
19
Jun
Heat Check
Phoenix star recruit a legit MVP contender
Heat Check — Episode 14: Joel Peterson and basketball.com.au expert Michael Houben talk hoops.
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In this week's episode, basketball.com.au analyst Michael Houben and Joel Peterson take a deep dive into the prized recruit for the South East Melbourne Phoenix in import Omari Moore and go early on his chances to be an MVP contender in NBL26.
Also on the show:
- The NBL announce Hoopfest's return to Perth in a much more family-friendly space on the calendar
- Ben Henshall's withdrawal from the NBA Draft
- Finn Delany wins a title overseas before his Melbourne United tenure starts
- Adelaide 36ers continue to bolster their star-studded roster
- Chloe Bibby's Golden State comeback
- NBL stars, imports and Aussies in action overseas
- WNBL Free Agency and much more...
About Michael Houben
Michael Houben is an Australian basketball writer and scout based in Melbourne, Victoria. As well as covering the game as a journalist, Michael supports US colleges to identify and recruit Australian talent as the owner of Airtime Scouting, and supports grassroots athletes through Airtime Basketball.
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