C.As is the tradition before each international championship, classifications are made based on sensations rather than on real facts. FIBA published its second ranking for the World Cup in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. Spain loses four places, is sixth favorite despite his two wins in preparation, Venezuela and Slovenia. The United States is still in control.
It’s almost coincidence that Spain occupies, right now, the same position as in the last EuroBasket. They won it, yeah. Similar situations occur, such as the absence of Ricky Rubio, or discomfort from the best players (Sergio Llull), but they give little credit to the best team in the FIBA ranking.
The United States is still the first favorite, and France, Australia, Slovenia and Germany pass over Spain in that Power Ranking. Scariolo’s men beat the team led by Doncic at Carpena and they come from knocking down both France and Germany in the EuroBasket last summer. “They are number 1, they should have pressure,” said even Steve Kerr, US coach.
FIBA Power Ranking.
It may be another factor that motivates ‘The Family’, accustomed to ignoring things like that. At the moment, little strident profile. The game will say “Finishing fifth will be a great number,” Rudy Fernndez told MARCA at the concentration on the Costa del Sol.. The World Cup is something else.
Also, it doesn’t stop there. No Spanish player appears in the promotion of the classification. S Anthony Edwards, Nico Batum, Dennis Schrder, Patty Mills and Luka Doncic. Time to time.
