Join host Lachlan as he welcomes Neil, the Community Capability and Education Manager at Basketball Australia, to Ballerz Baffle. Neil shares his unique journey from working in soccer clubs in the UK to playing and coaching cricket in New Zealand and Australia, eventually finding his way to Basketball Australia. In this episode, Neil discusses his role in coach development, community engagement, and the exciting growth of basketball in Australia.

Listeners will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities in Australian basketball, the importance of grassroots development, and the future of the NBL and WNBL. Neil also highlights the significance of sponsorships, the impact of NBA experiences on local players, and the rise of the 3x3 basketball format.

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In Episode 7, Lachlan dives into the latest updates and thrilling moments from Round 2 of the NBL. This episode also features a special interview with David Bartlett, former Premier of Tasmania, Co-Founder of Swisherr, and a passionate basketball advocate. Barlett shares his journey from politics to basketball, his role in bringing the NBL back to Tasmania, and his efforts in developing basketball facilities and programs through Swisher Hoops Academy. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in Tasmanian basketball, as well as Bartlett's vision for the future.
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In Episode 6 of Ballerz Baffle, Lachlan recaps the exciting opening round of the NBL 25 season, providing an in-depth look at the standout games and key performances. He covers Melbourne United’s victory over the Tasmania Jack Jumpers, emphasizing Scott Roth’s frustration with the schedule and Jordan Crawford’s impactful return. Other highlights include Perth’s 106-98 win over South East Melbourne Phoenix, New Zealand’s narrow victory against Brisbane, Illawarra’s dominant performance over Cairns, and Sydney Kings’ decisive win against Adelaide. Lachlan also selects his Round MVP.

Beyond the NBL, Lachlan shares personal excitement from winning his basketball grand final and discusses his upcoming season. He briefly touches on the AFL Grand Final and makes bold predictions for the NBA season. He closes the episode by teasing an upcoming interview with David Bartlett, former Premier of Tasmania and owner of Swisherr, promising more exciting content in future episodes.