Of the medal contenders in men’s 5×5 basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Australia doesn’t get the same attention as Canada, France, Germany or Serbia.
However, Australia, which won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, has multiple NBA players, including Joe Ingles, Josh Giddey, Dante Exum, Jock Landale, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green, and several other players with NBA experience, including Patty Mills, who finished last season with the Miami Heat.
The United States plays Australia in an exhibition game Monday – another good test for both teams ahead of the Olympics.
A medal is a possibility for Australia in Paris, but it plays in the difficult Group A with Greece, Canada and Spain.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the USA-Australia exhibition game:
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What time is Team USA vs. Australia in USA Basketball Showcase?
- Date: Monday, July 15
- Time: Noon ET
- Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
What channel is Team USA vs Australia on TV Monday?
Team USA roster
- Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat
- Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns
- Steph Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
- Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers
- Jrue Holiday, Boston Celtics
- LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
- Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics
- Derrick White, Boston Celtics
Team Australia roster
- Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- Matthew Dellavedova, Melbourne United
- Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks
- Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
- Josh Green, Charlotte Hornets
- Joe Ingles, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Nick Kay, Shimane Susanoo Magic
- Jock Landale, Houston Rockets
- Will Magnay, Tasmania JackJumpers
- Jack McVeigh, Tasmania JackJumpers
- Duop Reath, Portland Trail Blazers
- Patty Mills, unrestricted free agent
What is the rest of the U.S. exhibition schedule?
- July 17: USA vs. Serbia, 12 p.m. ET, FS1, Abu Dhabi
- July 20: USA vs. South Sudan, 3 p.m. ET, Fox, London
- July 22: USA vs. Germany, 3 p.m. ET, Fox, London
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