By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Spanish Federation informed today via announcement on the 16 players Sergio Scariolo picked ahead the National Team’s next two matches in the final qualification round of the FIBA World Cup. Wins in the away game with Turkey on November 29th and the home match with Ukraine on December 2nd will be more than enough for the Spaniards on their way for a spot in the final stage of the World Cup.
Montakit Fuenlabrada’s Marc Garcia highlights the list, as he’ll have the chance to wear his National Team’s jersey for the first time. The 16-man squad also marks the return of Fran Vasquez. Quino Colom, Jaime Fernandez and Sebas Saiz are the only three players with the opportunity to continue playing in all of Spain’s qualifiers.
Alberto Abalde, Pablo Aguilar, Victor Arteaga, Jonathan Barreiro, Javier Beiran, Dario Brizuela, Sergi Garcia, Xabi Lopez-Arostegui, Nacho Llovet, Rodrigo San Miguel and Edgar Vicedo round up the roster. Players will meet on November 26th to begin preparations for the National Team’s two next matches in Ankara and Tenerife.
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