The Australian Boomers continue their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a warm-up game against Puerto Rico.
After a strong win against Serbia and reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, the Boomers will play their first game of this Olympic period on French soil, in the lead up to the official tournament.
Puerto Rico, who will face Serbia, South Sudan and America in the Group Stage, will be lead by New Orleans Pelicans guard Joe Alvarado, as they prepare for their first Olympics since Athens in 2004.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Boomers vs Puerto Rico, including the tipoff time and TV information.
What time is Australia vs Puerto Rico today?
- Date: Saturday, July 20
- Time: 2:30 a.m. AEST
Australia vs Puerto Rico will tip off at 2:30 a.m. AEST on Saturday July 20. The game will be played at Co’Met Arena, in France.
What channel is Boomers vs Puerto Rico on today?
Australia vs Puerto Rico will exclusively be shown via streaming service Courtside 1891.
Australian Boomers Olympic schedule – Group A
The Boomers face a tough test in the ‘group of death’ coming up against Spain, Greece, and Canada.
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) | Location | TV Channel |
| July 27 | Spain | 7:00 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| July 30 | Canada | 9:30 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
| August 2 | Greece | 9:30 p.m. | Pierre Mauroy Stadium | Nine/Stan Sport |
Australia Olympic men’s basketball roster 2024
| Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Dyson Daniels | G | New Orleans Pelicans (USA) |
| Matt Dellavedova | PG | Melbourne United (AUS) |
| Dante Exum | G/F | Dallas Mavericks (USA) |
| Josh Giddey | PG | Chicago Bulls (USA) |
| Josh Green | G/F | Dallas Mavericks (USA) |
| Joe Ingles | SF | Minnesota Timberwolves (USA) |
| Nick Kay | PF | Shimane Susanoo Magic (JPN) |
| Jock Landale | C | Houston Rockets (USA) |
| Will Magnay | C | Tasmania JackJumpers (AUS) |
| Jack McVeigh | SF | Tasmania JackJumpers (AUS) |
| Patty Mills | SG | Miami Heat (USA) |
| Duop Reath | PF | Portland Trailblazers (USA) |
Puerto Rico Olympic men’s basketball roster 2024
| Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksa Avramovic | F | CD Zunder Palencia |
| George Conditt IV | F | Gigantes de Carolina |
| Jordan Howard | G | Osos de Manatí |
| Davon Reed | G | Memphis Hustle |
| Jose Alvarado | G | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Stephen Thompson Jr. | G | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| Aleem Ford | F | Leones de Ponce |
| Gian Clavell | G | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| Ismael Romero | C | Mets de Guaynabo |
| Christopher Ortiz | F | Osos de Manatí |
| Arnaldo Toro | F | VEF Rīga |
| Tremont Waters | G | Gigantes de Carolina |
