Men's Basketball FIBA World Cup 2023

[OlympicsFan 860]

Really unbalanced draw. Germany will probably have to beat Spain or Canada to make the semifinal. Those 3 look like the strongest teams behind the US. Right now i would favor Spain and Canada to make the semifinal from that half. Germany, Spain, Canada and Australia might all be better than the 2nd best team (probably Serbia) in the other half. Germany vs. Spain might turn into the decider for the 2nd olympic spot. Sadly Germany has a very poor track record against Spain and avoiding them would mean Canada as an opponent (which isn't a better option).

Edited August 28, 2023 by OlympicsFan

[Federer91 2,904]

I thought the USofA were with their C team or something at this World Cup?  Doesn't look like much hurdle so far.

[JoshMartini007 2,569]

  On 8/28/2023 at 5:04 PM, Benolympique said:

what if angola beats the dominican rep tomorrow?

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If Angola makes the second round then they will very likely get the quota, the other African nations would need large upset wins to qualify.

[Fly_like_a_don 1,113]

Is it just me who is reminded of the holy ciborium (the vessel used for keeping the Eucharist) seeing the logo. Feels like it's a church event rather than a sports event! 

[NearPup 3,251]

  On 8/28/2023 at 5:09 PM, OlympicsFan said:

Really unbalanced draw. Germany will probably have to beat Spain or Canada to make the semifinal. Those 3 look like the strongest teams behind the US. Right now i would favor Spain and Canada to make the semifinal from that half. Germany, Spain, Canada and Australia might all be better than the 2nd best team (probably Serbia) in the other half. Germany vs. Spain might turn into the decider for the 2nd olympic spot. Sadly Germany has a very poor track record against Spain and avoiding them would mean Canada as an opponent (which isn't a better option).

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This whole qualification system is just very unfair in general.

[JoshMartini007 2,569]

  On 8/28/2023 at 9:52 PM, NearPup said:

This whole qualification system is just very unfair in general.

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Yeah, other continents should not be influencing continental qualifiers.

[thepharoah 2,405]

Egypt is leading Mexico 59-34 after 1st half , it was even 43-16 in 2nd quarter 

[Gianlu33 4,750]

Close (and unexpected) final of the match between Angola and Dominican Republic

 

[Benolympique 2,398]

I lost hope in Angola's qualification for the Olympics

[OlympicsFan 860]

  On 8/29/2023 at 9:55 AM, Benolympique said:

I lost hope in Angola's qualification for the Olympics

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Would be great to see Cameroon qualify, but not sure if that is still possible. Siakam + Embiid should be enough.