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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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35:15

Turnovers cost Boomers in second half against Canada,...

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2024/07/31

The Boomers fell short against Canada 93-83, with a costly turnover count hurting the green and gold in the second half. Kane and Olgun bring instant reaction, discussing the offensive struggles after the half. Other story lines to surface from the game included Patty Mills being put in the Dorture Chamber, Dante Exum making a positive return, the Dyson Daniels-SGA matchup and rotation patterns from Brian Goorjian. What adjustments could Australia have made? Is there reason for panic ahead of a

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27:51

Opals open Olympics with disaster against Nigeria,...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/29

It could hardly have gone any worse. The Opals drop their opener to Nigeria 75-62, committing 26 turnovers and missing 10 free throws in the process. Kane and Olgun try to make sense of the performance, find any positives, and discuss how the team can turn it around and keep their medal hopes alive. Also, the Boomers prepare for Canada as Dante Exum is slated to return in what would be a key boost for the team. How will Exum slot into the rotation? should there be a starting lineup change? How do

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44:12

Boomers overcome Spain behind dominant Jock Landale...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/27

Facing demons from the past, the Boomers held of multiple Spain runs to start their Olympic campaign with a 92-80 win. Kane and Olgun break down the huge win, discussing the Josh Giddey and Jock Landale connection, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green on defence and Jack McVeigh’s rollercoaster Olympic debut. They also chat about Brian Goorjian’s motivation tactics, staying cool under pressure and perhaps some points of concern as they now look ahead to Canada.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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38:14

How would Dante Exum injury shake up Boomers rotation...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/25

The Boomers Olympic opener against Spain is just days away with a late injury to Dante Exum producing a potential wrinkle. Kane and Olgun discuss the impact of a potential Exum absence and expanded roles for Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles and Josh Green. Have the Australian coaching staff been adjusting on the fly? Is Dyson Daniels the biggest positive to this point? Josh Giddey and Patty Mills can coexist?! Plus, a lookahead to the matchup with Spain on Saturday night.Learn more about your ad

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74:44

Giant Paris Olympic Basketball Preview with Olgun and...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/19

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the most stacked men's basketball tournament in its history, so ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst run the rule on the big storylines to keep an eye on. The Australian Boomers have a renewed hope despite being in the group of death, Team USA looks unsurprisingly unbeatable, and there are clear medal contenders emerging.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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46:54

Boomers ramp up Olympic prep with games against USA...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/17

After a week of questions following squad selection, the Boomers impressed in warm up games against the USA and Serbia. Kane and Olgun break down the big man rotation and address a lack of Duop Reath minutes, praise the emergence of Dyson Daniels and dive into the Patty Mills discussion. Can a lack of volume shooting be overcome? Can the Josh Giddey-Jock Landale pick-and-roll carry the offence? Have we ever followed a story like Jack McVeigh to the NBA? Plenty to discuss on this week’s show. Learn

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44:16

Boomers unveil Paris Olympics squad with Matisse...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/08

As Australia announced their squads for the Paris Olympics, the Boomers drew all the headlines with some big names missing out including Matisse Thybulle. Kane and Olgun discuss the final squad after the dust has settled on the initial announcement. Does the makeup make sense? Does the selected team fix problems from the World Cup? Are they able to compete in a loaded Group A with Greece, Canada and Spain? In addition to the questions, the guys praise some of the great stories on the team, including

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41:16

Josh Green traded to Charlotte and big decisions loom...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/07/01

With NBA free agency underway another Australian has been traded, with Josh Green heading to Charlotte. Kane and Olgun break down the news, while also touching on recent transactions involving Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey. With further cuts looming to the Olympic squad, the guys look at all the big stories from the Boomers camp and what decisions Brian Goorjian is faced with during the Melbourne training camp.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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38:49

Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/04/11

The road to the Paris Olympics continues to ramp up, with the Boomers dropping their initial 22-man squad. While the entire World Cup squad has been named, who are the players pushing for a spot in the squad? Kane makes a case for Matthew Dellavedova. Olgun makes a case for Jack McVeigh. The young additions to the squad are on the agenda and so is the idea of building a team and rotation that makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:41

Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/04/02

Island. Defended. In what may have been the greatest NBL Championship series of all time, the Tasmania JackJumpers walked away with the title. From Jack McVeigh's heroics, Scott Roth's sideline genius, Jordan Crawford's scoring outbursts and Will Magnay's toughness, Tasmania got the job done. Kane and Olgun break down everything that went down in the series and discuss the Melbourne perspective after a heartbreaking end to a dominant season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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36:52

Did Melbourne United land killer blow on Tasmania...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/03/19

Well, that was emphatic. Melbourne United handed Tasmania it's biggest loss of the season, dominating the JackJumpers to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Kane and Olgun break down what went right for Melbourne, what went wrong for Tasmania and what it means for Game 2 and beyond. Will Magnay's minutes, the influence of officiating, MVP progress and the McVeigh vs. Travers matchup. It's all on the agenda and plenty more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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53:20

NBL24 Grand Final spots on the line as Illawarra and...

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2024/03/12

It all comes down to 40 minutes. Illawarra upset Melbourne and Tasmania steady to down Perth, forcing a pair of Game 3's on Wednesday night. Kane and Olgun name one thing that has surprised them from the series' so far. What happened to Keanu Pinder? How was Marcus Lee suspended? What has happened to Melbourne's defence? How has Sam Froling formed into a dominant force?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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57:36

Illawarra outlasts New Zealand, Goorjian set for...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/03/05

The final four is set in the NBL, with the Illawarra Hawks outlasting the New Zealand Breakers on Monday night. How did the Hawks win? Should the Breakers feel unlucky? Was this a coming of age moment for Sam Froling? How will the Hawks handle United? Also, Brian Goorjian looks set to re-join the Sydney Kings, as Kane and Olgun ponder why this job would be attractive for the legendary coach. Will local players flock to the Kings to play under Goorj? Finally, Perth and Tasmania are set to tip on

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54:52

NBL Play-In Tournament preview, the frustrating pause...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/02/27

After an unfortunate pause for the FIBA break, the NBL postseason is ready to launch. Kane and Olgun preview New Zealand vs. Sydney and Illawarra vs. Tasmania. Key matchups, concerns and important storylines are all on the agenda. Should Justin Tatum have won coach of the year? Has the NBL ruined league momentum with the pause into the postseason? How can it be fixed? Did any of Boomers put their hands up for Paris on the weekend?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:14

SPECIAL: Brad Newley calls time on career

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/02/14

Brad Newley -- a two-time Olympian who was among the trailblazers for Australians playing professional basketball in Europe -- has made the decision to retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 NBL season. He sat down with ESPN's Olgun Uluc to talk about the decision, his career, and what lies ahead! Congratulations Newls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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51:36

Lifeless Sydney Kings in danger of missing Play-In...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/02/14

With one round to play, one of the Sydney Kings, New Zealand Breakers, Illawarra Hawks or Brisbane Bullets will miss the Play-In tournament. How did the Kings get here? Why have they been unable to stop the skid despite boasting a star studded roster? Which team is in the greatest danger of missing out? Have the Breakers found an easy fix for losing Anthony Lamb? Who is the coach of the year? How should team success factor in to individual awards? Which games are must watch in the final round? Kane

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52:29

Injury hit New Zealand, Illawarra fairytale faces...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/02/08

With two rounds to play, the race for the NBL Play-In Tournament in delicately poised. Can New Zealand withstand the loss of Anthony Lamb? Will Illawarra navigate a four-game gauntlet to end the regular season? Can Sydney find any semblance of their old selves? Where does Brisbane fit in the mix? Kane and Olgun discuss this, before pouring into an interesting weekend for the Perth Wildcats, a massive week for the Opals and Aussies at the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:23

How do you slow down Bryce Cotton? NBL coaches press...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/01/31

South East Melbourne stunned the Sydney Kings behind a monster Mitch Creek game, but another postseason without Creek seems on the cards. Have the Phoenix wasted the last few years? Illawarra once again nullified Bryce Cotton, but what did the loss mean for the Perth WIldcats in the big picture? Between Dean Vickerman and John RIllie, press conferences are heating up in the road to the postseason, so what is fair game? Did the NBL disrespect Aron Baynes? Finally, the guys get into a debate over All

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55:07

Perth Wildcats eye off top spot, Tasmania's emphatic...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/01/24

A dominant first quarter from the Perth Wildcats set up a big road win that has them within touching distance of Melbourne United for top spot and home court throughout the playoffs. That road win came against the Sydney Kings, but did the defending champs make progress despite the result? What led to Tasmania's dominant win over Melbourne United and with the re-emergence of Will Magnay and Isaac Humphries, could the Boomers big man race get crowded? Plus, Adam Forde's excellent press conference,

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48:06

What's up with Tassie in close games? Nathan Sobey...

The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour ·

2024/01/15

Tasmania are really difficult to put away. That's a good thing. But....they keep losing close games so what does it all mean? As for the Sydney Kings, did a blow out win over New Zealand re-ignite the faith in the team? Kane and Olgun also look into bounce back seasons for Nathan Sobey and Isaac Humphries, while also looking ahead to this week and discussing with teams are in focus this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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