Former championship teammates to face off in must win Boomers clash

Australia’s final group game of the FIBA World Cup will be a do-or-die affair following their loss to Germany on Sunday evening.

Chris Goulding and the Boomers will face off against former Melbourne United championship winner Yudai Baba and Japan from 9:10pm Tuesday.

Baba, who played 46 games for United across NBL21 and NBL22, has been a strong contributor for Japan this tournament, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game.

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Melbourne United's pair of stars playing for New Zealand, Shea Ili and Flynn Cameron, will also take to the court tonight against Jordan from 6:45pm.

If the Tall Blacks wish to keep their hopes of progressing to the second round alive, the matchup is a must win.