The Derek Rucker Podcast

The NBL postseason is here and who better to bring in for the Derek Rucker Podcast than league legend Lanard Copeland. The 2 x NBL Champion and 1997 Grand Final MVP talks the big games this week with Derek and they cover the hot topic of the Top 15 players in the competition.

For our episode this week, Derek is joined by the very impressive Jo Healy who is a presenter with the NBL and an exciting basketball media talent. Jo was a professional Athlete prior to her transition to TV/Media and she shares more of her story and her opinions of the NBL as we close out the 2023-24 season ahead of an exciting finals series.

For Episode 5 and our first taste of the Derek Rucker Podcast in 2024 the show welcomes Olgun Uluc from ESPN who covers the game with a great eye for detail and passion. Olgun and Derek chat about the full landscape of the NBL to close out the season, they also chat about individual players and the game as a whole.

For Episode 4, Derek talks through the insights coaches are using more and more in the NBL on Defensive and Offensive assessments of players / teams. He is also joined afterwards by Kelsey Browne a 2 Time Premiership Super Netball Star who has now made her name among the top Talent in the NBL sideline commentary team. Kelsey shares an interesting insight in to her background and what made her who she is today.

For Episode 3, Derek is joined by 3 x Coach of the Year and NBL coaching royalty in Joey Wright. Joey shares his unique take on the development of some of the key players who starred underneath him and gives his insights on the NBL so far this Season. He is a wealth of wisdom on the game and his passion comes through on this fascinating conversation.

For Episode 2, Derek is joined by NBL Next Stars GM and NBL Analyst - Liam Santamaria. Covering everything from last round’s games and a preview of Round 6 to the Next Stars prospects. Liam brings a unique take on how he sees the game and the guys have a great rapport which shines through in a great episode!

Episode 1 of the new season for The Derek Rucker Podcast is here. What a start we have for you with superstar coach and Australian great - Brian Goorjian joining the show. In Basketball, Brian has seen it all and he shares incredible insights on the current Boomers Team, the recent world cup performance, the challenges within the National Team system as well has his hot takes on the NBL and even a few tips for the weekend. This is a conversation you will not want to miss with a legend of the ...

Welcome to the 31st episode of The Ruckus Podcast hosted by Derek Rucker! Derek is joined on The Ruckus Podcast today by legendary Australian sports journalist and broadcaster John Casey. In this episode Derek and John talk about John's background, his introduction to journalism, making a name for himself in the media, commentating on the NBL, Anthony Mundine, NBL Grand Final and much more. There is too much great content on this podcast to not listen to it more than once. You can find us on ...

Welcome to the 30th episode of The Ruckus Podcast hosted by Derek Rucker! Derek is joined on The Ruckus Podcast today by well known ESPN College/International/FIBA Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla. In this episode Derek and Fran talk about March Madness and the hot teams; Davidson College and Stephen Curry; International basketball and the evolution of the game; Australians playing abroad and the NBL. The best basketball podcast produced in Australia EVER! Fran is one of the most knowledgeable basketball analysts in the world. Enjoy!

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Welcome to the 29th episode of The Ruckus Podcast hosted by Derek Rucker! Derek is joined on The Ruckus Podcast today by Sydney Kings' Managing Director Jeff van Groningen. Derek and Jeff openly discuss the struggles the Kings have experienced in the past two seasons and the club's future; Jeff talks about his background and entry into Australia's National Basketball League (NBL); predictions for the NBL Grand Final Series and plenty of other stories and explanations. This podcast is an ABSOLUTE MONSTER and one of a kind for any podcast produced in Australia.

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Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-ruckus/id1316311027?mt=2

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