The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

Mar 24 2025 178 ep. 40 mins 34
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ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.

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Illawarra Hawks win second NBL title in epic five-game series

Mar 24 2025 47 mins  
What a series. What a team. The Illawarra Hawks are NBL champions for 2025. Kane and Olgun breakdown game five from the key numbers to key players and missed opportunities. Of course, the MVP debate is had, who should have been MVP, is the system wrong and Kane gives his 3-2-1 in a modified format. Is this the end of an era for Melbourne United? How did Illawarra win despite star p

Melbourne United one win from Championship behind Matthew Dellavedova excellence

Mar 17 2025 51 mins  
In a series of moments, Melbourne United continue to stand up in the fourth quarter. With a 2-1 lead in the series, Melbourne now face an opportunity to close out the series on their home floor in Game 4. Kane and Olgun discuss the tireless Matthew Dellavedova, big game Ian Clark and the mental resolve of Jack White. How have Dean Vickerman and Justin Tatum adjusted during the

Adam Caporn talks being named Boomers head coach through to 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Mar 12 2025 13 mins  
Adam Caporn talks being named head coach of the Australian Boomers, how his time at the AIS prepared him, his plans to guide the program forward, the play-style he'll look to implement, and his thoughts on the stellar form of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melbourne United in box seat after stealing home court from Illawarra Hawks in NBL Championship series

Mar 10 2025 41 mins  
Melbourne United are two wins away from the NBL25 Championship. Did the Illawarra Hawks commit a self-inflicted loss? Will the game mentally impact them heading on the road for Game 2? Kane and Olgun discuss the moments from the series opener and assess the panic scale for the one seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Olgun breaks down Melbourne's insane Game 3 win over Perth, the Hawks' shellacking of the Phoenix + a lookahead to the NBL Championship Series

Mar 05 2025 31 mins  
We just saw two fascinating Game 3s, and Olgun is here to break them down. Melbourne United got the best of the Perth Wildcats in one of the most incredible displays of shot-making you'll ever see (which was also filled with controversy), before the Illawarra Hawks demolished the South East Melbourne Phoenix. That set up what's sure to be an incredible 2025 NBL Championship Series.

How the NBL25 Semi Finals will be decided

Mar 03 2025 38 mins  
Both Semi Final series are heading for a deciding Game 3. Kane and Olgun discuss the state of each team leading into the win or go home scenario. Jack White and the mental challenge of bouncing back, Keanu Pinder’s struggles finishing in the paint and Justin Tatum leaning on his bench are some of the concerns. On the other side, the guys praise the greatness of Chris Goulding, th

In-depth NBL Playoffs preview + Taran Armstrong signs with the Golden State Warriors

Feb 24 2025 56 mins  
The NBL Playoffs are here, and Kane and Olgun are here to break it all down. The Illawarra Hawks have been dominant all season long but could the return of a South East Melbourne Phoenix star make their semifinals series closer than we think? Over in Melbourne, it's a clash of styles as the veteran-laden United take on a red-hot Wildcats team led by the newly-crowned MVP. The boys

Adelaide disaster finally over, Kyrie Irving the Boomer and Dash Daniels shows out at All Star Weekend

Feb 18 2025 55 mins  
The Adelaide 36ers season ended in predictable fashion. A collapse against South East Melbourne sends the talented roster to the offseason but what is next for a proud club that has continued to disappoint? Is the recent reputation going to hurt recruiting? Should Mike Wells return? Kane and Olgun break down the situation in Adelaide. Kyrie Irving continues to state his intent to p

Wildcats advance, Xavier Cooks suspended and reactions from the Gazey awards

Feb 11 2025 54 mins  
The Perth Wildcats advanced to a semi final series against Melbourne United after blowing away the Phoenix in the 4th quarter. Kane and Olgun react minutes after the final buzzer, discussing Keanu Pinder’s signature game, South East Melbourne’s defensive struggles, the frustrating officiating and more. Xavier Cooks suspension is also noted, particularly for what it means ahead

The Kings are hard to trust, the Wildcats' rotations are clearer and United still have questions as the play-in picture takes shape

Feb 03 2025 54 mins  
The Sydney Kings put together another unconvincing week and are staring down the barrel of a concerning play-in matchup, while the Perth Wildcats are trending in the other direction as they slowly unlock Keanu Pinder. Kane and Olgun also discuss whether Melbourne United has the offensive firepower to continue competing at a high level, RAC Arena likely not being available for play-