So much happening in the NBL world as we prepare to return to the regular season and we have it all covered on this episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle.

Co-hosts Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage talk all the hot topics in the NBL right now and breakdown the NBL Cup but Damian Martin is back with The Damo Award thanks to Boomering and we have the TABtouch Preview of Round 10 as well.

This episode gets underway with a look at the conclusion of the NBL Cup that saw the Perth Wildcats prevail to win the inaugural trophy ahead of the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Brisbane Bullets.

The Scoring Machine offers his thoughts on what he liked and didn't like about the NBL Cup and offers his views on what he'd like to see moving forward to make it an annual event.

We also breakdown that remarkable comeback from the Wildcats against the 36ers and then turn our attention to the big news around the NBL.

Shawn Redhage offers his views on Lamar Patterson's release from the New Zealand Breakers to rejoin the Brisbane Bullets, provides his feedback on a suggestion about Orlando Johnson's potential future and then we discuss the unfortunate situation involving Mitch Creek and what it means for the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

It's then time to take a deep breath for this week's The Damo Award with Damian Martin thanks to Boomering. The NBL's greatest ever defender had some unique votes for Best Defensive Player award this week while offering insights into the NBL Cup and what lies ahead for the rest of #NBL21.

The Scoring Machine is then back for the TABtouch Preview this week as we take a look at all the Round 10 match ups in the NBL.

It's all made possible thanks to Hoops Heaven (www.hoopsheaven.com.au), TABtouch (www.tabtouch.com.au) and Boomering (www.boomering.com.au).