BUENOS AIRES (FIBA AmeriCup 2017) - With clear objectives set, Argentina’s National Team Coach Sergio Hernandez announced his 18-player preliminary list for the FIBA AmeriCup 2017.

"This tournament is an ideal opportunity to continue this generational change, which has been fighting for its space since the Pan American Games in Toronto 2015. The expectation is high, we have two clear objectives: win the AmeriCup and continue with the international projection of players, commanded by the experience and the hierarchy of Captain Luis Scola. It will also be a good chance to watch other guys who were not in previous processes of the National Team," said coach Sergio Hernandez.

"Playing in Argentina gives us an even greater illusion, since there are not so many opportunities to host official tournaments. We will do everything we can to be up to the challenge," added the coach.

Argentina’s preparation will begin on July 31 at the CENARD and prior to the start of the AmeriCup, Sergio Hernandez's team will face Uruguay in two friendlies on August 12 and 13, and then they will host Colombia, Uruguay and Brazil for a preparation tournament on August 19, 18 and 20 in Salta, Argentina.

Argentina, main organizer of continental competition, will be part of Group B in Bahía Blanca, Argentina, and will debut on August 27 against Venezuela, then face Canada and Virgin Islands in consecutive days. The best teams of the Group Phase will advance to Cordoba, Argentina, where the FIBA AmeriCup 2017 Champion will be crowned.

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