Unique signing has Albury making out like Bandits

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Majok Majok and Unique Thompson to the Albury-Wodonga Bandits were hot topics in the latest episode of the NBL1 East podcast East Got Game hosted by Jacinta Govind and Lachy Frances.

Maitland’s off-season activity was also examined as NBL sharpshooter Reyne Smith, Mason Bragg, Will Cranston, and Myles Cherry have created the core of one of the competition’s deepest line-ups. The Mustangs are going to be tough.

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Don't miss the interview with Canberra Gunners leader Will Mayfield, who spoke through his basketball journey, from juggling rugby, AFL and basketball as a junior, to finishing school at the New York Military Academy, returning to Canberra, and helping build the Gunners into one of the premier programs in NBL1 East. Mayfield reflected on winning titles in 2022 and 2025, the Gunners’ national championship on home court, the influence of coach Peter Lonergan, his year at Mount Gambier, and why Canberra’s one-club culture makes representing the Gunners so meaningful.

Jacinta Govind

is a former pro-baller hustling to promote women's basketball and the NBL1 East. She is the co-creator, co-host and producer of East Got Game and the creator of Front Row Hustle podcast. Jacinta is also a leading female colour commentator in NBL1 having commentated NBL1 East, NBL1 North, was selected to commentate at three of the four NBL1 National Championships and has commentated the FIBA U17 and U19 World Cups for the last 3 years.

Jacinta aims to integrate her playing experience and inquisitive nature to peel back the layers of stats, athletes, coaches and associations to provide insightful content that showcases local talent and resonates with wider audiences.

Lachy France

A devotee of both NSW basketball and women’s basketball in general, Lachy France cut his teeth reporting on Aussies in college before covering the women’s game at every level from Waratah Youth League to World Cups. Now a play-by-play commentator for Sutherland Sharks and Sydney Comets, Lachy will take any chance to remind you, “Don’t sleep on the East!”