Boise State Basketball: The Australian Connection

Brian Losness-USA TODAY SportsThe game of basketball has truly gone international.

Not only has it expanded to locales like South America, Italy, France and Spain, but it's really gained popularity in Australia, where the NBA influence is really noticeable. You have Andrew Bogut, who has been a real key contributor to the Golden State Warriors. Dante Exum, who is currently playing for the Utah Jazz, and Matthew Dellavedova, who is suiting up for Lebron and Company in Cleveland.

But the Australian influence is being felt in the Mountain West, particularly at Boise State, where the team has been led not just by scoring star James Webb III, but by two guys from Down Under that have provided some…