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The Reverse Pivot is a podcast on Australian basketball, and practices in sport in general, hosted by coaches Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod.

30/09/2026

Derek Rucker talks about the work that goes into being a NBL commentator.

Listen to our latest episode with Derek Rucker now streaming online.

29/09/2026

The Reverse Pivot with Derek Rucker now streaming.

Derek Rucker is an NBL legend, former MVP and one of the league’s most recognisable voices. The American-born point guard enjoyed a stellar 15-year NBL career, playing for the Brisbane Bullets, Newcastle Falcons, Townsville Suns and West Sydney Razorbacks. Since retiring, Derek has remained deeply connected to basketball as a commentator and media personality, bringing his experience and insight to the game. On the podcast, he shares his upbringing, his career as a player and insights on the current state of game.

Listen here:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-56-derek-rucker/id1821326084?i=1000792120350

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7b1LtphaWuDRjVYuUaIxgf?si=t0Z9LweaSdmKS0O1z-NtHg

Youtube: https://youtu.be/CeDYfCo_HYE.

09/09/2026

Coach Sandy Brondello talks about the values of the Australian Opals.

🎧 Listen back to The Reverse Pivot with Sandy Brondello on all streaming services.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jpn8qyw4xCCIAUn7l6p6l?si=1eb4178d28f64c53

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-22-sandy-brondello/id1821326084?i=1000713320400

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/3OmkvvES58o?si=LuWRsQUoQe3iUIMz

📹 of Sandy Brondello playing in the Opals in 1994.

28/08/2026

The only Coach to win an NBL. Title with ALL AUSTRALIANS

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31HAeAb7eYmZiUVnDlHwfn
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverse-pivot/id1772843651

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26/08/2026

The Reverse Pivot with John Rillie now streaming.

John Rillie is the head coach of the Perth Wildcats and a former NBL player who appeared in 481 games across a 15-year career. A prolific shooting guard, he was named NBL Rookie of the Year in 1995, won the 1998 championship with the Adelaide 36ers and represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Rillie later spent more than a decade coaching in the US college system before serving as an assistant coach during the Boomers’ historic bronze-medal campaign at the Tokyo Olympics. He took charge of the Wildcats in 2022 and is contracted with the club through the end of the 2027-28 season.

Listen Here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pxsKaq1oLr7XMtWb12Zrs?si=860d0789ced94059

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-55-john-rillie/id1821326084?i=1000785941427

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/mRy1rPcKiHU?si=lhtFRb8zMxIC6mLM

23/08/2026

The NBL record that will never be broken.

"That'll never be done again."

A four-time NBL champion coach, and the only club in league history to win it with an all-Australian roster. Brian Kerle explains why that record will stand forever

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31HAeAb7eYmZiUVnDlHwfn
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverse-pivot/id1772843651

🌐 https://www.thereversepivot.com/
📩 [email protected]

✍️ Free coaching content and updates: sign up here: https://www.thereversepivot.com/contact

22/08/2026

Coming soon.

New episode of The Reverse Pivot dropping next week. Stay tuned.

21/08/2026

A four-time NBL championship coach on the simplest lesson in basketball. Brian Kerle breaks down the game-winning play that came down to one thing: movement.

One of the best lines from our chat with NBL Hall of Fame coach Brian Kerle this week. His advice for players who aren't getting open: stop standing still. Kerle, a four-time NBL champion, says his teams won titles by keeping that one principle simple: move, and the ball will find you.

Full episode now on The Reverse Pivot;

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/31HAeAb7eYmZiUVnDlHwfn
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverse-pivot/id1772843651

🌐 https://www.thereversepivot.com/
📩 [email protected]

✍️ Free coaching content and updates: sign up here: https://www.thereversepivot.com/contact

20/08/2026
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