Ball and the Real World

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Talking all things Australian basketball, both locally and overseas.

  • 38 minutes 49 seconds
    Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics squad

    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 the idea of building a team and rotation that makes sense. 

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    11 April 2024, 12:15 am
  • 51 minutes 41 seconds
    Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to become NBL24 Champions

    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 the series and discuss the Melbourne perspective after a heartbreaking end to a dominant season. 

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    2 April 2024, 5:32 am
  • 36 minutes 52 seconds
    Did Melbourne United land killer blow on Tasmania JackJumpers in Game 1?

    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 the McVeigh vs. Travers matchup. It's all on the agenda and plenty more.

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    19 March 2024, 4:57 am
  • 53 minutes 20 seconds
    NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarra and Tasmania force Game 3

    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 into a dominant force?

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    12 March 2024, 2:23 am
  • 57 minutes 36 seconds
    Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set for Sydney return and are Tasmania the favourites?

    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 would be attractive for the legendary coach. Will local players flock to the Kings to play under Goorj? Finally, Perth and Tasmania are set to tip on Friday night. How many points does Bryce Cotton need to score for the Wildcats to win and are the JackJumpers favourites?

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    5 March 2024, 1:07 am
  • 54 minutes 52 seconds
    NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating pause on the season and Boomers that put their hand up for Paris

    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? How can it be fixed? Did any of Boomers put their hands up for Paris on the weekend? 

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    27 February 2024, 10:10 pm
  • 24 minutes 14 seconds
    SPECIAL: Brad Newley calls time on career

    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!

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    14 February 2024, 3:58 am
  • 51 minutes 36 seconds
    Lifeless Sydney Kings in danger of missing Play-In and is Will McDowell-White back?!

    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 losing Anthony Lamb? Who is the coach of the year? How should team success factor in to individual awards? Which games are must watch in the final round? Kane and Olgun unpack another week of chaos. 

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    14 February 2024, 3:58 am
  • 52 minutes 29 seconds
    Injury hit New Zealand, Illawarra fairytale faces gauntlet, Perth complaining and more!

    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 interesting weekend for the Perth Wildcats, a massive week for the Opals and Aussies at the NBA trade deadline. 

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    8 February 2024, 12:17 am
  • 1 hour 23 seconds
    How do you slow down Bryce Cotton? NBL coaches press conference mind games and an All NBL debate!

    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 conferences are heating up in the road to the postseason, so what is fair game? Did the NBL disrespect Aron Baynes? Finally, the guys get into a debate over All NBL teams and whether or not there should be a game limit.

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    31 January 2024, 5:02 am
  • 55 minutes 7 seconds
    Perth Wildcats eye off top spot, Tasmania's emphatic response and is there a Boomers big man log jam?

    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 and with the re-emergence of Will Magnay and Isaac Humphries, could the Boomers big man race get crowded? Plus, Adam Forde's excellent press conference, South East Melbourne's capitulation and more!

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    24 January 2024, 11:05 pm
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