Show Notes
NBL legend Wayne McDaniel joins Courtney Ward on NBL Now to talk the best point guards in NBL27 and why the League has never been in a better spot. The former Adelaide 36ers star explains why Kendric Davis needs to borrow some of Bryce Cotton’s poise. He names his top three point guards and calls Will Magnay the best big man in the league so far. Plus: Wayne’s tip for Brisbane Bullets vs Cairns Taipans, and why Tassie vs Sydney Kings is a must watch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brad Newley joins Kelsey Browne and Derek Rucker for an NBL Now Round 7 roundtable, and he brings the hot takes. The crew breaks down Cairns’ statement win over Brisbane and where Raul Neto lands next. They preview Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and ask whether Adelaide’s 36ers are in real trouble or just warming up. Plus Brad names his top four, says Perth don’t defend, and makes a bold MVP call. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brisbane Bullets star Nate Hinton joins NBL NOW to discuss his strong start to the season, the biggest differences between the NBA and NBL, Will Weaver's impact, the Bullets' playoff hopes, and his adventures around Australia with "Nemo". Plus, Hinton shares his thoughts on the MVP race, the toughest teams he's faced, and why he believes Brisbane has no ceiling this season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it still KD's time? Sydney Kings Ring of Honour member Brad Rosen joins Matt Hickey on NBL Now to break down Cole Anthony’s huge night for Melbourne United against Kendric Davis and the Kings, plus Brandon Knight’s big NBL vs NBA call ahead of Perth v Sydney in the Ignite Cup. Brad also tackles the Kings’ tough road trip to Perth and Tasmania, whether the Illawarra Hawks’ season is already over (and why he’d sign two imports), the Cairns Taipans’ starting to roll, how the Breakers can use PJC and Carlin Davison together, and why this could be the closest NBL season in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cole Anthony delivers against Sydney, Brandon Knight steps up for Perth and Illawarra comes under the microscope after a difficult Round 6. Jack Hever and Derek Rucker break down the biggest talking points on Moments that Mattered, presented by Mitsubishi Pajero.
NBL Now | Friday 23 October Derek Rucker and Chris Anstey join Kelsey Brown to break down Round 6, from Illawarra’s crisis to Sunday’s United v Kings blockbuster. (00:40) Ruck on AFL star Ben Keays growing up around the Bullets with his son (01:28) Are Illawarra done, and is it on Tatum or the players? (08:21) Raul Neto’s debut, and why Brisbane need to unleash Max Mackinnon (12:02) Tassie are humming: Will Magnay’s next level (14:00) United’s identity crisis and the case for starting Joe Ingles (18:02) Ruck rates Cole Anthony’s start out of 10 (20:38) Isaac Humphries’ legacy, and what Mangok Mathiang brings to Adelaide (23:35) The untold story behind Carlin Davison’s rise (28:12) Reuben Te Rangi’s 400th game (29:59) Can Ruck fix KD’s jump shot? United v Kings preview and tips (33:10) Who’s in the bottom four? (38:38) Anstey’s huge Opals call on 17-year-old Maddie Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.