The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

By ESPN AU/NZ, Kane Pitman, Olgun UlucSports Basketball

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour episodes

October 06 #NBL27 Likes & Dislikes: PJC's HOT Start, Kings hum, Ingles’ surprising usage | Aussie Hoops Hour
Olgun Uluc and Jason Cadee run through their likes and dislikes from the early stretch of the NBL season.
They discuss Parker Jackson-Cartwright’s red-hot to start the season, and why Gordie Herbert has the New Zealand Breakers running so smoothly.
The guys also get into the Adelaide 36ers' offensive struggles, the Sydney Kings' standout role clarity, and Joe Ingles' surprisingly light usage.
Then they split on the South East Melbourne Phoenix's three-point strategy: is it a sound approach or a problem?
Plus, a breakdown of Luke Paul committing to Duke University.

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1 hr 8 min
October 03 Brian Windhorst previews the Aussies in the NBA: Giddey, Dyson, Landale, Simmons | Aussie Hoops Hour
ESPN’s Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst joins Olgun on the Aussie Hoops Hour to break down the Australians in the NBA ahead of the new season. Windy explains why Josh Giddey has one of the most fun rosters in the league, why Dyson Daniels is built for the playoffs, Jock Landale’s big contract in Atlanta, whether Sacramento can be the lifeline that revives Ben Simmons' career, and runs the rule on all of the key Aussies in the league.

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53 min
September 29 Hawks still winless, 36ers' new defensive identity, & changes brewing in NZ | Aussie Hoops Hour
Round 2 of NBL27 is in the books and the Illawarra Hawks are the only team still without a win.

Olgun and Jason break down what’s going wrong, including the defensive issues and frontcourt help on the way.

We talk through Elijah Pepper’s wild game winner, Max Mackinnon’s career night, Josh Oduro's stellar start in Melbourne, drop some new reporting on changes that are coming in New Zealand, and look at Adelaide's new defensive identity.

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57 min
September 23 Days gone, referee drama for SEM, Dash Daniels arrives & the Velička show | Aussie Hoops Hour #NBL27
The NBL27 season is underway and there's already plenty to unpack. Olgun Uluc and Jason Cadee break down the Darius Days fallout, what’s next for Illawarra, South East Melbourne's 1-1 week, Adelaide's undermanned win over Melbourne, and RJ Brown becoming the youngest player to sign an NBL contract in over 40 years. Then, there’s the question on the entire Red Army’s lips, where is Brandon Knight and how much are the Wildcats missing him?

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54 min
September 16 NBL27 Preview: Every team analysed + the biggest stories from across the #NBL | Aussie Hoops Hour
Olgun Uluc, Peter Hooley, Jason Cadee, and Alice Kunek discuss the biggest storylines ahead of the NBL27 season, and preview what we should expect from each team in the league!
00:00 Welcome to NBL27
10:54 Adelaide 36ers
23:07 Brisbane Bullets
31:09 Cairns Taipans
41:22 Illawarra Hawks
49:40 Melbourne United
57:49 New Zealand Breakers
1:05:55 Perth Wildcats
1:12:46 SEM Phoenix
1:26:03 Sydney Kings
1:36:07 Tasmania JackJumpers
1:47:23 Storylines to follow for NBL27

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1 hr 58 min
September 09 Richard Jefferson joins the Aussie Hoops Hour! | Ben Simmons, Matthew Dellavedova, & TENNIS CROSSES?
The Aussie Hoops hour is back for another season... and boy has Olgun started strong.
ESPN's Richard Jefferson joins ESPN Basketball Insider Olgun Uluc in Melbourne ahead of another massive season of NBA and NBL.
We would normally say that they talk Matthew Dellavedova and his coverage of Steph Curry, Ben Simmons return to the NBA, and other regular basketball chat.... but this one went of the rails.
ENJOY!

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41 min
April 07 SYDNEY KINGS ARE NBL CHAMPIONS; Kendric Davis is MVP; Is Brian Goorjian retiring; What's next for Adelaide?
Sydney Kings are NBL26 Champions, defeating Adelaide 113–101 in Game 5 to secure their third title in five years.
Kendric Davis leads the way, earning Championship Series MVP honors and delivering a statement performance: “It’s my time now.” Brian Goorjian captures his seventh NBL title, while Matthew Dellavedova joins elite company with both an NBA and NBL championship.
What’s next for Adelaide after falling just short—and what did we make of Goorjian using his final timeouts to keep Davis on the floor?

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37 min
March 30 Sydney takes 2-1 lead; Drama on & off the court; Mike Wells criticizes officials; Dell'Orso & the Wildcats advance to Final Four; Jock showing out!
Sydney takes 2-1 lead; Drama on & off the court; Mike Wells criticizes officials; Dell'Orso & the Wildcats advance to Final Four; Jock showing out!
Sydney Kings win Game 3.
Is KD's approach to the rivalry the right way?
Does Mike Wells have a point on the officiating?
Dell'Orso, Wildcats advance to Final Four!
Jock Landale a big help to Atlanta's success!
It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour!

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42 min
March 23 Sydney take Game 1 in dominating performance; Aussies go dancing; Dyson leads Hawks to 11 straight wins!
Sydney take Game 1 in dominating performance; Aussies go dancing; Dyson leads Hawks to 11 straight wins!
Thoughts in Game 1?
Kane, Olgun give one thing to watch in Game 2.
Aussies make their way on the big stage at the NCAA Tournament.
Dyson Daniels' shooting improves; leads Hawks to 11 straight wins!
It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour!

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44 min
March 16 A BIG Game 3 that determines it all; Sobey's CAREER night; What's next for Perth? Josh Giddey on FIRE!
A BIG Game 3 that determines it all; Sobey's CAREER night; What's next for Perth? Josh Giddey on FIRE!
Who will join the Sydney Kings in the Finals?
Game 3 Preview.
Nathan Sobey delivers in the clutch in HUGE career-night.
Perth gets eliminated - what's next?
Josh Giddey continues to shine in Chicago.
It's all here on The Aussie Hoops Hour!

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38 min

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ESPN's Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc talk about all of the pressing topics in Australian basketball, featuring in-depth interviews, panel discussions, and everything in between.