Australia marched the Fiba Asia Cup 2025 -final on command fashion inside and dismantling Iran 92-48 In the semi -final on Saturday in King Abdullah Sports City to extend their unbeaten run to five games.
Every Boomers player came on the scoreboard in a version with depth, discipline and dominance. Jack McVeigh was at the forefront of 17 points and three triples, while Harry Wessels had 16 points and William Hickey broke in 14 when Australia practically started the match from start to finish.
Hickey added 6 rebounds and 6 assists in an all-round display, while Wessels offered a steady defensive presence. Owen Foxwell set the tone early with Steels and an important three-pointer, and Jack White delivered Highlight-Reel Slams to keep the energy high.
For Iran, Sina Vahedi scored with 11 points, including two triples, while Mobin Sheikhi had 8 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists. Star Forward Mohammad Amini was limited to only 2 points on 1-of-9 shooting while the defense of the boomers hit his usual attacking spark.
“It was a tough game for us,” said Vahedi. “We started well, but step by step we lost confidence and focus on attack and defense. Then they dominated the game. We now have to concentrate on our next game and hope to get a medal.”
Australia weathered Iran’s early punches in the first quarter and answered with back-to-back triples from McVeigh and Reyne Smith Plus a technical error free throw to conclude the period 27-20. From there, the boomers found an acceleration. The second quarter saw a 24-9 burst led by Foxwell’s circumference shooting and within the dominance of White, Will Magnay and Wessels, giving the Aussies a 51-29 rest-time pillow.
If the first half had Iran clambered, the third quarter ended the track. McVeigh’s fast five points, punishing runs from Hickey and Wessels, and ruthless defensive pressure resulted in a stunning 29-8 frame that pushed the margin to 80-37. By the time Joshua Bannan’s Corner Triple fell, the game was decided for a long time.
The last quarter was about managing minutes and maintaining the Focus, where Wessels continued to score and the defense of Australia ensured that Iran never threatened. The balanced attack of the boomers, the edge protection and the transitional efficiency turned out to be too much for a young team that Melli still found their identity after earlier comeback wins in the tournament.
“We are proud of how we treated ourselves well until the last man,” Hickey said. “If you can play defense, you can always win games. I am proud of just everyone along the line that contributes today.”
For Australia, the result means a shot on a third consecutive Fiba Asia Cup title and an opportunity to keep their perfect record in the competition intact.
For Iran, their undefeated run ends a competition shortly before the final, but their resilience and over performance with a renewed schedule remains a highlight of the 2025 campaign.
The Boomers now focus their attention on Sunday’s final, where they will be confronted in the same way, which will be confronted 16-way champions China, who defeated New Zealand earlier in the day. With Momentum, Depth and Trust on their side, Australia still seems to chase a piece of Fiba Asia Cup hardware.
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