Australia Boomers FIBA Asia Cup schedule: Dates, times, rosters & how to watch 2025 qualification games

Jared Greenspan

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New faces will headline Australia’s roster at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, which begins on Thursday, Feb. 22.

The Boomers — who have captured back-to-back titles — tout a 12-man roster with six debutants on the senior circuit. That includes 7-foot-3 17-year-old sensation Rocco Zikarsky, who made his professional debut with the Brisbane Bullets this past season.

But Australia boasts its familiar pedigree of experience, too. Captain Nick Kay earned a Bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, while Mitch McCarron, Isaac Humphries and Dejan Vasiljevic have become household names for the Boomer faithful.

Does the roster have what it takes to win a third consecutive FIBA Asia Cup? The journey begins on Thursday with a qualifying match against South Korea. 

The Sporting News has you covered with all the details of Team Australia’s schedule at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.

When are the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers?

  • Dates: Thursday, Feb. 22 to Monday, Feb. 26

The FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifying consists of three two-game windows, as teams engage in a round-robin competition within their groups.

Twenty-four teams are split among six groups, with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the Asia Cup. The six third-place teams will advance to another qualifying round to determine the final four spots in the Asia Cup to be played in 2025.

Australia’s schedule at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers 

Australia is a member of Group A, along with Thailand, South Korea and Indonesia. 

The Boomers will face South Korea and Indonesia in the opening window of scheduling. 

You can find Australia’s schedule for all three rounds of qualifying below: 

DateOpponentTime (AEST)
Feb. 22vs Korea (W, 85-71)FINAL
Feb. 25at Indonesia12:00 a.m.
Nov. 21at ThailandTBD
Nov. 24at KoreaTBD
Feb. 20 (2025)vs IndonesiaTBD
Feb. 23 (2025)vs ThailandTBD

Team Australia’s roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers

NumberPlayerAgeHeight/WeightPositionTeam
2Taran Armstrong276-2, GCairns Taipans
13Josh Bannan226-10, 100 kgs.FBrisbane Bullets
5Josh Dent186-3,GCentre of Excellence
8Isaac Humphries267-0, 114 kgs.CAdelaide 36ers
4Ben Henshall196-7, 90 kgs.FPerth Wildcats
1Jordan Hunter276-10, 109 kgs.CSydney Kings
15Nick Kay316-9, 106 kgs.FShimane Susanoo Magic (JPN)
9Nick Marshall246-4, 88 kgs.GAdelaide 36ers
10Mitch McCarron316-2, 97 kgs.GAdelaide 36ers
7Kye Savage 186-1, GCentre of Excellence
34Dejan Vasiljevic266-2, 88 kgs.GAdelaide 36ers
11Rocco Zikarsky177-3, 103 kgs.CBrisbane Bullets

Where to watch FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers

  • Dates: Feb. 22 to Feb. 26
  • TV channel: ESPN, Kayo Sports
  • Live stream: Courtside 1891 on DAZN

Australia’s initial two games at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers will air live on ESPN and Kayo Sports

In addition, fans can catch the Boomers by streaming the games on Courtside 1891. Courtside 1891, the official streaming service of FIBA, is also available through DAZN.

Jared Greenspan

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Jared Greenspan is a contributing writer for The Sporting News. Before joining The Sporting News, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily and spent two summers working for the New York Post. Even though they often test his strength, he enjoys rooting for his favorite teams — the New York Mets, New York Knicks and New York Jets.