The Huddle

Harry Froling opens up to Pete about his journey back to the court after a near-fatal head injury. From the moment of the incident to the long road of recovery, Harry shares what it was like to face the possibility of never playing again and how with enormous support he has been able to return to the game he loves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Steindl has had a unique professional career. Being part of Championships, teams that folded and building new franchises. Now that he's called time, he sits down with Pete to talk about what led him to his decision and what comes next for life after Basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting 0 and 5 it was unlikely the Phoenix would make the post season but the arrival of Josh King and Owen Foxwell's breakout season changed that. Before Southeast Melbourne head to Illawarra to take on the Hawks Pete caught up with Owen to find out where it all started to come together and how he's continued to work to cement himself as a NBL rising star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

The Perth Wildcats are once again set to feature in the Playoffs and Kristian Doolittle has been a major player in helping to get them there again in NBL25. Pete catches up with Kristian to get an insight into how he's settled into the Wildcats lineup in his second season in the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All NBL First Team Trey Kell III chats with Pete about moving to Australia and his journey in the NBL overcoming injuries to finding his way to the Illawarra Hawks where he's had a career season in NBL25. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Froling talks about what makes this Hawks team special and it largely comes down to the fun they have while playing, as well as the culture. Sam also talks about the journey that got him to this moment which involves some college struggles, becoming a leader even at 24 years old and of course, the fun and banter he has with the entire Froling family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Pete catches up with his former Coach, Dean Vickerman for an insight into his journey and how he approaches building a winning culture by continuing to listen, learn and evolve. 00:00 – Intro 03:10 – Challenges of the Season 06:12 – Coaching Journey & Philosophy 09:15 – From Assistant to Head Coach 12:30 – Building a Winning Culture 15:12 – Team Dynamics 18:...

Kouat Noi is having the best year of his Career so far, cementing himself as a role player for the Kings Kouat is widely touted as a lock for Sixth Man of the Year. Pete sits down to get to know Kouat better and to find out where his drive and confidence come from and how he translates that to his Game on the Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Pete gets to know Broadcast colleague Ariana Prather, who has settled into life in Australia after leaving a successful career in the USA to become a favourite face of the NBL Media team by fans and players alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Hickey catches up with Pete to reflect on the Hawks' season so far, breaking into the team under Coach Justin Tatum and making a run for the NBL25 Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Macdonald joins Pete Hooley to discuss how exactly he started with the new franchise that was the Tasmania JackJumpers, all the way through to the present day where he plays a big role on a winning team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh King, Head Coach of the South East Melbourne Phoenix, dives deeper into his competitive drive, his quick attraction to Melbourne and what exactly his coaching style is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montrezl signed on with the 36ers as an Injury Replacement but the former NBA Sixth Man of the Year cemented himself in the team and has quickly become and NBL fan favourite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete catches up with the great Derek Rucker for Heritage Round. Ruck shares his journey and discusses the legacy he's left on the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After his incredible 51 point game, Pete Hooley speaks with Brisbane Bullets star import James Batemon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wildcats fan favourite Elijah Pepper discusses being born in Shepparton to growing up in the USA, breaking College Scoring Records then making the move to the NBL to turn pro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Mooney opens up about who he is as a basketball player and as a person. Detailing his rollercoaster rides in college, the NBA and now overseas as his professional journey has lead him to New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Hurt has had many chapters in his basketball career to date and they range from his Duke Days under Mike Krzyzewski, to making the Memphis Grizzlies roster to now playing for the Phoenix in South East Melbourne. He talks about what is was like growing up in Minnesota, to why he decided to go to Duke and now to Australia, where he can see exactly why people don’t want to ever leave here. See o...

Jason Cadee joins Pete Hooley to discuss his journey in the NBL from a scary car accident early days, to 300+ games later as he’s about to clock over 400 games in the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Cleveland Cavalier and now Perth Wildcat Dylan Windler talks about his journey that led him to this point. Including his talent in not just basketball but golf and baseball as well, college experiences, being ambidextrous and takeaways from his career so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Only being in Australia for two Months, Darius Days has shown he is a big reason why the Illawarra Hawks look set for a deep run into the playoffs again this year. Already a fan favourite, Pete gets to know a little more about Darius and his journey that has led him to the NBL. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app -  https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnys...

Pete sits down with MVP Xavier Cooks to talk the Rollercoaster the last couple of years has been. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, the love of the game remains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Hooley sits down with Scott Roth and talks life outside of basketball. How Tasmania wrapped it's arms around Roth and his family and how Roth wrapped his arms around his team and delivered a championship to the state in only the third year of existence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pete Hooley catches up with recently appointed New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, to get to know the Ex Honka Playboy from his beginnings as a player to his style as a coach. What is Petteri looking forward to about joining the NBL as the coach of the Breakers? Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - http...

Australian coach Damian Cotter has seen a lot in his coaching career to date. From many years with Knox, the Sydney Kings, Australian teams and now an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls, Cotter talks about the lessons learned throughout his different roles and how excited he is now to have another Aussie in Josh Giddey joining the Bulls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.