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The Reverse Pivot

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Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 53

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

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - Basketball
12/05/2026
#98
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Basketball
11/05/2026
#54
🇬🇧 Great Britain - Basketball
10/05/2026
#42

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Episode 49 - The Return

Episode 53

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 • Duration 57:18

Bruce and Steve reunite after a few months absence. They talk health, what's going on in Queensland basketball, and a round up of the current NBL season and analysis of what's to come in the next season.

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Episode 48 - Phil Smyth

Episode 52

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 • Duration 01:18:46

The Reverse Pivot proudly welcomes Phil Smyth to the podcast.

Phil is one of Australia’s most accomplished basketball players and coaches. Renowned for his leadership and defensive prowess, Smyth was a standout point guard who captained the Australian Boomers at multiple Olympic Games, including 1984, 1988, and 1992. Over his distinguished international career, Smyth instrumental in elevating the nation’s basketball profile on the global stage.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Hooper’s Heaven.

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Episode 47 - Cal Bruton

Episode 51

Monday, January 12, 2026 • Duration 01:21:28

The Reverse Pivot is delighted to welcome the enigmatic Cal Bruton to the podcast.

Cal Bruton is instrumental in the origins of the NBL having played in the inaugural season in 1979 through to the early 1990s. Bruton starred as a guard for teams including the Brisbane Bullets, Geelong Supercats and Perth Wildcats, winning an NBL championship as a player with the Bullets in 1985 and later leading the Wildcats to a title as coach in 1990. He also earned multiple All‑NBL First Team honours and was named NBL Coach of the Year in 1982. In 1998 he was inducted into the NBL hall of fame.

Cal will be hitting the road with NBA superstar Allen Iverson who will be the special guest at HoopFest in Perth from January 15-18, then touring the east coast of Australia. Tickets available via Hoopers Heaven.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Hoopers Heaven.

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Episode 46 - Pete's Bar Luncheon

Episode 50

Saturday, January 3, 2026 • Duration 44:21

Bruce Palmer visits Pete's Bar Luncheon. Recorded live on the 28th of November 2025. Pete's Bar Luncheon is an annual basketball function, reuniting current and former players, coaches, referees and other personnel involved with Australian Basketball. The event has been running each year since 2010.

This episode contains segments from guest speakers:

Jennie Sager - CEO of the WNBL

Ezi Magbegor - WNBA player and Australian Opal

Darren Smith - Chief Operating Office for the Jack Jumpers

Warrick Giddey - Two time NBL champion

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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Episode 45 - NBL Round Up and Bullets Deep Dive

Episode 49

Monday, December 22, 2025 • Duration 01:25:39

Bruce and Steve reunite after a few weeks to discuss the latest happenings in the NBL. They give a bit of analysis of each team, before dissecting what is currently going on with their home team The Brisbane Bullets.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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Episode 44 - Andrew Johnstone

Episode 48

Friday, November 14, 2025 • Duration 01:20:08

The Reverse Pivot returns to talk basketball, specifically the NBL, with special guest Andrew Johnstone.

Andrew Johnstone is a prominent figure in Australian basketball, particularly known for his extensive work in the media, communications and administrative side of the sport. For more than three decades, he has held senior roles including media producer and interviewer for the FIBA World Basketball television program, General Manager of Communications for the National Basketball League (NBL) and commentator on NBL games for ABC Television. Currently he serves as Communications Manager for the Camberwell District Basketball Association, where he designs and delivers development programs such as “Outside the Lines,” aimed at helping young people explore non-playing careers in basketball and sports media.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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Episode 43 - Bruce and Steve shoot the breeze

Episode 47

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 01:18:32

Bruce and Steve reunite for another episode about all things basketball.

This episode feature analysis on the latest happenings in the NBL, specifically their home team - the Brisbane Bullets. In other news, Bruce and Steve have new basketball-related jobs. They talk about their new roles and the logistics involved, while paying respects to the late Tiana Mangakahia; who was a previous guest and star player at Southern Districts Basketball Association.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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Coaches Corner - Vol 3.

Episode 46

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 05:01

Coach Bruce Palmer talks about the latest drills uploaded onto The Reverse Pivot website.

There are five more offensive drills adapted from coaching talents of Gianmarco Sapio and the late Lute Olson.

View the drills on www.thereversepivot.com/coachescorner

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Coaches Corner - 9 ways to recognise a good drill

Episode 45

Friday, October 10, 2025 • Duration 05:36

More drills are up on The Reverse Pivot's Coaches Corner, including an insightful article by coach Dave Stricklin about the 9 ways to recognise a good drill.

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Episode 42 - Andre Moore

Episode 44

Friday, September 26, 2025 • Duration 01:13:38

The Reverse Pivot welcomes guest Andre Moore to the podcast.

Andre Moore is a former American basketball player best known for his impact in the NBL. A key contributor to the Brisbane Bullets in the late 1980s, Andre helped the Bullets to a Grand Final appearance and quickly became a fan favourite for his dynamic playing style and presence on the court. Moore played several strong seasons in the NBL with the Bullets, establishing himself as one of the league’s top imports and a cornerstone of Brisbane’s competitive run during that era. Before his NBL career, he played college basketball at Loyola University Chicago and briefly in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets. From 1999 - 2001, Andre played for the Cairns Taipans.

The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

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