- "If you know me, you know _______ makes me CRAZY".
- It's TOUGH being a Chicago Bears fan.
- An IOWAN wins "Master Chef"!!

- "If you know me, you know _______ makes me CRAZY".

An IOWAN Wins Master Chef

Its TOUGH Being A Chicago Bears Fan

No shortage of hot NBL24 topics again for us on Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle from those big men dominating and those struggling with the whistle to an impressive Adelaide 36ers response and a breakdown of the woes at the Perth Wildcats.

We also look at the offensively dynamic Tasmania JackJumpers, Cody Ellis labels the deep Melbourne United as the NBL team to beat and the tough weekend that is ahead for Brisbane Bullets minute Shannon Scott and Aron Baynes.

We also discuss futures of Xavier Cooks, Duop Reath and Jack White, give a full #NBL24 Round 5 Preview and you'll get plenty of breakdown of what worked for Adelaide 36ers, what's not for Perth Wildcats and why we wish big men were allowed to play defence more.

We begin this week's episode talking about how much fun it is to see the Tasmania JackJumpers playing with their extra firepower this season with Jordon Crawford added to Jack McVeigh and Milton Doyle, and why that extra scoring punch could take them a long way in NBL24.

We then have a fascinating discussion about some of the big men in the NBL. We talk about how good it was to see Alan Williams come back and dominate for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, Isaac Humphries hit back for the Adelaide 36ers and then Marcus Lee and Mangok Mathiang struggling to stay out of foul trouble and with the way the league is officiated.

The Adelaide 36ers had a tough night on Thursday against the Phoenix but to their credit hit back against the Perth Wildcats 48 hours later after a players meeting. Coach CJ Bruton shortened his rotation too, they looked a desperate team and their response was impressive but maybe the 'Cats made them look better?

Speaking of the Wildcats, there's lots there for us to dissect including it not being ideal for Alex Sarr playing 12 minutes and not understanding not using Corey Webster in the fourth quarter, and Hyrum Harris, Ben Henshall or David Okwera at all. The overuse of Michael Harris, struggles defensively of Jordan Usher and the whole team, and then an out of form Bryce Cotton are all part of the discussion.

The Wildcats will face the Brisbane Bullets this Friday night and we look at a Brisbane team without Aron Baynes and Shannon Scott which puts more pressure on Nathan Sobey.

We also discuss how deep and impressive Melbourne United are looking and especially so considering they are yet to play a game at full strength in NBL24. According to Cody Ellis, they are the team to beat.

It's then time for a full preview of Round 5 in the NBL and then we look at what's next for Duop Reath, Jack White and Xavier Cooks after they were waived by their respective NBA teams.

All made possible thanks to the support of Hoops Heaven (www.hoopsheaven.com.au) and TABtouch (www.tabtouch.com.au).

Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle – #NBL24 Episode 6

Hoops Heaven's Basketball Hustle this week with Simon Mitchell and the former South East Melbourne Phoenix coach talks #NBL24 TV coverage, wild Melbourne Cup eve game and Perth Wildcats hitting back but why he's not convinced of them just yet.

More #NBL24 discussion from Simon Mitchell as he wants to hear less whistles and for the NBL to protect their product better, talks about how well his signings Alan Williams, Gary Browne and Trey Kell III are playing, and he selects his #TheGalen winner from New Zealand Breakers.

Talking points continue as Simon Mitchell casts his eyes over Adelaide 36ers needing to ensure Isaac Humphries is more involved, why Tyler Harvey, Justin Robinson and Sam Froling need to do better for Illawarra Hawks, and we preview #NBL24 Round 7 thanks to TABtouch.

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We start off the show this week with Simon Mitchell giving his thoughts on the NBL TV product this season and why he'd like to hear more analysis and less chit chat in the broadcast.

It's then time to talk about a dramatic Melbourne Cup Eve contest with the Perth Wildcats beating Melbourne United in overtime before our 'Cats discussion takes in why Simon Mitchell wants to see more of Hyrum Harris and Jesse Wagstaff, less of Corey Webster and maybe even Jordan Usher moving forward.

Late game execution became a talking point across Round 6 and Simon Mitchell mused about how not having enough time with your full group over pre-season could be a factor in that and why the teams who messed up the least tended to win.

The amount of fouls called in the NBL are becoming a big talking point and Simon Mitchell talks about how it's taking away from the spectacle of the game, why there's too many off the ball and rebounding calls being game, and it's hurting the flow and overall product right now.

The former Phoenix coach discusses the two men he brought in last NBL season too and how well Alan Williams and Gary Browne are playing for South East Melbourne, and why 'Big Sauce' could be an MVP candidate if he stays out of foul trouble and why Browne still has room to grow.

We talk about the Adelaide 36ers with Simon Mitchell talking about how happy he is to see Trey Kell III playing so well but why we still haven't seen the best of him while his eyebrows were raised when he came out late in the game. He also wants to see the Sixers ensure Isaac Humphries stays more involved.

Our last talking point is the Illawarra Hawks and Simon Mitchell talks about their two tough losses to Tasmania and Adelaide back in Round 3 as when his concerns really came to light. He put the torch on Justin Robinson and Tyler Harvey to lift their efforts defensively to lead the way and also wants more from co-captain Sam Froling.

Simon Mitchell then selects his winner of #TheGalen Best NBL Team for Round 6 and it's Anthony Lamb from the New Zealand Breakers before we preview the five games to come in Round 7 of #NBL24.

All made possible thanks to the support of Hoops Heaven (www.hoopsheaven.com.au) and TABtouch (www.tabtouch.com.au).

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