Curtain Closes on Last Window

The Boomers have wrapped up their qualifying marketing campaign for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, defeating each Bahrain and Kazakhstan this week within the sixth and ultimate window of the Asian qualifiers.

On Sunday afternoon the Aussies had been too good for Kazakhstan, claiming a 45-point victory – 98 to 53 – in entrance of a packed home of three,257 followers on the State Basketball Centre in Melbourne. The Boomers’ win formally ended Kazakhstan’s hope of qualifying for the World Cup which kicks off later this yr.

Taking pictures ahead Todd Blanchfield lit up the court docket and had the group on their ft, notching up a powerful 31 factors, whereas captain, Nick Kay, recorded six rebounds and fellow chief Mitch McCarron racked up 5 assists.

Blanchfield was on fireplace on Sunday afternoon!

Talking after the match, Blanchfield stated it was vital for the workforce to place a four-quarter efficiency collectively.

“We spoke about as a bunch constructing stress over 40 minutes, and we knew it was on the road for Kazakhstan right now and clearly they wanted that win,” Blanchfield stated.

“We knew it wasn’t going to occur within the first three or 4 minutes, however the stress would proceed to construct, and we’d proceed to get stops and I feel we caught with that, and now we have the ‘subsequent man up mentality’ – we play one by means of to 12 and we’re not going to drop off.”

Earlier within the week, the Boomers stormed dwelling on Thursday night time towards Bahrain, beating their Group F counterparts by a cushty 32 factors – 83 to 51. Blanchfield was once more Australia’s prime scorer, racking up 20 factors whereas McCarron recorded eight rebounds and Kyle Adnam notched up 5 assists.

All through the six qualifying home windows for the Asia area Australia gained 11 of its 12 video games, with the one loss ensuing from a forfeited match towards Iran final November. On the conclusion of the window, the Boomers topped Group F with 20 factors, whereas China positioned second.

Basketball Australia want to thank the 12-man squad who donned the inexperienced and gold and made themselves obtainable to play within the ultimate two video games, in addition to the teaching panel led by, Dean Vickerman.

Forward of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup – which takes place between August 25 to September 10, the Draw of the World Cup can be held in Manila, The Philippines, on April 29.

To remain updated with all the newest data, be sure you comply with Basketball Australia on social media and the Australian Boomers.

Grida acquired the group on its ft with this dunk!