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The battling qualities of Saiz at Ole Miss have also served him well with Spain

If ever a player has used the European Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup and the Basketball Champions League to prove what he can do on the hardwood, it's been Sebas Saiz.
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Nowitzki ''super excited'' about Germany generation for China 2019

German veteran star Dirk Nowitzki is super excited about the country's current generation headed to China for the FIBA Basketball World Cup and believes the team has a chance to reach the Quarter-Finals
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Serbia great Ivkovic hails importance of home games, opportunities for young players in European Qualifiers

One of Europe's finest ever coaches, Dusan Ivkovic, says the European Qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup served as a shot in the arm for Serbian basketball.
27/02/2019
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Fans pack venues across the globe to witness teams clinch last 14 World Cup places

The sixth and final window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers attracted impressive crowds all over the globe, with fans packing arenas to witness the decisive battles ahead of China 2019.
26/02/2019
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Top seeds for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Draw confirmed in latest NIKE FIBA World Ranking Men

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26/02/2019
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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019's 32-team field complete after Qualifiers come to an end

All 32 teams that will compete at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China this summer (August 31-September) are known following the conclusion on Monday of the sixth and final window of the...
25/02/2019
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Tiny nation, big heart: Montenegro hold off Latvia to qualify for World Cup

It was inevitable history was going to be made in Podgorica one way or another, but it was the hosts, Montenegro, who seized the opportunity to book the last remaining European spot in the World Cup.
25/02/2019
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Back in the World Cup, back in business: Russia's return to world stage a delight for Kirilenko

There is more in common between the Russian team that qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 and the national side which represented the country in the event back in 2010 than one might...
24/02/2019
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What must the last five World Cup hopefuls do to claim remaining three tickets on offer?

Three teams in the Americas and two teams in Europe head into Monday's final games of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers doing battle for the last three tickets to China still available. 
24/02/2019
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Seven more teams clinch China 2019 places, final three spots to be decided on Monday

Russia, Japan, Iran, Jordan, Philippines, Serbia and Cote d'Ivoire on Sunday became the latest teams to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019, leaving the three last spots up for grabs on...
24/02/2019
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Montenegro with a ''once-in-a-lifetime'' chance, but familiar foes Latvia stand in their way

Zvezdan Mitrovic coached team is searching for its first ever World Cup appearance, with a 9-point advantage to defend at home. But, Latvia have already been trouble for them before.
24/02/2019
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The 2014 runners-up are back: Serbia pass their way around Israel and advance to World Cup

Having Milos Teodosic on board inspired the rest of Aleksandar Djordjevic's team as Serbia dished out 30 assists in a 97-76 win over Israel to claim their place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019.
24/02/2019
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Russia fight back from 18-point deficit to defeat Finland and qualify for World Cup

Finland needed to win by three points and they owned an 18-point lead in the first half. But Russia came up big in the fourth quarter, knocking down 7-of-9 three-pointers to win it 91-76.
23/02/2019
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Last chance saloon - what teams must do to qualify for World Cup

Only 10 open spots remain for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 after Brazil, Senegal, Italy and Poland brought to 22 the number of known teams. Here is a breakdown of who can still qualify and how.
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