The Australian men's basketball team need just one more win from four qualifiers to clinch their spot at the FIBA World Cup, but coach Andrejs Lemanis wants to get the job done sooner rather than later.
The Boomers take on Iran on Friday and Qatar on Monday, with both matches at Melbourne's Margaret Court Arena.
Australia are top of Group F and need just one win to qualify for next year's tournament in China, with tricky away games in Iran and Kazakhstan in February to come.
"It would certainly be nice to secure our spot in the World Cup ... obviously winning (one of) these games at home now and ticking that box would be a good outcome," Lemanis told reporters on Wednesday.
"(Iran) are a good basketball nation, a proud basketball nation.
"This is a top-of-the-table clash.
"We had a great battle with them in the gold medal game of the Asia Cup and I know they'll be keen to try to turn the tables on that."
With the NBA in full swing, Lemanis has again filled his 12-man squad with the best NBL talent available.
He praised the work ethic and spirit of his players, with most knowing full well they will make way for the likes of Ben Simmons, Dante Exum, Patty Mills and Matthew Dellavedova for the World Cup.
"We're really fortunate at the depth of talent we have in Australia and not only the skill level but the attitude of the players," Lemanis said.
"And their commitment to playing for Australia and doing whatever it takes to help the sport."
Lemanis said as few as one or upwards of three NBL players could suit up in China depending on availability of US-based stars.
Dellavedova is on the outer at the Milwaukee Bucks, seeing his game time slashed this season, but it appears he need not worry how that will affect his World Cup chances.
"Delly's got a body of work already with the Boomers anyway," Lemanis said.
"He's someone who absolutely loves playing for Australia and is 100 per cent committed.
"If he's healthy and available for selection I'm sure he's a pretty good chance of being selected."
