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Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL25 Episode 2HoopsFest is done and Cody Ellis on Hoops Heaven #BasketballHustle from TABtouch talks exciting Montrezl Harrell debut, crazy plus-minus Sydney Kings-Adelaide 36ers numbers, Perth Wildcats impress, NZ Breakers unreal, Brisbane Bullets couldn’t be worse and #NBL25 Round 2 preview.
Cody Ellis and Chris Pike are back after HoopsFest took place in Perth to open the NBL season and we look at what a great concept it is and why for the most part it was a great success, and is something that has to continue but maybe with a break from the Blitz to Round 1.
We...
2024-09-251h 03Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 28#NBL24 is done and we break it all down on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and how Tasmania JackJumpers conquered Melbourne United to make NBL history while we look at moves towards #NBL25 already and NBL1 action is underway with Cody Ellis back out there.
We give complete rundown of #NBL24 Championship Series and talk Tasmania JackJumpers as best Australian sport expansion club, greatest NBL series ever, Jack McVeigh's best ever shot and why Scott Roth could be best ever one-time championship winning coach.
We look at missed Melbourne United opportunity and where they fell short...
2024-04-0659 minHoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 27Where else but Tasmania JackJumpers' remarkable #NBL24 Championship Series Game 3 win to start on Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle with Simon Mitchell labelling Jack McVeigh shot the greatest, most important great shot and what could be the best moment in NBL history.
We also get the best breakdown you'll find of what we've seen between Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers in the first three games of NBL Championship Series with Jack McVeigh, Will Magnay, Jordon Crawford, Jo Lual-Acuil, Shea Ili and Matthew Dellavedova all dissected.
From there, we have TABtouch Preview of Game 4 of NBL24 Championship...
2024-03-271h 04Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 26Plenty to cover on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and we look back on how good Melbourne United were to open #NBL24 Championship Series, how Tasmania JackJumpers struggled and the dominance of Southside Flyers in WNBL Grand Final Game 3 against Perth Lynx.
Also big news on NBL1 front with Cody Ellis back with the Warwick Senators for NBL1 West season while he also gives his thoughts on Lauren Jackson further cementing GOAT status, how Perth Lynx can cope with another devastating ending and why WNBL needs help.
We also breakdown Xavier Cooks back at Sydney Kings...
2024-03-201h 00Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 25Championship time on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle as we look ahead to #NBL24 Championship Series between Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers, and Game 3 of WNBL Grand Final between Southside Flyers and Perth Lynx.
Plenty more to breakdown this week with Cody Ellis reflecting on NBL Playoffs where Melbourne United and Tasmania JackJumpers prevailed but for Illawarra Hawks and Perth Wildcats, there was a lot to be proud of and we reflect on their #NBL24 campaigns.
Plenty of drama too and we look back on unnecessary Marcus Lee Tasmania JackJumpers suspension and react to focus on...
2024-03-1659 minHoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 24Massive Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with NBL Play-In Tournament done, #NBL24 Playoffs set and Brian Goorjian confirmed at Sydney Kings, Jaylin Galloway to Milwaukee Bucks and plenty to breakdown thanks to TABtouch.
This week Cody Ellis is back to discuss Brian Goorjian back at Sydney Kings and looking at that from every angle, why Mahmoud Abdelfattah's departure was inevitable and why the way Angus Glover was treated just wasn’t right.
After #NBL24 Play-In Tournament Cody Ellis couldn’t be more impressed by Davo Hickey/Wani Swaka Lo Buluk at Illawarra Hawks, Will Magnay at Tasm...
2024-03-061h 01Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 23We're gearing up for #NBL24 Finals on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with Simon Mitchell on deck to see who will make Playoffs out of Tasmania JackJumpers, Illawarra Hawks, Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers, and why FIBA break is tough on Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats.
We look back on #NBL24 Awards and why Simon Mitchell wouldn't mind tweaking to a couple from NBL moving forward while we reflect on seasons of Cairns Taipans, Brisbane Bullets and South East Melbourne Phoenix.
We dive into TABtouch Preview of start of #NBL24 Finals while Simon Mitchell is...
2024-02-261h 11Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 22Final #NBL24 Round preview on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with Cody Ellis back on deck and he's expecting Illawarra Hawks, Brisbane Bullets, Sydney Kings to make it but genuinely can't see anyone but Melbourne United, Perth Wildcats, Tasmania JackJumpers winning NBL championship.
Plenty to dissect in #NBL24 and Cody Ellis baffled by 'worst ever NBL coach ejection' of Mike Kelly for South East Melbourne Phoenix, the happenings at Cairns Taipans with Tahjere McCall discontent likely to lead to mass turnover, and thoughts on Illawarra Hawks, Brisbane Bullets prospects.
#TheGalen Best NBL Team Man by Simon...
2024-02-141h 04Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 21Two weeks to go in #NBL24 and Simon Mitchell breaks it down on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and makes the big calls on who will make the top six with Brisbane Bullets to miss out while he maintains hope for the New Zealand Breakers despite losing Anthony Lamb.
Two big wins has Simon Mitchell high on the Tasmania JackJumpers' prospects for the rest of 2024 as he names Will Magnay his #TheGalen Best NBL Team Man while is concerned for the Perth Wildcats and feels they need to focus on much more than so-called physicality on Bryce Cotton.
2024-02-081h 01Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 20Three rounds of #NBL24 to go and Simon Mitchell breaks down the run home of all 10 teams on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and makes his top six predictions and that's just the start of what's on this week.
We also look back on last week where Simon Mitchell was thrilled for South East Melbourne Phoenix spirit, can't figure out Sydney Kings, saw Illawarra Hawks set the blueprint v Perth Wildcats and mixed feelings on full strength Melbourne United.
With Scott Ninnis doing well Simon Mitchell is fascinated by Adelaide 36ers coaching situation, full TABtouch Round 18...
2024-02-011h 03Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 19Plenty to cover on Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle and Simon Mitchell has Perth Wildcats as #NBL24 title favourites right now as he dissects Melbourne United's struggles minus Shea Ili, and does a deep dive into what Scott Ninnis has done so well to turn Adelaide 36ers around.
Also this week sees Simon Mitchell look at Tasmania JackJumpers dominance over Melbourne United, what Perth Wildcats are doing so well, why he is impressed with Brisbane Bullets and why he doesn’t have Illawarra Hawks making NBL top six.
Difficult conversation about South East Melbourne Phoenix from th...
2024-01-241h 04Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 18Plenty to like from #NBL24 Round 15 to dissect on Hoops Heaven Basketball and a lot to look forward to in @NBL Round 16 but Cody Ellis was shocked with what he saw with Kristian Doolittle at Perth Wildcats while Shea Ili continues to struggle with concussion symptoms.
On the #NBL24 floor, Cody Ellis looks at how Sydney Kings were as bad and then as good as can be with Jaylen Adams illustrating that while he isn’t sure New Zealand Breakers or South East Melbourne Phoenix can stay alive in NBL, but he is high on Brisbane Bullets pr...
2024-01-171h 03Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 17#NBL24 is heating up and we dissect it all on Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle with Cody Ellis trying to crystal ball the NBL top six, why Bryce Cotton is unbackable as MVP, why South East Melbourne Phoenix might be done and it's make or break time for Sydney Kings.
We also get Cody Ellis thoughts on what's making Perth Wildcats click beyond Bryce Cotton, if we'll see Alex Sarr again in NBL and a look at Brisbane Bullets with Casey Prather, Rocco Zikarsky's rim protection and Nathan Sobey likely in career best form in #NBL24.
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2024-01-0958 minHoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 16Simon Mitchell back on Hoops Heaven #BasketballHustle for first episode of 2024 to give his thoughts on South East Melbourne Phoenix and Gary Browne brain snap, why Cairns Taipans do so well v Melbourne United and Casey Prather back in NBL at Brisbane Bullets.
To continue Simon Mitchell looks at why he sees Sydney Kings as biggest threat to Melbourne United, thoughts of Trey Kell's triple-double for Adelaide 36ers and names Bul Kuol from Cairns Taipans as #TheGalen Best NBL Team.
Simon Mitchell wants Justin Tatum locked in at Illawarra Hawks, why Adelaide 36ers is a...
2024-01-041h 02Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 15Post-Christmas Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and we talk Christmas Day games in the NBL, look at how far Melbourne United and Perth Wildcats are ahead in #NBL24, and why they need to meet in a playoff series.
We look at what Casey Prather joining Brisbane Bullets means for rest of NBL24, Zylan Cheatham's spectacular return with New Zealand Breakers and what an NBL threat they are, and look at South East Melbourne Phoenix's bounce back and the foul woes of Alan Williams.
Also Cody Ellis talks why he is so happy with what Justin Tatum...
2023-12-281h 02Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 14Where else but Melbourne United to start Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle this week with Cody Ellis discussing how far ahead of the rest of #NBL24 teams they are right now while dominating at both ends, and we try to find their biggest NBL challenger.
From there, Cody Ellis looks at his former Illawarra Hawks team and believes Justin Tatum is putting himself in prime position to coach beyond #NBL24 while we look at a tough weekend for South East Melbourne Phoenix, and Cody asks if Rocco Zikarsky or Aron Baynes deserve more minutes.
We get...
2023-12-201h 04Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 13Huge ground to cover after dramatic #NBL24 week on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle as we breakdown that crazy night in Cairns from every angle, look at Scott Ninnis replacing CJ Bruton at Adelaide 36ers and Abdel Nader in, Will Cummings out at South East Melbourne Phoenix.
With Cody Ellis back on deck, he offers unique insight into why management shouldn’t be dictating Sunday Dech, Jason Cadee and Mitch McCarron's role with Adelaide 36ers and thoughts on the 'Anthony Lamb Guarantee', John Rillie on Tai Webster's Perth Wildcats importance.
We get Simon Mitchell's #TheGalen Best NB...
2023-12-131h 02Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 12#NBL24 returned with a bang in Round 9 and Simon Mitchell breaks it all down on Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle including Adam Forde's masterful coaching performance, why Mody Maor was hard done by, no excuses for Adelaide 36ers and feeling for Craig Moller.
The former South East Melbourne Phoenix coach discusses why replacing Craig Moller won't be easy, why we should be thankful for Bryce Cotton and Milton Doyle, how Cairns Taipans would have left Dean Vickerman furious, and the NBL travel debate.
Before departure of CJ Bruton we discuss what's happening at Adelaide 36ers, continued...
2023-12-0656 minHoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 11A break in NBL24 didn’t stop us having plenty to talk about on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with Cody Ellis and Simon Mitchell teaming up to discuss NBL season to date, update their predictions, find some jersey retirements at each club and to preview what's to come.
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This week's episode begins with a bit of a look back on the opening eight weeks of the season and we get Simon Mitchell's thoughts on what it's like watching on after years of involvement as...
2023-11-291h 15Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 10Time to take a deep breath in #NBL24 but no rest on Hoops Heaven Basketball Hustle and Cody Ellis says it's Melbourne United's championship to lose, shortening rotation key to Perth Wildcats revival and talks about why he loves Jack McVeigh so much.
That's just the tipping point of what we cover this week as NBL takes a break as Cody Ellis focuses on some of his favourite players Shea Ili, Kristian Doolittle and Jack McVeigh while happy for improved Illawarra Hawks, and looks at what's happening at NZ Breakers and Brisbane Bullets.
We have...
2023-11-231h 01Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 9Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle looks at Illawarra Hawks making their coaching change while Perth Wildcats have found their groove, Melbourne United kept winning and it's getting to make or break time for the New Zealand Breakers.
Former Illawarra Hawks forward Cody Ellis is back to dissect the coaching change at his old team with Justin Tatum stepping up to replace Jacob Jackomas while also looking at why Tyler Harvey/Justin Robinson are too similar and why the fans deserve a good product.
Other topics include Shane Heal's banner, Wagstaff/Doolittle/Harris key to Perth Wildcats...
2023-11-151h 03Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 8Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week with Simon Mitchell and the former South East Melbourne Phoenix coach talks #NBL24 TV coverage, wild Melbourne Cup eve game and Perth Wildcats hitting back but why he's not convinced of them just yet.
More #NBL24 discussion from Simon Mitchell as he wants to hear less whistles and for the NBL to protect their product better, talks about how well his signings Alan Williams, Gary Browne and Trey Kell III are playing, and he selects his #TheGalen winner from New Zealand Breakers.
Talking points continue as Simon Mitchell casts...
2023-11-071h 02Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 3One round into #NBL24 and we're full of talking points on Hoops Heaven #BasketballHustle thanks to TABtouch with Melbourne United impressive, Adelaide 36ers not so, young guns shining and others not so much, and we try to cover it all.
Co-hosts Chris Pike and Cody Ellis talk about the differences in Jordan Usher home and away for Perth Wildcats, why Alex Sarr needs to expect to keep being challenged and how impressive Ben Henshall, Ariel Hukporti, Sam Mennenga and Jaylin Galloway were as young players.
We named Parker Jackson-Cartwright winner of the #TheGalen thanks to...
2023-10-0454 minHoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven‘s Basketball Hustle - Season 3, Episode 14Cody Ellis is back on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week and we have lots to cover from around #NBL22 on and off the court, and who's travelling well and who isn't, and we also catch up with 460 or 461-game NBL great Adam Gibson.
Former Saint Louis, Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings forward, and Warwick Senators NBL1 West captain Cody Ellis joins Chris Pike for this week's show and we begin by discussing the Perth Wildcats' need for a big, the Cairns Taipans struggles and then breakdown all the action from Round 12 in the NBL.
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2022-02-231h 09
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 23It might be the off-season but plenty of NBL news to talk about and the most special of guests on the latest episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle.The Writer Chris Pike and The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage join forces once more discuss the latest NBL news with a cut to the salary cap and roster structures for the 2020/21 season along with the NBL Next Stars program being under threat and Conner Henry's appointment as head coach of the Adelaide 36ers.Then it's a treat beyond all treats for Ricky Grace to be joined on the show. To hear two...
2020-04-2352 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Galen Young Bonus EpisodeA real treat for this special bonus episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with an interview with 2010 NBL championship winner at the Perth Wildcats, Galen Young.NBL Writer Chris Pike backs up The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage's interview with Damian Martin as part of these special features during the Coronavirus pandemic by catching up with a man who had a 13-year professional career and has now moved into the coaching chair at college level.Plenty of ground is covered with Galen including why the Perth Wildcats weren't ready to win that 2010 NBL championship without him and his disappointment he wasn't...
2020-04-1249 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Damian Martin Bonus EpisodeDuring these challenging times, here at Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle we have decided to give our listeners a bit of a treat by providing some special bonus episodes featuring guests we hope you all want to hear from.First up is Perth Wildcats captain, six-time NBL championship winner and six-time NBL Best Defensive Player Damian Martin.Fresh off his record equalling sixth championship triumph in the most unique of circumstances and now since having Achilles surgery which puts his career future in doubt, there is plenty of ground to cover.And this is a rare opportunity to hear two of...
2020-04-0942 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 22We might be in lockdown thanks to Coronavirus but plenty of ground to cover on latest episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle to wrap up NBL season, announce ID Athletic competition winner, talk the future of Illawarra Hawks, free agency looking ahead to #NBL21 and much more.NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage begin the latest episode talking about what impact COVID-19 has had on them so far before turning their attention to all the latest basketball news.It begins with a reflection on the conclusion to the NBL season with the Perth Wildcats named #NBL20...
2020-04-0253 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Jesse Wagstaff Bonus EpisodeWith the NBL season now officially over and with everything going on in the world, a special treat with a bonus episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week.Following the release of our usual weekly episode with NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage breaking down the end of the NBL Grand Final Series, let's now go to a man at the centre of it all.Joining us for this special bonus episode is Perth Wildcats vice-captain and a man who should be about to become a six-time NBL championship winner, Jesse Wagstaff.He candidly opens...
2020-03-1828 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 21Well the news was breaking surrounding the NBL Grand Final Series while recording of this week's Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle was taking the place setting the stage for quite the eventful episode.The Writer Chris Pike and The Scoring Machine began the show discussing Games 2 and 3 of the Grand Final Series between the Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats, with both teams winning on the opposition's home floor with the 'Cats taking a 2-1 series lead.There was plenty to dissect include how playing in front of closed stadiums panned out and the hosts thoughts on that on top of how...
2020-03-1746 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 20It's NBL Grand Final time and things have really gone up a notch on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with all the analysis, previews and thoughts of the championship decider including a special interview 20 episodes in the making.NBL Writer Chris Pike and four-time championship legend Shawn Redhage team up for another episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle to take an in-depth look at the NBL Grand Final Series between the Perth Wildcats and Sydney Kings. The Scoring Machine offers his unique insights into what he saw in Game 1, what he expects in Game 2 and beyond.The pair also take a...
2020-03-121h 04
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle - Episode 19The first four NBL semi-final matches couldn't have been more entertaining, exciting and dramatic leading into a monster Thursday night of Game 3 finals basketball, so as a result it's a massive Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with what happened on the court just the beginning of the discussion points.Basketball Writer Chris Pike and The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage look back on the opening two games of each of the two NBL semi-final series to start things off, the Perth Wildcats against the Cairns Taipans, and Sydney Kings against Melbourne United.Discussion then turns to a dramatic last Friday starting with...
2020-03-0546 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 18It's Finals time in the NBL for the 2019/20 season and things are heating up on the latest episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle as a result.NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats Legend, the Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage breakdown the end to the #NBL20 regular season, how the finals teams got there, the FIBA window with games for the Boomers and Tall Blacks, a look at the NBL award winners and coaching news surrounding Mike Kelly at the Cairns Taipans and Joey Wright at Adelaide 36ers.There's then a cracking interview you don't want to miss with NBL, Perth...
2020-02-281h 07Hoops Heaven‘s Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle - Episode 17
EPISODE 17 🎙️ You couldn't ask for a bigger finish to NBL season or episode of Hoops Heaven #BasketballHustle. We really ramp things up as the battle for finals reaches a conclusion on top of the #NBL20 awards night on Sunday. Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage give you:
- Special interview with Brisbane Bullets warrior Mika Vukona
- Full preview of final round and what it means in terms of final finishing positions heading into the finals
- Predictions of all the award winners
- Competition to win full set of singlets thanks to ID Athletic
All thanks to Hoops Heaven (www.hoopshea...
2020-02-131h 02
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle - Episode 17EPISODE 17 🎙️ You couldn't ask for a bigger finish to NBL season or episode of Hoops Heaven #BasketballHustle. We really ramp things up as the battle for finals reaches a conclusion on top of the #NBL20 awards night on Sunday. Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage give you: - Special interview with Brisbane Bullets warrior Mika Vukona- Full preview of final round and what it means in terms of final finishing positions heading into the finals- Predictions of all the award winners- Competition to win full set of singlets thanks to ID Athletic All thanks to Hoops Heaven (www.hoopsheaven.com.au) with sup...
2020-02-131h 02
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 16Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle joins you mid-round this week fresh off a thrilling New Zealand Breakers win over the Brisbane Bullets and looking ahead to the rest of Round 18 highlighted by the Adelaide 36ers hosting the Cairns Taipans, and the Perth Wildcats taking on the Brisbane Bullets.NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend, The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage bring you this week's episode that begins with discussion over the Breakers win over the Bullets to open the round which could end up being crucial in the race to end up securing a top four position.The show then...
2020-02-0843 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 15Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week takes a look at the Kobe Bryant tragedy, fresh look at Melbourne United-Perth Wildcats game, #NBL20 Finals race, an interview with NZ Breakers captain Tom Abercrombie, a look at NBL Indigenous Round and preview of the rest of Round 18.Episode 15 begins with NBL Writer Chris Pike and The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage discussing the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the other seven people on the helicopter that crashed.The hosts then turn their attention to the Round 18 opener where Melbourne United kept their season alive by beating Perth Wildcats...
2020-01-3157 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 14Bit of a change to the format for this week's Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week as we immediately review the Friday night NBL matches and preview the rest of Round 16 in #NBL20.NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage team up for Episode 14 of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and it all gets underway with a full wrap up of the Friday night Round 16 NBL action which saw the New Zealand Breakers beat the Sydney Kings to keep their season alive, and the Perth Wildcats thump the South East Melbourne Phoenix.The hosts give a full breakdown...
2020-01-1846 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 13So much to discuss and dissect on the first episode for 2020 of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and it all starts with the new Perth Wildcats signing and a wrap up of the Cairns Taipans' big win to start Round 15 against the New Zealand Breakers.The first show of 2020 sees NBL Writer Chris Pike and The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage open up by discussing the signing for the Wildcats of Miles Plumlee to replace Dario Hunt. Shawn provides some insight into why he thinks it is the right move and then preview's Friday's game against the Illawarra Hawks which he thinks...
2020-01-1048 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 12Latest pre-Christmas edition of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and there's so much happening for us to discuss in the NBL right now that there's not even room for a guest!NBL Writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats four-time championship winning legend Shawn Redhage are back to dissect everything that happened in a dramatic Round 11 in the NBL and now looking ahead to Round 12 that will lead into Christmas.First up is a reflection on last week's mid-season predictions and award winners, and talk about why fresh off playing his 300th game for the Wildcats, why others around the country don't...
2019-12-2142 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 11We are at the midway point of the 2019/20 NBL season and this week's edition of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle takes stock of what we've seen so far in #NBL20, offers our mid-season award winners and predictions for the rest of the campaign and much more.Co-hosts NBL writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage open up this week's show dissecting the opening match of Round 11 between the Cairns Taipans and Perth Wildcats.It's then time to talk about some of the big NBL news right now including Shawn providing his thoughts on the Cairns Taipans, Perth Wildcats, Sydney...
2019-12-1359 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven’s Basketball Hustle - Episode 10Another week and another jam packed edition of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle with all the hot topics coming out of #NBL20 on top of an interview with Brisbane Bullets centre Matt Hodgson and another Fourth Quarter Segment to get people talking.Co-hosts NBL writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage open up looking back on last week's Fourth Quarter proposal of a Next Stars team entering the NBL.They then look at some of the hot topics in the league including LaMelo Ball and the Illawarra Hawks, the emerging Cairns Taipans and Adelaide 36ers, struggles of Perth Wildcats...
2019-12-0648 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 9No shortage of hot topics to cover on Episode 9 of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle as the 2019/20 NBL season heats up while Shawn Redhage is back with a revolutionary idea in his Fourth Quarter Segment and we have a very special interview with Lanard Copeland.NBL writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage team up for another episode looking at all the big talking points in #NBL20 including the remarkable triple-double from future NBA superstar and discuss why he's shaping as the No. 1 NBA Draft pick and has leaped ahead of RJ Hampton, along with looking at the prospects...
2019-11-2955 min
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 8There's no let up on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle as this week we tackle all the big talking points in the NBL and Australian Basketball while also providing special interviews with Corey 'Homicide' Williams and Matty Knight along with Shawn's famous Fourth Quarter segment.NBL writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage team up again to firstly discuss the two hottest topics of the week - Andrej Lemanis being replaced by Brett Brown as coach of the Australian Boomers and then all of the drama surrounding the New Zealand Breakers before dissecting the action in Round 7 in #NBL20...
2019-11-221h 14
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 7Things continue to heat up on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and Episode 7 features two very special guests, on-fire Sydney Kings guard Shaun Bruce along with former King and Illawarra Hawks forward Cody Ellis along with Shawn Redhage's Fourth Quarter segment.Co-hosts Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage look back on all the NBL action from Round 6 including Melbourne United winning four straight games, the Sydney Kings continuing to impress and then all the drama surrounding the New Zealand Breakers.The Next Stars are then a focus headlined by LaMelo Ball and Didi Louzada's game-winning performances, RJ Hampton's ejection and the potential...
2019-11-141h 13
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 6This week's edition of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle is packed full of all the news, reviews and previews of the NBL action from the 2019/20 season on top of a special interview with Adam Gibson along with an extended Q and A segment with The Scoring Machine Shawn Redhage.The episode begins with co-hosts Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage breaking down all the latest news from #NBL20 including the ejection of Sydney Kings coach Will Weaver, Shawn's thoughts on the current unsportsmanlike interpretation, the arrival of Glen Rice Jr at the New Zealand Breakers and what the Illawarra Hawks need to...
2019-11-071h 19
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 5Latest episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle is another jam packed show as Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage bring you all the latest on the NBL along with three huge guests - Mitch Norton, Shawn Dennis and Mitch Creek.Firstly, the co-hosts discuss all the latest news in #NBL20 including the Sydney Kings signing Deshon Taylor, the season-ending injury to Illawarra Hawks star Aaron Brooks and the Perth Wildcats addition of assistant coach Scott Roth.Then there is a full rundown looking back on all the Round 4 NBL action with all the insight that can only become from one of...
2019-10-311h 23
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 4Episode 4 of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle and it's the biggest yet as co-hosts Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage look back on a fascinating Round 3 of the NBL, look ahead to a monstrous Round 4 of the 2019/20 and discuss all the latest news in the league.Shawn also answers the question as to whether he would put his hand up for Perth Wildcats assistant coaching job following the departure of Paul Woolpert and also offers some thoughts on who the right replacement would be.Then there are the special guests and it's a line-up to get excited over starting with Cairns Taipans...
2019-10-241h 23
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 3The third edition of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle brings you all the news and reviews from Round 2 of #NBL20 along with two big interviews with a head coach and a five-time championship winner along with a full preview of NBL Round 3.Basketball writer Chris Pike and NBL and Perth Wildcats legend Shawn Redhage are back for the third episode of the new weekly podcast and reflect back on Round 2 which saw the South East Melbourne Phoenix, Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats continue to impress, and Cairns Taipans remain winless ahead of a trip to Perth.Chris Pike also caught up...
2019-10-171h 02
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 2Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle is back for its second episode with Chris Pike and Shawn Redhage bringing you all the latest news, results and previews from the NBL along with two big interviews.The Writer and The Scoring Machine review Round 1 of the 2019/20 NBL season while also providing some insight into how the new broadcast is being organised.Chris Pike then catches up with South East Melbourne Phoenix star Ben Madgen who is back in the NBL after previously having played 139 games with the Sydney Kings before embarking on four years in Europe and now returning a married father of...
2019-10-111h 10
Hoops Heaven's Basketball HustleHoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle - Episode 1NBL writer Chris Pike and Perth Wildcats NBL legend Shawn Redhage bring you the first episode of Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle. The first episode of what will be a weekly podcast provides some insight into what the show will be about and also an update into what Shawn has been up to post his NBL retirement. The episode also features the hosts talking about the upcoming NBL season while making their full predictions on top of a look at the Round 1 action.The episode features a special interview with recently departed NZ Breakers General Manager Dillon Boucher who has a...
2019-10-021h 08