Up Hill Down Under

In this episode we dive into the hottest topic in all of basketball right now: NBA Europe vs. EuroLeague (00:07:58): •Is the competition inevitable despite skeptics? •Should the EuroLeague be worried about its future? •What would an NBA-Europe merger mean for basketball on the continent? •A fiery hot take: Is the NBA the worse basketball product? We also analyze comments from Adam Silver, Jasikevi...

In this episode, we dive into the hottest topics in sports: NFL Playoffs, American Football, EuroLeague Basketball, the IMG-EuroLeague deal, streaming expansion, and much more.   NFL Wildcard Weekend (06:36) The NFL Playoffs have officially kicked off! We break down the key matchups and discuss why every other league is afraid of the NFL’s dominance. We also explore the NFL’s expansion into stream...

Simon joins us from Austria, where his son is trying out for the Austrian National Team (MU16)! We dive into the unique role of being a sports dad and how to navigate the tricky waters of pushy parents in youth sports.   EuroLeague: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly (00:15:58) We dissect the latest happenings across Europe’s top basketball competition, including: •Spanoulis & Monaco: A match ma...

In this episode, we break down the latest EuroLeague news, including Dusko Ivanovic stepping in for Luca Banchi in Bologna and Vasilios Spanoulis taking over as Monaco’s head coach (00:02:55). The spotlight, however, is on Paris Basketball’s meteoric rise in the EuroLeague (00:12:04). What’s behind their unexpected success? From their underestimated status to tactical brilliance, unorthodox playst...

In this episode, we mix some holiday cheer with a deep dive into the latest EuroLeague action and standout performances that have basketball fans buzzing. It’s the season for festive vibes, and we kick off the episode with some lighthearted holiday banter. We discuss the surprising news of D’Angelo Russell’s interest in playing for Lithuania, the impact it could have on the national team, and fun...

In this episode, we dive deep into the latest EuroLeague action and catch up on the standout performances making waves in the world of basketball.   EuroLeague Recap: Derby Time in Athens (00:06:01): We break down the thrilling showdown in Athens, where Panathinaikos hosted Olympiacos in a game that might just be the season’s best. From the unique glass floor to Panathinaikos’ fifth straight home...

In this episode, we tackle the latest Euroleague headlines, starting with a potential shake-up in the coaching scene. Could legendary names like Ettore Messina, Zeljko Obradovic, or even Luca Banchi be facing the hot seat? We dive deep into the possibilities, break down the potential for a first head coach firing, and analyze the top candidates, who are currently available on the market. Next, we...

In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the past few Euroleague rounds, spotlighting the standout games and a surprising rise from Zalgiris that has everyone talking. We discuss an early Final Four preview in the making, as Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in what could be a thrilling showdown later in the season, and we break down yet another impressive performance from FC Barcelona.  ...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Round 2 of EuroLeague basketball, discussing standout performances, tactical strategies, and upcoming matches. We highlight key games and teams that have caught attention, such as Fenerbahce’s impressive early-season form, while also focusing on teams like Zalgiris and their strong potential. Barcelona’s underwhelming play despite a win, and Partizan’s need t...

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024/25 Euroleague season! We’ve tipped off in style, and Round 1 didn’t disappoint. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the best game of the week(00:01:55), analyzing the top teams and performances that caught everyone’s attention. From jaw-dropping individual displays to team efforts that set the bar high—who delivered, and who stole the spotlight? We’ll a...

As the new EuroLeague season approaches, we dive deep into all 18 teams and predict their over/under results for the upcoming year. Who’s poised for a breakout season? Which powerhouse teams might fall short of expectations? We’ve got you covered with detailed analysis, bold predictions, and everything you need to know before tip-off! Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler M...

It has been quite a summer for all the Euroleague teams but two teams definitely stood out. Panathinaikos Athens and Olympiacos Pireus - the Greek nemesis - have been guns blazing with acquiring quite an All Star roster. But one question remains: Who actually had the better summer signings? (00:06:20). Andrea Trinchieri is not known for mincing words and he recently had some very interesting comme...

Sports movies and documentaries have always been intriguing. Some are really well made, some are just bad. We discuss some of our most favorite sports legends and who should portray them in a potential movie (00:15:10).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast o...

It remains uncertain if the USA can continue their dominance in basketball at the 2028 Olympics using the same strategy as in 2024. While their talent pool is deep, other nations are rapidly improving, making the competition increasingly fierce (00:07:14). Head coach Svetislav Pesic expressed concern that Serbian basketball might struggle to remain competitive on the international stage in the fut...

In what has been one of the best, if not the best, Olympic Basketball Tournaments, the USA prevailed against a very competitive French team winning the Gold Medal for a fifth consecutive time (00:07:26). We also discuss our biggest surprises and dissapointments of this years tournament (00:19:18). Naturalized players in FIBA tournaments are athletes who have gained citizenship in a country other t...

The Olympic Games in Paris have started and with that we finally have some basketball to talk about again. After the first games some teams are already on the brink and face elimination from the tournament (00:04:58). While all eyes are on Paris, there have been quite some notable transfers in the EuroLeague. We take you through the latest updates (00:15:53). What would happen if all of us could g...

In our most recent episode we put a little bet on the Euro 2024 final between Spain vs. England (00:04:52) Further we discuss the interesting timing of Paris Basketball head coach Joonas Iisalo moving to the Memphis Grizzlies (00:15:28) whereas DBB coach Gordie Herbert has not made up his mind where to move next (00:22:20). Discounts in the NBA are very rare, that’s why Jalen Brunsons decision to...

With todays episode we start a new segment to the show - the Up Hill Down Under Interview Series. We want to take you behind the curtain as we talk to professionals in the field of sports and media. In our very first conversation we talked to Daniel Friedrich of the Gmunden Swans! He is the current MVAP of the Austrian Basketball Super League, a championship winning Point Guard while also playing...

Although we got our hearts ripped out in the EUROS during the week, we still managed to make this a fun episode. The list of stars switching Euroleague teams keeps on getting longer and longer. While there are some familiar names floating around, there also will be some new Players showcasing their skillset in Europes premiere Basketball League (00:07:32). As we‘re getting closer to this years Oly...

This week we take you through our own resumee of this years NBA Finals (00:03:15) before switching to the EURO 2024 in Germany were various so called underdog nations, such as Austria or Switzerland, start to aim for more than just be happy to have qualified (00:13:00). The EuroLeague transfer season is on full display as various changes have already led for numerous eye-popping news. We take you...

The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks have been a bit disapppointing from a competitive POV but yet there is still plenty to talk about what needs to happen in order for this series to become the competitive battle we‘ve all had initially expected (00:02:39). The UEFA EURO 2024 is about to kick off and we take you through some early predictions as well as expectations...

We are recapping Real Madrid winning their record-breaking 15th Champions League title by beating Borussia Dortmund 2:0. Why they don't need a Kylian Mbappe to keep winning (but they still sign him anyway) and what next season could look like. (00:03:30). The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics vs. the Dallas Mavericks are about to tip-off in the next hours. We dissect what each team needs to to...

It was the weekend, we've all been waiting for - the Euroleague Final Four 2024 in Berlin. And what a showing of basketball excellence it has been as Panathinaikos Athens dethroned the champions of 2023, Real Madrid, in a stunning comeback victory. We take you through all the reasons of how the new kings of European basketball got there (00:01:48). We also discuss the latest player transfer news a...

It's the weekend we've been waiting all season for - Euroleague Final Four with the teams from Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus. We talk about key match-ups, predictions of the games, possible MVPs and everything you need to know about the Final Four in Berlin (00:08:41). It's also awards season in European basketball and as usual, some of the choices h...

Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus will be competing for Europes basketball crown (00:00:15). After three Game 5 the Euroleague Final Four is finally complete. We take you through the breathtaking ways each team got there and what have been the keys for them punching their ticket to Berlin.  Although AS Monaco has failed to qualify for the Final Four, Mik...