Alex Toohey

Part 2 of Muzz and Matty's chat with Sav explores Sav's early years with the Illawarra Hawks, the 2001 championship, signing with freeway rivals the Sydney Kings and playing for the Boomers against the redeem team.

The great man, Sav, goes from co-host to guest on the final episode of season 1 of Hooked On Hoops! Along with guest co-host Matt Russell, in Part 1 Sav talks about life after basketball, coaching, and his early days playing in Bendigo.

Former Opals captain, and 250+ game WNBL legend Tess Madgen joins Muzz & Sav to talk about growing up in a sporting family, what it means to be part of the Opals strong history, and her struggles to make it on the team.

Australian Opals and Sydney Flames star Cayla George joins Muzz & Sav to talk about growing up in SA Country, her success in the WNBL and WNBA, and the joys of becoming a parent!

Axel Dench joins Muzz and Sav where he talks about how he recovered from a head injury as a young kid, playing in an elite eight game for Gonzaga, and winning an NBL championship with the Hawks in 2001.

Australian basketball legend Sam Mackinnon joins Hooked On Hoops to talk about playing in the NBL while juggling high school commitments, challenges he faced during his playing career, and now his goals as a professional coach.

Illawarra Hawks GM of Community, Kevin White joins Muzz and Sav to talk about his pathway to the pros, including his junior career, playing college, and the mental health challenges of being a pro athlete.

Three time NBL championship winner BJ Carter joins Muzz and Sav and talks about his pathway to the Sydney Kings, and life after being a professional basketballer.

Blacky joins Muzz and Sav on episode 13 of Hooked On Hoops to talk about growing up with an NBL coach as a father, the benefits and challenges associated with that, as well as reflecting on his success as a professional player and having to cut his career short at the age of 29.

Sydney Kings Next Star Alex Toohey sits on the virtual couch with Muzz and Sav to talk hoops in Canberra, being coached by the GOAT and his upcoming year with the Kings and NBA draft prospect.