Boomers' extended squad revealed for World Cup

As reported by Basketball Australia 

The Australian Boomers have named their extended 18-man squad ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup, including Melbourne United Captain, Chris Goulding as well as former United teammates Matthew Dellavedova, Jack White and Jock Landale. 
 
The extended squad will take part in a training camp in Cairns in the lead up to the World Cup, before the final roster of 12 is named ahead of the team’s opening game in Japan on August 25.
 
The announcement of the extended squad follows the official draw which took place on Saturday 29 April, confirming the Boomers will take on host nation Japan, as well as Finland and Germany in the first group stage.
 
Australian Boomers Head Coach, Brian Goorjian, said the extended squad marks another milestone on the road to the World Cup and gives the coaches plenty of options.
 
“Pulling together this extended squad has taken time – it’s been a thorough process. The coaches and I have had many discussions about getting the mix right, but I’m really pleased with where we’ve landed with the guys we’ve selected, there’s a good balance across the court,” Goorjian said.
 
“The fact it’s been so tough goes to show the depth of talent we have in Australian basketball right now and this extends back to all the pathway programs, the Centre of Excellence and the dedicated coaches who have been committed to growing our game, setting the standard, and getting us to this position.
 
“After the draw took place around a week ago and we know who and where we’re playing, we’re excited and eager to get stuck in and prepare for what will be an extremely challenging tournament.”
 
The 2023 FIBA World Cup runs from 25 August to 10 September and for the first time, will be co-hosted between three nations – The Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
 
Australian Boomers extended 18-man squad:
Xavier Cooks
Dyson Daniels
Matthew Dellavedova
Dante Exum
Sam Froling
Josh Giddey
Chris Goulding
Josh Green
Joe Ingles
Nick Kay
Jock Landale
Thon Maker
Will McDowell-White
Patty Mills
Keanu Pinder
Duop Reath
Matisse Thybulle
Jack White