Nathan Sobey makes Australian Olympic basketball team

The south-west export's red-hot form in the NBL has resulted in the late call-up to the Australian Boomers' Olympic squad in May.

Sobey is second on the NBL's scoring table, just behind Perth Wildcats' Bryce Cotton (23 points per game).

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The 12-strong Australian Olympic Basketball Team for Tokyo, announced today, features two four-time Olympians Patty Mills and Joe Ingles and seven Olympic debutants.

The Boomers will launch their campaign for their first Olympic medal against Nigeria on July 25, with their two remaining pool opponenets to be confirmed at the final Olympic Qualifying tournaments currently being played in Europe.

Chef de Mission for the Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo Ian Chesterman congratulated the basketballers on their selection.

"It's fantastic to announce these 12 athletes to the Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo," Chesterman said. "The Boomers bring such an incredible spirit that inspires the whole Australian Team and I look forward to seeing the Boomers bring that energy to Tokyo.

"These athletes have all shown incredible commitment to the green and gold, are a great mix of those making their Olympic debut with some real veterans and I know their desire to take that Olympic court in Tokyo is immense.

"Today is a day to celebrate for the players, as well as their families, friends, clubs and teammates who have helped them become the players they are today.

"There will be millions of Australians cheering on from back home, who share the passion of the Boomers in their quest to win a medal in Tokyo."

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