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  • Episode 29 - Brayden Heslehurst
    2025/06/27

    The Reverse Pivot welcomes established basketball coach, journalist and producer Brayden Heslehurst to the podcast.

    Brayden has had an accomplished career in basketball and is very enthusiastic about the game. He is the winner of the inaugural NBL1 championship in 2021, a two time medal winner representing QLD and head coach of the QLD Women. He is also an athlete mentor and basketball shooting coach at Assist Athletic Services and the head of editorial content for basketball.com.au. Braydney sits down with Bruce and Steve to talk QLD basketball, his career and give input on the latest news in the NBL.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 11 分
  • Episode 28 - Tiana Mangakahia
    2025/06/20

    Brisbane basketball player Tiana Mangakahia joins The Reverse Pivot to talk about her career.

    Tiana is a player for the Southern Districts Spartans of the NBL1 North. She began her career with two seasons in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) before playing college basketball in the United States for Syracuse University between 2017 and 2021. After a season in Russia, Mangakahia returned to the WNBL in 2022 but then retired in 2023 due to breast cancer. She was back on the court within a year after treatment but has since undergone more treatment while playing. Tiana talks about her health journey while still playing basketball.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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  • Episode 27 - Malcolm Watts
    2025/06/06

    In this episode, Malcolm Watts shares his story about how he came to be the CEO of the Brisbane Bullets. Malcolm was previously the General Manager of commercial operations for Queensland Reds [rugby union], which built upon years in hospitality. Malcolm talks about the appointment of new head coach Stu Lash, revenue streams for the organisation and building the membership and attendance numbers in the years ahead.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 11 分
  • Episode 26 - Rebecca Stephens
    2025/05/30

    In this episode of The Reverse Pivot, Bruce and Steve talk to Rebecca Stephens.

    As a player, Rebecca wont 10 state league championships for Southern Districts Spartans and one national ABA championship. Rebecca discusses the women who taught her how to play the game properly, her coaching career, and what it takes to be an administrator and General Manager for Southern Districts Basketball Association.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 11 分
  • Episode 25 - Tommy Lloyd
    2025/05/23

    Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod welcome coach Tommy Lloyd to the podcast.

    Tommy Lloyd spent his formative years in Brisbane coaching at St. Laurence's College before migrating to Germany where he became and assistant coach and recruiter.

    Tommy is the current head coach of the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team. He was appointed as head coach on April 15, 2021, after serving as an assistant coach at Gonzaga for 22 seasons. In his four seasons at the helm, Lloyd has led the Wildcats to a 112-33 record. In this deep chat, the boys talk about Tommy's career, team selection process, strategies on the court and coaching in a college environment.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 37 分
  • Episode 24 - Greg Fox
    2025/05/16

    The Reverse Pivot talks all things Australian basketball with special guest Greg Fox.

    Greg is an ex-NBL player, an administrator and a cold case author. They boys run through his playing and writing career, alongside talking about various rumours & whispers within the NBL today.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 28 分
  • Episode 23 - Dwight Hicks
    2025/05/10

    Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod welcome basketball coach Dwight Hicks to the podcast.

    Dwight is about to embark on his third year as coach of the Northside Wizards Women’s Team. In this episode, Dwight discusses the difference in coaching women to men and previews the upcoming season for NBL1 North Women. Dwight is also the head coach and founder of Basketball HQ, an elite basketball facility aimed to empower players with the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to excel on and off the court.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    1 時間 13 分
  • Episode 22 - Sandy Brondello
    2025/04/27

    The Reverse Pivot welcomes another GOAT: Sandy Brondello.

    Sandy Brondello is a highly accomplished Australian women’s basketball coach, currently leading both the New York Liberty in the WNBA and the Australian Women’s National Team. Before transitioning into coaching, Brondello enjoyed a successful playing career in Australia, Germany, and the WNBA. Regarded as one of Australia’s greatest shooting guards, she represented the Opals at four Summer Olympics, earning three medals (two silver, one bronze) as a player, and added another bronze medal as a coach. A former student of the Australian Institute of Sport (1986–1987), Brondello was honoured with induction into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. In this episode, Sandy chats coaching values, tactics and techniques. It's an honour to welcome her to the podcast.

    The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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    53 分