A huge week of international basketball is heading to ESPN, with six live FIBA clashes featuring the Boomers, Opals and New Zealand, capped by the long awaited Australian debut of Bryce Cotton.
The action begins on Friday, July 3, when six time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton pulls on the green and gold for the first time as Australia opens its latest FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign against Guam.
Cotton joins a Boomers squad blending established internationals with emerging talent, including Florida Gators NCAA Championship winner Alex Condon, who is also in line for his senior international debut.
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Following the clash with Guam, the Boomers will meet the Philippines before attention turns to the Opals, who host China across a two game home series featuring the return of experienced forward Darcee Garbin after two years away.
The Opals squad combines experienced internationals with several standout WNBL performers, including championship winning Townsville Fire trio Alicia Froling, Abbey Ellis and Courtney Woods.
New Zealand will also feature in two FIBA World Cup qualifiers during the international window, taking on the Philippines and Guam as part of the six game schedule.
Boomers and Opals on ESPN:
Friday, July 3
- New Zealand vs Philippines, 4.50pm AEST
- Australia vs Guam, 8.20pm AEST
Monday, July 6
- New Zealand vs Guam, 4.50pm AEST
- Australia vs Philippines, 8.20pm AEST
Tuesday, July 7
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- Australia vs China, 5.30pm AEST
Thursday, July 9
- Australia vs China, 5.30pm AEST
ESPN and ESPN2 are available via Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Fetch TV in Australia, and Disney+ and Sky TV in New Zealand.
The FIBA action tips off at 4.50pm AEST on Friday, July 3, with all six matches airing live on ESPN.
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