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GAMES:Evergreen NBL star leads Australia's Comm Games charge

Age won't be an obstacle for six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff in Australia's search for 3x3 basketball gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Perth Wildcats captain Wagstaff will compete at his third Games at age 40, leading debutants Jonah Antonio, Jarred Bairstow and Samuel McDaniel.

Wagstaff was part of the Boomers' gold medal-winning run at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, before the 3x3 format was introduced at the following Birmingham Games.

The Perth forward was made to settle for silver in 2022 when the Gangurrus suffered a devastating 17-16 overtime defeat to England.

"Every time you get the chance to pull on the green and gold at a Commonwealth Games it means something special," Wagstaff said.

Out of 16 able-bodied and para athletes, Wagstaff is just one of four to have Commonwealth Games experience.

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