10 August 2026

Ben Simmons to join Josh Giddey, Patty Mills at player-led Boomers camp

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Ben Simmons to join Josh Giddey, Patty Mills at player-led Boomers camp

With the 2027 FIBA World Cup just over a year away, the bulk of the Australian senior men's national team -- and Ben Simmons -- will take part in a player-led mini-camp in Melbourne over the course of ...

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