The three players will not travel to Sweden for Sunday’s FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifier
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28/08/202610:32
Saliou Niang: “I want to reach the World Cup and then the NBA”
The Italian forward discusses his national-team ambitions, a potential move to LSU and his relationship with the Cleveland Cavaliers
27/08/202620:35
Pelle Larsson (31 Pts) Leads Sweden to a Stunning Win Over Finland in Helsinki
Sweden Shock Finland in Helsinki to Open Second Round
27/08/202615:42
FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers: Europe’s biggest absences in the August window
FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers: a look at the biggest European absences for the August 27-31 window, including Doncic, Antetokounmpo and Aldama.
27/08/202613:48
Serbia’s Nikola Djurisic likely to miss Iceland and Italy games
The Crvena Zvezda guard suffered an injury during national team preparations ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers
27/08/202612:37
FIBA World Cup history: Basketball enters a football stadium in Qatar
Al Janoub Stadium has been transformed into an 8,200-seat basketball arena and will host Qatar against China in the Asian Qualifiers
27/08/202612:32
FIBA World Cup 2027 tickets go on sale with 20% early-bird discount
Ticket sales have officially opened exactly one year before the tournament begins in Qatar
26/08/202623:24
Juancho Hernangómez on his contract extension with Panathinaikos till 2031: It was the best decision
Spain’s vice-captain discusses the national team’s new generation, the lessons from the last EuroBasket and his decision to stay in Athens. “I want to learn from the best.”
26/08/202617:07
Giovanni Emejuru: “The NBA is still a goal, but I don’t want it to become an obsession”
The Italian national team center spoke to Beppe Nigro of La Gazzetta dello Sport about his late start in basketball, his Summer League experience with Denver and his decision to join BC Roma SPQR
26/08/202616:08
Chus Mateo: “Aday Mara has followed a path that suggests he can become an important player”
The Spanish center is expected to make his senior national team debut in Zaragoza, his hometown and the former home of his Casademont Zaragoza career
26/08/202615:37
Victor Wembanyama: “The World Cup is important because it is a title we have never won”
The France captain spoke to L’Équipe about his leadership, the 2027 World Cup, his connection to Paris and his role with the national team
26/08/202612:24
Pallacanestro Reggiana assistant Federico Fucà joins Colombia’s coaching staff
The Italian assistant will work alongside head coach Tomas Diaz during the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, with Jaime Echenique also selected
25/08/202609:43
Jonas Valančiūnas calls for changes in Lithuanian basketball: “Responsibility starts from the top”
The Lithuanian center spoke to BasketNews about the national team’s crisis in the World Cup qualifiers, calling for unity and changes within the country’s basketball leadership
24/08/202610:39
Simone Fontecchio: We didn’t even consider the idea of returning to Europe this summer
Simone Fontecchio, who is currently in Trento with Italbasket awaiting their away game in Tuzla, spoke with Beppe Nigro of *La Gazzetta dello Sport*
22/08/202615:38
Leandro Bolmaro: “I dream of the World Cup and I’m ready for this responsibility”
The Olimpia Milano player will lead Argentina against Puerto Rico and Canada in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers
21/08/202609:38
Ettore Messina: “NBA Europe? At the moment, we don’t really know what it consists of”
he former Olimpia Milano head coach is among the guests at the Split Youth Games and spoke about Italian basketball, the NBA Europe project, the national team and his future.
21/08/202608:28
Nikola Jokic on Wembanyama: “He could become the most unique player we have ever seen”
Jokic spoke about Wembanyama after the friendly between France and Serbia.
21/08/202608:02
Team USA Announces August 2026 Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team
USA Basketball today announced the 12-man roster and coaching staff for the August 2026 USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window.
20/08/202622:49
Jokic Leads Serbia Past Wembanyama and France
The 3-time NBA MVP scored 20 points with 9 rebounds, 8 assists and 10 fouls drawn
19/08/202620:34
Victor Wembanyama: “Being France Captain Is a Great Honor”
Tomorrow, France will face Serbia in the first of two scheduled friendly games between the two teams.
19/08/202616:30
Victor Wembanyama named France captain
The San Antonio Spurs star will lead Les Bleus during the fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
19/08/202612:07
Santi Aldama will not join the Spanish national team for the August window
After returning from an injury that required surgery, Spain have opted not to rush his recovery or accelerate his preparation for the upcoming NBA season.
19/08/202611:57
Evan Fournier returns to France national team: “I want to enjoy my final moments with this jersey”
After two years away, the EuroLeague champion with Olympiacos is back with Les Bleus. Fournier spoke to the French Basketball Federation about his future with the national team, his new role within a young group and his motivation to continue.
18/08/202622:21
Vincent Collet: “Wembanyama Is the Best in the World Defensively, Jokic the Best Offensively”
“Victor will become the best player in the world. I don’t know exactly when, but he will”
18/08/202615:00
Isaiah Hartenstein to miss Germany duty due to ankle injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder center will undergo rehabilitation and will have to postpone his long-awaited return to the national team.
18/08/202610:08
Victor Wembanyama back with France: National Team jersey is stronger than the others
Two years after the Paris 2024 Olympics, Victor Wembanyama is back with the French national team ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.
15/08/202611:39
Luca Banchi returns to lead Italy: “This national team is a second family
Italy head coach Luca Banchi is back in Folgaria after stepping away for family reasons. With Bosnia and Serbia coming up in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, Banchi discussed his return, his coaching staff, the development of Italian players and the future of the national team.
14/08/202611:22
2027 World Cup Qualifiers: Several NBA stars out, but Jokic and Wembanyama will play
Major absences for the August qualifying window
14/08/202611:15
Andrew Bogut backs Ben Simmons’ Boomers return: “He can still make a huge impact”
Bogut believes Simmons can help Australia again
13/08/202611:49
Türkiye announce 17-man preliminary squad, Alperen Sengun left out
The Houston Rockets star was not included in Ergin Ataman’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers against Lithuania and Iceland.
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