The Reverse Pivot takes a deep dive into the career of coaching legend Brian Goorjian. Brian Goorjian is an Australian Basketball Hall of Fame recipient with six NBL championships to his name (including three in a row). Brian is set to join the coaching staff for the New York Knicks summer league, which builds upon decades of coaching at an elite level in both Australia and China; including leading the Boomers in the Olympics in 2004, 2008, 2020 and 2024. Brian Goorjian is currently the head coach of the Sydney Kings. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

The Reverse Pivot welcomes another GOAT: Sandy Brondello. Sandy Brondello is a highly accomplished Australian women’s basketball coach, currently leading both the New York Liberty in the WNBA and the Australian Women’s National Team. Before transitioning into coaching, Brondello enjoyed a successful playing career in Australia, Germany, and the WNBA. Regarded as one of Australia’s greatest shooting guards, she represented the Opals at four Summer Olympics, earning three medals (two silver, one bronze) as a player, and added another bronze medal as a coach. A former student of the Australian Institute of Sport (1986–1987), Brondello was honoured with induction into the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010. In this episode, Sandy chats coaching values, tactics and techniques. It's an honour to welcome her to the podcast. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod welcome coach Tommy Lloyd to the podcast. Tommy Lloyd spent his formative years in Brisbane coaching at St. Laurence's College before migrating to Germany where he became and assistant coach and recruiter. Tommy is the current head coach of the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team. He was appointed as head coach on April 15, 2021, after serving as an assistant coach at Gonzaga for 22 seasons. In his four seasons at the helm, Lloyd has led the Wildcats to a 112-33 record. In this deep chat, the boys talk about Tommy's career, team selection process, strategies on the court and coaching in a college environment. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

NBL alumni and current yoga teacher Simon Kerle joins The Reverse Pivot. Simon played 18 years in the NBL, debuting at the age of 17 for the Brisbane Bullets and retiring at 35. Simon recalls his basketball career both in Australia and overseas, then delves into his practice of yoga and meditation; and how players could benefit from learning how to breathe better in games. Simon is currently the CEO of Raw Power Yoga in Brisbane. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.

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.

The Reverse Pivot welcomes established basketball coach, journalist and producer Brayden Heslehurst to the podcast. Brayden has had an accomplished career in basketball and is very enthusiastic about the game. He is the winner of the inaugural NBL1 championship in 2021, a two time medal winner representing QLD and head coach of the QLD Women. He is also an athlete mentor and basketball shooting coach at Assist Athletic Services and the head of editorial content for basketball.com.au. Braydney sits down with Bruce and Steve to talk QLD basketball, his career and give input on the latest news in the NBL. The Reverse Pivot is proudly sponsored by by Brian Kerle Basketball Academy, FIT Education, Big Dog Sports & Bubble Boardz.