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Eastern Washington emerging as Australia's new Saint Mary's

Most casual Australian college basketball fans will be aware of the incredible success that the St Mary's Gaels have enjoyed over the years with talent from the Australian Institute of Sport, but the Eastern Washington Eagles receive barely any attention for their own similar developing pipeline.

The Eagles have enjoyed great success since the program's first Australian player graced the hardwood of Reese Court -- Jordan Hickert, in 2011. To go along with their NCAA tournament appearance in 2015 -- only their second in school history - the Eagles have had only one losing season in Big Sky play (2012-13).