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Boomers 2024 schedule revealed

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The Boomers journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics is locked in with a massive Ford BALLIN’24 Melbourne series and a trip to Abu Dhabi for the USA Basketball Showcase.
 
Australia will face Team China on home soil in Melbourne for the Ford BALLIN’24 series on 2 & 4 July before heading to Abu Dhabi for a showcase against the USA on 15 July and Serbia on the 16 July. 
 
Head Coach Brian Goorjian is looking for iron to sharpen iron in this blockbuster schedule of world class opponents. 
 
“We needed to get a feel for a world class standard and this pre-Olympics schedule will set the tone,” said Brian Goorjian. 

“The BALLIN’24 series will be the perfect foundation for our guys, not only for the level of intensity that we expect from China but also the camaraderie and support that they will gain from the hometown crowd.” 
 
The Boomers will have a short break, set themselves before the journey abroad begins. 

“We will use the time in the interim to refine and allow our guys to connect. They cross paths every now and then, but this will be one of those unique moments where we can allow them to spend time with each other,” said Goorjian.  
 
“We then get to measure our work against a stacked USA team and a European powerhouse in Serbia in Abu Dhabi. It will be an important window for the team to get into a rhythm.” 

The Boomers will also be sending a squad of up-and-coming stars to face Japan for the Nissay Cup 2024 on June 22 and 23. A diversified list of next up talent and breakthrough players will take the court in an alternating schedule alongside the Opals in Sapporo.

“This collaboration with the Japan Basketball Association will allow for depth to Basketball Australia’s peak period of international experience,” said Jason Smith, Basketball Australia Executive General Manager of High Performance. 
 
“We are always mindful of sustaining a strong development pathway for players to excel and develop through a multitude of ways. The ability to maintain a long-term vision is essential for the future of our players and the performance of Basketball Australia’s national teams.”  

Tickets for Ford BALLIN’24 Melbourne series available via Ticketek
Corporate Hospitality tickets available here

Tickets for USA Basketball Showcase in Abu Dhabi via Ticketmaster

BOOMERS – 2024 SCHEDULE

22 JUNE – Nippon Life Cup 2024 | Australia Select vs Japan | Hokkaido Sports Center, Sapporo, Japan* 

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
AUS 15 38 58 90
JPN 27 47 61 89

 

23 JUNE – Nippon Life Cup 2024 | Australia Select vs Japan | Hokkaido Sports Center, Sapporo, Japan*

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
AUS 23 49 72 95 *
JPN 29 49 69 95 *

* Game tied – no OT due to exhibition game rules

2 JULY – Ford BALLIN’24 Melbourne | Boomers vs Team China | John Cain Arena, Melbourne – Australia 

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
AUS 25 51 81 107
CHN 32 48 72 87

4 JULY – Ford BALLIN’24 Melbourne | Boomers vs Team China | John Cain Arena, Melbourne – Australia 

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
AUS 16 38 65 91
CHN 6 24 34 58

 

15 JULY – USA Basketball Showcase | Boomers vs USA | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Time Zone Guide: 16 July 12:00am (AWST) 1:00am (ACST) 2:00am (AEST)

16 JULY – USA Basketball Showcase | Boomers vs Serbia | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 

Time Zone Guide: 17 July 12:00am (AWST) 1:00am (ACST) 2:00am (AEST)

27 JULY  – Paris 2024 Olympics | Boomers vs Winner OQT ESP | Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille – France 

Time Zone Guide: 5:00pm (AWST) 6:00pm (ACST) 7:00pm (AEST)

30 JULY  – Paris 2024 Olympics | Boomers vs Canada | Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille – France 

Time Zone Guide: 7:30pm (AWST) 8:30pm (ACST) 9:30pm (AEST)

2 AUGUST – Paris 2024 Olympics | Boomers vs Winner OQT GRE | Pierre Mauroy Stadium, Lille – France 

Time Zone Guide: 7:30pm (AWST) 8:30pm (ACST) 9:30pm (AEST)

* Boomers team selected for Nissay Cup 2024 will be selected to maximise development pathway. Games will not be broadcast live in Australia
 

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