The Reverse Pivot welcomes Derek Rucker to the podcast.
Derek Rucker is an NBL legend, former MVP and one of the league’s most recognisable voices. The American-born point guard enjoyed a stellar 15-year NBL career, playing for the Brisbane Bullets, Newcastle Falcons, Townsville Suns and West Sydney Razorbacks. Since retiring, Derek has remained deeply connected to basketball as a commentator and media personality, bringing his experience and insight to the game. On the podcast, he shares his upbringing, his career as a player and insights on the current state of game.
26 Aug 2026
Episode 55 - John Rillie
The Reverse Pivot welcomes John Rillie to the podcast.
John Rillie is the head coach of the Perth Wildcats and a former NBL player who appeared in 481 games across a 15-year career. A prolific shooting guard, he was named NBL Rookie of the Year in 1995, won the 1998 championship with the Adelaide 36ers and represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Rillie later spent more than a decade coaching in the US college system before serving as an assistant coach during the Boomers’ historic bronze-medal campaign at the Tokyo Olympics. He took charge of the Wildcats in 2022 and is contracted with the club through the end of the 2027–28 season.
Want to collaborate with The Reverse Pivot? Sponsorship opportunities now available. Visit www.thereversepivot.com to learn more.
3 Jul 2026
Episode 54 - Shawn Dennis
The Reverse Pivot with Shawn Dennis.
Shawn Dennis has enjoyed a successful coaching career across both Australia and Japan. In Australia, he has held head coaching roles with the Townsville Crocodiles and Townsville Fire, while also serving as an assistant coach with several National Basketball League clubs and contributing to Australia's national team programs. Internationally, Dennis has coached in Japan's B.League, bringing his player development expertise and leadership to one of Asia's premier professional basketball competitions. Listen to an insightful chat about his playing and coaching career.
Who has been a guest on The Reverse Pivot
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Mick Downer
Brayden Heslehurst
Tiana Mangakahia
Malcolm Watts
Rebecca Stephens
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
36
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
0
Contact The Reverse Pivot
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
