Australian Boomers win gold in the FIBA Asia Cup

After another dominant campaign, the Australian Boomers have won gold at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, defeating Lebanon, 75-73, in a frantic finish. 

A THRILLING finish the end this magnificent tournament deserved.

Australia repeat as the kings of Asia! ???#FIBAAsiaCup x @FIBAAsiaCup pic.twitter.com/eoZj1rRTZk

— FIBA (@FIBA) July 24, 2022

Seven NBL1 players were selected for the team two weeks ago, but the basketball world was impressed by the poise of Tyrese Proctor in the late stages of the game, as he made two clutch free-throws to help Australia win gold.

The 18-year-old is starring in NBL1 with Basketball Australia’s Centre of Excellence. 

Two NBL1 players were selected for the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 All-Star Five, with Northside Wizards star Mitch McCarron (Australia) and Sandringham Sabres’ Tohi Smith-Milner (New Zealand) being selected as both were instrumental in their nation’s success. 

Ladies & gents your 2022 #FIBAAsiaCup All-Star 5 and MVP!https://t.co/ioAfqkZTZr

— ? FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) July 24, 2022

Smith-Milner led the Tall Blacks to a bronze medal in the tournament. 

Read the full game report at NBL.com.au here.