The Australian Boomers get their FIBA Asia Cup campaign underway tonight with their first Group A matchup against South Korea.
Winners of the Asia Cup in 2017 and 2022, the Aussies are in search of a 3-peat of tournament victories, bringing a youthful squad to Saudi Arabia.
The Aussies have been drawn in Group A, alongside South Korea, Qatar, and 2022 finalists Lebanon.
The Sporting News has you covered with the Boomers, schedule, results, TV information and more.
How to watch Australian Boomers vs. South Korea: 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. South Korea?
- Date: Wednesday, August 6
- Time: 6:00 p.m. AEST
The Australian Boomers will take on South Korea on Wednesday, August 6, 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 | 6:00 p.m. | King Abdullah Sports City, Saudi Arabia |
Australia vs. Lebanon | Saturday, August 9 | 1:00 a.m. | 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 |