The Australia Boomers load up with talent and experience as they look to follow up their Tokyo 2020 bronze with another medal in the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Following their historic bronze medal finish in Tokyo 2020, the Australia Boomers look to follow it up by putting together another talent-laden lineup for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Led by NBA veterans Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and Matthew Dellavedova, Australia is all set in its quest for a second consecutive Olympic medal.
Promising stars Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels, and Duop Reath are also set to debut in the Olympics after being selected for the Paris 2024 team.
NBL stars Jack McVeigh and Will Magnay likewise make their Olympic debuts. McVeigh strengthened his case with an impressive 24-point performance in just 13 minutes during a July 2nd victory over China in Melbourne as part of the Boomers' Olympic preps.
Dellavedova, who missed out on last year's FIBA Basketball World Cup due to injury, returns to the squad alongside Jock Landale. Completing the team are Dante Exum and Nick Kay.
Matisse Thybulle of the Portland Trail Blazers, a member of the previous Olympic team and the 2023 FIBA World Cup squad, was surprisingly omitted from the final Olympic roster.
Mills and Ingles will be appearing in their fifth Olympics for the Brian Goorjian-led Australia, while Dellavedova will participate in his fourth.
Australia, placed in Group A of the upcoming tournament, will face Canada and the winners of the Piraeus and Valencia FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.
Spain and the Bahamas are vying in the Finals in Piraeus, while Greece and Croatia will battle it out in Valencia.
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The Boomers' participation in Paris 2024 marks their 16th appearance in the Olympic basketball tournament, with an uninterrupted streak of 14 appearances since 1972 in Munich.
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Story Summary:
- The Australia Boomers gear up for Paris 2024 following their historic bronze medal in Tokyo 2020.
- Led by NBA veterans Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and Matthew Dellavedova, Australia aims for a second consecutive Olympic medal.
- Rising talents like Josh Giddey and Jack McVeigh make their Olympic debut, complementing experienced players in the team lineup.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]