While Vincent Collet’s future in blue is not sealed, his Australian counterpart is already fixed. Brian Goorjian has thus been confirmed in his post by the Australian authorities and will lead the selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, for which Australia has qualified at the expense of New Zealand.
The move comes as the Boomers, despite their World Cup gold medal aspirations, were unable to qualify for the quarter-finals. Through the game of classification matches, they had to settle for a modest 10th place.
” The result of this World Cup is disappointing and we will learn from it, rebuild and focus on a place on the podium in Paris. We understand that our supporters are disappointed by this 10th place, just like us. Players, coaches and support staff are deeply affected », Matt Scriven bookthe boss of Australian basketball.
However, the leader assures that “ Brian is one of the most respected and qualified coaches in the country, he is under contract until Paris and our support for him is unwavering. He will lead the Boomers. »
Australia therefore chooses continuity after experiencing the roller coaster during this competition. After crushing Finland (98-72), they lost a key game against Germany (82-85), before bouncing back against Japan (109-89). After this first round, Patty Mills, Josh Giddey and the others found themselves in the obligation to beat Slovenia.
What they didn’t do (80-91), thus destroying any chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals, before finishing on a high note with a victory against Georgia (100-84) in a match without further issue.
