Βy Lefteris Moutis/ moutis@eurohoops.net
The first preparation of Spanish national team for the upcoming Eurobasket was played on Monday night and coach Orenga’s players got the close win (70-66) over Poland. Mavs‘ guard Jose Calderon with 16 points was the top scorer for the winners. Maciej Lampe had 13 points for the losing side. On Monday, Bosnia and Herzegovina also played its first preparation and beat Georgia 68-63. Nets‘ Mirza Teletovic with 15 points was the top scorer of the winners.
Turkey added a new young face in the national team roster as point guard Kenan Sipahi, the MVP of the last U18 European championship, was called in the men’s team in order to replace injured Ender Arslan.