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Years ago

China arrive with 10 Olympians!

Boomers have every chance on winning this series even with our C team.

Makes sense to combine Uni games prospects with the Boomers squad for this series given the same coach - also a good opportunity for the younger ones to get exposure

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PlaymakerMo

Years ago

After just reading that Yi Jian Lian isn't playing, I'm calling a 3-1 record for Australia.

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PlaymakerMo

Years ago

China defeated what was essentially our 'C-team' by 20 points in the Stankovic cup final leading up to the 2012 Olympics:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2012-07/11/c_131707284.htm

Todd Blanchfield, Clint Steindl, Mitch Norton, Cody Ellis, Hugh Greenwood, Cameron Bairstow, Jason Cadee etc reprented Australia, while China played what was pretty much their full team, including Yi Jian Lian and Sun Yue (I can't remember of Wang Zhi Zhi participated).

I would say this series will be closer than many anticipate. Keep in mind we swept China last year in the YouYi Games with our 'B-team' (for the most part).

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orbit

Years ago

Just got back from China. Basketball courts everywhere & lots of players. With a population of 1.3 B they should have heaps of talent!!

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