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Hosted by Hooked On Hoops · sports · EN · 22 episodes
From local courts to national arenas, the path to becoming an elite basketball player or coach is paved with challenges, triumphs, setbacks, and moments of sheer brilliance. Hooked On Hoops is a basketball podcast that explores this journey.Hosted by Aussie basketball legend Glen Saville and Luke Musgrave (a legend for simply being mates with Sav), each episode illuminates the diverse experiences of athletes and coaches who dared to dream big and who worked tirelessly to turn their passion for basketball into a career.Podcast theme music courtesy of DJ Force.
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Signup to Generate a PitchFrom local courts to national arenas, the path to becoming an elite basketball player or coach is paved with challenges, triumphs, setbacks, and moments of sheer brilliance. Hooked On Hoops is a basketball podcast that explores this journey.
Recent episodes include "Glen Saville Part 2" (17 November 2024, 65 minutes), "Glen Saville Part 1" (10 November 2024, 80 minutes), and "Tess Madgen" (3 November 2024, 71 minutes).
Hooked On Hoops publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for Hooked On Hoops is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hooked On Hoops requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hooked On Hoops's contact route on record: public web form.
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Hooked On Hoops is a sports show with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #21
<p>Part 2 of Muzz and Matty's chat with Sav explores Sav's early years with the Illawarra Hawks, the 2001 championship, signing with freeway rivals the Sydney Kings and playing for the Boomers against the redeem team...
Episode #20
<p>The great man, Sav, goes from co-host to guest on the final episode of season 1 of Hooked On Hoops! Along with guest co-host Matt Russell, in Part 1 Sav talks about life after basketball, coaching, and his early days...
Episode #19
<p>Former Opals captain, and 250+ game WNBL legend Tess Madgen joins Muzz & Sav to talk about growing up in a sporting family, what it means to be part of the Opals strong history, and her struggles to make it on the...
Episode #18
<p>Australian Opals and Sydney Flames star Cayla George joins Muzz & Sav to talk about growing up in SA Country, her success in the WNBL and WNBA, and the joys of becoming a parent!</p>
Episode #17
<p>Axel Dench joins Muzz and Sav where he talks about how he recovered from a head injury as a young kid, playing in an elite eight game for Gonzaga, and winning an NBL championship with the Hawks in 2001. </p>
Episode #16
<p>Australian basketball legend Sam Mackinnon joins Hooked On Hoops to talk about playing in the NBL while juggling high school commitments, challenges he faced during his playing career, and now his goals as a...
Episode #15
<p>Illawarra Hawks GM of Community, Kevin White joins Muzz and Sav to talk about his pathway to the pros, including his junior career, playing college, and the mental health challenges of being a pro athlete. </p>
Episode #14
<p>Three time NBL championship winner BJ Carter joins Muzz and Sav and talks about his pathway to the Sydney Kings, and life after being a professional basketballer. </p>
Episode #13
<p>Blacky joins Muzz and Sav on episode 13 of Hooked On Hoops to talk about growing up with an NBL coach as a father, the benefits and challenges associated with that, as well as reflecting on his success as a...
Episode #12
<p>Sydney Kings Next Star Alex Toohey sits on the virtual couch with Muzz and Sav to talk hoops in Canberra, being coached by the GOAT and his upcoming year with the Kings and NBA draft prospect. </p>
Episode #11
<p>Part 2 of Muzz and Sav's chat with Damon Lowery focuses on his time in Australia, playing state league in NSW, SEABL in Victoria, and making his NBL debut with the Illawarra Hawks as a 33 year old. </p>
Episode #10
<p>Illawarra Hawks championship winner Damon Lowery joins Muzz and Sav in episode 10 of Hooked On Hoops. In part 1, Damon talks about life growing up in Saginaw, Michigan, playing college hoops in Alaska, and the coach...
Episode #9
<p>More commonly known as 'Pope', John Philip chats with Muzz and Sav about his dreams of being a pro baller, suffering multiple knee injuries and surgeries, and of his time playing professionally with the Illawarra...
Episode #8
<p>Mat Campbell joins Muzz and Sav to talk about growing up in Bendigo and working hard to get his start at the Illawarra Hawks. </p>
Episode #7
<p>Muzz & Sav are joined by the amazing Tiana Mangakahia to talk about dominating hoops growing up in QLD, her challenges in becoming a pro, and how a cancer diagnosis hasn't stopped her pursuing her dreams. </p>
Episode #6
<p>Oscar Forman joins Muzz and Sav to talk about his journey, playing hoops in Adelaide, his time at the AIS and life post pro baller. </p>
Episode #5
<p>Angus Glover jumps on the couch with Muzz and Sav to talk about winning a national title as a junior, overcoming multiple knee injuries and what it means to represent Australia. </p>
Episode #4
<p>Brad Newley chats with Muzz and Sav about his early years playing basketball in Adelaide, in NT and QLD, and his success in NBL, in Europe and playing with the Boomers. </p>
Episode #2
<p>Opals assistant coach Renae Garlepp tells Muzz & Sav how she would make 250 shots a day, how knee injuries resulted in her missing out on playing in the WNBA, and how she's now transitioned from player to coach. </p>
Episode #3
<p>Described by Sav as Australia's greatest basketballer that no-one really knows about, David Andersen joins the show to talk about growing up in Frankston, his success in Europe, the NBA and Boomers basketball. </p>
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commentator, broadcaster, sideline reporter, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
Head of Communications and Advocacy, Hospitality New Zealand
Vice President and Director of Athletics Emeritus, Prime Health Associates
CEO and Owner, Rocky Mountain Human Performance Center
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