YouknowME
Years ago
Just wondering who would be availible for upcoming qualifiers. I know Mills said he would be, I know Dante Exum intends to be... I heard a rumor (that I dont tend to believe) that even Bogut would be... highly doubt that... Anyone know who else is putting there hand up, Or atleast does anyone know who definitely wont be on the team? Is Nate Jawai a chance?
Mystro
Years ago
New Zealand will field a 2cnd or 3rd string team at best.
Batman has more chance of playing than Bogut.
alexkrad
Years ago
haha looking forward to Batman in the green and gold!!
Exum may make himself available but no guarantee he'll make it. Give the kid some time. The hype always exceeds the reality.
YouknowME
Years ago
reckon we could get Batman naturalised in time?
^I see your point other anon can Jawai be bothered?
Vart
Years ago
Should read, 'can Jawai be bothered, especially coming off an injury'.
Vart
Years ago
Given that this is the first series under Andrej, it would be nice for all players to make themselves available. They will have all had a decent break by then, as the first camp isn't until July 26 (five days at AIS), then a weeks break before a 10 day commitment to the camp and series, with only two games to be played. It really is not a big ask.
Surely more players will be available given it's the offseason
MACDUB
Years ago
Chances of Bogut playing are extremely slim.
But..i think the Oceania series would be so beneficial for him.
Just playing basketball away from the NBA environment would be good
Mystro
Years ago
I would agree Macdub if NZ were fielding at least a full strength team but since they aren't and Australia could get this series done with a 4th string NBL side it would be a bit of a waste especially if he was to get injured.
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