The Australian Boomers are just two wins away from victory at the FIBA Asia Cup as their quest for a 3-peat of tournament victories rolls on.
The Boomers advanced to the semi-finals with a comfortable 84-60 win over the Philippines, setting up a date against Iran, who pulled off an epic comeback win against Chinese Taipei in their quarter-final, clawing their way back from a 21-point deficit to escape with a 78-75 win.
The winner will take on either China or New Zealand in the Asia Cup Final, which will take place on Monday.
The Sporting News has you covered with the Boomers schedule, results, TV information and more.
How to watch Australian Boomers vs. Iran: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: —
- Live streams: Kayo Sports | Courtside 1891
FIBA Men's Asia Cup games will not be available on free-to-air TV. You can watch the Boomers games on ESPN/Kayo Sports. The tournament's games will also be available to stream on Courtside 1891 via DAZN.
When is Australian Boomers vs. Iran?
- Date: Sunday, August 17
- Time: 2:00 a.m. AEST
The Australian Boomers will take on Iran on Sunday, August 17, with tip-off set for 2:00 a.m. AEST at the King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia.
Australian Boomers FIBA Men's Asia Cup full schedule: Dates, times for games
The FIBA Men's Asia Cup will begin on Tuesday, August 5, and conclude with the championship game on Sunday, August 17.
The Boomers were drawn in Group A alongside South Korea, Lebanon, and Qatar, finishing the group stage with a perfect 3-0 record.
*All times AEST.
Game | Date | Time | Location |
Australia vs. South Korea | Wednesday 6 August | AUS 97 def. KOR 61 | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australia vs. Lebanon | Saturday, August 9 | AUS 93 def. LEB 80 | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australia vs. Qatar | Sunday, August 10 | AUS 110 def. QAT 82 | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australia vs. the Philippines | Wednesday, August 13 | AUS 84 def. PHI 60 | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australia vs. Iran | Saturday. August 16 | 2:00 a.m. | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australian Boomers FIBA Men's Asia Cup squad
Player | Position | Height | Age | Team |
Will Hickey | G | 6-4 | 26 | Illawarra Hawks |
Xavier Cooks | F | 6-8 | 28 | Sydney Kings |
Will Magnay | C | 6-10 | 27 | Tasmania JackJumpers |
Dash Daniels | G | 6-5 | 17 | Melbourne United |
Josh Bannan | F | 6-10 | 24 | Tasmania JackJumpers |
Owen Foxwell | G | 6-2 | 21 | S.E. Melb Phoenix |
Jack McVeigh | F | 6-8 | 29 | Cairns Taipans |
Jaylin Galloway | F | 6-6 | 22 | Sydney Kings |
Reyne Smith | G | 6-2 | 22 | Cairns Taipans |
Harry Wessels | C | 7-1 | 22 | Saint Mary's |
Ben Henshall | G | 6-5 | 21 | Perth Wildcats |
Jack White | F | 6-7 | 27 | Bayern Munich |