Overview

• Australia trailed 36-21 at halftime before outscoring China in the second half to secure the 90-89 win in Jeddah.
• Xavier Cooks led the charge with 30 points and nine rebounds, earning player-of-the-match honours.
• Jaylin Galloway drilled six three-pointers on his way to 23 points, earning tournament MVP and a place on the All-Star Five.
• Every Boomers player scored in a 92-48 semi-final rout of Iran, highlighting the team’s defensive cohesion and bench strength.
• Coach Adam Caporn captured his first Asia Cup title, underscoring Australia’s sustained supremacy in Asian basketball.