Catch up on all the latest headlines from around the basketball world in today’s edition of In the Post.

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Roth’s blunt message

After losing in their NBL Blitz opener, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth was blunt with his message to the team, saying “if you ask me what we need to work on before Tuesday, the answer is 'everything'."

Click here to read the full story via The Advocate.

Forde happy with newcomers

Cairns Taipans coach Adam Forde has expressed his pleasure with the performances of new imports Stephen Zimmerman and Tahjere McCall in yesterday’s Blitz opener.

Click here to read Forde’s comments via The Cairns Post.

Exum off Phoenix’s board

Despite weeks of innuendo, Dante Exum will not be signing with the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Newscorp has all the details on Exum’s decision. Click here to read.  

Bogut’s advice to Landale

Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut says NBL Grand Final MVP Jock Landale needs to “stay the course and the opportunity is going to arise” as he struggles to get minutes in his rookie NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs.

Click here to read the full story via Newscorp.

Frazier II joins sidelined Cats

Perth Wildcats import Michael Frazier II won’t play in tomorrow night’s Blitz opener against Adelaide, joining Mitch Norton and Todd Blanchfield on the sidelines. Norton had already been ruled out for the Blitz while Blanchfield is out for an extended period after knee surgery in September.

Coach Scott Morrison spoke about the absences here via The West Australian.

McCoy steps down 

Chris McCoy has stepped down as CEO of Basketball Tasmania. He will finish in February as the search for a new CEO begins.