Aussie Hoopla Nbl & Nba Podcast

Bruce has over 30 years experience in basketball from his days playing in Melbourne to becoming one of the seven winningest coaches in NBL history. The colourful American began his career playing with the Coburg Giants in the NBL before transitioning to an impressive coaching career which included NBL coach of the year honours in 1988 and the NBL championship in 1989. Palmer's NBL coaching resume includes the North Melbourne Giants (1987-1992), Brisbane Bullets (1993-1995) and the Hunter Pirates (2003). Topics include; How did Bruce Palmer's reputation as an NBL bad boy begin (2:00) The bond between US NBL coaches he shares with Brian Goorjian and Al Westover (13:00) Melbourne pick-up basketball in the 1970s and 1980s (21:30) How many imports should NBL teams have on their rosters? (27:00) What structure does the NBL have to take operate under to enable larger expansion (32:00) The challenges the Hawks face trying to play games in regions outside of Illawarra (36:00) Br