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Australia’s 2024 Olympic Basketball squads

Australia’s 2024 Olympic Basketball squads

Basketball Australia and the Australian Olympic Committee have unveiled the teams set to represent the nation at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

A total of 28 athletes will compete across the Boomers, Opals, and 3×3 Gangurrus squads.

The legendary Lauren Jackson as well as national icons Patty Mills, and Joe Ingles will make their fifth Olympic appearances, joining Andrew Gaze in this elite group.

The Boomers’ squad includes eight members from the Tokyo 2021 bronze medal team, with Mills and Ingles leading the charge. NBA talents Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels, and Josh Green highlight the fresh faces making their Olympic debut.

The Opals, led by Captain Tess Madgen, feature a mix of experienced and debut players, including the iconic Lauren Jackson returning after a stunning 12-year gap.

The 3×3 Gangurrus, making their Olympic debut, will be captained by Anneli Maley.

Australia’s basketball teams face tough competition in Paris, with the Boomers drawn in Group A and the Opals in Group B.

The Gangurrus will compete in an eight-team 3×3 tournament.

Boomers
Dyson Daniels Nick Kay
Matthew Dellavedova Jock Landale
Dante Exum Will Magnay
Josh Giddey Jack McVeigh
Josh Green Patty Mills
Joe Ingles Duop Reath
Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Brian Goorjian Matt Nielsen Adam Caporn David Patrick
Opals 
Rebecca Allen Ezi Magbegor
Isobel Borlase Alanna Smith
Cayla George Steph Talbot
Lauren Jackson Marianna Tolo
Tess Madgen Kristy Wallace
Jade Melbourne Sami Whitcomb
Head Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach Assistant Coach
Sandy Brondello Cheryl Chambers Shannon Seebohm Paul Goriss
Australian Gangurrus Women’s 3×3 – Paris 2024 Olympics 
Anneli Maley Alex Wilson
Lauren Mansfield Marena Whittle