In this episode of Ballerz Baffle, proudly brought to you by Swisherr Hoops Academy North, Lachlan sits down for the show’s first face-to-face interview with Zoe Mesman.

Zoe is the coach of the Northern Force Women’s NBL1 side, newly appointed Assistant Coach of the Tasmania Jewels, a former Tornadoes captain and coach, a school teacher, and a mum.

Lachlan and Zoe chat about the Northern Force season so far, building a strong team culture, recruiting good people, the impact of players like Keely Froling, Parker Hill, Becky and Sarah O’Neill, and what it takes to compete for finals.

They also talk about Zoe’s basketball journey, growing up around the game, being a role player, leadership, coaching, the importance of volunteers and parents, the future of women’s basketball in Tasmania, and of course, Zoe’s game-day whiteboard marker superstition.

A great basketball conversation about culture, hard work, teamwork and the future of hoops in Tassie.

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What does it really take to run an NBL club?

In this episode of Ballerz Baffle, Lachlan sits down with Ben Harrison — Partner at Altor Capital and Owner of the Tasmania JackJumpers — to break down the business of basketball.

We cover:

🏀 Why Altor Capital bought the JackJumpers
📈 How ownership and investment works in the NBL
💎 The launch of the Jewels
🏗️ The High Performance Centre
👔 What they’re looking for in the next CEO
🔥 Finals pressure and roster decisions
🇹🇸 Growing the game across Tasmania

This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a professional basketball club operates off the court — from strategy and leadership to long-term vision.

If you’re a JackJumpers fan, an NBL fan, or interested in sports business, this one’s a must-listen.

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He didn’t chase fame — he earned his way into the NBA.In this episode of Ballerz Baffle, powered by Swisherr Hoops Academy North, Lachlan sits down with Junior — a former truck driver who worked his way behind the scenes to the very top of basketball.

Junior shares his incredible journey from volunteering in Australian basketball to becoming elite support staff in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, working playoff games, rebounding for superstars, and managing the Australian Boomers on the world stage.

This is a real story about:
• work ethic
• humility
• being coachable
• taking opportunities when they come

No shortcuts. No hype. Just hard work and belief.

A must-listen for players, coaches, volunteers, and anyone chasing a dream in sport.

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