Eagle alumnus Cameron Gliddon to represent Australia at 2017 FIBA Asia Cup
Emily Duran
Concordia Irvine Basketball alumnus Cameron Gliddon was selected to a 12 man team that will represent Australia at the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup held in Lebanon from Aug. 8th-20th.
The Boomers includes players from all Australian NBL clubs and includes two Olympians.
Gliddon, who currently plays for Cairns Taipans, competed for the Eagles from 2008-2012. The 6'5" athlete played in 35 games as a freshman for Concordia, averaged 9.6 points per game and was second in three-pointers made (65). In his second year in green and gold, he started 26 games and led the GSAC conference in three-pointers with 85, good enough to tie for sixth in school history. From 2010-2011, Gliddon recorded 41 steals and hit double digit points 16 times. In his senior season, he started 38-38 competitions, scored 553 points and averaged 14.6 per game.
The Boomers will be in camp until July 27th when  they will embark to Beirut, Lebanon on Aug. 2nd for a series of practices and a practice game before the first official matchup on August 8th.
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The Boomers Schedule for the FIBA Asia Cup (all times AEST):
August 8: Australia vs. Japan at 11pm
August 10: Australia vs. Hong Kong at 11pm
August 12: Australia vs. Chinese Taipei at 11pm
August 17:Â Quarter-Finals
August 19:Â Semi-Finals
August 20:Â Bronze and Gold medal games
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The Australian Boomers FIBA Asia Cup Team:
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SURNAME
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FIRST NAME
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TEAM
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ANDERSEN
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David
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Melbourne United
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BLANCHFIELD
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Todd
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Sydney Kings
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BRANDT
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Angus
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Perth Wildcats
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CADEE
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Jason
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Sydney Kings
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CREEK
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Mitchell
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Adelaide 36ers
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GLIDDON
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Cameron
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Cairns Taipans
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HODGSON
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Matthew
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Adelaide 36ers
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KAY
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Nicholas
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Illawarra Hawks
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KICKERT
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Daniel
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Brisbane Bullets
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McCARRON
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Mitchell
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Cairns Taipans
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NEWLEY
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Brad
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Sydney Kings
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NORTON
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Mitchell
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Illawarra Hawks
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Information provided by: Basketball AustraliaÂ
