Adam Gibson
Ben Madgen
Chris Goulding
Anthony Petrie
Luke Nevill
Igor Hadzie....
Cam Gliddon
Jesse Wagstaff
Ben Simmonds
Daniel Johnson
Mitch Norton
Clint Steindl
The only real lesser known entity on my team is Igor, I have seen some of his game tapes however and he does look like 'the best of the rest'. At 6 ft 5, a good size for a point guard, looks like he has some solid moves getting to the rack also. I didnt end up taking a punt on the other college kids, I really dont think Bairstow, Jois are really in the Boomers level.. then again, most guys in this camp aren't there and it kind of pains me to call a team like this 'the boomers'. Luckily the series is only against China and means nothing I suppose.
Adam Gibson, has to be included.. not for any future boomers possibility (i think he is going to be scrapped soon) but for some veteranness which the team outside of him would sorely lack. He is probably going to be the most sound with the ball and dependable defensively. Ben madgen, You probably cant overlook him for this particular team.. He is an outstanding shooter and shows great hustle. Against China I am sure he will do fine with his limited athleticism and quickness but I dont see him making it much further then this. Goulding is interesting, He is just probably the closest thing to a newley or joe ingles this team has... He is definitely "the poor mans" version of the 2... however, a bit of time.. and in a few years who knows what he might turn into. he does seem to have a bit of flare and originality to how he likes to score which is something not many Aussies have right now. Petrie... I see him making the A team actually, Australia has a lot of centers but not many 4 men who can stretch opposition defense with inside and outside play, I think Petrie has wrongfully been overlooked in past seasons and I think its great they are finally giving him the look he deserves. Luke Nevill.. Well, to put it this way, he is good at being 7 foot 2.. I would hope the A grade team never has to resort to him but he should be adequate for the series. Cam Gliddon has been called 'the next Ben Madgen' by someone on NBL TV, I think the title fits but I think Gliddon is a bit quicker and more athletic. Absolute outside chance for a Boomers selection at any point but should injury arise in a few years might be an adequate back up. I dont overly like Wagstaff, he is a Worthington replacement for the series really. Ben Simmonds is the future.. undoubtedly a big part of the teams future. Daniel Johnson is a long way from being a Boomer... there is a chance in a few years he could become a chris anstey type but hes lightyears away right now. Mitch Norton... meh, Client Steindl.. Meh that can shoot.
I think this team will probably be competitive with the Chinese but I wont go out on a limb and say anything about winning the series.