The Reverse Pivot

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

The Reverse Pivot with Sam MacKinnon now streaming 🔈🏀Sam was a standout forward who played for teams the South East Melb...
05/09/2025

The Reverse Pivot with Sam MacKinnon now streaming 🔈🏀

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.

Stream Now!

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-39-sam-mackinnon/id1821326084?i=1000725073335

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01jMNKAuG1VABswG4A6yd5

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/DAzqcVUpOm0

The Reverse Pivot with NBL Champion Sam MacKinnon drops Friday!
03/09/2025

The Reverse Pivot with NBL Champion Sam MacKinnon drops Friday!

The Reverse Pivot with Oliver Reid now streaming 🔊Coach Olly talks all things basketball with Bruce and Steve, but speci...
29/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with Oliver Reid now streaming 🔊

Coach Olly talks all things basketball with Bruce and Steve, but specifically his role as Community & Development Manager at Brisbane Bullets. In this role, Oliver talks about the identification and development of young talent, and also introduces the Brisbane Bullets Coaches Academy; an immersive learning experience offering coaches insights into an NBL coaching program.

Stream here:

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-38-oliver-reid/id1821326084?i=1000723970432

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0UHNNwI5sE7h9y30bXu5ky

Youtube
https://youtu.be/O3caVAvVg6o

The Reverse Pivot with Brisbane Bullets Community and Development Manager Oliver Reid drops tomorrow 🏀
28/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with Brisbane Bullets Community and Development Manager Oliver Reid drops tomorrow 🏀

The Reverse Pivot with Al Westover now streaming 📡Al Westover a prolific basketball coach with 1500 games under his belt...
22/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with Al Westover now streaming 📡

Al Westover a prolific basketball coach with 1500 games under his belt. He is best known for leading the Melbourne Tigers to two NBL championships (2006 and 2008) after succeeding Lindsay Gaze as head coach (where he also won two championships as assistant coach). Westover also had a successful three-year coaching stint in Japan, taking the Shiga Lakestars to their first-ever playoff appearance. Al is currently running the basketball program at Box Hill Senior Secondary, which has a track record of producing NBA players.

Bruce and Steve take a deep dive into his career and ask about the current state of the NBL. Listen below:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-37-al-westover/id1821326084?i=1000723028679

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cElLoEIzZbFnHgG14nd6K

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-rZ1KuvS_M

The Reverse Pivot with coach Al Westover drops Friday 🏀Al Westover is best known for leading the Melbourne Tigers to two...
20/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with coach Al Westover drops Friday 🏀

Al Westover is best known for leading the Melbourne Tigers to two NBL championships (2006 and 2008) after succeeding Lindsay Gaze as head coach. He guided the team to four straight Grand Final appearances, cementing his reputation as one of the league’s top tacticians. Westover also had a successful coaching stint in Japan, taking the Shiga Lakestars to their first-ever playoff appearance.

The Reverse Pivot with special guest: coach Mike DunlapMike Dunlap is the head coach of Colorado Mesa University men’s b...
14/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with special guest: coach Mike Dunlap

Mike Dunlap is the head coach of Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team. A veteran coach with success in the NBA, NCAA, and Australia’s NBL, Mike adds an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021 to his decorated career.

Mike discusses his career and what makes for good basketball culture in the latest episode. Now streaming!

Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-36-mike-dunlap/id1821326084?i=1000721949149

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2SXXkY0lJBUVmd8d7CLC5Z

Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpfMHDhQqR8&t=14s

The Reverse Pivot with coach Mike Dunlap drops tomorrow 🫡Mike Dunlap is the head coach of Colorado Mesa University men’s...
14/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with coach Mike Dunlap drops tomorrow 🫡

Mike Dunlap is the head coach of Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team. A veteran coach with success in the NBA, NCAA, and Australia’s NBL, Mike adds an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 2021 to his decorated career.

Mike discusses his career and what makes for good basketball culture in the latest episode.

The Reverse Pivot with guest David Claxton now streaming 📡📡For over more than 40 years in the game, Dave has significant...
08/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with guest David Claxton now streaming 📡📡

For over more than 40 years in the game, Dave has significantly contributed to the development of basketball in Queensland and nationally. His roles included state and national team coach, including the Australian Boomers, alongside the Brisbane Bullets, Gold Coast Rollers and Adelaide 36ers. David was instrumental in bringing the NBL back to the Gold Coast as the General Manager of the Gold Coast Blaze. He also was responsible for bringing Leroy Loggins to the Brisbane Bullets.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-35-david-claxton/id1821326084?i=1000721134033

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zMe5A0AaSo1Tr5b3N8VVu?si=6929ed425785492e

Youtube: https://youtu.be/xkSBU8EuC1w?si=XGuQpJAmL8ddp6g5

The Reverse Pivot with special guest David Claxton drops Friday.
06/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with special guest David Claxton drops Friday.

The Reverse Pivot with legendary coach Tom Maher now streaming. Tom Maher is one of the most successful coaches in inter...
01/08/2025

The Reverse Pivot with legendary coach Tom Maher now streaming.

Tom Maher is one of the most successful coaches in international women's basketball, having led teams at six Olympic Games and securing a bronze medal with the Australian Opals in 1996. Renowned for his tactical acumen and ability to transform teams, he has also coached national squads in China and New Zealand, leaving a lasting global legacy in the sport.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ScvX33QbOVRB8rBGQJv0v

Youtube:
https://youtu.be/_VEJAiLfyzg

Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-34-tom-maher/id1821326084?i=1000720165536

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