status as one of Australia's streetball legends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Ben are joined this week by Melbourne United Captain Chris Goulding. The three discuss Chris' time spent playing in Paris, his fondest memories as Adam's teammate and roommate with the Tigers while touching the age old question of whether or not he could in fact ollie on a skateboard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Ben are joined this week by Melbourne United’s Next Star Ariel Hukporti. Following a season on the sidelines with injury, the Togolese-German seven-footer is ready to return to the lineup. The trio touch on Hukporti’s road to recovery, why athletes from New Zealand are so strong and how many nights a week is it acceptable to eat a full rack of ribs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week, Adam and Ben are joined by incoming Melbourne United Assistant Coach Jacob Chance. Covering his previous battles with United as a coach in Perth and Tasmania, while going deep on whether playing the acoustic guitar at parties is socially acceptable, the trio have a blast getting to know one of United's newest additions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Ben are joined by new Melbourne United recruit Tanner Krebs. Touching on everything from his college career, his move to Melbourne and whether or not he buys CDs, the trio dig deep with one of United's incoming stars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Ballinger and Ben Hopkins are joined by Melbourne United Head Coach Dean Vickerman for the inaugural episode of 'The Extra Pass'. The trio touch on Dean's coaching career, as well as United's new-look lineup for NBL24.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.