Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc get you ready for Round 1 of the NBL26 season. With the NBL26 season upon us, what are most intriguing things about the season opener? With the new import Andrew Andrews, what are the expectations for the Cairns Taipans and Jack McVeigh? Which player should you keep an eye on this season? Can Mason Jones lead the Perth Wildcats? Josh Giddey's big new contract with the Bulls and what it means to him and Australian Basketball. It's all here on the Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss the big storylines ahead of the NBL26 season. What does Bryce Cotton becoming an Australian citizen mean for Adelaide and does that mean he can play for the Boomers now? Perth signed their last import, how does Mason Jones impact the Wildcats heading into the new season? Can Illawarra repeat? Lanard Copeland sure thinks so, but do they have enough depth? Is Melbourne United underrated heading into the season … does Milton Doyle give them the edge? Sydney Kings added Kendric Davis and Matthew Dellavedova in the offseason, can Delly help the young star grow and forge a dynamic duo for the Kings? It’s all here on the Aussie Hoops Hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's draft expert Jonathan Givony joins Olgun to break down the Australians in the 2025 NBA Draft. Are Alex Toohey and Tyrese Proctor on the rise? Is Rocco Zikarsky a draft sleeper? What should we make of Lachlan Olbrich's impressive pre-draft performances? Givony provides his expert analysis on it all, including his thoughts on Dash Daniels and the upcoming FIBA U19 World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising Aussie star Rocco Zikarsky joins the show to talk about his NBA Draft preparation, why he’s doing it in Minnesota, a day in the life of a draft prospect, the most surprising metric from his Draft Combine testing, how he sees his fit in the NBA, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Toohey joins the show to talk through his schedule ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, his upcoming workouts and interviews with NBA teams, his Sydney Kings season, working out with Zach LaVine and Klay Thompson, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a series. What a team. The Illawarra Hawks are NBL champions for 2025. Kane and Olgun breakdown game five from the key numbers to key players and missed opportunities. Of course, the MVP debate is had, who should have been MVP, is the system wrong and Kane gives his 3-2-1 in a modified format. Is this the end of an era for Melbourne United? How did Illawarra win despite star players not at their best or injured? What was the immediate fallout on the ground. So much to discuss at the completion of an amazing season on NBL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a series of moments, Melbourne United continue to stand up in the fourth quarter. With a 2-1 lead in the series, Melbourne now face an opportunity to close out the series on their home floor in Game 4. Kane and Olgun discuss the tireless Matthew Dellavedova, big game Ian Clark and the mental resolve of Jack White. How have Dean Vickerman and Justin Tatum adjusted during the series? Where is the star level play of Trey Kell and Tyler Harvey? It’s win or go home for the Hawks and the guys discuss the prospects of heading back to Illawarra for a Game 5 this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Caporn talks being named head coach of the Australian Boomers, how his time at the AIS prepared him, his plans to guide the program forward, the play-style he'll look to implement, and his thoughts on the stellar form of Josh Giddey and Dyson Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Melbourne United are two wins away from the NBL25 Championship. Did the Illawarra Hawks commit a self-inflicted loss? Will the game mentally impact them heading on the road for Game 2? Kane and Olgun discuss the moments from the series opener and assess the panic scale for the one seed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just saw two fascinating Game 3s, and Olgun is here to break them down. Melbourne United got the best of the Perth Wildcats in one of the most incredible displays of shot-making you'll ever see (which was also filled with controversy), before the Illawarra Hawks demolished the South East Melbourne Phoenix. That set up what's sure to be an incredible 2025 NBL Championship Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both Semi Final series are heading for a deciding Game 3. Kane and Olgun discuss the state of each team leading into the win or go home scenario. Jack White and the mental challenge of bouncing back, Keanu Pinder’s struggles finishing in the paint and Justin Tatum leaning on his bench are some of the concerns. On the other side, the guys praise the greatness of Chris Goulding, the SEM pace of play, the power of the Red Army and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBL Playoffs are here, and Kane and Olgun are here to break it all down. The Illawarra Hawks have been dominant all season long but could the return of a South East Melbourne Phoenix star make their semifinals series closer than we think? Over in Melbourne, it's a clash of styles as the veteran-laden United take on a red-hot Wildcats team led by the newly-crowned MVP. The boys dive deep into both series, and also discuss the news of rising Australian guard Taran Armstrong signing with the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Adelaide 36ers season ended in predictable fashion. A collapse against South East Melbourne sends the talented roster to the offseason but what is next for a proud club that has continued to disappoint? Is the recent reputation going to hurt recruiting? Should Mike Wells return? Kane and Olgun break down the situation in Adelaide. Kyrie Irving continues to state his intent to play for Australia but how realistic is it? Dash Daniels was a standout at Basketball Without Borders, continuing a massive year for the family but where does he sit in draft calculations for 2026? The NBL coaching carousel is also on the agenda and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Perth Wildcats advanced to a semi final series against Melbourne United after blowing away the Phoenix in the 4th quarter. Kane and Olgun react minutes after the final buzzer, discussing Keanu Pinder’s signature game, South East Melbourne’s defensive struggles, the frustrating officiating and more. Xavier Cooks suspension is also noted, particularly for what it means ahead of Sydney’s win or go home game against Adelaide. Can the Kings win without Cooks? The guys also react to the Gazey awards and all the winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sydney Kings put together another unconvincing week and are staring down the barrel of a concerning play-in matchup, while the Perth Wildcats are trending in the other direction as they slowly unlock Keanu Pinder. Kane and Olgun also discuss whether Melbourne United has the offensive firepower to continue competing at a high level, RAC Arena likely not being available for play-in games, and the Adelaide 36ers falling back into their lifeless ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The search for the Boomers head coach is down to five names with a decision expected in the next 2-3 weeks. Who is on the list and why were some highly credentialed Aussie coaches overlooked? Kane and Olgun discuss the process to this point. Adelaide have moved into the top 6 after wins over Sydney and New Zealand. What does the data suggest has changed of late, where are there still areas to work on and are they the biggest threat to Illawarra? Also, how have the top six teams fared against each other in NBL25? One team stands out in an alarming way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 The Perth Wildcats have quietly won 7 of their last 8 games to sit second on the ladder. What moves did John Rillie make to turn things around? Are they a legitimate title threat? Plus, South East Melbourne Phoenix pick apart opponents in further evidence that Josh King was an elite hire. How is King maximizing the Phoenix roster? Kane and Olgun discuss Perth and SEM before asking whether we should be more impressed by Illawarra or disappointed in Melbourne? And of course some various notes from around the league…some serious, some not…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show starts with some breaking news on South East Melbourne star, Derrick Walton Jr. That leads to a discussion on the Play-In Tournament race between Tasmania, SEM, Brisbane and Adelaide. The 36ers continue to be one of the more intriguing teams in the league, looking title contenders one minutes, and awful the next. Why do they continue to be inconsistent offensively despite elite talent on that end of the floor? Kane and Olgun continue to be frustrated by the challenge rule, which makes less sense with every week that goes by. Also, another check in on the Sydney Kings lineup changes, as Brian Goorjian continually tries to find a consistent group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Cotton is steamrolling his way to another MVP and the question has become whether or not this is the best NBL hoops of his career? Can the Wildcats make yet another championship run? Kane and Olgun discuss the latest play from BC. Elsewhere the South East Melbourne Phoenix offence is starting to heat up….what did the guys like or dislike from a 3-game week for Josh King’s squad? On to the complaints…Kane is baffled by a serious of restrictions with challenge results and decides to vent on the system. Did an unfortunate injury open up the possibility of a turnaround for Cam Oliver? Plus, is it time to sound the minor alarm on Melbourne United? The guys pour through the numbers that stand out in a strange run for the usually consistent squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rollercoaster season for the Adelaide 36ers with a loss to Perth and a win in Sydney coming with all kinds of drama in between. Olgun and Kane discuss oa wild weekend for Adelaide and whether or not the road win will be a meaningful catalyst to change the season. On the Sydney front, Brian Goorjian wants a guard, with Olgun reporting a new player will be inked this week. The guys discuss whether sticking with Cam Oliver is the right move heading towards the playoffs. The defensive minded Phoenix and JackJumpers are also on the agenda on today’s show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices