Mike Kelly named to Boomers coaching staff

Perth Wildcats associate head coach Mike Kelly has been added to the Australian Boomers coaching staff for World Cup Qualification games, to be played in Japan next month.

Former Wildcats head coach Rob Beveridge will coach the team, stepping in for Brian Goorjian.

Robbie McKinley (Centre of Excellence head coach) also joins the staff, along with former Wildcats assistant coach Shawn Dennis.

The NBL will not pause for the games, with the League working closely with Basketball Australia to ensure the best possible representation.

Boomers games are scheduled as follows: 

25 February Australia v Chinese Taipei
 
26 February Australia v Japan
 
28 February Australia v Chinese Taipei