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2025 Asia Cup

By the Numbers: Australian Boomers player snapshot

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Peter Brown

basketball.com.au

By the Numbers: Australian Boomers player snapshot
By the Numbers: Australian Boomers player snapshot

The Australian Boomers prepare for the 2025 Asia Cup Final. Photo: FIBA.com

Highlights

How Australian Boomers men's basketball players performed at the 2025 Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia

The Australian Boomers won the gold medal at the 2025 FIBA Men's Asia Cup basketball tournament in Saudi Arabia on Monday, August 18, 2025.

This is a statistic breakdown of every player and how they performed at the tournament.

Australian Boomers 2025 Asia Cup Box Scores

#1 Harry Wessels

Date of Birth: August 6, 2002
Height: 215 cm (7'0")
Position: Centre
Club: Saint Mary’s College of California (USA)

Best Game: vs Iran (August 16, 2025 – Semi-Final)

  • Minutes: 21
  • Points: 16
  • FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
  • FT: 4/5 (80.0%)
  • Rebounds: 4
  • Assists: 0
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 15

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 0.2 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 60.0% from the field and 88.9% from the free-throw line.
  • Scored double digits once, highlighted by 16 points vs Iran in the Semi-Final.
  • Provided a reliable interior presence on both ends of the floor.
  • Limited role in the Final but contributed significantly during knockout play.
Harry Wessels in action for Australia against Qatar. Photo: FIBA.com.

#2 Reyne Smith

Date of Birth: October 28, 2002
Height: 186 cm (6'1")
Position: Point Guard
Club: Cairns Taipans (NBL)

Best Game: vs Lebanon (August 8, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 17
  • Points: 18
  • FG: 6/13 (46.2%)
  • 2PT FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 4/11 (36.4%)
  • FT: 2/3 (66.7%)
  • Rebounds: 5
  • Assists: 3
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 17

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.0 assist over 5 games.
  • Shot 44.1% from the field, including 37.0% from three, and 83.3% from the free-throw line.
  • Hit double figures in two games, including a tournament-high 18 points vs Lebanon.
  • Showed ability to score inside and out, with efficient shooting splits.
  • Played reduced minutes in the knockout rounds, with no court time in the Final.

#4 Dash Daniels

Date of Birth: December 18, 2007
Height: 195 cm (6'4")
Position: Point Guard
Club: Melbourne United (NBL)

Best Game: vs Qatar (August 10, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 8
  • Points: 5
  • FG: 2/3 (66.7%)
  • 2PT FG: 1/2 (50.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 1/1 (100.0%)
  • FT: 0/0 (–)
  • Rebounds: 2
  • Assists: 2
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 7

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 2.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 30.8% from the field, including 50.0% from three, and 50.0% from the free-throw line.
  • Showed flashes of scoring ability with a strong outing against Qatar.
  • Gained valuable international experience as one of the youngest players in the tournament.
  • Played limited minutes in the knockout rounds, with just 1 minute in the Final.

#6 William Hickey

Date of Birth: January 18, 1999
Height: 194 cm (6'4")
Position: Forward
Club: Illawarra Hawks (NBL)

Best Game: vs China (August 17, 2025 – Final)

  • Minutes: 23
  • Points: 15
  • FG: 6/10 (60.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 6/9 (66.7%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/1 (0.0%)
  • FT: 3/5 (60.0%)
  • Rebounds: 7
  • Assists: 4
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 2
  • Efficiency: 21

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 49.0% from the field and 54.8% on 2-pointers, but just 22.2% from three.
  • Contributed consistently across all statistical categories, finishing top-10 in assists per game.
  • Scored double figures three times, with 15 points in both the Final and against Qatar.
  • Provided versatility and leadership, playing heavy minutes in key knockout games.

#7 Owen Foxwell

Date of Birth: August 17, 2003
Height: 188 cm (6'2")
Position: Point Guard
Club: South East Melbourne Phoenix (NBL)

Best Game: vs Philippines (August 13, 2025 – Quarter-Finals)

  • Minutes: 22
  • Points: 15
  • FG: 6/12 (50.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 3/6 (50.0%)
  • FT: 0/0 (–)
  • Rebounds: 4
  • Assists: 3
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 16

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 7.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 42.2% from the field, 40.0% from three, and 50.0% from the line (low volume).
  • Strong all-around guard play, with double-digit scoring in two games.
  • Delivered his best performance against the Philippines with 15 points and efficient outside shooting.
  • Provided steady playmaking, ranking among the top 30 in assists per game.

#9 Jaylin Galloway

Date of Birth: December 21, 2002
Height: 197 cm (6'5")
Position: Guard
Club: Sydney Kings (Australia)

Best Game: vs Qatar (August 10, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 22
  • Points: 24
  • FG: 8/10 (80.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 6/7 (85.7%)
  • 3PT FG: 2/3 (66.7%)
  • FT: 6/7 (85.7%)
  • Rebounds: 3
  • Assists: 2
  • Steals: 2
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 25

Tournament snapshot

  • Named the tournament MVP and to the All-Star Five
  • Averaged 15.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 60.0% from the field, including 64.3% from three on 4.7 attempts per game.
  • Reliable from the line, hitting 84.2% on free throws.
  • Posted 20+ points twice, including 24 vs Qatar and 23 in the Final against China.
  • Showed elite efficiency and scoring punch, finishing top 20 in tournament scoring.

#10 Xavier Cooks

Date of Birth: August 19, 1995
Height: 203 cm (6'7")
Position: Forward
Club: Sydney Kings (Australia)

Best Game: vs China (August 17, 2025 – Final)

  • Minutes: 31
  • Points: 30
  • FG: 13/17 (76.5%)
  • 2PT FG: 13/17 (76.5%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
  • FT: 4/11 (36.4%)
  • Rebounds: 9
  • Assists: 2
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 28

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 11.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot an efficient 57.8% from the field, though just 51.9% from the free-throw line.
  • Dominated in the Final with a 30-point, 9-rebound performance to lead Australia.
  • Reached double-digit rebounds once and grabbed at least 5 boards in 5 of 6 games.
  • Provided veteran leadership and interior scoring presence throughout the tournament.

#13 Joshua Bannan

Date of Birth: February 26, 2001
Height:
Position: Power Forward
Club: Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 9
  • Points: 5
  • FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 2/2 (100.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
  • FT: 1/2 (50.0%)
  • Rebounds: 7
  • Assists: 1
  • Steals: 0
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 12

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 4.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assist over 5 games.
  • Shot 61.5% from the field, including 63.6% on 2-pointers.
  • Best rebounding performance came against Korea with 7 boards in just 9 minutes.
  • Played a supporting frontcourt role, providing energy and hustle off the bench.
  • Saw limited action in the knockout stages and did not feature in the Final.

#14 Jack White

Date of Birth: August 5, 1997
Height: 200 cm (6'6")
Position: Small Forward
Club: Mersin MSK (Turkey)

Best Game: vs Iran (August 16, 2025 – Semi-Finals)

  • Minutes: 19
  • Points: 11
  • FG: 4/5 (80.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 4/5 (80.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
  • FT: 3/3 (100.0%)
  • Rebounds: 3
  • Assists: 0
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 14

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 6.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 51.9% from the field, 73.3% on 2-pointers, but just 25.0% from three.
  • Consistently strong rebounder, finishing top 20 in rebounds per game.
  • Best rebounding performance came against Lebanon with 10 boards.
  • Played a key frontcourt role, bringing hustle and physicality on both ends.

#17 Jack McVeigh

Date of Birth: June 27, 1996
Height: 203 cm (6'7")
Position: Small Forward
Club: Cairns Taipans (NBL)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 23
  • Points: 20
  • FG: 6/11 (54.5%)
  • 2PT FG: 1/4 (25.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 5/7 (71.4%)
  • FT: 3/3 (100.0%)
  • Rebounds: 2
  • Assists: 1
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 17

Tournament snapshot

  • Named to the tournament's All-Star Five
  • Averaged 13.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists during six games.
  • Shot 41.3% from the field, 38.1% from three, and an elite 92.9% from the free-throw line.
  • Scored in double digits in five of six games, with a tournament-high 20 points vs Korea.
  • Reliable floor-spacer and perimeter shooter, attempting 7 threes per game.
  • Played major minutes in every game, including the Final against China.

#21 Ben Henshall

Date of Birth: June 22, 2004
Height: 200 cm (6'6")
Position: Forward
Club: Perth Wildcats (Australia)

Best Game: vs Korea (August 6, 2025 – Group Phase)

  • Minutes: 11
  • Points: 8
  • FG: 4/7 (57.1%)
  • 2PT FG: 4/6 (66.7%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/1 (0.0%)
  • FT: 0/1 (0.0%)
  • Rebounds: 2
  • Assists: 1
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 0
  • Efficiency: 6

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 3.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot 26.9% from the field, struggling from long range (7.7% from three).
  • Best performance came in the opener vs Korea with 8 points in 11 minutes.
  • Played double-digit minutes in the Semi-Final and Final but was unable to convert offensively.
  • Developmental role player, gaining international tournament experience at age 21.

#22 Will Magnay (C)

Date of Birth: June 10, 1998
Height: 208 cm (6'9")
Position: Centre
Club: Tasmania JackJumpers (Australia)

Best Game: vs Philippines (August 13, 2025 – Quarter-Finals)

  • Minutes: 22
  • Points: 10
  • FG: 5/5 (100.0%)
  • 2PT FG: 5/5 (100.0%)
  • 3PT FG: 0/0 (–)
  • FT: 0/0 (–)
  • Rebounds: 6
  • Assists: 2
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 1
  • Efficiency: 18

Tournament snapshot

  • Averaged 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 6 games.
  • Shot an excellent 60.7% from the field, with strong finishing inside.
  • Posted double-digit scoring twice, including 11 points vs Qatar and 10 points vs the Philippines.
  • Brought interior toughness with rebounding, rim protection, and efficient shot selection.
  • Played significant minutes in the Final, contributing across multiple categories.

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