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Get to know your Australian Boomers: 2021 Asia Cup Qualifier edition

Saturday's game against New Zealand will showcase some of Australia's best up and coming talent.

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Michael Houben
Feb 18, 2021
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This time last year, Josh Giddey became the youngest Australian Boomer since Ben Simmons’ debut in 2013. Now, thanks to clashes in the schedule with the NBL season, this qualification window will result in a roster almost exclusively comprised of players even younger represent Australia in a men’s FIBA event.

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While the game may be largely inconsequential…

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