Australia has looked superior to every opponent it’s played so far in the Olympics, with the lone exception of the United States, the only country to defeat Bogut’s team so far in Rio. On opposite sides of the bracket, however, the Boomers wouldn’t encounter the U.S. again unless both teams advance all the way to Sunday’s gold medal game.
Bogut has looked phenomenal so far in Rio, averaging 11.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in group play. On Wednesday against Lithuania, the center tallied six points but led the team with seven boards and six dimes, a couple of which really stood out.