By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
The Argentinian Basketball Federation, CABB, named the 12 players that will represent the country through the national team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. A mix of experience and talent is there with the goal of securing a spot for the 2020 Olympic Games.
Argentina’s final squad for the 2019 World Cup:
- Nicolas Brussino
Agustin Caffaro
Facundo Campazzo
Gabriel Deck
Marcos Delia
Maximo Fjellerup
Tayavek Gallizzi
Patricio Garino
Nicolas Laprovittola
Lucio Redivo
Luis Scola
Luca Vildoza
The Argentinians are placed in Group B alongside South Korea, Nigeria and Russia. First or second place will lead them to the second group stage, third of fourth to classification games.
The top two American teams in the final standings will punch their ticket to Olympic Games, set to take place next summer at Japan. Before the Olympics, four more spots will be contested via qualifying tournaments.