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WE'RE BACK! Yes that's right. One-time Kings captain and Sydney media identity Brad Rosen and I launch into 2026-27 with our #200th Brad&Boti podcast and we do it with the ideal guest to discuss the FIBA Women's World Cup, Hall of Fame Opals and WNBA/WNBL legend Michele Timms.

The Opals came second in intragroup play behind Belgium but beat both Puerto Rico and Turkey to now face Italy in a knock-out quarter-final qualifying match in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Hear what Michele has to say as she joins us for our 200th pod celebration.

Yes of course Brad and I first revisit our podcast history as we prepare for our ninth year together talking NBL, WNBL, Boomers and Opals.

Right now though, the Opals are the story. Will we ever see starting forward and reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith suiting up again at the Worlds in Berlin?

All we've heard is Basketball Australia double-talk since she went down in the tournament opener against Puerto Rico.

What is a genuine pass mark for these young Opals?

Are they actually playing better than we have a right to expect?

And just who does Michele see winning the gold? Guess what? It's NOT the USA!

We dissect all this and more before it's time to talk NBL in the aftermath of its annual preseason Blitz series in Bendigo.

Among his NBL TV calling duties, Brad has had to name his projected top six so we quiz him here for who he sees contesting the playoffs in 2026-27 ... a tough tip before a shot is even fired!

But we do have the Blitz as some sort of semi-guide.

To find our 200th episode, just click on this LINK, or you can go to your usual podcast destinations at Spotify and Apple etc.

And may I just close this week on behalf of Brad and myself by thanking those of you who consistently tune in and continue to encourage us. We never could have reached 200 without you.

THIS IS HOW: Pod guest Michele Timms leading the Opals to a 1994 World Cup win over Italy.