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FIBA World Cup 2023: Who will make the final Australian Boomers squad?

Australia's extended squad for the 2023 Men's FIBA World Cup is in, but who will make the final team? We take a look at each player's chances.

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Matt Hickey
May 10, 2023
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Basketball Australia has announced the Australian Boomers’ extended squad for this year’s World Cup.

18 names and one Ben Simmons-sized maybe will be fighting it out for a place on the final team who will look to win back-to-back major tournament medals. Although there are some staples that are locks for selection (we love you Lord Patty), the battle for spots will be fierce. Here’s how they’ve been grouped:

  • Lock: 100% in if fit, don’t even think about it.

  • Likely: Big chance to make it, would be a talking point if they didn’t

  • Unlikely: Outside the bubble, but never say never

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