C3 with Rio & Cal Bruton
from Courtside Coffee Catch-Up Hosted by Kerry Waller
On this episode of Courtside Coffee Catch-Up, we're joined by South Adelaide Panthers guard and Brisbane Bullets Development Player Rio Bruton, with a special appearance from his grandfather, NBL Hall of Famer Cal Bruton. This conversation is about far more than basketball. It's about family, legacy and the people who shape our lives. Rio's journey is a reminder that development isn't always a straight path. He wasn't selected in a South Australian Metro State Team until Under-18s and, despite earning a place at an Australian junior camp, narrowly missed final team selection. Rather than letting those setbacks define him, Rio continued to embrace every opportunity. That resilience led to selection in the NBA Select Team at last year's NBA Academy Games in Atlanta before recently signing with the Brisbane Bullets. We also explore the power of connection—from Game Ready and the South Adelaide Panthers to the mentors, teammates and family who have helped shape Rio's journey. One of the highlights of this catch-up is hearing Rio and Cal reflect on their shared connection to the Brisbane Bullets. Rio was born in Brisbane, the same city where both his grandfather, Cal, and father, C.J., became NBL champions. Now, Rio begins his own chapter with the Bullets, adding another meaningful layer to the Bruton family's remarkable basketball legacy. As always, this isn't just a basketball conversation. It's a conversation about resilience, family, opportunity and the relationships that shape who we become. We hope you enjoy this catch-up as much as we did.
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