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4 days ago
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- ABC News
Australia Boomers defeat South Korea 97–61 in Asian Cup
With a new coach, captain and squad, the Boomers have begun their Asian Cup title defence with victory. Australia preserved its unbeaten record in the Asian Cup with a resounding 97–61 win over South Korea to begin its 2025 campaign in promising fashion in Jeddah. A new dawn beckoned at the King Abdullah Stadium under Boomers mentor Adam Caporn, the former assistant to Brian Goorjian, who led the team at the Paris Olympics. Australia has never been beaten in the competition since inclusion in 2017, so all eyes were on Caporn and his young brigade, which has an average age of just 24. There was plenty to like in Caporn's first match in charge as the reigning champions sent an ominous message to their Asian Cup rivals. Tough defence and impressive three-point shooting were the cornerstones of a convincing victory. Player of the match Jack McVeigh led the scoring with 20 points, with contributions also from Jaylin Galloway (12) and William "Davo" Hickey (11). Captained by Will Magnay, the Boomers' early aggression caught the Koreans napping with Xavier Cookes landing the first basket in the opening seconds. Then moments later, Galloway added the first three-pointer to signal Australia's intent, with the shell-shocked Koreans forced into taking an early timeout with the score just 7–0. But it helped the Asians regroup with former Illawarra Hawks wing Hjungjung Lee leading their fightback. Lee (20 points) was a constant threat as they ended the first quarter eight behind with the score 25–17. But it was the second quarter that would have pleased Caporn as his charges took control of the contest. The Boomers opened up a match-defining 17-point gap to lead 48–31, the margin largely constructed by resilient defence and brilliant three-point shooting from McVeigh. McVeigh, who had 15 points alone in the first half, found his range from outside the circle as Australia were white-hot (62 per cent) from the three-point line as opposed to the Koreans' four from 19 attempts in the first half. The Boomers' athleticism eventually wore down South Korea and entered the final quarter 68–47 in front. For good measure, Caporn then threw on 17-year-old rising star Dash Daniels, the younger brother of NBA star Dyson. It was a glimpse into the future as Australia builds towards the 2027 World Cup in Jeddah and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the youngster did not disappoint. Next up for the Boomers is Lebanon on Saturday. AAP
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17-06-2025
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Caporn to begin Boomers reign with college warm-up
Adam Caporn's reign as Boomers head coach will begin when the side tunes up for the Asia Cup against the University of Colorado on the Gold Coast. The low-key July 31 contest comes before Australia aim for an Asia Cup three-peat in Saudi Arabia from August 5-17. It will be Caporn's first games in charge since taking over from Brian Goorjian, who stood down after last year's Paris Olympics. "I couldn't be more excited to return to Australia and get on the floor with the group," Caporn said. "I see the Asia Cup as a critical first step in building our system and re-establishing the Boomers' culture." Caporn was on Goorjian's staff and is currently an assistant at the Washington Wizards. The Boomers' Asian Cup squads are traditionally made up of NBL, Asian and European-based players and do not feature any of the country's NBA talent. Thon Maker was the star when the Boomers beat Lebanon in Jakarta in 2022 to defend their title. Adam Caporn's reign as Boomers head coach will begin when the side tunes up for the Asia Cup against the University of Colorado on the Gold Coast. The low-key July 31 contest comes before Australia aim for an Asia Cup three-peat in Saudi Arabia from August 5-17. It will be Caporn's first games in charge since taking over from Brian Goorjian, who stood down after last year's Paris Olympics. "I couldn't be more excited to return to Australia and get on the floor with the group," Caporn said. "I see the Asia Cup as a critical first step in building our system and re-establishing the Boomers' culture." Caporn was on Goorjian's staff and is currently an assistant at the Washington Wizards. The Boomers' Asian Cup squads are traditionally made up of NBL, Asian and European-based players and do not feature any of the country's NBA talent. Thon Maker was the star when the Boomers beat Lebanon in Jakarta in 2022 to defend their title. Adam Caporn's reign as Boomers head coach will begin when the side tunes up for the Asia Cup against the University of Colorado on the Gold Coast. The low-key July 31 contest comes before Australia aim for an Asia Cup three-peat in Saudi Arabia from August 5-17. It will be Caporn's first games in charge since taking over from Brian Goorjian, who stood down after last year's Paris Olympics. "I couldn't be more excited to return to Australia and get on the floor with the group," Caporn said. "I see the Asia Cup as a critical first step in building our system and re-establishing the Boomers' culture." Caporn was on Goorjian's staff and is currently an assistant at the Washington Wizards. The Boomers' Asian Cup squads are traditionally made up of NBL, Asian and European-based players and do not feature any of the country's NBA talent. Thon Maker was the star when the Boomers beat Lebanon in Jakarta in 2022 to defend their title.
