Episodes
After his incredible 51 point game, Pete Hooley speaks with Brisbane Bullets star import James Batemon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/20/24
Published 11/20/24
Wildcats fan favourite Elijah Pepper discusses being born in Shepparton to growing up in the USA, breaking College Scoring Records then making the move to the NBL to turn pro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/14/24
Matt Mooney opens up about who he is as a basketball player and as a person. Detailing his rollercoaster rides in college, the NBA and now overseas as his professional journey has lead him to New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/08/24
Matt Hurt has had many chapters in his basketball career to date and they range from his Duke Days under Mike Krzyzewski, to making the Memphis Grizzlies roster to now playing for the Phoenix in South East Melbourne. He talks about what is was like growing up in Minnesota, to why he decided to go to Duke and now to Australia, where he can see exactly why people don’t want to ever leave here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/22/24
Jason Cadee joins Pete Hooley to discuss his journey in the NBL from a scary car accident early days, to 300+ games later as he’s about to clock over 400 games in the NBL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/17/24
Former Cleveland Cavalier and now Perth Wildcat Dylan Windler talks about his journey that led him to this point. Including his talent in not just basketball but golf and baseball as well, college experiences, being ambidextrous and takeaways from his career so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/14/24
Only being in Australia for two Months, Darius Days has shown he is a big reason why the Illawarra Hawks look set for a deep run into the playoffs again this year. Already a fan favourite, Pete gets to know a little more about Darius and his journey that has led him to the NBL. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/08/24
Pete sits down with MVP Xavier Cooks to talk the Rollercoaster the last couple of years has been. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, the love of the game remains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/03/24
Pete Hooley sits down with Scott Roth and talks life outside of basketball. How Tasmania wrapped it's arms around Roth and his family and how Roth wrapped his arms around his team and delivered a championship to the state in only the third year of existence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/16/24
Pete Hooley catches up with recently appointed New Zealand Breakers coach Petteri Koponen at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, to get to know the Ex Honka Playboy from his beginnings as a player to his style as a coach. What is Petteri looking forward to about joining the NBL as the coach of the Breakers? Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/19/24
Australian coach Damian Cotter has seen a lot in his coaching career to date. From many years with Knox, the Sydney Kings, Australian teams and now an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls, Cotter talks about the lessons learned throughout his different roles and how excited he is now to have another Aussie in Josh Giddey joining the Bulls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 07/09/24
Newest Sydney King Keli Leaupepe practically lives in the gym, so what better place to catch up with the 24 year-old about his journey to this point, his connection with the Goorjian family and what he’s going to bring to Sydney next season. Pete Hooley is live in the gym with Keli and the pair bounce around weights (one more than the other) as they dive into many different discussions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 06/06/24
Jack White joins Pete Hooley to discuss his rollercoaster NBA experiences in recent years, including a championship with the Denver Nuggets, as well as what it is like to be back in Australia preparing for the NBL, his next NBA opportunity and the Boomers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/29/24
After years of many highs and lows with the Sydney Kings, Angus Glover is excited for a fresh chapter in the Heartland, with the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Pete Hooley sits down with him to discuss free agency, his Sydney years, injuries and future with the Phoenix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/24/24
Arguably the greatest NBL coach ever, Brian Goorjian, has returned to the team that he coached to three consecutive NBL championships (2003-2005), the Sydney Kings. Pete Hooley talks to ‘Goorj’ about his next coaching chapter with the Kings, the Boomers and how important culture is to any team in basketball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 04/08/24
On the verge of cracking game 400, Todd Blanchfield talks about the journey it has been, his continued love for the game and even admitting that he himself has thought about hitting the 500 game milestone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 03/01/24
How did a 6’7 defensive forward playing in Saint Louis find himself decades later as a professional head coach in Wollongong, Australia?   It’s the story of Justin Tatum and he even admits to finding his situation unique. Now as the head coach for the Illawarra Hawks, Justin Tatum talks about his coaching identity, the Hawks culture shift and his son, NBA star Jayson Tatum and what that upbringing was like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/24/24
Chicago Bull champion Horace Grant is excited to come to Australia as part of the ‘NO BULL’ Tour in 2024. Horace joins Pete Hooley to talk about the tour, the stories he will tell and how blessed he was to play with some of the NBA legends such as Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/21/23
He's a champion in the NBL, a champion in the NBA, needless to say Ian Clark knows a thing or two about winning. Pete Hooley spoke to the Melbourne United guard about his time in the NBA, the wild ride on the 73-9 Golden State Warriors team, his 'needed' college experience at Belmont and also what it's like being a teammate now of Chris Goulding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/11/23
Fresh off a terrific few games with Tasmania, Will Magnay joins Pete Hooley to talk about his time with the JackJumpers so far, how they all hold each other accountable over there and that everyone wants you to succeed. Will also talked about his NBA experiences and what a challenging time it was with COVID and how young and nervous he was during that period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/28/23
The man who’s inserted a ton of energy into the Adelaide 36ers since joining them, DJ Vasiljevic talks about that, his want to “just be a kid again” by simply hooping, his experience with the Washington Wizards and how he now views the Sydney Kings after all that history with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/22/23
Brisbane Bullets star Nathan Sobey is in MVP form and he explains a big part of that is his health and the culture around him.   We’re so used to see “Sobes” the basketball player but here we get an insight into Nathan Sobey, the Dad, the family man, as his two kids make an appearance during this chat about life on and off the court at the moment.   The Huddle is a podcast hosted by Pete Hooley and produced by NBL Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/02/23
What a start to NBL24 it has been for Jordan Hunter, making the most of his opportunity as a starter for the Sydney Kings but basketball isn’t his only passion as we find out. Hunter is heavily into his writing, film and even has a fantasy novel (and maybe TV series) on the way. The Huddle is a podcast hosted by Pete Hooley and produced by NBL Media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/18/23
Guests don't get much bigger than this, we are joined by one of the greatest NBL players ever, MVP, Perth Wildcat - Bryce Cotton. He talks about what it's like being in the GOAT conversation, how he has more things to tick off on the checklist, his passion towards AFL and Collingwood, the journey of thinking he'd retire if he ended up playing overseas to falling in love with Perth and the NBL, and lastly a deep reason why he wears the number 11 and how it motivates him every day. This is a...
Published 10/06/23