Crucial two game series kick off the quest to reach the 2027 FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup in Qatar.
ESPN will show an Australian Boomers clash with Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand Tall Blacks Live on Friday, November 28 and Monday, December 1.
The two game series between Australia and New Zealand mark the beginning of the quest to… FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2027 in Qatar.
Both have been drawn in Group A of the qualifiers – Asia, alongside Guam and the Philippines.
In the first phase, both teams play a home and away match FIBA World Cup qualifying, with the top three teams advancing to the second round.
Game One between the Australian Boomers and the New Zealand Tall Blacks from Hobart, Tasmania is live on ESPN at 7:30pm AEDT on Friday, November 28.
Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze will join caller John Casey in commentating on the opening match in Tasmania.
Game Two shifts home advantage to Wellington, New Zealand, as New Zealand and Australia clash on Monday, December 1 at 5pm AEDT, live on ESPN.
Viewers can watch both games live with ESPN available on Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ, as part of the most widely distributed premium sports platform in Australia and New Zealand.
Australia have retained the core of the 2025 Asia Cup championship team, with a mix of emerging young talent and experienced international campaigners making up the squad named for the two-game series with New Zealand.
Leading the young talent getting the opportunity is Dash Daniels, the 17-year-old sensation who has excelled in the NBL for Melbourne United this season.
Josh Bannan, Alex Ducas, Ben Ayre, Angus Glover, Jaylin Galloway, Jordan Hunter, Nick Kay, Keanu Pinder, Elijah Pepper, William Hickey and Jack White join Daniels in the Australian side.
16 Asian international teams have been placed into four groups for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers across six international windows.
Ultimately, eight countries, including host Qatar, will reach the 32-team FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup to compete for the coveted Naismith Trophy.
ESPN will be home to all international FIBA matches involving the Australian Boomers and New Zealand Tall Blacks heading into the 2027 FIBA World Cup, including the FIBA World Cup 2027 tournament itself.
Friday November 28
7.30pm AEDT, Australia Boomers vs New Zealand Tall Blacks, ESPN
Monday December 1
5pm AEDT, New Zealand Tall Blacks vs Australian Boomers, ESPN
ESPN and ESPN2 are available on Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and Sky NZ.
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