Brian Wethers shares his journey from a standout NCAA career at Cal and NBA aspirations, to becoming one of the most explosive imports in Australian basketball during the mid-2000s. He breaks down the Pirates’ underdog rise in 2004 under Adrian Hurley, his dynamic partnership with Kavossy Franklin, and the unforgettable playoff push that followed.

We also revisit his return to the league with New Zealand, a blistering run of form that included multiple 30-point nights before injury struck. Wethers opens up about how the game has evolved since then, what came next after his playing days, and the legacy he hopes to leave in Australian basketball circles.

Topics include:

🏀 Life after the NBL and what he’s doing now (2:00) 🏀 NCAA career at Cal and chasing the NBA dream (6:00) 🏀 Signing with the Hunter Pirates in 2003–04 (10:00) 🏀 How coaching styles have evolved since his playing days (19:00) 🏀 His MVP season and the Pirates' playoff run (25:00) 🏀 Signing with the NZ Breakers and battling back from injury (38:00) 🏀 Wrapping up his pro career (42:00) 🏀 Career highlights, hurdles, and moments that still stick with him (45:00)

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Australian Basketball Legends: Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, Sam MacKinnon, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley
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