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The triumph (88-67) of ours in front of the Bosnians last Saturday. Also Italia had given a review (96-79) to Balkan combineda selection that currently occupies the 41st place in the ranking FIBAand that does not have remarkable achievements from the Independence of the countryin March 1992. Of course, as in the rest of the countries that made up the extinct Yugoslavia, Basketball is religion. Proof of this is the successes achieved by both the Plavi and the countries created later, as Serbia, Croatia or even Sloveniachampion of Eurobasket of 2017.

Unexpected success of Bosnian basketball

Bosnia It is a small country that in 1990 barely had 4.4 million inhabitants, where the guerra caused hundreds of thousands of deaths (Srebrenica genocide) and millions of displaced. It has not recovered demographically: its current population is in a soft but maintained setback, with just three million inhabitants. But also Basketball is religion for those parts: In 1979 he Bosnia Sarajevo He brilliantly conquered the then called European Cup From the hand of a portent called Mirza Delibasic, legend between legends, a genius as a player and a huge heart as a person, extraordinary and whose legacy will remain forever. Signed for him Real Madridwhere he stayed two years playing and were no longer for the restrictions on the number of foreigners admitted to the teams. That European Cup It is perhaps the greatest achievement in the history of sport in Bosnia.

Because another that will also remain in the memory of many fans is the Unexpected Bosnian victory against Greece in it Eurobasket 2025. The third quarter armed a certain difference and the Hellenes were no longer able to turn the matter. And that’s how they also started putting into a mess to Space.

Because the posterior defeat of Spain against Italy opened a scenario that was considered discarded: The elimination to the first exchangeto replace plane tickets to Riga for others … a Madrid.

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It is not such a strange scenario: it is enough that Bosnia repeats her little feat in front of Georgia (14:00 h), and that Spain fails to tame Greece In the last game (8:30 p.m.) of the first phase: Both results are perfectly feasible.

It is quite simple to summarize the issue:

Case 1: Georgia loses, Spain loses: Spain to the box.
Case 2: Georgia loses, Spain wins: Spain 2nd.
Case 3: GEORGIA WIN, Spain loses: Spain 4th.
Case 4: GEORGIA WIN, Spain wins: Spain 3 (or 2, if it wins the Greeks for more than 27 points).

Photo: Spain celebrates its victory against Bosnia. (EFE/EPA/GEORGI LICOVSKI)

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Now comes the good, and it appears here The question of previous calculation for the crossessince the parties that influence are played before and specifically, the Israel-Slovenia (17:00 h, a Katowice).

As already expressed, if Spain is obliged to win, it is 2nd in the group and there is nothing to “choose”. But if Georgia expires, in addition to having the insured classification, you can aim at the 2nd, 3rd or 4th place, especially these last two, because You can try to wino no“.

Following this scenario of Victoria Georgiana, if Israel He beat Slovenia, is 1st and would become the next Hispanic rival, at the crossroads; If Spain “loses”, facing Poland In case of beating Greece. If, on the contrary, Slovenia triumphs, is France the 1st of group D, Only by defeating Greece avoids Franceand then as 3rd would face Poland, 2nd of that group. Because beating Greece by 27 points already enters the scope of the dreamlike.

Photo: Spain faces a hard duel against Italy. (EFE/Georgi Licovski)

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In a simple phrase: If Georgia and Israel defeat, I would bet enough Chelines to the Greece party will worry very little to Coach Scariolo.

You have to think positive. That aldama leads the group, that the Hernangómez brothers And if the Contribution of the restone by the other, reaches a certain level, can be achieved. By the way, We must highlight the Game of young bases, Sergio de Larrea y Mario Saint-Superywhose brightness has crossed borders. If the Malaga already has the registration ready in the distant Gonzaga Universitythe Valladolid player of Valencia Basket It will soon register in the next NBA draft. Now they will know much better beyond the seas.

The triumph (88-67) of ours in front of the Bosnians last Saturday. Also Italia had given a review (96-79) to Balkan combineda selection that currently occupies the 41st place in the ranking FIBAand that does not have remarkable achievements from the Independence of the countryin March 1992. Of course, as in the rest of the countries that made up the extinct Yugoslavia, Basketball is religion. Proof of this is the successes achieved by both the Plavi and the countries created later, as Serbia, Croatia or even Sloveniachampion of Eurobasket of 2017.

Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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