Michael Houben
@michaelhoub
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Australian and New Zealand basketball scout/analyst. Co-founder - @airtimescouting Writer & video work - @PickandRollAU
Melbourne, Australia
Joined December 2015
A big thanks to everyone at the Kings that entrusted me with this story. Bul, Makuach and Kouat were fantastic to interview and shared some incredible stories and thoughtful reflections. Massive shoutout to the media crew that brought this story to life too. Amazing visuals.
South Sudan to Sydney: How the journeys of Makuach Maluach, Bul Kuol and Kouat Noi converged at the Kings 🇸🇸 👑 Watch the full video: 📰: #TakeTheThrone @SSBFed
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Kuai Deng (2025) out of South Australia is one of the best Australian prospects I doubt you know about. Currently playing at The Patrick School in New Jersey. Picked up offers from high major programs Ole Miss and Cal this week. 6'10, athletic, high motor, ball skills.
Recruitment Update: 2025 6’9 Kuai Deng proving to be a late target #PhenomHoops - Schools all around the country are looking for those late steals and 2025 6’9 Kuai Deng has been making his mark as a late target for many programs. Deng offers a lot on the court and has really elevated his game. Read: @Coach_Rick57 @colbylewis20 @POBScout @JeffreyBendel_ @Phenom_Hoops @ty1ewis @CoachChrisNC @kuaideng22 @tps_hsbb
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RT @bouncepassau: Breaking down the game of @MelbUnited, and @NBLNextStars' latest signing, Dash Daniels. @michaelhoub on the 🎙️ https://t…
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Five of my favourite talents from this years U20 National Championships ⤵️
We got our resident scout, @michaelhoub to break down the game of his 5 fave prospects at the recent U20 National Championships... Choosing only 5 was TOUGH, but it's safe to say the future of Australian basketball is in safe hands 🙌
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Stiff that Taran Armstrong didn't win any awards this year. Could've had a case for MIP and Next Gen. Put up big numbers (near on 17, 5 and 5 per game) and made a big leap shooting threes. Didn't just get more opportunity, but tangibly improved as a player as well.
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Incredible graphic here that illustrates Dyson's defensive playmaking this season - on an island from the rest of the league alongside Wembenyama.
Factoring in deflections too, the gap Wemby and Dyson have is insane ⬆️More blocks/steals/deflections ➡️More minutes per game
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Was fun to see Roman Siulepa back on the hardwood in Ballarat for U20s. Head at the rim on some of these dunks, and when the three is dropping like against ACT, very tough to stop. Will have some deeper thoughts coming soon. Very intrigued to see what his next move is.
Roman Siulepa DOMINATED 💥 The Queensland star was a serious problem in a highlight-reel game which included seven threes and some monster boards. LIVE STREAMS:
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The Australian U19 Emus squad of 25 has been selected. This is an immensely deep group. Don't envy those selecting the final 12!
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Vic Navy just won the Under 20 Australian Junior Championships. Ryder Cheesman (24pts), Austin Foxwell (25pts) and Joel Robinson (19pts) shouldered the offensive load.
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Excuse me??
BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell @ShamsCharania. Three-team deal that includes Utah.
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Just a reminder, on top of being a project big, Rocco is still only 18 years old - that's two years younger than players like Toohey and Henshall. Rocco has struggled to contribute, but only relative to the perhaps unreasonable expectations placed upon him at his age.
Casey Prather is back for tomorrow night’s match up against the Breakers. Tyrell Harrison and Rocco Zikarsky have been ruled out. Zikarsky has been experiencing a knee complaint and after medical evaluation it’s been determined he’ll miss the next few weeks to focus on recovery.
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Happy to share that I'll also be penning some stories for @bouncepassau this year. 🖊️ Broke down some of the numbers and had a look at the season of Reyne Smith, who is shooting the lights out as a senior for Louisville this season.
Making it REYNE 🌧️ @reynesmith has been lighting it up for @LouisvilleMBB this season and is shaping up to be Australia's sharpshooter of the future. @michaelhoub with more ⤵️
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RT @DraftExpress: Alex Condon plays an integral role for Florida on both ends of the floor, triggering their offense with his outstanding f…
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Higgins-Titsha has come out of the woodwork to be a useful piece for Cairns this season. Athletic, crashes the glass, plays D. Got his first NBL opportunity at 24yo after toiling in NBL1 with Inner West, as well as with Bangui in the BAL under Australian coach @Coach_LizMills.
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