Australia becomes the second top five nation to bow out of contention in the FIBA World Cup after getting the boot from Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the second round
Goorjian said he is excited for the Boomers’ future after they got the boot in the FIBA World Cup following ato Luka Doncic and Slovenia in the second round in Okinawa, Japan on Friday, September 1.
“We learned a lot and I think we’re in the process of change, in style of play both offensively and defensively. We’re all disappointed, but I’m excited about where this thing can go,” said Goorjian.After all, Australia boasted one of the most loaded rosters in the 32-team field as nine of its 12-man lineup are currently signed to NBA squads.
Other NBA players in the Boomers’ roster include Matisse Thybulle , Joe Ingles , Dante Exum and Josh Green , Dyson Daniels , and Jack White .
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