Women's Basketball FIBA Olympic Qualification Tournaments 2024

[Mecki83 155]

4 hours ago, Benolympique said:

I am also counting on the German footballers. I hope you beat us

I wouldn't count on our footballers it is a big surprise, that they managed to reach the semi finals.

 

if you have asked me before this tournament I would have said 40% chance to win the quota in basketball and 20% in football 

Edited February 12 by Mecki83

[Benolympique 2,398]

22 minutes ago, Mecki83 said:

I wouldn't count on our footballers it is a big surprise, that they managed to reach the semi finals.

 

if you have asked me before this tournament I would have said 40% chance to win the quota in basketball and 20% in football 

the French are largely beatable and if not there will be a second chance? I predicted Germany and Spain

[Benolympique 2,398]

do we know the dates of the draw?

[Mecki83 155]

1 hour ago, Benolympique said:

the French are largely beatable and if not there will be a second chance? I predicted Germany and Spain

you are correct. there are two chances to qualify. 
but I am sceptical nonetheless.

[Josh 10,489]

16 hours ago, Mr. Cam said:

Even if Spain wins, do you Josh as a Canadian fan STILL believe that Team Canada can win a silver or bronze medal in Paris? Has Team Canada instilled ANY confidence that they can take down Australia, China, France, or even Japan?

I never said Canada could win silver. And regarding the bronze I wouldn’t say it’s likely, considering our women’s basketball team ALWAYS underperforms during the Olympics, but there is a chance. Plus, we were out without two somewhat key players in Cassandra Prosper and Kia Nurse, not to mention the potential inclusion of Aaliyah Edwards. Right now I’d put Belgium, France, Spain, China, Japan, United States, Australia above them, but behind United States there’s not that much of a gap between the other 5-6 countries and Canada (China would’ve been clear favourite for silver before this tournament, now I’m not so sure. Sure, they had nothing to play for but a 30+ points loss to France is concerning. France is a good team, but that good)

[Josh 10,489]

Day 3 Results

 

Sopron, Hungary

 86-82

 73-72

 

Quotas:

 

Antwerp, Belgium

 78-61

 39-101

 

Quotas:

 

Xi’an, China

 94-39

 69-105

 

Quotas:

 

Belem, Brazil

 73-75

 71-73

 

Quotas:

[Mr. Cam 14]

19 hours ago, NearPup said:

Ya, because it's maybe the most famous upset in International football history (certainly the biggest upset in a World Cup final).

WRONG!!!

 

Because the 1950 WIN by Uruguay over Brazil is the BIGGEST upset in a "FINAL".

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruguay_v_Brazil_(1950_FIFA_World_Cup)

 

Unlike in other editions of the tournament, which conclude with a one-off final, the 1950 winner was determined by a final group stage, where four teams played in a round-robin format. With Brazil topping the group, one point ahead of Uruguay going into the final round of matches, Uruguay needed a win while Brazil needed only to avoid defeat to become the world champions; neither of the other two teams, Spain and Sweden, could finish first. The match is often regarded as the de facto final of the 1950 World Cup.

Edited February 12 by Sindo

[Mr. Cam 14]

7 hours ago, Josh said:

I never said Canada could win silver. And regarding the bronze I wouldn’t say it’s likely, considering our women’s basketball team ALWAYS underperforms during the Olympics, but there is a chance. Plus, we were out without two somewhat key players in Cassandra Prosper and Kia Nurse, not to mention the potential inclusion of Aaliyah Edwards. Right now I’d put Belgium, France, Spain, China, Japan, United States, Australia above them, but behind United States there’s not that much of a gap between the other 5-6 countries and Canada (China would’ve been clear favourite for silver before this tournament, now I’m not so sure. Sure, they had nothing to play for but a 30+ points loss to France is concerning. France is a good team, but that good)

considering our women’s basketball team ALWAYS underperforms during the Olympics.

 

Why is that the case? Inferior coaching of INFERIOR players?

 

Plus, we were out without two somewhat key players in Cassandra Prosper and Kia Nurse, not to mention the potential inclusion of Aaliyah Edwards.

 

When a national team has to rely on a minor club player and TWO college players, you have a SERIOUS talent deficit.

 

Kia Nurse: A minor club player

 

Cassandra Prosper: Is at best, the THIRD best player on her team.

 

Aaliyah Edwards: Is the SECOND best player on her team.

 

For some reason you did not include Toby FOURNIER?

 

https://www.fiba.basketball/news/women-s-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024-smart-power-rankings-volume-2

 

Right now I’d put Belgium, France, Spain, China, Japan, United States, Australia above them, but behind United States there’s not that much of a gap between the other 5-6 countries and Canada.

 

Tier One: Team USA

 

In the another galaxy

 

Tier Two: France

                 Belgium

 

Tier Two & one half: China

 

Tier Three: Australia

                   Japan

                   Spain

 

Tier Four: Germany

                 Canada

                 Serbia

Edited February 12 by Sindo

[Josh 10,489]

3 hours ago, Mr. Cam said:

considering our women’s basketball team ALWAYS underperforms during the Olympics.

 

Why is that the case? Inferior coaching of INFERIOR players?

 

Plus, we were out without two somewhat key players in Cassandra Prosper and Kia Nurse, not to mention the potential inclusion of Aaliyah Edwards.

 

When a national team has to rely on a minor club player and TWO college players, you have a SERIOUS talent deficit.

 

Kia Nurse: A minor club player

 

Cassandra Prosper: Is at best, the THIRD best player on her team.

 

Aaliyah Edwards: Is the SECOND best player on her team.

 

For some reason you did not include Toby FOURNIER?

 

https://www.fiba.basketball/news/women-s-olympic-basketball-tournament-paris-2024-smart-power-rankings-volume-2

 

Right now I’d put Belgium, France, Spain, China, Japan, United States, Australia above them, but behind United States there’s not that much of a gap between the other 5-6 countries and Canada.

 

Tier One: Team USA

 

In the another galaxy

 

Tier Two: France

                 Belgium

 

Tier Two & one half: China

 

Tier Three: Australia

                   Japan

                   Spain

 

Tier Four: Germany

                 Canada

                 Serbia

I don’t even know why I’m bothering to argue with a troll, but I’ll just say a few things. 

 

“Why is that the case? Inferior coaching of INFERIOR players?”

I can’t speak on all four prior Olympics, but regarding Tokyo 2020, chemistry and turnovers were the case. That and coaching. Here, partly why Canada struggled so much (besides injuries) is partly due to Victor Lapeña, he’s a really frustrating coach. Very poor coaching decisions, and offensive play schemes during the clutch time in both games. He needs to go if Canada wants to have any chance of an Olympic medal. 
 

“When a national team has to rely on a minor club player and TWO college players, you have a SERIOUS talent deficit. “Kia Nurse: A minor club player, “Cassandra Prosper: Is at best, the THIRD best player on her team.”, “Aaliyah Edwards: Is the SECOND best player on her team.”

 

Does any of this bullshit of whether they’re a good player on their college/club/WNBA team actually matter? It’s not as if they don’t impact the team. Also, you seem to be forgetting that this is FIBA basketball, not WNBA/college basketball, which means that the rules are different.
 

Regarding your comment on Kia Nurse, calling her a “minor club player”, she’s in the WNBA now, if she’s a minor club player then why would the Los Angeles Sparks decided to acquire her? She was our top scorer in both the semifinal and bronze medal match at the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup, she gets it done for Team Canada. 

 

On your last point, the list is mostly agreeable, but for all teams qualified I’d say this:

 

Tier 1: United States

 

GAP

 

Tier 2: France, Belgium, China

Tier 3: Australia, Spain, Japan

Tier 4: Canada, Serbia, Germany

Tier 5: Puerto Rico

 

GAP

 

Tier 6: Nigeria

Edited February 12 by Josh

[Josh 10,489]

On 2/11/2024 at 10:14 AM, Mr. Cam said:

Even if Spain wins, do you Josh as a Canadian fan STILL believe that Team Canada can win a silver or bronze medal in Paris? Has Team Canada instilled ANY confidence that they can take down Australia, China, France, or even Japan?

When did I ever say that Canada could win silver? I said bronze at most, and it’s highly unlikely.

Edited February 12 by Josh