The Reverse Pivot

Episode 50 - Darryl McDonald

The Reverse Pivot welcomes NBL great Darryl McDonald to the podcast. Darryl McDonald is one of the most iconic point guards in NBL history and prominent in the league's growth in 1990s and 2000s. An American-born player who came to Australia in 1994, “D-Mac” made his mark with teams like the North Melbourne Giants and the Melbourne Tigers and won three championships in his career. Now a coach, Darryl reflects on his history as a ball player including his early years playing street basketball in New York City. With this podcast we lobby that Darryl McDonald joins the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports.

Episode 49 - The Return

Bruce and Steve reunite after a few months absence. They talk health, what's going on in Queensland basketball, and a round up of the current NBL season and analysis of what's to come in the next season.

Episode 48 - Phil Smyth

The Reverse Pivot proudly welcomes Phil Smyth to the podcast. Phil is one of Australia’s most accomplished basketball players and coaches. Renowned for his leadership and defensive prowess, Smyth was a standout point guard who captained the Australian Boomers at multiple Olympic Games, including 1984, 1988, and 1992. Over his distinguished international career, Smyth instrumental in elevating the nation’s basketball profile on the global stage. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Hooper’s Heaven.

Episode 47 - Cal Bruton

The Reverse Pivot is delighted to welcome the enigmatic Cal Bruton to the podcast. Cal Bruton is instrumental in the origins of the NBL having played in the inaugural season in 1979 through to the early 1990s. Bruton starred as a guard for teams including the Brisbane Bullets, Geelong Supercats and Perth Wildcats, winning an NBL championship as a player with the Bullets in 1985 and later leading the Wildcats to a title as coach in 1990. He also earned multiple All‑NBL First Team honours and was named NBL Coach of the Year in 1982. In 1998 he was inducted into the NBL hall of fame. Cal will be hitting the road with NBA superstar Allen Iverson who will be the special guest at HoopFest in Perth from January 15-18, then touring the east coast of Australia. Tickets available via Hoopers Heaven. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Hoopers Heaven.

Episode 46 - Pete's Bar Luncheon

Bruce Palmer visits Pete's Bar Luncheon. Recorded live on the 28th of November 2025. Pete's Bar Luncheon is an annual basketball function, reuniting current and former players, coaches, referees and other personnel involved with Australian Basketball. The event has been running each year since 2010. This episode contains segments from guest speakers: Jennie Sager - CEO of the WNBL Ezi Magbegor - WNBA player and Australian Opal Darren Smith - Chief Operating Office for the Jack Jumpers Warrick Giddey - Two time NBL champion The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.