Australia — the two-time defending FIBA Asia Cup champion — continues its quest towards a third title as qualifying resumes on Thursday, Nov. 21.
The Boomers sit atop Group A after two domineering victories in the first qualifying window. Australia took care of business against Korea and Indonesia, with Nick Kay (17.5 points per game) and Dejan Vasiljevic (13.5 points per game) leading the way.
Kay and Vasiljevic headline an experienced Boomers' roster in the second window, with 31-year-old Jacob Chance getting his first crack as head coach.
Australia previously won the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, as well as the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Before 2017, the Boomers had not competed in the Asia Cup.
Here's a complete guide to Australia's schedule for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying, including dates, times, and streaming options for games in the second window.
When is the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying?
- Window 2: Thur., Nov. 21-Mon., Nov. 25
- Window 3: Thur., Feb. 20-Mon., Feb. 24 (2025)
The FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying is divided into three windows, with the second window of competition taking place between Thurs., Nov. 21 and Sun., Nov. 24.
Teams will play two games in each window, competing in a round robin format within their group.
The top two teams in each group will qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup, while the six third-place teams will advance to a final round of qualifying, in which four spots in the FIBA Asia Cup will be claimed.
Australia's schedule at FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
Australia is a member of Group A, competing with Korea, Thailand, and Indonesia.
In the second competition window, Australia will play a game against Thailand and a game against Korea.
You can find Australia's schedule for all three windows of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying below.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Thurs., Feb. 22 | Australia 85, Korea 71 | -- |
| Sun., Feb. 25 | Australia 106, Indonesia 51 | -- |
| Thur., Nov. 21 | vs. Thailand | 7 a.m. |
| Sun., Nov. 24 | vs. Korea | 1 a.m. |
| Thur., Feb. 20 (2025) | at Indonesia | TBD |
| Sun., Feb. 23 (2025) | at Thailand | TBD |
Australia roster for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Sam Froling | Centre |
| Chris Goulding | Guard |
| Ben Henshall | Forward |
| Will 'Davo' Hickey | Guard |
| Jordan Hunter | Centre |
| Nick Kay | Forward |
| Mitch Norton | Guard |
| Lachlan Olbrich | Centre |
| Nathan Sobey | Guard |
| Dejan Vasiljevic | Guard |
| Jack White | Forward |
| Rocco Zikarsky | Centre |
Where to watch FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying
- Dates: Thursday, Nov. 21-Monday, Nov. 25
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN
Games featuring Australia and all other FIBA Asia Cup Qualifying action can be streamed live on Courtside 1891 through DAZN.
Australia's qualifying matches will also air live on ESPN throughout Australia.
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying groups
Group A
- Australia
- Korea
- Thailand
- Indonesia
Group B
- Philippines
- New Zealand
- Hong Kong, China
- Chinese Taipei
Group C
- Japan
- China
- Guam
- Mongolia
Group D
- Jordan
- Saudi Arabia
- Iraq
- Palestine
Group E
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Qatar
- India
Group F
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Bahrain
- UAE
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