Boomers’ path to Olympic medal revealed

THE Boomers’ path out of the group stage of the Olympics has been set, following a series of qualifier events around the world.

Australia already knew they had to go through Nigeria in Group B, but Germany and Italy round out the group.

On paper, this was seen as the best-case scenario and makes the Boomers favourites to win the group.

Germany knocked off Croatia in Croatia, while Italy brought down a Serbian side without NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.

Group A features Team USA, France and Iran, with the final spot to be decided between Greece and the Czech Republic this morning.

Group C has also now been sorted, with Slovenia joining Argentina, Japan and Spain.

NBA star Luka Doncic carried Slovenia with a 31-point triple double against Lithuania.

The Boomers’ Olympic campaign will get underway on the 26th of July against Nigeria.

The Aussie 12-man squad was named over the weekend, with draft hopeful Josh Giddey the surprise omission.

It includes: Patty Mills, Dante Exum, Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles, Aron Baynes, Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green, Jock Landale, Chris Goulding, Nick Kay, Nathan Sobey and Duop Reath.

– BY NIC NEGREPONTIS/ SEN