Updated: Aug 24, 2023 04:29 PM
Eyeing bright start: David Patrick (Photograph supplied)
Bermudian coach David Patrick will look to help the Australian men’s team get their campaign at the World Cup off to a flying start when they clash with Finland on Friday.
Patrick is assistant to head coach Brian Goorjian, with the duo working on improving Australia’s fourth position at the 2019 World Cup in China, when they missed out on a bronze medal after a 67-59 loss to France.
Australia, ranked third in the world going into the 32-team event, have a strong team with NBA players Xavier Cooks, Dyson Daniels, Dante Exum, Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills, Matisse Thybulle, and Jack White on their roster.
After Finland, Australia will square off against Germany and Japan in Group E, with the top two countries in each of the eight groups proceeding…
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