The Australian Boomers continue their preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with an exhibition game against Serbia.
The Boomers will look to bounce back after a narrow 98-92 loss to Team USA early Tuesday morning.
Serbia, who will face Team USA in the Group Stage will look to follow up their second-place finish at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup with a strong showing in Paris, headlined by 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Nikola Jovic.
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Here is everything you need to know about the Australian Boomers vs Serbia, including the tipoff time and TV information.
What time is Australia vs Serbia today?
- Date: Wednesday, July 17
- Time: 2:00 a.m. AEST
Australia vs Team USA will tip off at 2:00 a.m. AEST on Wednesday July 17. The game will be played at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
What channel is Boomers vs Serbia on today?
- TV channel: ESPN Australia
- Live Stream: Kayo Sports | NBA League Pass
Australia vs Team USA will air on ESPN in Australia as well as Kayo Sports. Viewers in Australia can also stream the game on NBA League Pass.
Australian Boomers pre-Olympic schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location | Time (AEST)/Result | TV channel |
| Tuesday, July 16 | USA | Etihad Arena | USA 98, Australia 92 | ESPN |
| Wednesday, July 17 | Serbia | Etihad Arena | 2:00 a.m. | ESPN |
2024 Men's Olympic basketball Gold medal odds
| Team | Odds |
| USA | $1.15 |
| Canada | $12 |
| Serbia | $15 |
| France | $15 |
| Germany | $17 |
| Greece | $34 |
| Australia | $34 |
| Spain | $51 |
| Brazil | $101 |
| South Sudan | $151 |
| Puerto Rico | $201 |
| Japan | $251 |
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) |
Serbia preliminary Olympic men's basketball roster 2024
| Name | Position | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Aleksa Avramovic | G | KK Partizan NIS |
| Bogdan Bogdanovic | SG | Atlanta Hawks |
| Dejan Davidovac | F | KK Crvena Zvezda |
| Ognjen Dobric | G | Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna |
| Marko Guduric | G | Fenerbahce |
| Ognjen Jaramaz | G | KK Partizan NIS |
| Nikola Jokic | C | Denver Nuggets |
| Nikola Jovic | PG | Miami Heat |
| Vladimir Lucic | F | Bayern Munich |
| Vanja Marinkovic | G/F | Partizan Mozzart Bet |
| Vasilije Micic | G | Charlotte Hornets |
| Nikola Milutinov | C | Olympiacos |
| Filip Petrusev | C | Olympiacos |
| Uros Plavsic | C | KK Crvena Zvezda |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | F | Charlotte Hornets |
| Dusan Ristic | C | CB 1939 Canarias |
