Episode 51 - Boti Nagy

Episode 51 - Boti Nagy

The Reverse Pivot welcomes very special guest Boti Nagy. Australian basketball writer Boti Nagy is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in the history of Australian basketball. Covering the game for more than four decades, he reported on every National Basketball League (NBL) and Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) franchise from their inception, earning multiple Basketball Writer of the Year awards and building a reputation for fearless commentator and passionate advocate for the sport. Bruce and Steve dissect some of Boti's work, and get his insight into the upcoming season of the NBL.

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.