The Boomers will have a mighty challenge when they face off against the “pool of death” in their Paris 2024 group, according to Australian basketball legend Andrew Bogut. Bogut is concerned Australia, who will be forced to face off against Spain, Canada and Greece, won’t even make the podium at …
Read More »Boomers star headbutts rival in pre-Olympics stoush
The Boomers recorded a 107-87 friendly win over China with Paris hopeful Jack McVeigh doing his Olympic selection hopes no harm in the dominant win. The 203cm forward McVeigh – the Tasmania JackJumpers’ grand final NBL MVP – led the way with 24 points, sinking six-of-eight three-point attempts to finish …
Read More »Giddey fires up at ref’s non-call as Boomers fall
By Anna Pavlou and Lachlan Harper The Boomers have fallen in a close FIBA World Cup encounter with Germany despite a gallant fight from Patty Mills, who scored 21 points. Despite a slow start by the Boomers that saw them concede the first six points, Mills recovered strongly, scoring their …
Read More »Boomers forced into reshuffle after star’s injury
Australian centre Jock Landale is unavailable for the Boomers in their quest for FIBA World Cup gold, with the NBA gun ruled out of the team on Friday. The Houston Rockets signing, who missed the opening two warm up games due to a right ankle injury, hobbled off the court …
Read More »Boomers dealt major injury blow on verge of World Cup
The Boomers have bounced back from a poor shooting game against Brazil to defeat South Sudan 88-67 in their final exhibition match in Melbourne. With Joe Ingles being managed with a knee complaint, the Boombers ran with a new-look side for their final hit-out ahead of next week’s FIBA Basketball …
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