Best Exum Podcasts (2024)

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Opals open Olympics with disaster against Nigeria, plus Dante Exum slated for return in marquee matchup vs. Canada 27:51

15d ago27:51

27:51

It could hardly have gone any worse. The Opals drop their opener to Nigeria 75-62, committing 26 turnovers and missing 10 free throws in the process. Kane and Olgun try to make sense of the performance, find any positives, and discuss how the team can turn it around and keep their medal hopes alive. Also, the Boomers prepare for Canada as Dante Exu…

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Opals close out Belgium to win Olympic Bronze medal behind monster Ezi Magbegor performance 36:33

1d ago36:33

36:33

The Opals are back on the Olympic podium! In a game that was fitting of the Opals resilient campaign, the team lost the lead early in the fourth quarter before recovering to close out Belgium. Ezi Magbegor was dominant with 30 points, while the key veterans that stood up all tournament came up clutch. Kane and Olgun breakdown the wildly entertainin…

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Opals blown out by Team USA and now head to bronze medal game on Sunday 20:37

7d ago20:37

20:37

Outside of a short period to end the first quarter, the Opals were comprehensively beaten by Team USA in the Olympic semi final. Kane and Olgun discuss the loss and the challenges now facing the team with a quick turnaround to Sunday’s bronze medal game. Will the loss be difficult to mentally overcome? How does this compare to the semi final loss a…

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Opals dominate Serbia behind rising star Jade Melbourne’s Olympic coming out party 30:42

6d ago30:42

30:42

What a difference nine days can make. After starting their campaign with a bad loss to Nigeria, the Opals are now ensured of a place in a medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Australia dominated Serbia from start to finish, behind the dynamic duo of Jade Melbourne and Alanna Smith. Kane and Olgun break down the result, praise the resilience of Me…

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Boomers fall to Serbia in Overtime, denying Patty Mills heater 50:25

7d ago50:25

50:25

Leading by 24 points in the first half, the Boomers were unable to sustain the level, falling to Serbia in overtime. Patty Mills and Josh Giddey combined for 51 points on the night, but it wasn’t enough as turnovers and defensive lapses cost the team a place in the semi finals. Kane and Olgun discuss what went wrong after the first 15 minutes, and …

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Opals hold off France behind Tess Madgen’s heroics as the Boomers prepare for Nikola Jokic and Serbia 37:15

8d ago37:15

37:15

Tough. Gritty. Courageous. The Opals sent 27,000 French fans home quiet in an iconic Olympic win to punch their place in the Quarter Finals. Kane and Olgun react to the performance, praise Tess Madgen’s leadership, discuss the mental challenges the Opals overcame, Ezi Magbegor steadily improving and plenty more. Australia will now face Serbia on th…

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Boomers advance to Quarterfinals in dramatic fashion despite loss to Greece 47:52

11d ago47:52

47:52

The first half was described as “diabolical” by head coach Brian Goorjian, but a push to reduce the deficit proved pivotal as the Boomers advance to the Quarterfinals after a loss to Greece. Kane and Olgun discuss the rollercoaster game, breakdown a poor first half and identify what changed in the third. How did the Boomers defend Giannis? Why was …

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Opals lean on veterans to steady the ship and hold off Canada, plus the Boomers prepare for Giannis Antetokounmpo 32:12

12d ago32:12

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The Opals needed a response desperately and while it wasn’t perfect, they registered their first win at the Olympics. The 70-65 win over Canada keeps their Paris dreams alive and sets up a matchup with host nation France on Monday morning. Kane and Olgun react to the win and particularly the performances of the veteran core. Sami Whitcomb, Cayla Ge…

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Turnovers cost Boomers in second half against Canada, Giannis and Greece await 35:15

21d ago35:15

35:15

The Boomers fell short against Canada 93-83, with a costly turnover count hurting the green and gold in the second half. Kane and Olgun bring instant reaction, discussing the offensive struggles after the half. Other story lines to surface from the game included Patty Mills being put in the Dorture Chamber, Dante Exum making a positive return, the …

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Boomers overcome Spain behind dominant Jock Landale and Josh Giddey connection 44:12

24d ago44:12

44:12

Facing demons from the past, the Boomers held of multiple Spain runs to start their Olympic campaign with a 92-80 win. Kane and Olgun break down the huge win, discussing the Josh Giddey and Jock Landale connection, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green on defence and Jack McVeigh’s rollercoaster Olympic debut. They also chat about Brian Goorjian’s motivatio…

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How would Dante Exum injury shake up Boomers rotation and a preview of Spain matchup 38:14

19d ago38:14

38:14

The Boomers Olympic opener against Spain is just days away with a late injury to Dante Exum producing a potential wrinkle. Kane and Olgun discuss the impact of a potential Exum absence and expanded roles for Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles and Josh Green. Have the Australian coaching staff been adjusting on the fly? Is Dyson Daniels the biggest pos…

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Giant Paris Olympic Basketball Preview with Olgun and Windy 1:14:44

1M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the most stacked men's basketball tournament in its history, so ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst run the rule on the big storylines to keep an eye on. The Australian Boomers have a renewed hope despite being in the group of death, Team USA looks unsurprisingly unbeatable, and there are clear medal contender…

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Boomers ramp up Olympic prep with games against USA and Serbia as Patty Mills responds to critics 46:54

28d ago46:54

46:54

After a week of questions following squad selection, the Boomers impressed in warm up games against the USA and Serbia. Kane and Olgun break down the big man rotation and address a lack of Duop Reath minutes, praise the emergence of Dyson Daniels and dive into the Patty Mills discussion. Can a lack of volume shooting be overcome? Can the Josh Gidde…

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Boomers unveil Paris Olympics squad with Matisse Thybulle the headline name to miss out 44:16

1M ago44:16

44:16

As Australia announced their squads for the Paris Olympics, the Boomers drew all the headlines with some big names missing out including Matisse Thybulle. Kane and Olgun discuss the final squad after the dust has settled on the initial announcement. Does the makeup make sense? Does the selected team fix problems from the World Cup? Are they able to…

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Josh Green traded to Charlotte and big decisions loom for the Boomers 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

With NBA free agency underway another Australian has been traded, with Josh Green heading to Charlotte. Kane and Olgun break down the news, while also touching on recent transactions involving Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey. With further cuts looming to the Olympic squad, the guys look at all the big stories from the Boomers camp and what decisions …

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Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics squad 38:49

5M ago38:49

38:49

The road to the Paris Olympics continues to ramp up, with the Boomers dropping their initial 22-man squad. While the entire World Cup squad has been named, who are the players pushing for a spot in the squad? Kane makes a case for Matthew Dellavedova. Olgun makes a case for Jack McVeigh. The young additions to the squad are on the agenda and so is …

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Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to become NBL24 Champions 51:41

5M ago51:41

51:41

Island. Defended. In what may have been the greatest NBL Championship series of all time, the Tasmania JackJumpers walked away with the title. From Jack McVeigh's heroics, Scott Roth's sideline genius, Jordan Crawford's scoring outbursts and Will Magnay's toughness, Tasmania got the job done. Kane and Olgun break down everything that went down in t…

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Did Melbourne United land killer blow on Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1? 36:52

5M ago36:52

36:52

Well, that was emphatic. Melbourne United handed Tasmania it's biggest loss of the season, dominating the JackJumpers to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Kane and Olgun break down what went right for Melbourne, what went wrong for Tasmania and what it means for Game 2 and beyond. Will Magnay's minutes, the influence of officiating, MVP progress and t…

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The Geopolitical Chessboard: Gaddafi, Reagan, and the Middle East 1:02:15

6M ago1:02:15

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The Geopolitical Chessboard: Gaddafi, Reagan, and the Middle East Join Mae Brussell on April 21, 1986, as she delves into the complex maneuvers of international politics in the volatile Middle East. In this compelling podcast episode, Brussell unpacks the actions of two formidable figures: Muammar Gaddafi and Ronald Reagan. With her characteristic …

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Mae Brussell: Preston Guillory, Arresting Officer of Charles Manson (11/17/1971) 50:23

6M ago50:23

50:23

Inside the Manson Case: A Conversation with Preston Guillory" Step back in time to November 17, 1971, as the renowned investigative journalist Mae Brussell sits down with Preston Guillory, the arresting officer of Charles Manson. In this captivating podcast episode, Brussell delves deep into the infamous Manson case, unraveling the threads of consp…

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Mae Brussell: Drugs Are Used to Subdue University Students 9:36

6M ago9:36

9:36

Unraveling the Campus Conspiracy: Mae Brussell on Drug Subjugation of University Students we shine a light on a controversial claim made by the formidable Mae Brussell. Known for her incisive analysis and fearless pursuit of truth, Brussell has stirred the pot once again, this time with her assertion that drugs are being used to subdue university s…

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NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarra and Tasmania force Game 3 53:20

6M ago53:20

53:20

It all comes down to 40 minutes. Illawarra upset Melbourne and Tasmania steady to down Perth, forcing a pair of Game 3's on Wednesday night. Kane and Olgun name one thing that has surprised them from the series' so far. What happened to Keanu Pinder? How was Marcus Lee suspended? What has happened to Melbourne's defence? How has Sam Froling formed …

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Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set for Sydney return and are Tasmania the favourites? 57:36

6M ago57:36

57:36

The final four is set in the NBL, with the Illawarra Hawks outlasting the New Zealand Breakers on Monday night. How did the Hawks win? Should the Breakers feel unlucky? Was this a coming of age moment for Sam Froling? How will the Hawks handle United? Also, Brian Goorjian looks set to re-join the Sydney Kings, as Kane and Olgun ponder why this job …

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NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating pause on the season and Boomers that put their hand up for Paris 54:52

6M ago54:52

54:52

After an unfortunate pause for the FIBA break, the NBL postseason is ready to launch. Kane and Olgun preview New Zealand vs. Sydney and Illawarra vs. Tasmania. Key matchups, concerns and important storylines are all on the agenda. Should Justin Tatum have won coach of the year? Has the NBL ruined league momentum with the pause into the postseason? …

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SPECIAL: Brad Newley calls time on career 24:14

6M ago24:14

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Brad Newley -- a two-time Olympian who was among the trailblazers for Australians playing professional basketball in Europe -- has made the decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBL season. He sat down with ESPN's Olgun Uluc to talk about the decision, his career, and what lies ahead! Congratulations Newls! Learn more about your ad ch…

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Lifeless Sydney Kings in danger of missing Play-In and is Will McDowell-White back?! 51:36

6M ago51:36

51:36

With one round to play, one of the Sydney Kings, New Zealand Breakers, Illawarra Hawks or Brisbane Bullets will miss the Play-In tournament. How did the Kings get here? Why have they been unable to stop the skid despite boasting a star studded roster? Which team is in the greatest danger of missing out? Have the Breakers found an easy fix for losin…

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Injury hit New Zealand, Illawarra fairytale faces gauntlet, Perth complaining and more! 52:29

7M ago52:29

52:29

With two rounds to play, the race for the NBL Play-In Tournament in delicately poised. Can New Zealand withstand the loss of Anthony Lamb? Will Illawarra navigate a four-game gauntlet to end the regular season? Can Sydney find any semblance of their old selves? Where does Brisbane fit in the mix? Kane and Olgun discuss this, before pouring into an …

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How do you slow down Bryce Cotton? NBL coaches press conference mind games and an All NBL debate! 1:00:23

7M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

South East Melbourne stunned the Sydney Kings behind a monster Mitch Creek game, but another postseason without Creek seems on the cards. Have the Phoenix wasted the last few years? Illawarra once again nullified Bryce Cotton, but what did the loss mean for the Perth WIldcats in the big picture? Between Dean Vickerman and John RIllie, press confere…

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Perth Wildcats eye off top spot, Tasmania's emphatic response and is there a Boomers big man log jam? 55:07

7M ago55:07

55:07

A dominant first quarter from the Perth Wildcats set up a big road win that has them within touching distance of Melbourne United for top spot and home court throughout the playoffs. That road win came against the Sydney Kings, but did the defending champs make progress despite the result? What led to Tasmania's dominant win over Melbourne United a…

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What's up with Tassie in close games? Nathan Sobey bounce back season and did Sydney figure things out? 48:06

7M ago48:06

48:06

Tasmania are really difficult to put away. That's a good thing. But....they keep losing close games so what does it all mean? As for the Sydney Kings, did a blow out win over New Zealand re-ignite the faith in the team? Kane and Olgun also look into bounce back seasons for Nathan Sobey and Isaac Humphries, while also looking ahead to this week and …

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Sydney Kings looking for answers, Perth Wildcats buy in and any concern for Melbourne United? 54:41

8M ago54:41

54:41

The Sydney Kings lost twice on the weekend and the postgame press conference left the impression that they are a team unclear on where to turn. What are the issues? Can they be fixed? Is the 3-peat possible? If the Kings are looking for in season turnaround inspiration, they could look West, with the Perth Wildcats continuing to run through the lea…

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Are New Zealand a title contender? Is there concern for the JackJumpers? And respect for the Cairns talent factory! 57:55

8M ago57:55

57:55

Finally healthy, have the New Zealand Breakers announced themselves as a threat in the NBL title race? Losers of four out of their last five games, what is going on in Tasmania and are the JackJumpers in trouble? Only one team has beaten Melbourne United twice this season….the Cairns Taipans. While that might be surprising, the young talent on the …

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Sydney Kings lack urgency, Bryce Cotton magic and Dante Exum locked in the starting lineup 45:35

8M ago45:35

45:35

It’s a Christmas edition of the ESPN Aussie Hoops hour. A double dose of upsets on Christmas Day, leaves Kane and Olgun pondering the Illawarra Hawks revival and the grit of South East Melbourne. Where is the urgency for the slumping Sydney Kings? Has Tasmania lost an edge? Do the Perth Wildcats need to help Bryce Cotton? Is there such thing as an …

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Same old South East Melbourne, is Tasmania wobbling and Dante Exum goes crazy in Dallas! 49:16

8M ago49:16

49:16

The NBL is wildly tight in the standings right now, which begs the question...what teams can we actually trust? Kane and Olgun discuss a South East Melbourne setback, the suddenly competitive Illawarra Hawks and what to take from a highly entertaining matchup between Tasmania and Perth. Has Kane's faith waivered on the JackJumpers? Did Olgun person…

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South East Melbourne sign Abdel Nader, Tasmania JackJumpers confirm contender status and what's up with the Sydney Kings? 49:52

9M ago49:52

49:52

Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc are back together for this week's ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour. The boys discuss the import signing of Abdel Nader to the Phoenix, ask whether Olgun is FINALLY on the JackJumpers contender train, before diving into the slumping Sydney Kings woes. The boys also ask whether the Illawarra Hawks can cause some hassles down the stre…

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Adelaide 36ers sack CJ Bruton: behind the scenes, how they got here, where to next? 42:59

9M ago42:59

42:59

Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to deep dive on all things Adelaide 36ers. The team parted ways with head coach CJ Bruton amid a wild set of circumstances, in the middle of another horror season. How did the 36ers get to this position and was moving on from Bruton the right move? Where to next for a team that spends big but hasn’t made the postseaso…

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All NBL news, Is the NBL top six locked and checking in on Dyson Daniels, Josh Green and Jock Landale 52:43

9M ago52:43

52:43

The FIBA break may have brought a halt to the NBL for a weekend, but it hasn't stopped the storylines, with a change to the All NBL criteria leading off the show. Kane and Olgun then take a temperature check on the Adelaide 36ers, Brisbane Bullets, New Zealand Breakers and Tasmania JackJumpers. On the second portion of the episode, the guys discuss…

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Red hot Chris Goulding, Sydney Kings letting it ride and what's changed in Perth? 49:56

9M ago49:56

49:56

Melbourne and Sydney played out a heavyweight matchup with United coming out on top. What changed in the second half? Why didn't Sydney attempt to halt momentum? Is Chris Goulding playing better than ever? Also, what has changed in Perth? Did New Zealand completely mess up their roster? Can we trust Tasmania yet? Plus more! Learn more about your ad…

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Illawarra fire Jakomas, NBL contenders flex and top five most important Boomers 52:32

10M ago52:32

52:32

After starting 2-7, the Illawarra Hawks have moved on head coach Jacob Jakomas. Kane and Olgun discuss the breaking news and the process to get here. Plus, have Melbourne and Sydney separated themselves from the pack? Who is Melbourne United's MVP? Who are the top five most important Boomers and a major hat tip to Duop Reath! Learn more about your …

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Brian Goorjian 57:11

10M ago57:11

57:11

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian sits down with ESPN's Kane Pitman to dive into the state of the Australian squad, with eyes on the Paris Olympics in 2024. Reflecting on what the team learned from a disappointing FIBA World Cup campaign, Goorjian discusses what changes could be made in the next nine months, including the ongoing conversation about whet…

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NBL officiating takes centre stage, progress in Perth, and Hawks eyeing change 41:45

10M ago41:45

41:45

The NBL's officiating is in the firing line. Is it justified? Olgun is joined by Pete Hooley to discuss that, and more. The Perth Wildcats look to slowly be figuring things out, the Sydney Kings are getting wins but scarily don't look close to their ceiling yet, while the bottom-of-the-ladder Illawarra Hawks look bound to make a tweak going forward…

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Are the Perth Wildcats fracturing, South East Melbourne's rise and a WNBL season preview! 52:55

10M ago52:55

52:55

The Perth Wildcats slip further in the standings, but is there a way out? Kane and Olgun discuss what has gone wrong so far in the season out West. Melbourne United and Tasmania played out a fascinating matchup, with the guys giving their takeaways. Are South East Melbourne contenders? Can the New Zealand Breakers rebound? Plus, Megan Hustwaite joi…

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Perth Wildcats woes, United's starting lineup question and Aussie NBA news wrap 40:03

10M ago40:03

40:03

The Perth Wildcats have lost three games in a row and with problems on both ends of the floor, where should the focus lie? The return of Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. was a great success, but what does it mean for the dominant defensive play of Ariel Hukporti? When will the JackJumpers offence cool off? Also, an NBA news wrap with the latest on Josh Green, Ste…

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DJ Vasiljevic to join Adelaide, Johan Bolden shines and Breakers face crucial stretch 46:26

10M ago46:26

46:26

Major news hits the NBL, with star local guard DJ Vasiljevic to join the Adelaide 36ers. Kane and Olgun discuss what the move means for Adelaide, before moving on to the Sydney Kings ridiculous depth and the impressive start of Jonah Bolden. What did the guys take from a Tasmania-South Melbourne classic, is this a defining stretch for New Zealand a…

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Tasmania announce title contender status, Baynes vs. Forde and should Alexandre Sarr start? 40:27

11M ago40:27

40:27

After taking down the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United on the weekend, is this the most complete Tasmania JackJumpers squad we have ever seen? On the back of the Aron Baynes and Adam Forde altercation, what could either party have done differently, or should they have? Perth Wildcats star Alexandre Sarr has had a massive start to the season, but c…

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Perth Wildcats early stumble, Sydney Kings depth shines and are Melbourne United the favourites? 40:19

11M ago40:19

40:19

Round 1 of the NBL is in the books and Kane and Olgun are here to walk through all the major talking points. Are Melbourne United the clear title favourites? Is Brisbane built for playoffs? How concerned should Perth Wildcats fans be? Is there a deeper roster than the Sydney Kings? Can Adelaide find a way out of the tough start? All these topics an…

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NBL24 season preview | Each team's biggest questions ahead of opening night 47:18

11M ago47:18

47:18

The NBL Blitz is in the books and the ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour is back for another season. Kane and Olgun debrief the preseason play, look ahead to opening night and ask the big questions for each team across the league. Which teams look like genuine contenders? Which young players will make an immediate impact? Which teams will rise up the standings…

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Boomers big questions and who makes the Paris Olympics squad? 56:40

12M ago56:40

56:40

The Boomers FIBA World Cup campaign has come to an end, with the attention very quickly turning to the Paris Olympics. What were the positives from Japan? How did the Josh Giddey-Patty Mills back court function? Defence or offence the biggest problem? How should the transition of generations be handled? Where will the necessary shooting come from? …

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Boomers advance in FIBA World Cup, set up meeting with Luka Doncic 42:27

12M ago42:27

42:27

The Boomers have joined Germany in advancing from Group E to the second round of the FIBA World Cup. Kane and Olgun discuss the win over Japan, identifying key moments and performances from Josh Giddey, Xavier Cooks and Josh Green. Where do the Boomers stand overall? What should the rotation look like moving forward? Can Josh Green become a primeti…

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Boomers set for World Cup opener vs. Finland with some lingering questions 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

With five warm up games in the bank, the Boomers are heading for a World Cup opener against Finland. Kane and Olgun tap into some of the lingering questions around the squad. How concerning are the health issues? What are some of the lineup variations Brian Goorjian can tap in to? Who stops Lauri Markkanen? How is the early chemistry between Josh G…

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