We hope you enjoy episode #24 of our Australian Basketball History series - an in-depth interview with Roger Coleman-Bock - a basketball journey from NCAA, to NBL, to Nunawading 50+ masters Roger Coleman-Bock is an OG NCAA Div. I Player from the 1980's, who relocated to Australia and is still active in master’s basketball, decades later Roger winds back the clock and talks about growing up, and discovering basketball), in California.

Roger’s first big break in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) came when he was recruited by Texas A&M, where he competed between 1982 and 1984 (the Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team represents Texas A&M University in NCAA Division 1 college basketball and competes in the Southeastern Conference). Roger talks about being coached by Shelby Metcalf and playing against Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler (both NBA Hall of Famers). Roger then played with the NCAA’s Gonzaga Bulldogs in between 1985 and 1987 (the Gonzaga Bulldogs are an intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Gonzaga University. The school competes in the West Coast Conference in Division I of the (NCAA). Roger reminisces about his playing time with the legendary John Stockton, regarded as one of the greatest point guards of all time, he spent his entire NBA career with the Utah Jazz, and the team made the playoffs in all his 19 seasons. After relocating to Melbourne, Roger originally played for the Bayside Blues. The Bayside Blues (now Frankston Blues) is a NBL1 South club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Roger joined the NBL and played for the Nunawading Spectres (the Spectres have a long and proud history, from humble beginnings 60 years ago to becoming a powerhouse in Australian basketball. The Nunawading Spectres are synonymous with success and an iconic brand in the Australian sporting landscape that has produced more Australian Olympic and World Cup / Championship players and coaches than any other program in the country). Roger talks about his accidental discovery of master’s basketball, and the passion that it has reignited in him. A powerful centre, a sensational mid-range shooter and a first-class human. Remember to like, comment, and subscribe … and feel free to reach out if you have any recommendations for interviews with people who have contributed to Australian basketball history.