Australia's U19 men's basketball team has advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 in Lausanne, Switzerland. They are set to face the Dominican Republic in the early hours of Thursday morning, 03:30 AEST .
Round of 16 Preview: Australia vs. Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic enters the Round of 16 after losing two group stage games. Historically, Australia and the Dominican Republic have met only once in youth competition since 2001, with Australia securing a narrow 73–71 victory in the FIBA U17 World Cup group stage .
Key Matchup Factors:
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Offensive Consistency: Australia's scoring depth, led by Furphy and Siulepa, will be crucial against the Dominican defense.
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Rebounding Battle: Siulepa's presence on the boards will be vital in controlling the game's tempo.
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Defensive Pressure: Maintaining defensive intensity will be key to limiting the Dominican Republic's scoring opportunities.
A victory would propel Australia into the quarterfinals, bringing them closer to their first U19 World Cup medal since 1995.
| ROUND OF 16 | |||
| JULY 3 | 3:30am AEST | V DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Watch Here |
