Great video! 10:38 One amendment is that the NBL Central division is not in New South Wales but in South Australia and there isn’t a specific league (WABL, Waratah, QSL or DBA) that Central would scout from more or less.
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Great addition! And yes - I realized after watching it back that I actually misspoke on that. Thanks for clarifying in comments.
Basketball in Darwin is amazing. 5 courts going hard 7 days a week (and looking to add more courts). The weather is great and the community really support the Salties. Only problem is the travel. Salties road trips are often double and triple header weekends. Come Sunday they just want to go home. 🐊
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I've heard it's got a great basketball culture. I've spoken to lots of people but haven't made my way up there just yet. Still in NSW!
I played in the Waratah league for Sydney Comets back in the early 90s, for their Youth League Division 1 team. Back then there was no such thing as the NBL1, and from what I can remember there was only Youth League, then you moved up to State League Men's and the next stop was the NBL. Can't believe that was more than 30 years ago!
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Amazing. Have you been following Aussie basketball ever since then? What do you think of the creation of the NBL1?
I stopped following basketball for quite a while, even though I was still involved in the game as a rep coach after I stopped playing. I realised quickly that at 5'6 Youth League was my ceiling. I was the back up PG so I didn't see much court time, but still immensely proud of my self for making it to that level as an undersized guard. I ended up coaching reps for 10 years straight. Got back into watching basketball because of Patty Mills. When I heard there was an undersized Aussie PG in the NBA, I immediately began following his career and became a Spurs fan. Never did get back into following the NBL. Find it hard enough to find time to follow the NBA. My opinion on the NBL1? I think its great, the more opportunities there are for getting paid to play, the better it is for the game.
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Definitely. The landscape of basketball here has gone through many changes over the years. Hopefully the NBL1 is here to stay.
Played in the western region of the NBL1 recently in my 2nd year (in my 3rd year currently overseas) and everything you said about it is spot on. It’s by far the best league/ my favorite league I played in thus far in my overseas career. Would love to participate in again some day
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Super fast-paced conference and really quality play too! Glad to hear you liked it out there.
Jose your channel has become " Must Watch TV". Plus,your Canadian just like yours truly ( Toronto).. Your channel is extremely informative. Jose keep up the great content. Respect.
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Toronto stand up! I was just living there not too long ago. Amazing city.
Good video man! I’ve been heavily involved within QSL for a number of years and I can firmly say that it’s stronger than you make it in the video. Probably because you haven’t seen many games from there compared to BigV/Tas league. I recommend you come and watch some games next season especially Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba, there a lot of potential in the young players and they’ve started taking in American imports which has proven to be a valuable asset after Caboolture did it last year. Keep up the good work of pushing Aussie ball ❤️
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@@tap2054 I’d love to! How would you rank QSL relative to the other leagues?
I actually ref QSL and NBL1 and have done a bit of Waratah as well. I know bigV is the best “senior league” before NBL1 but I want to put QSL right behind it. In QSL Division 1 there are 8 teams and the I had a game where the No 8 team only lost to No 2 by 1 point at the buzzer. you’ll have to judge for yourself as everyone’s opinion is different but id be happy to have a conversation of a more in depth look into Queensland basketball
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@@tap2054 I’m always interested in learning more about the different leagues for sure.
Have you had a look at the NZ NBL? Its not affilated with the Australian NBL. Its a sort of halfway point between NBL and NBL1. Similar to the NBL1, players come down from the NBL to play there but its usually a bit more high profile players who get good NBL minutes. Playing there will definitely get the attention of NBL clubs especially the Breakers.
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@@beebeenyneeee7692 great insights. I always wanted to go to NZ and see what it’s like compared to Australia. 🇦🇺
Hey Jose, is it worth playing in a pro league (Germany - Regionalliga 2) that doesn’t fund any expenses. I’m asking because currently I live in the states and wondering if it’s worth moving over there to play ball but no get paid for it. Would love your opinion!
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@@JLain33 it depends on your ultimate goal! What are you trying to achieve?
Most of the Littler leagues within the individual states are Junior Leagues meaning under 10's up to under 20's then after under 20's is D-league (Development League for NBL1) then move into NBL1 or NBL. Between the age of 16 to 20 a lot of the Top Australian player will try out for USA tour team to get there names out there to D2,D3 and D4 US collages. Then after that they may come back to Australia or move onto Euro Teams or other USA Leagues. Australia yes from the outside has a good Basketball program (Mostly all volunteer), and are very under manned, under funded and don't have many opportunities for players or Coaches to have a career in the Sport.
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Yeah - there is some definite room for improvement. Particularly I think getting players paid or getting more sponsors for these development leagues would be great (Waratah, Darwin etc.). It’s tough though with the AFL and rugby being so dominant and popular here.
could you please make a video about the NZNBL it is a similar league to the nbl1 and is at a higher level than nbl1 in New Zealand which is right next to Australia. Lots of nbl players in the offseason also go play for clubs in the NZNBL
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Definitely - great suggestion and I will check it out!
Are open tryouts held? If so could you please provide details to when and where they are held, appreciate all the information bro
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@@tjay2708 there are open tryouts. They’re known as “trials” here. But the thing is there’s no formal tour that I know of that brings foreigners here yet for those tryouts.
Some people can go from a league like dba, straight to nbl1 right? And how do you easily find out whether a team nbl1 is going to have a tryout?
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@@POOPIEFISH123 Yes. For instance, in Darwin there is an NBL1 team called the Salties so many players from that area play in the DBA as a way to be seen by the NBL1 team. The same applies in Tasmania. Follow the NBL1 teams - some actually post open tryouts (called trials).
Basketball just keeps getting better out here in the NBL1 you will see a few D1 , AIS , Ex- NBA/NBL guys and many pro ballers from other countries leagues. Even if you look at our Olympic basketball team now (boomers) it's not a guarantee anymore to be part of the team even though you play in the NBA. A few NBL guys make over $1M now
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I agree completely. It's very similar to Canada in that regard. Before we were lucky to have one NBA player on our national team. Now the entire roster is full of NBA hoopers.
People in Australia have beat their brains up too much with Australian football. Basketball here is just not the sport they play. Nbl look like college hoops but with a bunch of older washed up players.
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😂😂 It's still attracting some good players nonetheless!
Good info for any players looking at Australia concerning the various options and opportunities for any interested players. All I really know about Australia 🦘 is Raygun 😵 who killed breakdancing 💃on a global stage at the Paris Olympics 🥇🥈🥉.
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@@IceManLikeGervin 😂😂. That’s why they’re in the headlines these days.
0:00 - Different Aussie leagues
0:25 - NBL
1:16 - NBL1
5:58 - Different State leagues
6:49 - Big V
7:40 - Tasmania (NWBU)
9:24 - Other starter leagues
11:45 - Conclusion
Have been looking for a vid like this and I gotta say you absolutely nailed it
Thank you! Much appreciated. Hopefully it helped!
Great video! 10:38 One amendment is that the NBL Central division is not in New South Wales but in South Australia and there isn’t a specific league (WABL, Waratah, QSL or DBA) that Central would scout from more or less.
Great addition! And yes - I realized after watching it back that I actually misspoke on that. Thanks for clarifying in comments.
Basketball in Darwin is amazing. 5 courts going hard 7 days a week (and looking to add more courts). The weather is great and the community really support the Salties. Only problem is the travel. Salties road trips are often double and triple header weekends. Come Sunday they just want to go home.
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I've heard it's got a great basketball culture. I've spoken to lots of people but haven't made my way up there just yet. Still in NSW!
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I played in the Waratah league for Sydney Comets back in the early 90s, for their Youth League Division 1 team. Back then there was no such thing as the NBL1, and from what I can remember there was only Youth League, then you moved up to State League Men's and the next stop was the NBL. Can't believe that was more than 30 years ago!
Amazing. Have you been following Aussie basketball ever since then? What do you think of the creation of the NBL1?
I stopped following basketball for quite a while, even though I was still involved in the game as a rep coach after I stopped playing. I realised quickly that at 5'6 Youth League was my ceiling. I was the back up PG so I didn't see much court time, but still immensely proud of my self for making it to that level as an undersized guard. I ended up coaching reps for 10 years straight. Got back into watching basketball because of Patty Mills. When I heard there was an undersized Aussie PG in the NBA, I immediately began following his career and became a Spurs fan. Never did get back into following the NBL. Find it hard enough to find time to follow the NBA. My opinion on the NBL1? I think its great, the more opportunities there are for getting paid to play, the better it is for the game.
Definitely. The landscape of basketball here has gone through many changes over the years. Hopefully the NBL1 is here to stay.
Played in the western region of the NBL1 recently in my 2nd year (in my 3rd year currently overseas) and everything you said about it is spot on. It’s by far the best league/ my favorite league I played in thus far in my overseas career. Would love to participate in again some day
Super fast-paced conference and really quality play too! Glad to hear you liked it out there.
Felt like I was in the best shape of my life as a big
Jose your channel has become " Must Watch TV". Plus,your Canadian just like yours truly ( Toronto).. Your channel is extremely informative. Jose keep up the great content. Respect.
Toronto stand up! I was just living there not too long ago. Amazing city.
Great video. Appreciate it 💯
Of course my man. Power is knowledge!
South Australia has district basketball, which was around before they created NBL1
Thanks for sharing. 💪💪
It would have been good to also include/provide info on the NBL Next Stars program. Otherwise, insightful info on OZ ball league.
@@TheJmp2023 great idea. I agree - the NBL section should have been longer.
*There were a few from the NBA over the years. I remember Al Harrington and Stephen Jackson and further back, Darnell Mee and Lanard Copeland.*
Funny enough - Montrezl Harrell just signed today with the 36ers! Another big marquee signing for the history of the league.
Good video man! I’ve been heavily involved within QSL for a number of years and I can firmly say that it’s stronger than you make it in the video.
Probably because you haven’t seen many games from there compared to BigV/Tas league.
I recommend you come and watch some games next season especially Gold Coast, Brisbane and Toowoomba, there a lot of potential in the young players and they’ve started taking in American imports which has proven to be a valuable asset after Caboolture did it last year.
Keep up the good work of pushing Aussie ball ❤️
@@tap2054 I’d love to! How would you rank QSL relative to the other leagues?
I actually ref QSL and NBL1 and have done a bit of Waratah as well. I know bigV is the best “senior league” before NBL1 but I want to put QSL right behind it.
In QSL Division 1 there are 8 teams and the I had a game where the No 8 team only lost to No 2 by 1 point at the buzzer.
you’ll have to judge for yourself as everyone’s opinion is different but id be happy to have a conversation of a more in depth look into Queensland basketball
@@tap2054 I’m always interested in learning more about the different leagues for sure.
Have you had a look at the NZ NBL? Its not affilated with the Australian NBL. Its a sort of halfway point between NBL and NBL1. Similar to the NBL1, players come down from the NBL to play there but its usually a bit more high profile players who get good NBL minutes. Playing there will definitely get the attention of NBL clubs especially the Breakers.
@@beebeenyneeee7692 great insights. I always wanted to go to NZ and see what it’s like compared to Australia. 🇦🇺
Hey Jose, is it worth playing in a pro league (Germany - Regionalliga 2) that doesn’t fund any expenses. I’m asking because currently I live in the states and wondering if it’s worth moving over there to play ball but no get paid for it. Would love your opinion!
@@JLain33 it depends on your ultimate goal! What are you trying to achieve?
Most of the Littler leagues within the individual states are Junior Leagues meaning under 10's up to under 20's then after under 20's is D-league (Development League for NBL1) then move into NBL1 or NBL.
Between the age of 16 to 20 a lot of the Top Australian player will try out for USA tour team to get there names out there to D2,D3 and D4 US collages. Then after that they may come back to Australia or move onto Euro Teams or other USA Leagues. Australia yes from the outside has a good Basketball program (Mostly all volunteer), and are very under manned, under funded and don't have many opportunities for players or Coaches to have a career in the Sport.
Yeah - there is some definite room for improvement. Particularly I think getting players paid or getting more sponsors for these development leagues would be great (Waratah, Darwin etc.). It’s tough though with the AFL and rugby being so dominant and popular here.
could you please make a video about the NZNBL it is a similar league to the nbl1 and is at a higher level than nbl1 in New Zealand which is right next to Australia. Lots of nbl players in the offseason also go play for clubs in the NZNBL
Definitely - great suggestion and I will check it out!
Are open tryouts held? If so could you please provide details to when and where they are held, appreciate all the information bro
@@tjay2708 there are open tryouts. They’re known as “trials” here. But the thing is there’s no formal tour that I know of that brings foreigners here yet for those tryouts.
I live in New Zealand would I be considered a foreigner still, I have lived in Australia in the past also
It’s very difficult to find information on them even here in New Zealand in our nbl league
@@tjay2708 no - I believe you count as a local at the NBL1 level.
Sorry for all the questions bro but is there any links to trial date’s you’re aware of?
I play in VJBL is that good?
Keep levelling up my friend.
Some people can go from a league like dba, straight to nbl1 right? And how do you easily find out whether a team nbl1 is going to have a tryout?
@@POOPIEFISH123 Yes. For instance, in Darwin there is an NBL1 team called the Salties so many players from that area play in the DBA as a way to be seen by the NBL1 team.
The same applies in Tasmania.
Follow the NBL1 teams - some actually post open tryouts (called trials).
Thank you bro, my dream is to play for the Nbl,, and hopefully I work my way up the chart, 😁
@@POOPIEFISH123 keep working! Are you Australian?
Well I was born here so technically I am Australian but my parents is from outside of Australia so my ethnicity isn’t Australian
@@POOPIEFISH123 where are your parents from? That could be another market you could play in the future as well.
Do Sal’s NBL New Zealand🇳🇿
Great suggestion. Seeing this a lot so I will look into it!
NBL1 has some ex-NBA players Too
@@SmashHouse82 it has really grown since they merged the conferences together.
Basketball just keeps getting better out here in the NBL1 you will see a few D1 , AIS , Ex- NBA/NBL guys and many pro ballers from other countries leagues.
Even if you look at our Olympic basketball team now (boomers) it's not a guarantee anymore to be part of the team even though you play in the NBA.
A few NBL guys make over $1M now
I agree completely. It's very similar to Canada in that regard. Before we were lucky to have one NBA player on our national team. Now the entire roster is full of NBA hoopers.
People in Australia have beat their brains up too much with Australian football. Basketball here is just not the sport they play. Nbl look like college hoops but with a bunch of older washed up players.
😂😂 It's still attracting some good players nonetheless!
Good info for any players looking at Australia concerning the various options and opportunities for any interested players.
All I really know about Australia 🦘 is Raygun 😵 who killed breakdancing 💃on a global stage at the Paris Olympics 🥇🥈🥉.
@@IceManLikeGervin 😂😂. That’s why they’re in the headlines these days.