Published on: Jul 24, 2021 4:46 pm IST|Updated on: Jul 24, 2021 5:19 pm IST
Australia vs Nigeria Olympics Live: Australia is the third-best team in the FIBA rankings while Nigeria is ranked at 22. Australia qualified for the tournament after finishing at the top of Asia Qualifiers, while the Nigerians came on top in the African leg of the Qualifying tournaments. This game has a host of NBA Players including the veterans in Patty Mills, Joe Ingles and Aron Baynes., the emerging player in Gabe Vincent, and the defensive bull Matias Thybuille, among many other league players. More details about AUS vs NIG Dream11 will be given here.
Match Timing: 25 July, @ 01:50 PM Venue: Saitama Super Arena, Japan
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Australia| Nigeria Games: 00 | 00 Wins: 00| 00 Defeats: 00| 00 Australia vs Nigeria Olympics Basketball: Australia has a lot of talent up front, a lot of experience and they are one of the basketball powerhouses in the world. Nathan Sobey has been exceptional for them while they already have a veteran mix in Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, and Joe Ingles. Add Mathias Thybuille in the mix and you have a squad well-rounded on both ends of the floor. Gabe Vincent will be an important player for Nigeria but the Australian defense will not give him anything easy. Vincent will have to take the baton and lead the Nigerians here but in this game, the overall edge belongs to the Aussies.
Australia News: Status Out: Nothing to report so far. Status Questionable: None. Australia active roster: Chris Goulding, Patty Mills, Joshua Benjamin Green, Joe Ingles, Matthew Delladova, Nathan Sobey, Mattise Thybuille, Dante Exum, Aron Baynes, Jock Landale, Doup Thomas Reath, Nic Kay Nigeria News: Status Out: No one has been ruled out. Status Questionable: Nothing further to report so far. Nigeria active roster: Chikezie Jake Okpala, Caleb Agada, Ekpe Udoh, Chimezie Metu, Obi Emegano, Olumiya Dimolu Oni, Jahlil Obika Okafor-Benton, Josh Okogie, Gabe Vincent Nnamdi, Jordan Nwora, Ike Nwamu, Precious Ezzina Achiuwa.
Joe Ingles Joe had an exceptional season with the Utah Jazz and has been the mainstay in the Australia roster for many years now. Ingles has superb scoring, rebounding, and playmaking skills, while he is also a superb team defender. Joe has been huge for Australia for many years now and he will be needed to keep the offensive flow going. His overall skills make him a terrific pick-up as the Super Player in the Dream11 Fantasy scenario.
Nathan Sobey Sobey is a 6’2″ PG who has all the moves in the offensive arsenal and deploys them with ease. His size along with his shifty frame allows him to reign supreme over many perimeter defenders, while he is also always switched on the defensive side of the floor.
Gabe Vincent Nnamdi Gabe is a microwave scorer who has shown the ability to go on shooting streaks and change the complexion of the game. He will be a crucial player for the Nigerians who will need his production on the offensive end to match the fireworks of the Australian squad.
Patty Mills Mills has a ton of experience and despite his diminutive size, he uses his dribbling abilities to free himself from defenders. Patty has been the go-to option for the Ozs in the clutch and he recently hoisted a game-winner in the International Friendly against Argentina, showing his premium clutch skills.
Josh Okogie Josh was an important component in the Timberwolves of the NBA as he gave them superb offense and defense with full effect. The athletic guard will be needed to stop the flow of scoring from the Australian guards and make sure things don’t get out of hand at that end.
Mattias Thybuille Mattias is the most dialed-in defender of the Australian team, who can hound guards and forwards alike with his excellent feet movement and long arms. Thybuille can also chip in with some points off the cuts and can also pull down rebounds when needed, making him a terrific package.
Ekpe Udoh Udoh is an experienced big man who has shown a lot of maturity at the Center/PF position. He will need to chip in with some inside points and also grab some boards to make sure that the Aussie’s frontline doesn’t dominate the team.
PG: N Sobey(SP), M Thybulle, SG: P Mills SF: J Ingles(PP) PF: A Baynes, P Achiuwa C: E Udoh, C Metu