Australia begins its quest towards qualifying for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 at the Qualifiers on Thursday.
The Boomers' 12-man roster for the opening window of qualifying features a blend of youth and familiar faces.
Seventeen-year-old Rocco Zikarsky, a 7-foot-3 phenom, is set to make his Boomers debut. Zikarsky will be surrounded by several past Asia Cup champions, like Mitch McCarron and Nick Kay.
MORE: Boomers FIBA Asia Cup schedule, rosters & more to know
Australia will look to continue its tremendous success at the event; the Boomers have won both FIBA Asia Cups that they have participated in, back in 2017 and 2022.
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information that you need to know as Australia kicks off qualifying against Korea.
How to watch Australia vs. Korea at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
- Date: Thursday, February 22
- Time: 6:30 p.m. AEST
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN, Kayo Sports
Australia will open up the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers against Korea on Thursday, February 22. The game is scheduled to start around 6:30 p.m. AEST and will be played at Red Energy Arena in Bendigo, Australia.
The broadcast will air nationally on ESPN and Kayo Sports. Fans hoping to catch the Boomers can also stream the action on Courtside 1891, the home of FIBA live streaming, which is available through DAZN.
Australia Boomers roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
Australia's roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers is listed below.
| Number | Player | Age | Height/Weight | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taran Armstrong | 27 | 6-2, | G | Cairns Taipans |
| 13 | Josh Bannan | 22 | 6-10, 100 kgs. | F | Brisbane Bullets |
| 5 | Josh Dent | 18 | 6-3, | G | Centre of Excellence |
| 8 | Isaac Humphries | 26 | 7-0, 114 kgs. | C | Adelaide 36ers |
| 4 | Ben Henshall | 19 | 6-7, 90 kgs. | F | Perth Wildcats |
| 1 | Jordan Hunter | 27 | 6-10, 109 kgs. | C | Sydney Kings |
| 15 | Nick Kay | 31 | 6-9, 106 kgs. | F | Shimane Susanoo Magic (JPN) |
| 9 | Nick Marshall | 24 | 6-4, 88 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 10 | Mitch McCarron | 31 | 6-2, 97 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 7 | Kye Savage | 18 | 6-1, | G | Centre of Excellence |
| 34 | Dejan Vasiljevic | 26 | 6-2, 88 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 11 | Rocco Zikarsky | 17 | 7-3, 103 kgs. | C | Brisbane Bullets |
When are the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
- Dates:
- Window 1: Feb. 22 to Feb. 26
- Window 2: Nov. 21 to Nov. 25
- Window 3: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24 (2025)
- Locations: Australia, Korea, Japan, Guam, Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, China, Mongolia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Philippines, Iran, Qatar, Kazakhstan, India, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Palestine
The opening window of play at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers is set to begin on Feb. 22 and last through Feb. 26.
The round-robin format also incorporates two additional windows, slated for late November and February 2025.
Australian Boomers schedule at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | vs Korea | 6:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 25 | at Indonesia | 12:00 a.m. |
| Nov. 21 | at Thailand | TBD |
| Nov. 24 | at Korea | TBD |
| Feb. 20 (2025) | vs Indonesia | TBD |
| Feb. 23 (2025) | vs Thailand | TBD |