The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

Dec 11 2024 162 ep. 40 mins 36
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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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NBL Midseason Check-ins - Part 1 (Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, SEM, Illawarra)

Dec 11 2024 68 mins  
We've reached the midway point of the NBL season, so it's time to check in on how each team is tracking - and we have 5 guests to help. Olgun chats with SEM Phoenix big-man Jordan Hunter, Adelaide 36ers guard Dejan Vasiljevic, Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass, Illawarra Hawks forward Mason Peatling, and Perth Wildcats GM Danny Mills to get the lowdown on their respective seasons thu

Bryce Cotton continues league scoring binge, Melbourne United separate from pack and will Illawarra find consistency?

Dec 02 2024 51 mins  
The outrageous scoring binge in the NBL has continued, with Bryce Cotton dropping 59 points on New Zealand. Kane and Olgun discuss the magnitude of the performance, assess where Perth sit overall and ask whether New Zealand are in trouble all of a sudden. Elsewhere, Melbourne and Sydney played out another classic. Is Chris Goulding in the best form of his career? Is Sydney finding

Montrezl Harrell suspended, young Boomers to watch and Dyson Daniels breakout NBA start

Nov 25 2024 51 mins  
After a week of waiting, Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis have been handed suspensions by the single person tribunal. Kane and Olgun discuss the verdict and the long process to get to this position. The FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers delivered two massive wins for the Boomers. Chris Goulding’s hot shooting and some future Boomers names to watch are on the agenda, before an NBA wrap o

Fallout from Melbourne-Adelaide incident, Batemon burns Perth and why would New Zealand move on from Freddie Gillespie?

Nov 18 2024 45 mins  
Another weekend, another round of complete chaos. Kane and Olgun work their way through all the incidents. What will the NBL do about the Adelaide-Melbourne incidents? Why is New Zealand moving on from Freddie Gillespie? How did James Batemon persevere early season preseason to burn the Perth Wildcats to the tune of 51 points? Also, the guys discuss Josh King’s postgame comments

How did Chris Goulding shake loose, are the JackJumpers turning the corner and Adelaide league’s box office team

Nov 11 2024 42 mins  
Kane and Olgun are back to wrap round 8 of NBL25. Chris Goulding’s historic explosion was the highlight of the round, but how did he do it, how did Perth allow it to happen and what does it mean for Melbourne’s threat as a title contender? Tasmania have had a rough season to date, but did they find some clues on the weekend for how they can turn things around. Kane points to so

New Zealand Breakers make statement, Josh the King of South East Melbourne and do Melbourne United have enough offence?

Nov 04 2024 43 mins  
The New Zealand Breakers have travelled across the world to start NBL25 but they ended round 7 as the talking point of the league. After dominant wins over Adelaide and Melbourne, what stands out about the Breakers 6-2 start and are they a genuine contender? Elsewhere, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have found some positivity of late, collecting two wins for new head coach Josh K

Tatum vs. Goulding, Montrezl Harrell dominates and what is wrong with the Sydney Kings?

Oct 28 2024 50 mins  
It was a drama filled round of NBL, starting with Melbourne’s win over Illawarra. Who is the real villain? Chris Goulding, Justin Tatum or the officials? Did Tatum deserve a fine? Has CG been unfairly treated around the league? Is there a flopping problem in the NBL? Elsewhere, the Sydney Kings lost two games, so what is happening to the preseason title favourites? Kane and Olgun

Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green face big NBA opportunity and will Ben Simmons have bounce back season?

Oct 21 2024 49 mins  
Your 2024/25 NBA Season preview. Is Josh Giddey the future of the Chicago Bulls? Can Josh Green expand his game with the Charlotte Hornets? Will Dyson Daniels land himself on an All-Defensive team by season’s end? Is Ben Simmons capable of playing 60+ games? Which players are the most likely to find themselves in trade discussions? Kane and Olgun work their way through the long l

Who is the new South East Melbourne head coach, how long will Perth miss Bryce Cotton and are Tasmania set for roster change

Oct 21 2024 37 mins  
The South East Melbourne Phoenix have a new head coach, but who exactly is he and how did the team hire him in a matter of a few days? Are Tasmania on the brink of making a roster move? How long with Perth be without superstar Bryce Cotton? Kane and Olgun dive into all the leading topics out of round 5 of the NBL. New Zealand, Melbourne United and the overall standard of play are a

Montrezl Harrell set to stay in the NBL, Kings offensive misfunction and will a head coach change help Phoenix

Oct 14 2024 46 mins  
The Adelaide 36ers are set to receive a huge boost with Montrezl Harrell close to signing a full season deal with the club according to Olgun. The Phoenix moved on from head coach Mike Kelly after just five games, but will the decision actually change their fortunes? Melbourne United continue to rack up wins with little fanfare, the Sydney Kings offence needs some work and Kane dec