Boomers coach Brett Brown says Australia just needs to lock in its spot for the Olympic Games and then it can dream big in London when injured centre Andrew Bogut returns.
The Boomers take on New Zealand in a three-match series in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney later this month with the winners gaining automatic selection for the Games.
Brown says the impact of Bogut's absence is undeniable but the Boomers just need to achieve the short-term goals.
"We have to hold the fort and get the job done and qualify for the London Olympic Games," he said.
"That's our only mission over the next few months but without Andrew we do take some hits.
"It's hard to lose arguably the best third or fourth centre in the world and not feel it a little bit."
Brown says the team has a strong combination of youth and experience and can deliver some big results when it comes to the big competition.
"We aspire to get into a top six and then go steal something and do something special," he said.
"We are inching along and the guys have been fantastic in committing each year.
"We could try to build the culture, build the chemistry and play together and I think if we are fortunate to get through the New Zealand series and we get a healthy Bogut back you can still dream big."
Tags: basketball, sport, australia First posted July 27, 2011 09:38:13
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