The Boomers are back for Window Two of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers with a crucial two-match tour of Guam and the Philippines.
Australia will head to the University of Guam in Mangilao for Thursday’s match before heading to Manila, Philippines, on Sunday, March 1, for a pair of matches that will determine the group standings.
The Boomers are undefeated thus far and are tied with the Gilas in Group A.
The campaign started with an iconic double against New Zealand’s Tall Blacks.
Window One started in Tasmania last November with a classic 84 – 7 9 win at MyState Bank Arena in Hobart. The Boomers backed it up two days later, helped by some late-game heroics from Davo Hickey, who drained the buzzer-beater to overcome the Kiwis 77 – 79 in Wellington.
There are 16 countries, divided into four groups, competing for qualification in FIBA Asia.
The next step in Australia’s progress depends on reaching the first group stage. The Boomers finish in the top three of Group A to progress, with the incoming window and another home stint later this year.
If they make progress, phase two awaits. The Boomers and their counterparts from Group A will be paired with the best players from Group C, which consists of Jordan, Iran, Iraq and Syria.
Once stage two is complete and the dust settles, only the top eight (technically seven) remain. * Qatar has already qualified as a host country.
Team
A selection of twelve players has been announced for this period, combining experience with emerging talent.
Mitch Creek, Sam Froling, Jacob Holt, Nick Kay, Tanner Krebs, David Okwera, Elijah Pepper, Reyne Smith, Kody Stattmann, Isaac White, Jack White, Tom Wilson.
Coaching staff: John Rillie (Head Coach), Luke Brennan (SEM Phoenix), Robbie McKinlay (Centre of Excellence), David Barlow (Melbourne).
Game details
Boomers vs. Guam | Thursday 26 Feb | 8pm AEDT | University of Guam Field House | Game portal
Boomers vs. Philippines | Sun March 1 | 10:30pm AEDT | Mall of Asia Arena | Game portal
Last time they met
AUS V GOM | Never faced each other in international competition.
AUS 84 V 60 PHI | 12/08/2025 | FIBA Asia Cup Quarter-Finals 2025 | Top scorers: Galloway (15), O.Foxwell (15)
Broadcast
Watch all the action live Court 1891 or follow the scores FIBA.
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