TP is joined by new Sturt Sabres signing Jarryd Hoppo as he comes up against his former side in the South Adelaide Panthers in the Kayo Freebies Game of the Week in the NBL1 Central & drops his thoughts on Game One tonight of the NBL Grand Finals Series between the Sydney Kings and the Adelaide 36ers.

The SA Shotclock is back for a second time this week including the latest on SA’s local basketball leagues including NBL1 Central and the conclusion of the NBL season.

More “Under the Microscope” comes our way as we look at the final three clubs West Adelaide Bearcats, Woodville Warriors and the Sturt Sabres. TP & Jimmy Buckets analyse three Women’s teams all at precarious positions the defending champions, the almost were and the one that went out in straight sets – are these the top three champion contenders in 2026?

Then in the men’s back-to-back for the Bearcats or is it the Warriors to “march” on or the Sabres make their sensational return to the final five?    

Plus – all the highlights of the epic conclusion to the NBL Semi-Finals of the Adelaide 36ers and the South East Melbourne Phoenix plus the wrap up of what’s next for the City of Churches ahead…   

TP also takes a quick look at the Australian Opals final two World Cup Qualifiers – huge mid-week broadcast so nothing but the best…

The SA Shotclock is back for another week including the latest on SA’s local basketball leagues including NBL1 Central and the conclusion of the NBL season.

More “Under the Microscope” comes at us hard as we piece together the chances of the Norwood Flames and the Central District Lions.

TP & Jimmy Buckets analyse both Women’s teams which enter 2026 with solid back up core but once again will the incoming recruits be enough to lift them up the table from where they were in 2025? It couldn’t be more different in the Mens though with the Flames shuffling their deck and the Lions trying to find some aces in their pack – will it be a new hand that fires or an old paw with some sharpened claws?

Plus – first we had the Adelaide 36ers “Inevitable” Cotton and then SEM Phoenix “Sobey One” win games for their teams in Game 1 & Game 2 – who will take game three and advance to play the Sydney Kings in the NBL Grand Final Series? We look at the game breakers and makers across the first two match-ups and challenge the need for a gutsy move or two to get it done…  

TP also takes a quick look at the Australian Opals first three games and what’s ahead for the last two of their World Cup Qualifiers – and with the sad news hitting us that the “King” has passed - a small tribute to a 36ers legend in the lead up to Tuesday night’s emotional semi-final.

SA Shotclock presents extended highlights of the First Semi-Final matchup of the NBL26 1st Playoff Series between the Adelaide 36ers and the South East Melbourne Phoenix incluidng the full final frenetic final quarter - your commentators are the SA Shotclock's TP & Scotty plus alumni Kerry

The SA Shotclock is back for another week including the latest on SA’s local basketball leagues and NBL26 & WNBL26 seasons.

More “Under the Microscope” hits us with the incoming analysis of the Forestville Eagles, North Adelaide Rockets and the South Adelaide Panthers.

TP & Jimmy Buckets analyse all six teams with a number of contending teams in the women’s but perhaps are still the “one piece” away from having the assuredness of a top position in 2026. 

These Men’s teams have had some roster turnover heading in different directions so while managing expectations is key – how far can these three teams go in season 2026?

Plus, tonight is the big one as the Adelaide 36ers take on their first home final since 2018 against the South East Melbourne Phoenix and while they may be another reiteration – there is a magic rivalry steeped in history about to play out another chapter in a classic SA vs VIC clash of the Titans (pun intended).

TP also takes a quick look ahead at the Australian Opals opponents in their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against their five opponents – let’s not waste any more time.

Let’s a go…

The SA Shotclock is back for another week including the latest on SA’s local basketball leagues and NBL26 & WNBL26 seasons.

It’s finally here!!! With under 21 days to go till the start of the season – “Under the Microscope” is back for another season on all teams across the NBL1 Central League. First up it’s the Southern Tigers and Eastern Mavericks Women and Men we look over their complete rosters and chances in 2026.

TP & Jimmy Buckets analyse all four teams with both Women’s seemingly in different development positions with a clear focus and pathway forward while the Mens the questions are asked with core’s returning on different sides is this their time to return to finals action in 2026?

Both also take in the preseason games at Port Adelaide plus the usual SA Basketball News…

The SA Shotclock is back for another week including the latest on SA’s local basketball leagues and NBL26 & WNBL26 seasons.

TP squares up again with West counterpart Trystan Spooner to chat about WNBL Finals and our key SA players involved in the finals series. Then after watching & listening on the Collective to the Throwdown – the scenario of who needs the win in the last game of the regular season has changed significantly

One thing is for certain – a significant local player reminded us that it ain’t over till it’s over and perhaps we should keep our mouth shut – however we do have a podcast to record so we opened them slightly this week…

The SA Shotclock is back for another week bringing you the latest in SA Basketball including the last part of the NBL and WNBL Season

TP recaps the Adelaide Lightning and WNBL awards for South Australians as they prepare for the semi-finals via all four teams.  

TP is then joined by Jimmy Buckets to go “Under the Microscope” for the first time this year with the TOP NBL1 Central Games to watch for in 2026 & to consider if any have been missed and why TP chose these the games for different reasons plus in SA Basketball News touch on the latest signings for the league as we move closer to tip-off in mid-March. 

They relive the incredible final quarter comeback of the Adelaide 36ers against the New Zealand Breakers as the full final term is replayed then dissected by both.

Then to finish – the debate that has raged in the basketball community – who is the REAL MVP in NBL26??? TP & Jimmy do it the only way they know how – look at the numbers thanks to Sweeney Accounting…

The SA Shotclock is back for another week bringing you the latest in SA Basketball including the last part of the NBL and WNBL Season  

In part two - TP reviews the latest on the Adelaide 36ers and briefly reviews their one-point loss to the Illawarra Hawks and looks ahead to a "prove your point" match-up against Melbourne United.

Then Ashlee Strawbridge of the Adelaide Lightning joins us to share about her season, the Lightning group the last few weeks and about the last game of the season tomorrow against the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

The SA Shotclock is back for another week bringing you the latest in SA Basketball including the last part of the NBL and WNBL Season  

In part one so we can review the events of the coming days - TP reviews the latest NBL1 Central signings then shares the conclusion of the latest results from State Basketball representation for the U20s and the Ivor Burge Teams as the medal games were played out.

Then Jarryd Hoppo returns to the Shotclock to dissect briefly the events of the last week with both giving timely reminders and context to the situations at hand plus look ahead to the crucial match against the Illawarra Hawks tonight in a big re-establishing double header for the Sixers – asking the question if X does mark the spot in more ways than one???