Boomers

2024 - 7 - 5

Boomers Basketball Drama: Paris Locks and Olympic Selections

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Get the scoop on the intense battles as Boomers fight for their spots in the Paris Olympics squad!

The Australian Boomers basketball team is facing intense competition and brutal calls as they aim to secure their spots in the Paris Olympics. With Locks for Paris yet to be decided, the Boomers are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for victory. Led by standout players like Chris Goulding and Jock Landale, the Boomers are determined to shine on the world stage. Coach Brian Goorjian is faced with the challenging task of selecting the final squad, leading to tough decisions and potential shocks in the lineup.

Legendary figures like Shane Heal are stirring up the conversation with bold statements about required role changes and possible snubs for big names in the team. The pressure is mounting as the Boomers gear up for the Ford Ballin' 24 basketball series against China, where each player's performance could make or break their Olympic dreams. With NBA stars in the mix and unexpected omissions causing waves of backlash, the anticipation surrounding the final Boomers squad announcement is at an all-time high.

As the Boomers prevail in their matches against China, the stakes for Paris selection calls are higher than ever. Fans and analysts are eagerly awaiting the 12-man squad revelation, wondering which players will make the cut. The journey to the Olympics is filled with excitement, drama, and fierce competition, making the Boomers' quest for glory a captivating sports narrative.

In a surprising turn of events, some major selection shocks are expected in the Boomers lineup for Paris, with notable players like Chris Goulding, Matisse Thybulle, and Xavier Cooks potentially being overlooked. Despite facing tough decisions, Coach Goorjian remains focused on crafting a winning team to defend the Boomers' historic bronze medal from the 2021 Olympics. The final squad announcement is set to unveil the chosen few who will represent Australia in the prestigious Paris Olympics, solidifying their place in basketball history.

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Brutal Boomers calls: Locks for Paris... and big questions to decide ... (Fox Sports)

Brutal Boomers calls: Locks for Paris... and big questions to decide final Olympic spots.

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Goulding, Landale shine as Boomers beat China (NBL)

Chris Goulding (12 points) took his shots off the bench in a one-sided affair at Melbourne's John Cain Arena.

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Ford Ballin' 24 basketball: Australia and China face off in Olympic ... (Olympics)

The Australian men's and women's basketball teams will face China in Ford Ballin' 24 basketball series in Melbourne. Get scores and results for Boomers and ...

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Legend drops Patty Mills Olympic bomb (NEWS.com.au)

Four-time Aussie Olympic basketball legend Shane Heal has called for some huge snubs and a monster role change for the Boomers in Paris. Shane Heal.

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Inside the final Boomers' battles as Paris berths locked in (CODE Sports)

Brian Goorjian had planned to roll out a Boomers group close to what he'd lean on in Paris to defend their historic 2021 Olympic bronze medal.

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Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Coach Brian Goorjian faces a tough task to cut his Paris Olympics roster down to a dozen players after the Boomers' 91-58 thrashing of China in their final ...

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Boomers bombshell as big guns overlooked for Olympics (Herald Sun)

The Boomers are set to produce some major selection shocks, with Olympic bronze medallists Chris Goulding, Matisse Thybulle and defensive beast Xavier Cooks ...

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Olympics: Eight NBA stars in final Boomers' squad for Paris - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Eight NBA players will feature in the Boomers' final squad for Paris, but a couple of big names have missed out after Brian Goorjian whittled down his squad ...

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REPORT: Australian Boomers' Olympic team revealed (NBL)

Australia's 12-man squad for the Paris Olympics has been revealed, via News Corp.

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'An anxious, nervous situation': Joe Ingles takes last shot at Boomers ... (The Guardian)

Australian basketball stalwart made the most of limited minutes against China to boost his hopes of joining Patty Mills at a fifth Olympic Games.

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United stars lift Boomers, Ili falls to Slovenia (Melbourne United)

The Australian Boomers have cruised to another victory following huge performances from Jock Landale, Chris Goulding and Matthew Dellavedova.

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Shock Boomers omission sparks backlash (NEWS.com.au)

'Actual joke': Star's omission from Boomers squad infuriates fans ... Australian basketball fans have been left seeing red after an NBA star was left out of the ...

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Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China (The Northern Daily Leader)

Coach Brian Goorjian faces a tough task to cut his Paris Olympics roster down to a dozen players after the Boomers' 91-58 thrashing of China in their final ...

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BREAKING: Boomers bombshell as NBA star, 'game-breaker' left out ... (Fox Sports)

Brian Goorjian has reportedly made a few tough calls as the Boomers finalised their 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics. ESPN's Olgun Uluc reported on ...

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Bogut questions "really surprising" Boomers cuts (NBL)

Andrew Bogut says he was surprised by two of the players missing the final cut for the Boomers' Olympic team.

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Olympic Games Paris 2024: Matisse Thybulle in shock Boomers ... (Nine)

Matisse Thybulle is the biggest casualty from the Boomers team selections as Australia๏ปฟ finalised its 12-man squad for Paris 2024.

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Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China (The North West Star)

Coach Brian Goorjian faces a tough task to cut his Paris Olympics roster down to a dozen players after the Boomers' 91-58 thrashing of China in their final ...

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Boomers drop Olympics bombshell with Matisse Thybulle and ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Thybulle, who plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA, was part of the Australian team that won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

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"Huge concern" for "pool of death" Boomers (NBL)

The Gold Standard, featuring Australian basketball legends Bogut and Brad Newley, will headline NBL Media's Olympic coverage. The duo will analyse the Boomers' ...

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Australia Boomers to take 8 NBA stars to Paris 2024 (Insidethegames.biz)

The Australian squad, bronze medalists at the last Tokyo 2020 Games and recent champions of FIBA Asia 2022, is highlighting their strong form in basketball ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Takeaways from the Boomers' final Olympic ... (ESPN India)

The team for Paris is in, and the reaction has been loud. But what are the key takeaways from this selection? Olgun Uluc breaks down the snubs and ...

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