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Taunting NBA stars ejected
Luka Doncic and Dillon Brooks were both ejected in Canada's win over Slovenia at the FIBA World Cup.
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‘I’m not embarrassed’: Goorjian takes aim at critics, says he will coach Boomers in Paris
The Boomers ended their World Cup campaign with a win – and coach Brian Goorjian teed off at his critics, saying he would lead the team at the Olympic Games.
- by Roy Ward
‘We are one’: How five Aussies helped South Sudan go from concrete courts to the Olympics
South Sudan has only been a country for 12 years, but its basketball team - with five Australians on the roster - has just qualified for next year’s Olympics in Paris.
- by Roy Ward
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‘Big decisions are ahead’: The huge calls facing the Boomers ahead of Paris 2024
Slovenia exploited Australia’s weaknesses mercilessly, beating them in a must-win crossover game on Friday night. Now the Boomers need to ask themselves some big questions as they begin their Olympic preparations.
- by Roy Ward
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‘They know what’s at stake’: Goorjian says young guns ready for Doncic; Boomers seal place at Paris 2024
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says his young Boomers are primed for their must-win crossover games, including rematch with NBA superstar Luka Doncic and his undefeated Slovenia team. The Boomers have also sealed their place at Paris 2024.
- by Roy Ward
‘My goal is to be on the Olympic team’: Ben Simmons eyes Paris 2024
“I’ll let you break the news. I want to play,” Ben Simmons said when asked whether he would be wearing an Australian Boomers singlet at the Olympics.
- by Roy Ward
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‘Swallow the f---ing ball’: Goorjian sprays Boomers as World Cup hopes hang in balance
Coach Brian Goorjian unleashed a time-out tirade, but the Australian Boomers are still playing for their FIBA World Cup lives after losing to Germany in Okinawa on Sunday night.
- by Roy Ward
‘He just has a feel for it’: How Josh Giddey’s spin move has become his most dangerous play
Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has made the spin move one of his most dangerous manoeuvres at NBA level and for the Boomers.
- by Roy Ward
‘Like Delly on steroids’: Your guide to the FIBA World Cup, and the player who can be a Boomers game-changer
A much smaller, more athletic Boomers team will begin their FIBA World Cup campaign in Japan on Friday with Josh Giddey and Patty Mills looking to steer the team to its first gold medal.
- by Roy Ward
Australia v France: Men’s Basketball Highlights
Watch the match highlights of the Australian Boomers vs the French national basketball team.
Boomers hit the lead against World Cup fancy
Australia chased down France's lead to hit the front as Josh Giddy set up Nick Kay with a look-away pass.