Bucks' Maker, Dellavedova join Australia in Fiba qualifiers vs Philippines | Inquirer Sports

Bucks’ Maker, Dellavedova join Australia in Fiba qualifiers vs Philippines

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 09:18 PM May 31, 2018

(L-R) Australia’s shooting guard Chris Goulding, Australia’s forward Aron Baynes, Australia’s small forward Joe Ingles, Australia’s guard Matthew Dellavedova and Australia’s centre David Andersen talk during a Men’s Bronze medal basketball match between Australia and Spain at the Carioca Arena 1 in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016 during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. / AFP PHOTO / Mark RALSTON

Australia just got a major boost for the Fiba World Cup qualifiers.

As per a statement from the Australian national team, Milwaukee’s Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova are set to join the undefeated Boomers in the third window of the group stages where they will face Japan and the Philippines.

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The Boomers are 4-0 in Group B and are already qualified for the second round but that didn’t stop them from adding the two NBA talents to help bind the team further.

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“Maintaining the connection throughout the entire group is challenging, so the inclusion of Delly and Thon is a wonderful way for us to continue to grow as an entire team,” said Boomers head coach Andrej Lemanis. “For the guys who have carried the load through the first two windows, it will be a great experience for them to play with both Delly and Thon.”

“Delly has been a part of the Boomers program for a long time now and understands the culture and it will be a good opportunity for Thon to add his influence.”

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Australia is set to face on Japan on June 29 in China and the Philippines on July 2 at Philippine Arena.

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