Australia’s men’s basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July
Josh Giddey’s resurgent NBA form has seen him make Australia’s initial 22-man squad for the basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.Josh Giddey’s resurgent NBA form has seen him make Australia’s initial 22-man squad for the basketball tournament at the Paris Olympics.Brian Goorjian will lean into Josh Giddey’s resurgent NBA form when the Boomers activate “Aussie ball” in Paris. But the coach has opened the door for some selection surprises after naming an initial 22-man Olympic squad.
Goorjian must narrow his squad to 12 before the Games begin in July, and faces some tough calls – particularly given veteran guard Matthew Dellavedova’s strong NBL form since he was overlooked for last year’s World Cup. Kansas City Jayhawks star Furphy has moved up to No 28 on ESPN’s draft projections while Brisbane’s Next Star Zikarsky was crowned MVP of champion Australia’s under-18 Albert Schweitzer Tournament campaign this month.
Reflecting on a disappointing World Cup in 2023, Goorjian told AAP the team would attack more directly and not fall into a European style of offence. He also aims to field the best defensive team in the world.
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