The Huddle

"There's a culture shift here in Brisbane." James Duncan and the Bullets are big on culture and doing things the right way moving forward. He sat down on The Huddle to talk that and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's worked his way up and now he's the Head Coach of the Illawarra Hawks. Jacob Jackomas talks about following the "GOAT" Brian Goorjian, running his own coaching race and what success for this team looks like this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Breakers have a new man at the helm, Mody Maor is their Head Coach and he's ready to put his stamp on the franchise. He talks the New Zealand Culture, waiting for this moment to be the lead man, and why his Next Star Rayan Rupert is simply a pure hooper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like once you've reached the mountain top? Chase Buford talks us through his mindset after winning a Championship and the attack to go back-to-back. That and more as he sits down with Liam Santamaria on The Huddle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Melbourne's Head Coach Simon Mitchell joins the show to talk about the fresh faces on the roster this season, forming their own identity away from Melbourne United, and what a successful season looks like for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new season, the JackJumpers are flipping the page from an incredible first year and moving onto season 2. Scott Roth talks about the identity he continues to preach to his squad and makes it clear that they don't give a damn about any predictions people may have about his roster.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Perth Wildcats Head Coach John Rillie talks landing the top job, pushing Luke Travers to the next level and his competitive drive carrying over from playing to coaching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Head Coach of the Cairns Taipans, Adam Forde, joins the show to talk about his new run and gun squad, as well as some unique offseason adventures which resulted in him driving from Perth to Cairns in 9 days. We also hear about the addition of "the smartest man in the room" as well as their other key roster acquisitions. It's The Huddle, with Liam Santamaria. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

If you asked anyone about the Boomers recent FIBA Asia Cup Gold Medal run, the chances are the name Will McDowell-White would have been brought up. Following these games Will talks about his newly found confidence in himself, the concerns about his aggression on court, and getting 'the keys' to New Zealand after re-signing with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresh off a FIBA Asia Cup Gold Medal we've got Adelaide 36er Mitch McCarron joining the show. Chatting all things Boomers, some standouts from the Green & Gold games, through to his new look Adelaide team and the expectations for the upcoming season following a big offseason.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go inside Free Agency this week with Perth Wildcats GM of Basketball Operations, Danny Mills. He takes us through how rosters are constructed in the NBL, the Perth Wildcats approach, how the deals they have got done came about and how it all compares to his time in the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by Sydney Kings championship winning head coach Chase Buford to talk through breaking a 17 year championship drought, the season that was, the emotions of the Grand Final series, what comes next, free agency and plenty more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by NBL legend Derek Rucker to preview the much anticipated NBL22 Grand Final Series between the Sydney Kings and Tasmania JackJumpers. They also chat Brian Goorjian's move and a bit of NBL Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An NBLxNBA success story, Jae'Sean Tate went from All-NBL First Team with the Sydney Kings to All-Rookie with the Houston Rockets. He chats to Liam about his NBA season, All-Star Weekend, following the Kings still from afar, former teammate Xavier Cooks and Bryce Cotton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On International Women's Day, Sydney Kings assistant coach Fleur McIntyre joins Liam Santamaria on this week's episode of The Huddle to talk about the team's winning streak, journey through the season, being a female coach in the NBL, her coaching journey and aspirations for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by the head coach of the NBL's hottest team, Scott Roth. The JackJumpers head coach talks about the emotional rollercoaster of the season so far, their win streak and mentality, Will Magnay's injury, managing imports, building a culture and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by NBL legend Damian Martin to run their eyes over some of the stats that standout from NBL22 so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by Jack McVeigh, Liam Santamaria and Damon Lowery share what they are grateful for from the NBL22 season so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria and Derek Rucker discuss how NBL teams can manage COVID disruptions, the Brisbane Bullets, what makes Dean Vickerman a great coach, the Cairns Taipans adjusting to life without Scott Machado and more on the latest edition of The Huddle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria and Peter Hooley break down New Year's Resolutions heading into 2022 for each NBL team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South East Melbourne Phoenix star Ryan Broekhoff joins the podcast after recently sharing the toll that last season took on him mentally and physically, with a message of support for those struggling with their own mental health. Broekhoff shares his positivity around this season and how he is tracking both on and off the court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by NBL legend and now Washington Wizards scout Mark Worthington to break down the storylines coming out of the opening games of the NBL Blitz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Santamaria is joined by ESPN's Kane Pitman to preview the NBL Blitz ahead of preseason action beginning this weekend. They look at every team and the big questions for each lineup ahead of their first games leading into NBL22. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perth Wildcats head coach Scott Morrison joins Liam Santamaria from quarantine to look ahead to NBL22 with the help of questions from fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Dean Vickerman joins Liam Santamaria to reflect on Melbourne's championship win in NBL21, Chris Goulding's NBA tryout, initial impressions of new recruits including Ariel Hukporti and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.