Eliminated in the second round of the 2023 World Cup, Australia did not meet expectations in this competition. One year before the Paris Olympic Games, the Australian federation has nevertheless maintained its confidence in its coach, Brian Goorjian.
At the start of this 2023 World Cup, Australia had a good head of candidate in the last four and more if affinities. It must be said that between the former Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and all the promising young generation carried by Josh Giddey and Josh Green, there was enough to be ambitious. No bowl, the Boomers could not give life to this dream. Easy against Japan and Finland, the Australians have stumbled every time they faced a cador. A loss of a short header against Germany in the first round then a clearer against Slovenia Luka Doncic in the second phase. Direct consequence: Australia could not see the quarter-finals.
If the ticket for Paris 2024 was validated thanks to the general classification of Australia on the World Cup, difficult not to see this tournament as a small failure in the land of Kangaroos. Weakened by this rapid exit from the track, coach Brian Goorjian nevertheless received the support of his management. Matt Scriven, Australian basketball boss, expressed his disappointment with recent results while confirming his coach in his position. Words reported by Basket News.
“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 be the head of the Boomers.”
“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 with 10th place, just like us. Players, coaches and support staff are deeply affected.”
Source texte : Basket News
2023-09-05 15:14:00
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