The ESPN Aussie Hoops Hour

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

We're back for Part 2 of our NBL Midseason Check-ins. Olgun chats with Tasmania JackJumpers guard Milton Doyle, Brisbane Bullets head coach Justin Schueller, Melbourne United big-man Marcus Lee, and New Zealand Breakers guard Mitch McCarron to get a gauge on how their respective teams are tracking thus far this season.   *Note: The Cairns Taipans endeavored to provide a player but it couldn't be organised in time, so that check-in will happen later in the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've reached the midway point of the NBL season, so it's time to check in on how each team is tracking - and we have 5 guests to help. Olgun chats with SEM Phoenix big-man Jordan Hunter, Adelaide 36ers guard Dejan Vasiljevic, Sydney Kings CEO Chris Pongrass, Illawarra Hawks forward Mason Peatling, and Perth Wildcats GM Danny Mills to get the lowdown on their respective seasons thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the up and down Illawarra Hawks are also on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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