Ahead of the Gangurru’s 3x3 World Cup campaign in Warsaw, Poland, tipping off on Monday 1st June we’ve assembled some short takes from the vault of the Gang that covers their respective podcasts from as far back as 2022.

Its a splice of insights from their various journeys’, veteran and multiple 3x3 Asia Cup Gold medalist Marena Whittle talks on the mastery of 3x3, we catch Amy Atwell, an Olympic Bronze medalist, at the beginning of her 3x3 journey, touch on the resilience piece for Emma Clarke and sliding doors moment for Hannah Hank which brings this squad right here to the ultimate challenge on the world stage amongst the best in the world.

All 3x3 World Cup Games will feature LIVE on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube Channel

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From The Vault

Ep. 97: Marena Whittle - For The People

No. 157: Amy Atwell Licence to Shoot

No. 194: Live from QuayCentre with Emma Clarke

No.219: Hannah Hank Inc. All Guns Blazing

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Agnes Emma-Nnopu is that winning combination of A high IQ player and an avid learner.

She’s applied her quest for knowledge both on and off court so it’s no wonder her AIS Head Coach and basketball legend Kristen Veal pronounced '…winning comes where Agnes is’.

In a free-flowing conversation that truly shows her life, interests and what she embodies, you get the picture that Agnes can rise to the occasion and take on any challenges she faces.

She’s part of the reigning NBL1 National Champions, the Knox Raiders who are looking to stamp their authority on the NBL1 South again.

An Australian National Junior medalist, Agnes debuted in the WNBL last season as part of the Sydney Flames in a challenging season that gave us glimpses of what could be and now, she’s gearing for a switch up reminiscent of her final milestone college season at TCU.

Proudly flying the flag of her Nigerian roots, we’re grateful to Agnes for sharing her fascinating and unique journey.

It really is the true spirit of an Aussie success story.

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STB celebrates it’s 6th year LIVE from Comets Stadium on ANZAC Day in the NBL1 Easts Round 4, Sydney Comets Vs Norths Bears with Comets Chantel Horvat and from the front office Ceara Leavai.

Making the move to the Sydney Comets, we play it back with Chantel in her first WNBL ‘chip a couple of months ago, her college years and the historic NCAA championship for her alma mater UCLA.

Front and centre is the growth and love the NBL1 East is getting from across the nation with more and more players trekking to the East Coast in what is the youngest of the conferences. Ceara gives us the inside on the evolution of the East and taking different paths to reach your goals!

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Honouring Tiana ’T’ Mangakahia, ahead of what would have been her 31st birthday, this episode is the full release of an intimate reflection on Tiana’s life, her battle with breast cancer and the heartwarming story of her family and close friends who stood with her in this difficult journey.

Former professional baller, Vanessa Panousis co-hosts alongside T’s family in a rare glimpse behind the scenes of a young woman who overcame incredible challenges to battle breast cancer for many years while staying connected to the game she loved, always hopeful and living her life to the full.

In doing so Tiana not only let people in on her journey, but used her story and hoops platform to raise awareness for young women especially.

Now her hearts desire to continue that legacy is coming to life with her foundation Tough4T.

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We’re grateful to returning guests Phoenix Mercury Assistant General Manager Fleur McIntyre and special guest co-host, Bendigo Spirit Captain Kelsey Griffin for an eye-opening Hoops Biz episode from the C+ Suite.

It’s an insightful exchange between two trailblazers in women’s basketball and a real privilege to tap into their hoops smarts as we dive into the world of the ever-changing all-encompassing WNBA Front Office amidst the spectacular growth of women’s hoops both in the US and around the world.

Taped in the 24 hours leading up to the verbal agreement coming out of the in-person marathon CBA negotiations in Manhattan, we highlight the unpredictable landscape of professional sports in what Fleur predicts will be ‘…the most chaotic Free Agency in the history of the WNBA’, as well as the remarkable progress achieved on and off-court in women’s hooops.

A masterclass in transitioning from the bubble of an on-court team to the labyrinth of the front office, it touches on overarching themes of navigating complexity, innovating with curiosity and achieving extraordinary results through collaboration.

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The first season of the new WNBL era wrapped recently in spectacular fashion, the Opals went undefeated in the Women’s World Cup qualifiers in Istanbul cementing their FIBA Women’s World Cup ranking and we take a minute for a WNBL26 retrospective and get excited for a new NBL1 chapter!

We got to see some really glorious finals basketball and amazing crowds, a nail biting season with some hook turns but most importantly big forward strides. Host Paul Camillos is joined by UCCaps court announcer Simon Peters from WNBL Pulse as we shoot the breeze on the WNBL… and some other good hoops stuff too.

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With FIBA Women's World Cup Qualifiers starting on March 11 we get into the new look, new wave Tall Ferns squad brimming with young and promising talent. This Kiwi squad features 3 debutants looking to earn their spot while in Puerto Rico.

NZ experts Linden Moore, PhD and Maia Williamson join us as we talk about the Kiwi underdogs who are in a super talented pool that includes the unbeatable Team USA & world ranked no. 6 Spain, no easy feat but with a chip on their shoulders and a never say die attitude can they rise to the challenge?

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Ahead of International Womens Day 2026, Madel Guevarra & Isay Aurellado are partnering to launch their new program ‘Let Her Stay In The Game’ based at Hoops Sports Performance in Western Sydney. The program will enable teenage girls and women to stay in the game longer through access to education, inclusive programming, and connections.

Both Madel & Isay have long been involved in community basketball, and fill the gap for inclusivity amongst teenage girls in their communities that have historically seen them drop off the cliff when it comes to retaining girls in sports.

The program tips off on 28th February, with an IWD expert panel on 8th March talking to cultural diversity, unconscious bias & science backed research, and tailored training and goal setting sessions throughout March for teenage girls and women to stay in the game.

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WNBL awards season is here!

A season with so many moving parts, a clear top 3 teams may have iced out other contenders, injuries have cruelly cut short captivating seasons for prospective award candidates, and that old nugget - award fatigue.

We get creative with our own shoutouts and season highlights, but one thing we know is that the Queens of the court will shine in the new WNBL era purple reign.

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A bonus pod ahead of the 4th Pink Hoops Round we share a small snippet with people who were very close to Tiana Mangakahia.

In a fireside chat, we’re joined by friend of the pod Vanessa Panousis alongside very special guests Tiana's mum and dad - Cynthia and Terei Mangakahia

We’re so grateful to have Cynthia & Terei join us on this pod in memory of T.

In the coming weeks we’ll share the full pod where we talk about their legacy initiative, its meaning to the family and hope for it’s impact in the future.

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