The NBL Pocket Podcast

We discuss Boti's article from botinagy.com 'Boomers omissions make no sense' plus 36ers news. 

I'm joined by Karl Beston (@karlbeston) & Sebastian Greenway (@SebGreenway) of the 'Beston and Greenway Podcast' (@BestonGreenway). A great chat about all things NBL on-and-off the court: the new TV deal, NBL tiers etc.  

Erikas of Prienai in the LKL and I discuss current Illawarra Hawk LaMelo Ball's time with the team; the ups, the downs, the creamy middles. Will Ball's time in the LKL be an indication of things to come in the NBL? 

NBL weekly wrap at start then at (8:48) Kane Pitman (@mkebucksaus) the NBA & Milwaukee Bucks vagabond beat reporter. 

Sydney Kings guru Matt McQuade joins me to talk all things purple and gold: Jae'Sean Tate, Rob Beveridge almost going to the Kings, Bogut's play and future ownership and the implications of such on NBL20, the Kings SF-spot, Melbourne United's roster overhaul, the schedule and Matt's past and future journalistic plans. 

We talk stats-keeping, the tight finish to the 2019 NBL1 Season, Dan Trist, Tohi Smith-Milner, Ray Turner, Tom Wilson's departure, possible NBL1 fills for remaining NBL spots and potential NBL 3rd imports from the NBL1. Follow Jordan on twitter @jordanmcnbl and on his website jordanmcnbl.com . 

We talk Brett's career with the Melbourne Tigers, the mechanics of dunking, his Slam Dunk Competition wins, coaching & second chances.  If you're interested in getting involved in Brett's Tomorrow's Stars Basketball the link is here: https://tsbasketball.com . I'm not terribly please with the audio in this episode. Still working out the kinks with phone call conversations.  

Mark Worthington formally of the Sydney Kings, South Dragons, Melbourne Tigers, Gold Coast Blaze & Cairns Taipans. We talk all things South Dragons on the 10yr Anniversary of their 2008/09 NBL Championship season. 

Attracting International interest to the NBL, Brian Bowen going un-drafted, The Next Stars Program, Hampton & Ball, Aaron Brooks' break from basketball, the 1998 decision to change from summer to winter, NBL GM and coaches personas at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and the future direction of the NBL.  

LaMelo Ball, Aaron Brooks and future potential NBL Next Stars rumours.  

Dan is a partner of Baimed Performance and serves as the Trainer/S&C Coach of the Illawarra Hawks. We talk the incoming Josh Boone, how to improve your ups and former Coach Rob Beveridge's 'training routine'. https://www.baimed.com.au

Boti Ball.

Aaron and I discuss the finer points of his article 'There's No Proof New Zealand Will Better Prepare RJ Hampton for the NBA Than College'. Ruffled a lot of feathers, hear the man out. 

Check out Adam's work at adamballingerart.threadless.com . 

We talk about all things video sports journalism and theatrical basketball films. If you're looking to enter the video/audio sports journalism field this episode is well worth your time. 

For more of Al's work visit www.alanrosegraphics.com.au and  www.thefabulousbushpigs.com

Rashad Phillips (Detroit Mercy Legend, PIT MVP) from Sportstalk2319.com talks his time in the NBL with the Perth Wildcats in 2007. We talk about his unusual season and exit from the Wildcats after leading the league in double-doubles. 

Casper Ware to Sydney, Trimble & Long to Melbourne, small market woes and who's left on the Free Agent list. We also take a deep dive into Lennon Cooper's fantastic 'TITLE TOWN' documentary about the Adelaide 36ers of the 80s & 90s. 

Josh Wilcher is the starting PG for the Plymouth Raiders (BBL) and Townsville Heat (QBL) and a former development player with the Melbourne Tigers (NBL). We talk all things basketball both in Australia and England. Super nice guy; candid and charming. 

Taking a break from NBL Free Agency. This week I interview Clinton Gardiner AKA Clint Dogg; the owner of the world's largest collection of NBL video tapes, jerseys and assorted memorabilia. Clint Dogg also worked as MC for the Hunter Pirates. Check out Clint's music at www. ClintDogg.com  

@Adelaide36ers , @BrisbaneBullets , @SydneyKings , @MelbUnitedHQ , @PerthWildcats and @SEMelbPhoenix #NBL20 Free Agencies thus far & moving forward, Rob Beveridge, @ChrisAnstey13 's hopeful biography & @paulthenshirley 's 'Can I Keep My Jersey'.

Boti and I talk NBL Grand Final Game 3 & 4, Wildcats, United, Boomers and Books. 

Boti and I discuss Game 1 & 2, the Wildcat bench, the officiating, Gleeson's Game 2 rotations, the 'Championship' 3rd quarter, Kennedy & McCarron's rebounding, the talented Venky Jois and the Brian Goorjian-Sydney Kings rumours.