FIBA

2023 - 2 - 27

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Sasha Vezenkov calls out FIBA on officiating issues (Basketnews.com)

Sasha Vezenkov did his best to secure a spot for Bulgaria in the Third Round of EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers but was bitter about officiating in the game ...

"I want to thank all the people who came to support us," Vezenkov said. I am very happy, I have not seen this hall, even in the Balkans, like this - with so many people. I want to be healthy, and I will need to talk to Olympiakos. "That's not the reason we lost the game, we certainly controlled the game," Vezenkov continued. "I'm not going to comment on the referees, I'm not used to doing that. "I don't know as of now, I can't say how I will be in August.

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Argentina suffers meltdown, misses FIBA World Cup bus (Rappler)

Argentina fails to qualify for the FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 after blowing a huge lead against Dominican Republic in its final Americas ...

It was a disappointing Americas Qualifiers exit for Argentina after it almost went all the way last World Cup before it fell to Spain in the finale in China four years ago. Falling apart when it mattered most, Argentina squandered a 17-point lead in the second half as it narrowly missed a World Cup berth. The Argentinians failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1982 after ending the Americas Qualifiers with a heartbreaking 79-75 home loss to Dominican Republic on Monday, February 27.

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Argentina is out of the FIBA World Cup for the first time since 1982 (Eurohoops)

Gabriel Deck stepped up with 27 points, shooting 10/15 from the field and 7/8 at the line, while Facundo Campazzo had 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Pinar Karsiyaka’s Braian Angola wasn’t enough with 20 points, while Victor Wembanyama’s teammate Tremont Waters had 12 points and 7 assists. Angel Delgado went close to a double-double of 7 points and 10 rebounds. Nicolas Laprovittola added 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists.

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Argentina men's basketball team fails to qualify for FIBA World Cup (Home of the Olympic Channel)

Argentina, the last nation other than the U.S. to win an Olympic men's basketball title, failed to qualify for this summer's FIBA World Cup.

Seven teams qualified for worlds from the Americas — Canada (11-1), the U.S. [Follow @nbcolympictalk](https://twitter.com/nbcolympictalk) did not win the Olympic title.

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FIBA World Cup 2023 participants: Serbia completes 32-team list (Basketnews.com)

With Serbia beating Great Britain in a decisive European Qualifiers game and punching the last ticket to the FIBA World Cup 2023, all 32 participating ...

American Qualifiers provided arguably the biggest upset in recent FIBA windows. - USA Kevin Durant-led Team USA finished first in the last major basketball event -- 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

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2023 FIBA World Cup field of 32 countries finalized (Arizona Sports)

The 2023 FIBA World Cup field is now filled, with Serbia grabbing the last spot in this summer's 32-team tournament.

The U.S. The World Cup will be a way for seven teams to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 8, and the championship and third-place game in Manila are Sept. The semifinals are Sept. The exception was No. The lowest-ranked teams in the field are four of the five African qualifiers: No. The second round is Aug. Spain is the defending champion. used G League and internationally based players almost exclusively in its qualifying games, but it will go to a roster of NBA players for the tournament this summer. No. Serbia qualifying means 10 of the top 11 teams in the world rankings reached the World Cup. Serbia clinched the berth with a 101-83 win over Great Britain on Monday.

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Serbia completes 32-team Fiba World Cup cast (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

Serbia clinched the berth with a 101-83 win over Great Britain on Monday. The win means two-time reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will have ...

The U.S. The World Cup will be a way for seven teams to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics. 8, and the championship and third-place game in Manila are Sept. The semifinals are Sept. The exception was No. Each nation will be assigned to a four-team opening-round group on April 29. Kerr also lauded the work of U.S. Spain is the defending champion. The second round is Aug. The lowest-ranked teams in the field are four of the five African qualifiers: No. used G League and internationally based players almost exclusively in its qualifying games, but it will go to a roster of NBA players for the tournament this summer. Serbia qualifying means 10 of the top 11 teams in the world rankings reached the World Cup.

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Fourth-ranked Argentina fails to qualify for FIBA World Cup (The Japan Times)

Argentina may have won the 2022 FIFA World Cup to end years of heartbreak on the soccer pitch, but the country's basketball team failed to qualify for the ...

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Cast complete for 2023 FIBA World Cup (Tiebreaker Times)

This year's World Cup is set to be a historic event, with nine countries making their debut appearance after failing to qualify for the 2019 edition.

With new teams making their debut and old rivals facing off once again, the world is sure to be watching as the world’s best basketball teams compete for the ultimate prize. While the 32 qualified teams prepare for the World Cup, another set of teams will be vying for a chance to compete in the 2024 Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. This year’s World Cup is set to be a historic event, with nine countries making their debut appearance after failing to qualify for the 2019 edition.

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Bennedict Mathurin strongly wants to play for Canada in FIBA World ... (The Rookie Wire)

Mathurin previously played for Canada in the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, averaging 16.1 points in seven games.

He spent time with them in camp ahead of the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament in 2021 but was eventually cut. The group posted an 11-1 record during the six-window qualifying tournament and locked in its berth in November. 10 in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.

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Field for 2023 FIBA World Cup now complete (ABS-CBN News)

The 32-team field for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is now complete, after the conclusion of the sixth and final qualifying window on Monday.

These answers will come on Saturday, April 29, when the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw takes place in Araneta Coliseum, Manila, one of the competition's host venues in the Philippines. The next step for the 32 qualified teams will be finding out what groups they will play in and who they will face as they battle to be crowned world champions. The 32-team field for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is now complete, after the conclusion of the sixth and final qualifying window on Monday.

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