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The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

ESPN AU/NZ, Kane Pitman, Olgun Uluc

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.

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51:41

Bryce Cotton continues league scoring binge,...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/12/03

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

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51:27

Montrezl Harrell suspended, young Boomers to watch...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/11/26

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

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45:58

Fallout from Melbourne-Adelaide incident, Batemon...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/11/19

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.Learn more about your

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42:19

How did Chris Goulding shake loose, are the...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/11/12

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

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43:42

New Zealand Breakers make statement, Josh the King of...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/11/05

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

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50:16

Tatum vs. Goulding, Montrezl Harrell dominates and...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/29

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

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49:17

Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green face big...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/22

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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37:59

Who is the new South East Melbourne head coach, how...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/22

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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46:36

Montrezl Harrell set to stay in the NBL, Kings...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/14

The Adelaide 36ers are set to receive a huge boost with Montrezl Harrell close to signing a full season deal with the club according to Olgun. The Phoenix moved on from head coach Mike Kelly after just five games, but will the decision actually change their fortunes? Melbourne United continue to rack up wins with little fanfare, the Sydney Kings offence needs some work and Kane declares his early season title fancy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:37

Adelaide 36ers respond, Taran Armstrong arrives and...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/08

After an 0-2 start to the season, the Adelaide 36ers responded with back-to-back wins. Isaac Humphries found form and Kendric Davis appears to have found a level of comfort, with Olgun and Kane reacting to the possible turnaround. Where the Cairns Taipans the biggest winners of the weekend and is Taran Armstrong ready to lead a team to the playoffs? The guys discuss a bunch of other teams and focus in on the Perth Wildcats and the importance of Keanu Pinder being a consistent star to their season’s

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34:01

Hawks are flying, winless Phoenix under pressure, and...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/10/02

The Illawarra Hawks are sitting atop the NBL ladder after a seriously impressive week, while the South East Melbourne Phoenix are 0-3 and there are calls for some changes to be made. The Adelaide 36ers and Brisbane Bullets are also winless and feeling the pressure. Over in New Zealand, the Breakers are undefeated and may be more open to Tacko Fall than first thought. Olgun Uluc and Peter Hooley break it all down.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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37:55

Sydney Kings flex, Brisbane Bullets labelled...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/09/24

HoopsFest was a huge success in Perth as NBL25 tipped off across the weekend. Did Adelaide prove they could be in the mix for playoffs? What are the big questions for the Sydney Kings and Brian Goorjian? Is Scott Roth becoming a villain? Are the Brisbane Bullets already showing signs of cracking? Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss all the key storylines from the weekend while also delivering some breaking news at the back of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:47

The NBL Blitz 2024 Special

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/09/10

Welcome from the NBL Blitz! As all teams converge onto Queensland's Gold Coast, ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Pete Hooley take you inside the NBL Blitz 2024 and explain how it feels to be in the hub of NBL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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36:33

Opals close out Belgium to win Olympic Bronze medal...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/12

The Opals are back on the Olympic podium! In a game that was fitting of the Opals resilient campaign, the team lost the lead early in the fourth quarter before recovering to close out Belgium. Ezi Magbegor was dominant with 30 points, while the key veterans that stood up all tournament came up clutch. Kane and Olgun breakdown the wildly entertaining game and praise a tough group of Opals who worked through adversity to ensure Australia were once again medalists at an Olympic games.Learn more about

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20:37

Opals blown out by Team USA and now head to bronze...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/10

Outside of a short period to end the first quarter, the Opals were comprehensively beaten by Team USA in the Olympic semi final. Kane and Olgun discuss the loss and the challenges now facing the team with a quick turnaround to Sunday’s bronze medal game. Will the loss be difficult to mentally overcome? How does this compare to the semi final loss at the World Cup? Could Australia overcome the potential loss of Steph Talbot? The Lauren Jackson factor? Rotation things to watch? All this and more as

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30:42

Opals dominate Serbia behind rising star Jade...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/08

What a difference nine days can make. After starting their campaign with a bad loss to Nigeria, the Opals are now ensured of a place in a medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Australia dominated Serbia from start to finish, behind the dynamic duo of Jade Melbourne and Alanna Smith. Kane and Olgun break down the result, praise the resilience of Melbourne, the physicality of Smith and the squad’s ability to withstand the pressure defence of Serbia. Lauren Jackson, Cayla George and plenty of the key

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50:25

Boomers fall to Serbia in Overtime, denying Patty...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/07

Leading by 24 points in the first half, the Boomers were unable to sustain the level, falling to Serbia in overtime. Patty Mills and Josh Giddey combined for 51 points on the night, but it wasn’t enough as turnovers and defensive lapses cost the team a place in the semi finals. Kane and Olgun discuss what went wrong after the first 15 minutes, and bounce around a variety of topics on what the result means. Is Patty done? How can Australia find a way to compete against superstar talent? What

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37:15

Opals hold off France behind Tess Madgen’s heroics as...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/05

Tough. Gritty. Courageous. The Opals sent 27,000 French fans home quiet in an iconic Olympic win to punch their place in the Quarter Finals. Kane and Olgun react to the performance, praise Tess Madgen’s leadership, discuss the mental challenges the Opals overcame, Ezi Magbegor steadily improving and plenty more. Australia will now face Serbia on the men’s and women’s side with a win ensuring they will play in a medal game in Paris. How will the Boomers attack Nikola Jokic? Will Matthew Dellavedova

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47:52

Boomers advance to Quarterfinals in dramatic fashion...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/02

The first half was described as “diabolical” by head coach Brian Goorjian, but a push to reduce the deficit proved pivotal as the Boomers advance to the Quarterfinals after a loss to Greece. Kane and Olgun discuss the rollercoaster game, breakdown a poor first half and identify what changed in the third. How did the Boomers defend Giannis? Why was the offence struggling to function? What is going on with Josh Green? Is Matthew Dellavedova going to be a key rotation player now? Also, what are some of

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32:12

Opals lean on veterans to steady the ship and hold...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/08/02

The Opals needed a response desperately and while it wasn’t perfect, they registered their first win at the Olympics. The 70-65 win over Canada keeps their Paris dreams alive and sets up a matchup with host nation France on Monday morning. Kane and Olgun react to the win and particularly the performances of the veteran core. Sami Whitcomb, Cayla Geroge, Marianna Tolo and Steph Talbot all had a big impact on the game, with plenty to discuss when it comes to the rotation. How have the youngsters

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