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Greece Eyes FIBA WC 2027 Berth: Squad Assembled
20 Jun
Summary
- Greece leads Group B with a 3-1 record for FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
- Coach Vassilis Spanoulis selected a 15-player roster for upcoming training.
- The team faces Romania on July 2nd and Portugal on July 5th.
The Greek senior national basketball team is gearing up for the final stretch of the current phase of FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers.
Currently leading Group B with an impressive 3-1 record, Greece is on the brink of advancing to the second round. This upcoming stage will see the top three teams out of six secure a spot in the final tournament, scheduled for next summer in Qatar.
Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis has selected a 15-player roster. The team will gradually assemble for a training camp starting this week.
The FIBA window in early July includes a vital road game against Romania on July 2nd, followed by a home match against Portugal on July 5th.
Coach Spanoulis is utilizing a blend of experienced players and emerging talent. Key figures in the frontcourt include Kostas Papanikolaou and Konstantinos Mitoglou. The backcourt boasts playmaking options led by Giannoulis Larentzakis. NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo is unavailable for these games.
