22
Feb
Podcast
Cadee Cuts to Jase with biggest names in hoops
NBL legend and former Boomers guard Jason Cadee hosts basketball.com.au's Cut to the Jase podcast
After 424 games in the NBL, former Boomers guard Jason Cadee is now the host of Cut to the Jase
- Jason Cadee has joined basketball.com.au as a columnist and contributor
- He retired at the end of NBL26 after 15 years in the league for the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney
- Cadee won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2017 FIBA Asia Cup
Jason Cadee retired from the NBL in 2025 after a 400-game career, leaving as one of the league’s most respected point guards before returning home to the Bankstown Bruins in the NBL1 East Conference.
He is now the host of basketball.com.au's Cut to the Jase podcast.
Born on April 15, 1991 in Sydney and raised in Greenacre, the 183cm guard debuted in the NBL in 2010 with the Gold Coast Blaze and went on to represent the Adelaide 36ers, Sydney Kings and Brisbane Bullets.
Across the latest run of episodes, Cadee has welcomed a cross-section of Australian basketball voices — from NBL champions and WNBL leaders to college prospects and league executives.
He sat down with Kristian Doolittle to unpack Perth’s season, the Wildcats’ championship mindset and Bryce Cotton’s move to Adelaide. He crossed into global territory with Angel Reese, discussing branding, fashion and life beyond the hardwood.
From Sydney, Xavier Cooks joined the show to reflect on form, flashpoints and the Kings’ direction, while Josh King broke down South East Melbourne’s culture and Coach of the Year conversations.
Frontcourt power featured heavily with Sam Mennenga and Jacob Holt, who discussed their NBL seasons and international ambitions, while collegiate Aussies Lara Somfai and Max Mackinnon opened up about navigating the US system and chasing pro pathways.
NBL royalty Cal Bruton shared stories on Allen Iverson’s Australian visit and Bryce Cotton’s legacy, and veteran analyst Derek Rucker delivered mid-season award predictions and commentary on the modern NBL landscape.
Cadee also hosted emerging talent Anthony Dell’Orso, Next Star Dash Daniels, and NBL Next Stars program architect Liam Santamaria, who detailed the evolution of the league’s development model.
On the women’s side, he welcomed Opals coach Sandy Brondello, Canberra and Washington guard Jade Melbourne, WNBL Finals voice Hayley Wildes, and Perth Lynx guard Ally Wilson, ensuring the conversation reflects the full breadth of the Australian game.
He also connected with Nathan Sobey on NBA exhibition games in Melbourne, and explored cross-sport decisions with Roman Siulepa and AFL talent Indy Cotton.
Basketball Bloodlines
Cadee’s pathway was shaped long before his professional debut.
His mother, Debbie Lee, represented the Opals at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. His father, Robbie Cadee, played for the Boomers at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal and later coached the Opals at the 1988 Seoul Games.
As a six-year-old, Cadee was a towel boy for the West Sydney Razorbacks while his father served as CEO. The game was not a hobby – it was family business.
He attended Westfields Sports High School in Fairfield West, earning Hall of Fame status for basketball, and came through the Bankstown Bruins junior program.
AIS, Hoop Summit and Survival
Cadee debuted in the Waratah League for Bankstown in 2008 and was named NSW Male Athlete and Basketball Player of the Year the same year.
He joined the Australian Institute of Sport in 2009 and 2010, competing in SEABL while sharpening his craft against the country’s best prospects.
In April 2010, he represented the World Select Team at the Nike Hoop Summit, recording seven points, three rebounds and three assists against the USA Junior Select Team.
Months later, just after signing his first NBL contract with the Gold Coast Blaze, Cadee survived a serious car accident on Sydney’s M7 Motorway. Trapped for 90 minutes and left with a broken pelvis, his NBL debut was delayed and he withdrew from the Boomers squad.
Five months later, he made his NBL debut.
NBL Journey: Blaze to 400 Games
Cadee debuted for the Gold Coast Blaze on December 17, 2010, scoring 11 points against the Townsville Crocodiles.
He joined the Adelaide 36ers in 2012 and helped the club reach the 2014 NBL Grand Final, falling 2–1 to the Perth Wildcats.
In 2014, he signed with the Sydney Kings, where he produced a career-high 32 points in February 2016 and established himself as a primary ball-handler and floor general.
A three-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets followed in 2018. In the 2019–20 season, Cadee was named NBL Best Sixth Man, redefining his role as a high-impact guard off the bench.
He recorded his 1000th career assist in March 2022 and played his 350th NBL game later that year.
Cadee returned to Adelaide in 2023 for a second stint and in October 2024 played his 400th NBL game, becoming the 53rd player in league history to reach the milestone and the 16th 36er to do so.
In February 2025, he announced his retirement from the NBL at the conclusion of the 2024–25 season.
Off-Season Dominance
While building a decade-plus NBL career, Cadee consistently dominated in off-season leagues.
He won the 2014 NZNBL scoring title with the Super City Rangers and earned All-Star Five honours.
He led the Brisbane Capitals to the 2019 QBL championship and won league MVP.
With the Gold Coast Rollers, he secured the 2022 NBL1 North championship and Finals MVP, later claiming NBL1 North MVP in 2023.
In 2025, he signed with the Bankstown Bruins in NBL1 East, earning All-Star Five honours before re-signing for 2026.
National Team Pedigree
Cadee represented Australia across multiple campaigns.
He competed at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship with the Australian Emus and later earned senior honours.
He won gold with the Boomers at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup and gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. He also claimed silver at the 2013 World University Games.
The Legacy
Jason Cadee’s career is defined by resilience, role acceptance and sustained performance.
From surviving a life-threatening accident to reaching 400 NBL games, from Sixth Man of the Year to international gold medallist, Cadee carved out a reputation as a steadying presence and consummate professional.
Now back where it began with Bankstown, the Greenacre product continues to give back to the program that launched him.
Four hundred NBL games. Multiple championships. International gold.
Built in Sydney. Proven nationwide.
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