By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Two host countries against two ex-Yugoslavian countries will have the chance to fight for one spot in next year’s Olympic qualifiers. With Bahrein already getting the ticket in Asia, the Bahamas stealing the show so far in Argentina and host nation Nigeria being already out in Africa, the five Olympic pre-qualifiers have their share of upsets.
Not in Europe, however, as things are heating up with hosts Turkey facing Croatia and host Poland squaring up with Bosnia on Sunday.
Croatia recorded an 85-70 victory over Ukraine as Mario Hezonja scored 22 points and Turkey with Korkmaz finishing the night with 18 points prevailed 105-84 over Sweden.
Ivica Zubac had 10 of his 20 points for Croatia and also had 7 rebounds and an efficiency of 24, while Dario Saric added 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.
In Poland, the hosts beat Estonia 93-83 with Michal Sokolowski scoring 19 points, shooting 3/4 from beyond the three-point line. Bosnia prevailed over Israel with Jusuf Nurkic (20 points, 14 rebounds) and Luke Garza (24 points, 11 rebounds) leading the way to the 86-77) win despite 28 points by Roman Sorkin for the losing side.