The Reverse Pivot

Episode 17 - NBL Finals recap

In this episode of The Reverse Pivot, Bruce and Steve discuss game four and five of the NBL finals and also shout out Jesse Wagstaff, Davo Hickey, Matthew Dellavedova and Sam Froling. They also address rumours and whispers about New Zealand Breakers being sold, and Illawara Hawks owner Jared Novelly is seeking other owners to take over the NBL.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports. 

Episode 16 - Michele Timms

Australian basketball legend Michele Timms joins Bruce and Steve for another episode of The Reverse Pivot.
Michele is a basketball coach and former player who was won five WNBL championships. Michele has played five seasons for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA, and he was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008 and the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2015. In 2024, Michele became the third Australian to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. These days, Michele is the director of the Michele Timms Basketball Academy.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports. 

Episode 15 - Rumours and Whispers

In this episode, Bruce and Steve chat about game two in the NBL finals between Illawara Hawks and Melbourne United. They also introduce their new segment 'rumours and whispers', which speculates on player and coaching movements in the league for the next season.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education and Big Dog Sports. 

Episode 14 - Katrina Robertson

The Reverse Pivot welcomes Katrina Robertson to the podcast.
Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod go over the latest happenings in the NBL before welcoming Katrina to tell her story as a champion weightlifter, sports psychologist and founder of the Women's Sports Academy. 
The Reverse Pivot is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education & Big Dog Sports.

Episode 13 - Coaches Corner

Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod dedicate this episode of The Reverse Pivot to coaching.
The boys discuss what coaching departures are occurring in the NBL, including speculation on who might be the next head coach of the Brisbane Bullets. They also dive into how to start your season with the selection process and procedures of practice in preparation for school basketball season commencing.
The Reverse Pivot is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education & Big Dog Sports.

Episode 12 - Jeff Van Groningen

Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod sit down with NBL team owner and manager Jeff Van Groningen.
Jeff’s illustrious career in the NBL began in 1994 as the Geelong Supercats Assistant Coach, the youngest full time coach appointment in NBL history at the time. Other roles include being the General Manager of the Brisbane Bullets including their championship year in 2006-07, a Senior Advisor role in the Minister for Sport for the QLD LNP government and also general manager to Adelaide 36ers during the pandemic. 
Violations and Insults is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball, FIT Education & Big Dog Sports.

Episode 11 - Bill Ellis

Dr William Ellis joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod for another episode of The Reverse Pivot.
Bill Ellis is an accomplished doctor in Zoology who has also been heavily involved in Basketball on the side. In his youth he played statue league and division one, before landing coaching jobs in the women's league NBL1.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education. 

Episode 10 - Wayne Heming

The Reverse Pivot sits down with legendary Brisbane-based sports journalist Wayne Heming.
Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod talk about the early days of the Brisbane Bullets and how basketball was the peak sport until the Broncos arrived. The boys talk about some of Wayne's journalist highlights which includes covering Rugby league (NRL), Rugby union, Cricket (Shield & Test matches), Golf (major Australian events & President's Cup), Tennis and the NBL for 20 years. 
The Reverse Pivot is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education. 

Episode 09 - Rodger Smith

NBL veteran Rodger Smith joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod for another episode of The Reverse Pivot.
The boys go over the latest round in the NBL and talk about the best defenders in the league and the best defenders of all time. Rodger Smith had a successful NBL career stretching more than a decade (1989-2001) and was even recently mentioned among the best small forwards to have played for the Brisbane Bullets.
The Reverse Pivot is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education. 

Episode 08 - Luke Gribble

The Reverse Pivot welcomes special guest Luke Gribble to the podcast.
One of Bruce's most respected players as a teammate, Luke has been described as 'a glue' who connected the team. Luke played eight seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Hobart Devils and the Brisbane Bullets between 1989 - 1996. The boys shoot the breeze on all things basketball, covering Luke's career and touching on latest round of the NBL.
The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education.