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:
| Date | Opponent | Time (AEST) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 22 | vs Korea (W, 85-71) | FINAL |
| Feb. 25 | at Indonesia | 12:00 a.m. |
| Nov. 21 | at Thailand | TBD |
| Nov. 24 | at Korea | TBD |
| Feb. 20 (2025) | vs Indonesia | TBD |
| Feb. 23 (2025) | vs Thailand | TBD |
Team Australia’s roster for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers
| Number | Player | Age | Height/Weight | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taran Armstrong | 27 | 6-2, | G | Cairns Taipans |
| 13 | Josh Bannan | 22 | 6-10, 100 kgs. | F | Brisbane Bullets |
| 5 | Josh Dent | 18 | 6-3, | G | Centre of Excellence |
| 8 | Isaac Humphries | 26 | 7-0, 114 kgs. | C | Adelaide 36ers |
| 4 | Ben Henshall | 19 | 6-7, 90 kgs. | F | Perth Wildcats |
| 1 | Jordan Hunter | 27 | 6-10, 109 kgs. | C | Sydney Kings |
| 15 | Nick Kay | 31 | 6-9, 106 kgs. | F | Shimane Susanoo Magic (JPN) |
| 9 | Nick Marshall | 24 | 6-4, 88 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 10 | Mitch McCarron | 31 | 6-2, 97 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 7 | Kye Savage | 18 | 6-1, | G | Centre of Excellence |
| 34 | Dejan Vasiljevic | 26 | 6-2, 88 kgs. | G | Adelaide 36ers |
| 11 | Rocco Zikarsky | 17 | 7-3, 103 kgs. | C | Brisbane 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.
