MIES (Switzerland) - Across four different World Cup 2027 Qualifiers, we've checked the data to see who the tallest, shortest, oldest, and youngest were competing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers Window 3.
Who was the tallest?
Hamad Abouelrish from Egypt is absolutely off the charts when it comes to height. He was the tallest player in this World Cup window, but he may very well be the tallest player ever to attend a FIBA global event.
He saw playing time in all three of Egypt's games in Window 3, contributing 4 points and 7 rebounds in 10 minutes during the win over Uganda.
Rank | Name | Country | Height |
1 | Hamad Abouelrish | Egypt | 2.35M (7ft 8in) |
2 | Xin Xu | China | 2.26M (7ft 5in) |
- | Tacko Fall | Senegal | 2.26M (7ft 5in) |
4 | Romaro Gill | Jamaica | 2.21M (7ft 3in) |
5 | Hasan Aliakbari | Iran | 2.18M (7ft 2in) |
- | Henrique Medina | Venezuela | 2.18M (7ft 2in) |
- | Omar Oraby | Egypt | 2.18M (7ft 2in) |
8 | Aleksander Balcerowski | Poland | 2.17M (7ft 2in) |
9 | James Huff | USA | 2.16M (7ft 1in) |
10 | Hansen Yang | China | 2.16M (7ft 1in) |
Who was the shortest?
Childe Dundao – the reigning AfroBasket 2025 TISSOT MVP – is a prime example of how you can stand out despite giving up a few inches to your opponents. He was already the shortest player in Window 2 and remains the shortest in this window.
He scored 22 points in the win over Mali.
Rank | Name | Country | Height |
1 | Childe Dundao | Angola | 1.67M (5ft 6in) |
2 | Ibrahima Diallo | Guinea | 1.70M (5ft 7in) |
- | Takumi Saito | Japan | 1.70M (5ft 7in) |
4 | Fayed Baale | Uganda | 1.73M (5ft 8in) |
5 | Jacob Gilyard | USA | 1.74M (5ft 8in) |
6 | 8 players | - | 1.75M (5ft 9in) |
Who was the oldest?
Juan Tello is now 41 years old. But watching him play, you realize age is just a number.
Want some other numbers? He posted a double-double of 15 points and 10 rebounds for Colombia against Chile, while playing 35 minutes.
Rank | Name | Country | Birth Date |
1 | Juan Tello | Colombia | MAY 5 1985 |
2 | Jaraun Burrows | Bahamas | SEP 5 1985 |
3 | Joel Almeida | Cape Verde | OCT 11 1985 |
4 | Mohammed Alsager | Saudi Arabia | OCT 19 1985 |
5 | Paul Stoll | Mexico | DEC 14 1985 |
6 | Ahmad Alhamarsheh | Jordan | OCT 10 1986 |
4 | Windi Graterol | Venezuela | SEP 10 1986 |
5 | Ahmad Alhamarsheh | Jordan | OCT 10 1986 |
6 | Mokhtar Ghyaza | Tunisia | NOV 15 1986 |
7 | Ater Majok | Lebanon | JUL 4 1987 |
8 | Michaell Jackson | Colombia | JUL 11 1987 |
9 | Karim Rodriguez | Mexico | JAN 17 1988 |
10 | Gabriel Giron | Mexico | FEB 27 1988 |
Who was the youngest?
Gustav Drejer Erichsen was No. 2 on this list in Window 2. He was the youngest player in Window 3, and he showed in a tough loss to Ukraine that he belongs at this level.
He led his team in points (14) and rebounds (7) in 22 minutes.
Rank | Name | Country | Birth Date |
1 | Gustav Drejer Erichsen | Denmark | FEB 21 2009 |
2 | Stefan Joksimovic | Slovenia | NOV 16 2008 |
3 | Johnny Murillo | Panama | NOV 16 2008 |
4 | Joost West | Nicaragua | JUL 5 2008 |
5 | Sean Mwesigwa | Rwanda | JAN 26 2008 |
6 | Viggo Rimdal | Denmark | OCT 10 2007 |
7 | Erik Dietz | Austria | SEP 30 2007 |
8 | Lucas Rodriguez | Uruguay | SEP 23 2007 |
9 | Samu Adler | Finland | AUG 10 2007 |
10 | Mair Albalbisi | Syria | JUL 31 2007 |
Disclaimer: Our database was constructed from the final rosters validated at the technical meetings. Some of those players may not have played in Window 3.
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