Darryl McDonald
An NBL legend and pioneer of Australian basketball, D-Mac is one of the greatest players to ever play the game in Australia's National Basketball League.
Hoopcity caught up with D-Mac recently to chat about his 15-year NBL career, growing up in Harlem and his thoughts on the game in Australia. The interview is a 7-page feature, sharing his story and thoughts in his own words. Check it out in the first issue of Hoopcity.
Photo: D-Mac at home, re-living old newspaper features.

Michael Jordan
This is Hoopcity's tribute article to MJ, the reason the game truly became global, the man who became larger than the game itself.


Photo by Sport the library

Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson is more than just an NBA superstar, he's a role-model, an inspiration, the perfect example of heart over height.


Photo by Sport the library

Kadour Ziani
Kadour Ziani is one of the greatest dunkers the world has ever seen. Being from France, not many people in Australia may know who he is and what he's all about.

Hoopcity got the opportunity to interview Kadour recently. Check out this 5-page feature interview as Kadour shares his life story, his advice and his passion for the art of the slam dunk.

Photo: Kadour Ziani flying in France.

David Barlow
After a career threatening knee injury over a year ago, David Barlow has proven during his come-back-season with the Melbourne Tigers that he is one of Australia's best young talents.

Hoopcity caught up with Barlow during the season for a chat about his young hoops career.


Photo by Kim Vernon (kimages.com.au)

Pat Mills
Young Pat Mills from Canberra showed the world what he could do in 2007 while running the point for the Australian Boomers that defeated New Zealand in the Olympic qualifier. Now Mills is playing in college in the US for St.Mary's, putting up almost 15ppg as a freshman.

ESPN's Mark Brown wrote this article for Hoopcity on behalf of AussieHoopsAmerica.com

Photo by Kim Vernon (kimages.com.au)

Steve Leven
Steve Leven is a 6'5" guard from Sydney who can run with the best young players in the country. He's been invited to NBA camps, he's played pro in Germany, Spain and is currently playing for Newcastle in the UK pro league, BBL. Should be considered for the Boomers.

Hoopcity's Matt Wilkinson spoke with Steve over the summer during his stop home in Sydney.

Photo by Luke Fuda

Hook Mitchell
Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell is a 5'9" street-ball legend from Oakland, California. NBA greats, Gary Payton and Jason Kidd, both agree that Hook was better than both of them. This is Hoopcity's introduction to the true story behind one of the best players you never saw play.

Also featured is a hand-written letter from Hook to Hoopcity/MSF. Inspiring and worth checking out!

Photo: Hook Mitchell showing his hops.

Area 51
Chand aka "Area 51" from Melbourne has recently had more than 100,000 views on his YouTube video that Hoopcity/MSF helped put together in 2007. At 5'8", Chand is one of Australia's most impressive dunkers, without question. Watch the video here to check it out.

In this article, Chand writes in his own words, sharing his thoughts on dunking and gives you some advice.

Photo by Andre Gorgievski

Hope Terdich
Hope Terdich is a 17-year-old talent from Melbourne that represented Australia recently at the Under 17's Oceania championships.

In this article, we find out what her dreams are.


Photo by Andre Gorgievski

Mike Swift
Hoopcity will be featuring inspiring stories in music and hip hop; artists and performers who are working towards their dreams.

In the first issue, Hoopcity introduces you to Mike Swift, a Filipino hip hop visionary from Brooklyn, NY. A true example of inspiration.


Photo: Mike Swift - Leading change for hip hop.

Hoopcity Coach: Vertical training advice
Hoopcity Coach is a section dedicated to providing you with training advice from professional trainers and coaches around the world.

In this issue, Coach J.J. Branford from Oregon, USA, shares his thoughts and tips to increase your hops.


Photo: Your Hoopcity Coach "J.J" showing his 43 inch vertical.