Who are the basketball people? Besides Ricky, Peter & Jan.

^^ correct

Lonergan is a very smart basketball operator, knows his shit.

"I am not sure what qualifies these people to make the selection"

Grace would provide a player perspective, as a former Boomer and a former NBA player. He may have been nominated by the Australian Baasketball Players' Association (ABPA). ABPA is one of the key stakeholders listed in the position description.

Clements would be the nominee of the AIS, another of the key stakeholders listed in the position description.

Perhaps Craig is there to provide the perspective from someone who understands the issues surrounding the management of a national team made up of players with professional commitments across multiple leagues and countries? He would have that insight from his England Rugby experience.

Does anyone know what the panel looked like, the last time a Boomers' coach was selected via an open, competitive process?

So when are they announcing Gleeson?

Why would you want former Boomers coaches on the panel? Its not like any of them know what success looks like.

Perhaps it's better not to have all basketball people on panel, no jobs for mates. They're not picking the under 16 girls coaching lineup for north Adelaide, they're trying to get the best person for the position. Brown was an obvious panic selection to satisfy some people, but apart from that championship with giants, all he's done is be a very good assistant coach, which is what some people are destined to be.
I really hope they look out of the box this time. Everyone knows America wins because they have the best talent and athleticism, but the world has caught up with talent and overtaken them with skill and structure. Will be a European teams medal to lose with a couple exception. They won't have their nba talent probably, but teams like Spain with ex NBA players who have been together for a long time will be favourites. IMO, Australia needs some fresh ideas and structure. Give it to a European coach and see what he or she can do instead of reruns of the same thing. We're finally catching up with the world in terms of size and athleticism, combine that with the European flair and we'd have a definite shot at medals for years to come.

Stirling is our solitary Gold medal winning senior coach, the gender of the team in question is irrelevant. She is the only one who truly knows what it takes to win gold at that level. She's also a multiple WNBL Championship winning HC. Lonergan is a great clinician but I think the highest level he’s coached at is Youth League in Melb, maybe Waratah league in NSW?

My point being that Stirling & Lonergan should be getting mentioned as though they’re in the same category, because they aren’t.

*shouldn't be

Stirling had the James/Jordan of world basketball in her team, Jackson, it makes a huge difference. Yes she probably is a good appointment but no Jackson no gold.

Stirling had an incredibly successful stint with lightning as well.

Is Georgian still the best option though? Gleeson, Weaver, Vickerman plus others should be encouraged to apply. Get the best candidate, could be an overseas coach.

The guys from Rio 2016 won't want Gleeson as HC

Goorjian won't be coach if contract is past the Olympics

Gleeson probably should get it on performance alone.

Goorgian would not no enough about local Australian players at present, Gleeson or Vickerman.

I would select Beveridge, based on his experience and the fact he can commit 100% to the role.

In the end, I think the core playing group will have a say in this.

Apparently there is some talk that the interviews were only done to make it look good as Goorjan already has the job.
Hoping that is not true but lets wait and see.
I think Beveridge should be given an opportunity.He has been an Assistant to Goorjan,he knows the players and has a good repore with them and has had results in the NBL of getting results with under budgeted programs compared to others.

What has under budget have to do with the Olympics?

Goorjian it is.
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/brian-goorjian-is-set-to-become-boomers-coach-again-and-take-them-to-the-tokyo-olympics/news-story/8fb2177871854675d69b674be184d029

Matt Nielsen as AC