Welcome in Damon Lowery, NBL Champion, Anneli's 3x3 Basketball Coach and recently turned fitness fanatic as he takes us through his regular "missions" that he has no choice but to complete. Damon gives us a great insight into his mindset, his growth as a person and talks to us about how he got to the stage now, where fear is no longer a thing for him. It's really fascinating and we hope you enjoy the listen.

Meet Lexi Rodgers, a Transgender athlete who shares her remarkable and brave story about finding herself, the challenges and confusion along the journey, to now, as she tries to find her way in the sport she loves, basketball. There were many steps along the way that Lexi shares, including the struggles of hiding who she really was, the guilt of potentially having to give up sport, gender euphoria, how her family and friends reacted to being Transgender, and lastly, the challenges with...

It's a special co-host episode with none other than Marena Whittle who is not only Anneli's partner but a WNBL/3x3 gun and is also the perfect one to help highlight some of Anneli's journey and insights as well as us being able to dive into her story too. This one was fun (it was always going to be) as they share some laughs, some truths, some insight into what it's like playing against each other... there's a lot to unpack here! Sit back and enjoy.

Being a professional in any sport is impressive but being a professional in two sports... that's something only a handful can say they are and Monique Conti is one of those. What's life like as a dual athlete? Mon talks us through her football and basketball careers as well as everything that comes with them and much more!

The fantastic Cayla George is in the studio but she's not the only one! The adorable Pearl (Cayla's daughter) joins her mother as she discusses how motherhood has affected her, the unique background to how Pearl came into her life and much more including only getting better with age as a basketball player and her exciting next chapter in the WNBA with the Las Vegas Aces. This is one you don't want to miss! Many laughs and smiles were had in the studio.

Born in South Sudan, grew up in Sydney, college in Hawaii and now playing for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in the NBL. Junior Madut has had quite the pathway to becoming a professional basketball player and he talks about those life lessons and learnings along the way. From the rude awakening to adulthood, to playing for the South Sudan national team and lastly, a new found passion for modelling? Junior gave us a great insight into who he is as a person.

Penina Davidson, New Zealand basketballer for the Melbourne Boomers, takes a seat opposite Anneli Maley and opens up about her life lessons and discoveries away from the court. Including using art as an outlet, her challenges throughout her basketball journey, mental health and also her love of flowers, tattoos and modelling for New Balance!

Rayjon Tucker, known for his fiery competitive spirit on court, talks about his calm and warm nature off it. The Melbourne United guard speaks about what makes him the player and person he is, including how important his cousin (who he only just realised was related!) and family is to him, his NBA experiences and being a bit of entrepreneur with his clothing brand, music and oh, did we mention his elite ability to dance? 

Illawarra Hawks big man Sam Froling gives us an insight into his large basketball-talented family, almost choosing football, his lessons and learnings from a 10-month college career at Creighton and last but not least, how he wants people to view him.

NBL star from the South East Melbourne Phoenix, Mitch Creek, talks us through his journey as a youngster, his eye opening experiences firstly in the NBL and secondly in the NBA, and also shares his struggles and learnings along the way, both physically but mainly mentally. 

Welcome to Under The Surface! Join professional basketball player Anneli Maley as she dives into players stories, experiences and struggles, to really discover who we are underneath basketball.