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Ben Ayre to debut for Boomers in Hobart

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Ben Ayre to debut for Boomers in Hobart
Ben Ayre to debut for Boomers in Hobart

Jackjumpers guard Ben Ayre has been named in the Australian Boomers team to take on New Zealand this week. Photo: Basketball Australia

Ben Ayre will replace Owen Foxwell in the Boomers squad for 2027 FIBA WC Qualifiers against NZ

Tasmania JackJumpers guard Ben Ayre has been elevated to the Boomers and will debut in front of his home fans.

The speedy guard was announced as a member of the training squad in the lead up to the Boomers' game in Hobart on Friday, and comes in for Owen Foxwell who is being managed.

NBL Next Star Dash Daniels was the highlight name of the initial squad named in October.

Daniels, 17, was named in the Australian Boomers team for the two-game series against the New Zealand Tall Blacks as part of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Friday, November 28 in Tasmania and on Monday, December 1 in Wellington, Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

The Boomers have retained the core of its 2025 Asia Cup championship team.

FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers‍

  • Ben Ayre: Tasmania Jackjumoers Guard. (Replacing Owen Foxwell).
  • Josh Bannan: Tasmania JackJumpers Power Forward. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.
  • Dash Daniels: Melbourne United NBL Next Star guard. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.
  • Alex Ducas: Brisbane Bullets guard. Won the 2025 NBA Championship as part of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Owen Foxwell: South East Melbourne Phoenix guard. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup. (Managed, will not play).
  • Angus Glover: South East Melbourne Phoenix guard.
  • Jaylin Galloway: Sydney Kings wing. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.
  • Jordan Hunter: South East Melbourne Phoenix centre.
  • Nick Kay: Shimane Susanoo Magic forward / centre.
  • Will Magnay: Tasmania JackJumpers centre. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.
  • Elijah Pepper: Perth Wildcats guard.
  • William "Davo" Hickey: Illawarra Hawks guard. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.
  • Jack White: Mersin MSK forward. Won Gold with Australia at the 2025 Asia Cup.‍

GAME ONE

Friday, 28 November
Tip Off: 7:30pm AEDT

Hobart, Tasmania
MyState Bank Arena

GAME TWO

Monday, 1 December
Tip Off: 5:00pm AEDT

Wellington, Te Whanganui-a-Tara
TSB Arena

BROADCAST

Games will be available live via official FIBA broadcast partner ESPN and related streaming services.

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