If that is the case then it is down to PC V Martin and Baynes V Ogilvy for the last two spots

If that is the case then it is down to PC V Martin and Baynes V Ogilvy for the last two spots.

Solid team but if PC doesn't go to the olympics we will only have Anderson who can consistantly knock down the mid-ranger and no threat from deep at all.

Ogilvy wasnt named in the squad I was sent, unless that was an oversight in the release? And surely Wortho is an absolute certainty.

Apparently, for once, Wortho is in shape! I'd be taking him.

PC and Wortho should go....Gibson shouldn't.

Wortho should go, i wouldn't take Gibson. PC is needed for the knock down shooting.
I'm also not a big fan of Baynes on this sort of level.

Kickert has also been named in the squad for the Melbourne camp according to the list I got. I imagine his job is to be David Andersen for a few days.

Jawai is tweeting that he is in Melbourne to catch up with Mills, ingles etc ... Weird that he isn't part of the camp then...

Is Jawai not even at the training camp?

Based on performance, definately martin and Ogilvy to miss out. If Jawai is to miss out at least Baynes is a big body who has been putting up similar numbers in a high level competition, just needs to improve his finishing from all reports.

Would this be one of our strongest teams ever, based on level of competition these guys play in? 8 guys in what should be the final 12 currently playing in nba or top Euro teams.

With our length in the wing department we'll be among the top defensive teams in the comp. We will just struggle mightily to score.

There is no reason why fourth place isn't a realistic goal, as long as we don't play scared - which is exactly why guys like Gibson and Martin can't be on the team.

I was getting overly exited. And I was going on some fairly solid information, but I admit, I got one wrong. Ogilvy didn't make the squad, Kickert did. So realistically there is one cut to be made. As paul said above, Kickert will be Andersen for a week. PC the only chance to pinch one of the last spots. Everyone talks about June 20 being the deadline, but the AOC nomination form lists June 22 (Friday).

Anyone in Melbourne, Friday nights session is open to the public. Training is at the new State Basketball Centre in Wantirna.

cairns post this morning- jawai says his not a part of olympic program,looking forward to a rest,training with taipans and may even suit up for marlins at some stage.

I don't get how Barlow keeps getting a free pass into the team... Most of the series he plays in he always gets 'rested' If he needs that much more rest than the others there's something not right! And considering he has been shooting woefully and him n Newley are similar players, I'd leave Barlow out and fill the spot with someone else. Maybe it's just me but for a guy who could've dominated the NBL he hasn't impressed me anytime he's worn the Boomers uniform...

Boomers Melbourne Training Camp

Attendees

David BARLOW / UCAM Murcia (Spain) / Guard/Forward
Aron BAYNES / Ikaros Kallitheas (Greece) / Centre
Ryan BROEKHOFF / Valparaiso (US College) / Guard/Forward
Peter CRAWFORD / Townsville Crocodiles / Guard
Matthew DELLAVEDOVA / St Mary's Gaels (US College) / Guard
Adam GIBSON / Gold Coast Blaze / Guard
Joe INGLES / Regal FC Barcelona (Spain) / Guard/Forward
Daniel KICKERT / PGE Turow (Poland) / Forward
Aleks MARIC / Panathinaikos (Greece) / Centre
Damian MARTIN / Perth Wildcats / Guard
Patrick MILLS / San Antonio Spurs (NBA) / Guard
Brad NEWLEY / Valencia (Spain) / Guard/Forward
Matt NIELSEN / BC Khimki (Russia) / Forward
Mark WORTHINGTON / Gold Coast Blaze / Forward

Head Coach: Brett Brown (San Antonio Spurs - NBA)
Head Assistant Coach: Andrej Lemanis (New Zealand Breakers)
Assistant Coach: Marty Clarke (Adelaide 36ers)
Specialist Coach: Luc Longley

@ Anon: I love Martin's game in the NBL, but he plays scared for the Boomers against the top teams. Looks like a puppy dog out there. That said, I'd take him over Gibson every day of the week.

I gather Wagstaff is considered injured.
Wortho is so lucky...again.

Anonymous, is Jawai actually in uniform training with the boomers? good to hear if that is the case

Here's hoping he busts his ass in the camp.

On one hand the staff need to let bygones be bygones and pick the best team, but on the other hand Jawai needs to play like they can't afford to leave him off the roster.

That list is the official one listed on the BA website...so he may be at the camp, but he is not listed as being in contention for the Farewell Games?

Patty Mills was on SEN Radio in Melbourne this morning with Gaze. Talked about his run with the Spurs, looking at his options for next season as he contemplates opting out of his contract, and of course the Boomers chances for London...

The Australian men's national basketball team, the Boomers, will open their training session to the public tomorrow night (Friday 22 June)!

Fans can come down and watch Australia’s best basketballers be put through their paces at the new State Basketball Centre in Wantirna South as the Boomers train from 5:15PM to 7:45PM.