Episodes

Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
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.

Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
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

Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
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.
www.thereversepivot.com

Friday Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
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.

Friday Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
This is a 2-in-1 episode of The Reverse Pivot.
In the first half, Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod talk about the upcoming NBL season. Then Ryan Stolberg and Marcus Bellchambers join the podcast to talk about their wins in the 1997 Queensland Basketball League and national championship.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
The Coaches Corner latest upload is two horn drills to improve your game. Download the document at: www.thereversepivot.com/coachescorner

Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
The Reverse Pivot sits down with Nigel Purchase.
Nigel Purchase is a former Australian basketball player who went on to become the CEO and Founder of Chase Basketball, an organisation dedicated to developing athletes and promoting the game at the grassroots and elite levels. During his playing career, he competed in the National Basketball League (NBL) with the Melbourne Tigers and later the Hobart Devils, earning respect as a versatile and reliable contributor on the court. Nigel is also the MC at Pete's Bar Luncheon, an annual event in Melbourne that celebrates Australian basketball community.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

Friday Sep 05, 2025
Friday Sep 05, 2025
The Reverse Pivot invites NBL champion Sam McKinnon to the studio to talk about his winning career in basketball.
Sam was a standout forward who played for teams the South East Melbourne Magic, Brisbane Bullets, and Melbourne Tigers. His career highlights include winning the NBL Championship with the Bullets in 2007, being named the league’s Most Valuable Player that same year, and representing Australia as part of the Boomers at multiple international tournaments, including the Sydney 2000 Olympics. In 2017, Sam transitioned into coaching, leading teams the Brisbane Bullets, South East Melbourne Phoenix and Taranki Airs.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Endgame.

Friday Aug 29, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
The Reverse Pivot podcast talks basketball with Oliver Reid.
Oliver Reid is a seasoned development coach and educator. He is currently the NBL1 Assistant Coach at the Brisbane Capitals and also the Community & Development Manager at the Brisbane Bullets. In this pod, Oliver talks about his new role at the Bullets and how it fosters game development among young players and also introduces the Brisbane Bullet's Coaches Academy; which offers coaches an immersive learning experience and insight into an NBL program.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Welcome to the coaches corner, a new resource page by The Reverse Pivot designed to improve your basketball coaching and playing.
Bruce Palmer outlines the first seven drills on our website. These drills are available to download for your practice sessions. Bruce outlines where the drills originate and why they will help you improve your game.
www.thereversepivot.com/coachescorner






