Spain, Greece y Brazil They earned their place to compete in the Games after winning their Preolympicsand the last vacant place is at stake this morning Lithuania y Puerto Rico. These four teams will join the eight that were already qualified in advance: France (host), Australia (best team in Oceania), Japan (best team in Asia), South Sudan (best team in Africa), Canada (best team in America), USA (2nd best team in America), Serbia (best team in Europe) and Germany (2nd best team in Europe).
Y with the three groups already definedit can be stated that Spain’s is the group of deathsince it will be seen with a Canada full of NBA players (10), the competitive Australia also with 8 NBA players and the Greece of Antetokounmpo. They will only qualify for the round of 16 matches the two first and the two best third.
Canada, with a squad with 10 NBA playersa priori part as the group’s favorite. Alexander-Walker (Wolves), Dillon Brooks (Rockets), Luguentz Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder), Zach Leday (Grizzlies), Jamal Murray (Nuggets), Andrew Nambhard (Pacers), Kelly Olynyk (Raptors), Dwight Powell (Mavericks) y Andrew Wiggins (Warriors) make up a squad that makes them clear medal contenders. In fact, In the 2023 World Cup they already defeated the United States for bronze, although the Americans go to the Olympic event with a Dream Team that seems unbeatable.
Australia, with eight NBA players
Australia will also have a lot to say in this group with at least eight players from the NBA: Dyson Daniels (Hawks), Dante Exum (Mavericks), Josh Giddey (Bulls), Josh Green (Hornets), Joe Ingles (Wolves), Jock Landale (Rockets), Patty Mills (Heat), Duop Reath (Blazers) and even Matthew Dellavedovawho spent many years in the American League.
Nor should we rule out the forecasts Greece. The mere presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo It gives them an advantage to compete against anyone. Furthermore, the star of the Bucks will be well supported by expert players like Calathes, Larentzakis, Walkup, Papanikolaou o Mitoglu.
Y Spainwith morale through the roof after brilliantly and deservedly obtaining the passport to Paris, it is certain that will bring out your competitive gene to try to stand up despite the great size of the rivals. Lorenzo Brown, Willy Hernangómez and Aldama They must be the pillars on which to feed the dream.
Dates and times of the Spain group matches
Saturday July 27
Australia-España 11.00h
Greece-Canada
Tuesday July 30
Spain-Greece 11:00 a.m.
Canada-Australia 1:30 p.m.
Friday August 2
Australia-Greece 1.30pm
Canada-Spain 5.15pm
