Andrew Gaze names his starting line-ups for the Boomers and Opals at the 2024 Olympics

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze has named his starting fives for both the Boomers and Opals ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The Boomers are coming off winning their first Olympic Medal after claiming bronze in Tokyo, while the Opals last medalled in 2012 with a bronze.

Both teams enter Paris with medal hopes at the forefront of their minds and Gaze attempted to pick his ideal starting fives for both the men’s and women’s from point guard to centre.

Boomers starting 5

Point Guard: Patty Mills (Miami Heat – NBA)

Shooting Guard: Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City Thunder – NBA)

Small Forward: Josh Green (Dallas Mavericks – NBA)

Power Forward: Duop Reath (Portland Trail Blazers – NBA)

Centre: Jock Landale (Houston Rockets – NBA)

Opals starting 5

Point Guard: Sami Whitcomb (Seattle Storm – WNBA)

Shooting Guard: Tess Madgen (Melbourne Boomers – WNBL)

Small Forward: Bec Allen (Phoenix Mercury – WNBA)

Power Forward: Cayla George (Sydney Flames – WNBL)

Centre: Ezi Magbegor (Seattle Storm – WNBA)

The Boomers have been drawn in Group A alongside Canada and the winner of two qualifying tournaments in Spain and Greece.

The Opals have been drawn in Group B alongside Nigeria, France and Canada.