The Australian Boomers have one foot in the quarter-finals at the FIBA Asia Cup.
After a 36-point win over Korea in their opener, followed by a 13-point win over Lebanon, the Boomers sit at the top of Group A, ahead of their group stage finale against Qatar.
Victory over Qatar will seal top spot in the group for the Aussies and earn them automatic qualification for the quarter-finals.
The youthful Boomers squad has been led by Jaylin Galloway (15.0 ppg), Jack McVeigh (15 ppg), and sharpshooter Reyne Smith (12.5 ppg).
Adam Caporn's troops have led with their defense and ball movement through two games, averaging 21 assists on 34 made field goals, while connecting on 40 percent of their 3-pointers.
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The Sporting News has you covered with the Boomers schedule, results, TV information and more.
How to watch Australian Boomers vs. Qatar: 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.
When is Australian Boomers vs. Qatar?
- Date: Sunday, August 10
- Time: 6:00 p.m. AEST
The Australian Boomers will take on Qatar on Sunday, August 10, with tip-off set for 6:00 p.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 have been drawn in Group A alongside South Korea, Lebanon, and Qatar.
*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 | 6:00 p.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 |