We're back for Part 2 of our NBL Midseason Check-ins. Olgun chats with Tasmania JackJumpers guard Milton Doyle, Brisbane Bullets head coach Justin Schueller, Melbourne United big-man Marcus Lee, and New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron to get a gauge on how their respective teams are tracking thus far this season.

*Note: The Cairns Taipans endeavored to provide a player but it couldn't be organised in time, so that check-in will happen later in the season!

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We've reached the midway point of the NBL season, so it's time to check in on how each team is tracking - and we have 5 guests to help. Olgun chats with SEM Phoenix big-man Jordan Hunter, Adelaide 36ers guard Dejan Vasiljevic, Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass, Illawarra Hawks forward Mason Peatling, and Perth Wildcats GM Danny Mills to get the lowdown on their respective seasons thus far.

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The outrageous scoring binge in the NBL has continued, with Bryce Cotton dropping 59 points on New Zealand. Kane and Olgun discuss the magnitude of the performance, assess where Perth sit overall and ask whether New Zealand are in trouble all of a sudden. Elsewhere, Melbourne and Sydney played out another classic. Is Chris Goulding in the best form of his career? Is Sydney finding some consistency with the rotation? Is Jack White the most underappreciated star in the league? Tasmania, Adelaide and the up and down Illawarra Hawks are also on the agenda.

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After a week of waiting, Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis have been handed suspensions by the single person tribunal. Kane and Olgun discuss the verdict and the long process to get to this position. The FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers delivered two massive wins for the Boomers. Chris Goulding’s hot shooting and some future Boomers names to watch are on the agenda, before an NBA wrap one month into the season. Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey and Josh Green are all on the docket after finding new homes in the offseason.

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Another weekend, another round of complete chaos. Kane and Olgun work their way through all the incidents. What will the NBL do about the Adelaide-Melbourne incidents? Why is New Zealand moving on from Freddie Gillespie? How did James Batemon persevere early season preseason to burn the Perth Wildcats to the tune of 51 points? Also, the guys discuss Josh King’s postgame comments regarding the foul count in Western Australia and dive into an entertaining Sydney-Illawarra game.

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Kane and Olgun are back to wrap round 8 of NBL25. Chris Goulding’s historic explosion was the highlight of the round, but how did he do it, how did Perth allow it to happen and what does it mean for Melbourne’s threat as a title contender? Tasmania have had a rough season to date, but did they find some clues on the weekend for how they can turn things around. Kane points to some lineups that stood out in the JackJumpers’ win over New Zealand. Is Montrezl Harrell the toughest player to guard in the league? Olgun discusses the difficult place he puts the officials in and they debate whether they are the league’s best watch. The unhappy Sydney Kings and up and down Illawarra Hawks are also on the docket on this week’s Aussie Hoops Hour.

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The New Zealand Breakers have travelled across the world to start NBL25 but they ended round 7 as the talking point of the league. After dominant wins over Adelaide and Melbourne, what stands out about the Breakers 6-2 start and are they a genuine contender? Elsewhere, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have found some positivity of late, collecting two wins for new head coach Josh King. What did King bring to the table? What were the immediate changes? Kane and Olgun break down the big storylines with additional lines on the Melbourne offence, Perth defence and Sydney Kings rotation.

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 It was a drama filled round of NBL, starting with Melbourne’s win over Illawarra. Who is the real villain? Chris Goulding, Justin Tatum or the officials? Did Tatum deserve a fine? Has CG been unfairly treated around the league? Is there a flopping problem in the NBL? Elsewhere, the Sydney Kings lost two games, so what is happening to the preseason title favourites? Kane and Olgun discuss the injury to Jaylen Adams, the lack of minutes for Cam Oliver and the interesting lineup combinations in key moments. Montrezll Harrell and Keanu Pinder also gather big praise for monster performances across the weekend.

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 Your 2024/25 NBA Season preview. Is Josh Giddey the future of the Chicago Bulls? Can Josh Green expand his game with the Charlotte Hornets? Will Dyson Daniels land himself on an All-Defensive team by season’s end? Is Ben Simmons capable of playing 60+ games? Which players are the most likely to find themselves in trade discussions? Kane and Olgun work their way through the long list of Aussies in the league this season.

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The South East Melbourne Phoenix have a new head coach, but who exactly is he and how did the team hire him in a matter of a few days? Are Tasmania on the brink of making a roster move? How long with Perth be without superstar Bryce Cotton? Kane and Olgun dive into all the leading topics out of round 5 of the NBL. New Zealand, Melbourne United and the overall standard of play are also on the rundown.

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