Men's Basketball FIBA World Cup 2023

[dcro 10,210]

Anyone noticed how  South Sudan is more or less a shoe in for the qualification?

[JoshMartini007 2,536]

9 hours ago, dcro said:

Anyone noticed how  South Sudan is more or less a shoe in for the qualification?

Yeah, South Sudan has made basketball a priority ever since it became an independent nation. It's nice to see their efforts paying off.

[intoronto 5,639]

 

all received their first round locations: https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/world-cup-destinations-confirmed-for-usa-slovenia-and-canada

[phelps 7,675]

4 hours ago, intoronto said:

 

all received their first round locations: https://www.fiba.basketball/basketballworldcup/2023/news/world-cup-destinations-confirmed-for-usa-slovenia-and-canada

and  as the main hosts will be in the top tier pot with those 3 teams at the official draw, making the tournament heavily unmatched...

[JoshMartini007 2,536]

Today begins the final window for World Cup qualification.

 

Japan thrashed Iran 96-61. They probably don't need a result against China, but I imagine they will be watching Kazakhstan's game against Australia.

[MHSN 3,619]

1 hour ago, JoshMartini007 said:

Today begins the final window for World Cup qualification.

 

Japan thrashed Iran 96-61. They probably don't need a result against China, but I imagine they will be watching Kazakhstan's game against Australia.

I don't think the players can watch the other game, both games will be held at the same time 7:30 am here, I'm sure after today nobody will wake up early to watch this, probably except me

 

Australia can't lose to Kazakhstan, even if they want to this is just not possible. the gap is just too much.

this is no secret that Australia gifted the qualification to Iran by forfeiting that game in Tehran. I would be very mad at them if I was from Kazakhstan. Iran simply didn't deserve to qualify but I will take it, going to the WC is better than not going after all. our basketball is reaching its low still the team is not this bad. today they simply stopped trying in the 2nd Q. they beat the same Japanese team twice recently.

 

and I believe Japan will take the Asian quota for the Olympics.

[JoshMartini007 2,536]

Heartbreaking loss for Brazil against Puerto Rico. They pretty much need to defeat the United States in a few days to have any chance at qualifying to the World Cup.

[mrv86 3,138]

3 minutes ago, JoshMartini007 said:

Heartbreaking loss for Brazil against Puerto Rico. They pretty much need to defeat the United States in a few days to have any chance at qualifying to the World Cup.

Well Brazil can defeat USA “D” team.

 

I’m more worried about Mexico being overconfident and losing in Montevideo.

[LDOG 2,418]

I don't understand the criteria regarding why Brazil is currently in 4th place and not Mexico. 

 

 

Edit: I get it, they won a game vs PR.

Edited February 24, 2023 by LDOG

[JoshMartini007 2,536]

11 minutes ago, LDOG said:

I don't understand the criteria regarding why Brazil is currently in 4th place and not Mexico. 

Head to head results between the tied team. Puerto Rico is 3-1, Mexico is 2-2 and Brazil is 1-3