HUGE Growth In Australian Basketball: Breaking Down The Hoops Scene in Melbourne

Oct 4, 2026 · 1h 16m

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On this episode

Brian WindhorstHost
TMTim McMahonHost
CACole AnthonyGuest
DRDerek RuckerGuest
LPLuke PaulGuest
OUOlgun UlucGuest

About this episode

Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon host a sold out live show at Courtside in Melbourne, Australia with guests: Cole Anthony, Luke Paul, Olgun Uluc and Derek Rucker. The guys talk with Cole Anthon about his experience in the NBL, Luke Paul on his decision to go to Duke and his NBA expectations. Plus, Olgun reveals the next wave of Australian stars to watch and what to expect for their next world cup team. Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome To The Hoop Collective 00:35 Derek Rucker joins the show 02:10 Cole Anthony joins the show 04:00 Cole Anthony's experience with the NBL 08:45 Challenges of drama with Bucks last season 11:50 How to have the right mindset in basketball 14:50 How NBA players negotiate…