In this episode: Adam and Jacob carry on with the previews. Group E features our favourite national team, who face a tricky group with Finland, Germany and Japan. Also, who do we see advancing in Group F (Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia and Venezuela)?

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In this episode: Ben is joined by Australian basketball legend Chris Anstey. They run it back to his Boomers playing days, including the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the MOB (Medal Or Bust) belief, how it felt watching that historical moment in Tokyo, watching the next generation represent, an NBA what-if, followed by a look ahead at the incoming World Cup this year and how the Boomers’ style of play could look like.

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In this episode: Adam and Ben discuss Team USA in Group C, prospects on other group opponents (Jordan, Greece, New Zealand), how FIBA international play could differ greatly from NBA performances, and Group D talk with Lithuania, Montenegro, Mexico and Egypt, and Ben reminds us this tournament goes beyond the wins and losses.

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In this episode: With the Boomers vs World warmup games awaiting next week, Adam and Tom break down news of the Australian Boomers’ training camp roster being further trimmed down, the direction of the Boomers’ World Cup squad and the big man rotation, Matthew Dellavedova’s phenomenal basketball career and what he’s meant to Australian basketball, how the talented William McDowell-White’s Boomer future opportunities could look like, plus an early look at next week’s games in Melbourne, with Tom bringing more insight at ground level.

In this episode: Adam and Jacob preview the upcoming FIBA World Cup starting with Groups A (Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy) and B (South Sudan, Serbia, China and Puerto Rico), and discuss the teams that could advance.

In this episode: Adam Webster and Ben Mallis introduce the chat proper, which was conducted by Ben with Andrew Gaze at an NBA breakfast event on Saturday, that featured the limited edition Mitchell & Ness Aussie Legends line, celebrating Gaze’s career.

In this conversation that lasted nearly an hour, topics covered (but not limited to): Gaze’s basketball journey including a what-if Boston Celtic opportunity, one of his more memorable shots as a player, finding balance for the Boomers squad in the upcoming FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup, why he thinks a World Cup medal is harder to win compared to the Olympics, and more.

We’re taking #AussieHoops coverage to the next level this World Cup!

Welcome to The Podium Pod: The Race for Naismith, a new podcast series that aims to cover the Australian Boomers as they begin their quest for a medal once again, this time in the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Host Adam Webster will be leading the show together with journalist Tom Hersz and for longtime followers of The Pick and Roll, familiar faces and seasoned voices in Ben Mallis and Jacob Doole. Tom, Jacob and Ben will be travelling and following the action at ground level, adding their perspectives as the games play out.

In this debut episode - Adam, Jacob and Ben introduce the team and the show, discuss their all-time favourite Boomer, picks on the other international teams. Also, early thoughts on the Australian men’s national team training camp, key positional battles, potential frontrunners and what the potential final Boomers squad could look like.

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In addition to this podcast show, The Pick and Roll will be covering the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup over socials (@PickandRollAU) and editorial content on our website as always.

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* Tom Hersz

* Adam Webster

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* Jacob Doole

Ayush Gautam, who along with Michael Houben forms the core of our prospect coverage, recently wrote about Daniels’ progress in his NBA rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans, and was invited to share his thoughts with ABC Central Victoria earlier this week, ranging from his developmental journey with the NBA Global Academy, to the NBA and the Pelicans roster, Daniels’ skillset, his family’s influence and more.

Angus Brandt and Rhys Vague often have to pinch themselves when they consider the odd parallel that has landed them on the same roster again.

The frontcourt pair first found success on the court as part of the Perth Wildcat dynasty, with Brandt and Vague sharing NBL championship honours in both 2017 and 2019, with Vague also having been part of two more victorious teams in 2016 and 2020.

Now after respective stints in Italy, China and New Zealand, Brandt and Vague are both wearing the yellow and black of the Kagawa Five Arrows, a club in the Japanese second division that, behind the efforts of their Australian tandem, are beginning to gather momentum at the top of the table.

In another episode of One on One, Daniel talks to Brandt and Vague to discuss the unexpected intersection of their careers, the secrets behind their early-season success and the Japanese lifestyle. They begin by speaking about the differences between the Asian game to the NBL and NBA market, before diving into topics away from the court, including the pair’s shared passion for photography and living under COVID-19 during the Olympics and Paralympics period.

In another episode of One on One, Daniel sits down with American guard Josh Adams to discuss his move to the NBL and the newly-formed Tasmania JackJumpers for the upcoming season. The pair talk about his decision to leave Europe after multiple years on the continent, his discussions with Head coach Scott Roth before signing in Australia, and how he has settled into his new team.

They also talk about Adams’ mental health management and rediscovering his love for the game, before finishing by recapping his favourite off-the-court experiences in Tasmania thus far.