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FIBA World Cup Group B Preview
FIBA World Cup Group B PreviewGroup B Schedule26 August 2023: South Sudan vs Puerto Rico (4:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHL26 August 2023: Serbia vs China (8:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHL28 August 2023: China vs South Sudan (4:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHL28 August 2023: Puerto Rico vs Serbia (8:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHL30 August 2023: South Sudan vs Serbia (4:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHL30 August 2023: China vs Puerto Rico (8:00 AM EST)Where: Araneta Coliseum, Manila, PHLHow to Bet on the Group B Winner at the FIBA World CupExperience the excitement of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup with FanDuel Sportsbook's enticing "Bet $5 get $150 in Bonus Bets" promotion. As Group B teams battle for supremacy on the court, you can elevate your bankroll.
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The odds-on favorite to win Group B at the FIBA World Cup, don't expect anything less from Serbia. Their experience, leadership, and versatility in every position should quickly push them to first place in the group. They may not have their biggest star with them, but Serbia's overall quality likely will be challenged in the next round. Who Are the Contenders to Win Group B at the FIBA World Cup? Puerto Rico (+1500)FIBA World Ranking: 20Odds to win the World Cup: +20000 BET HEREOdds to win Group B: +1500 BET HEREFIBA World Cup Appearances: 15FIBA World Cup All-Time Record: 40-58 (. 408)Best World Cup Finish: 4 (1990)Head Coach: Nelson ColonKey Players: Tremont Waters, Gian Clavell, Ismael RomeroNBA Players: n/aOne of the FIBA Basketball World Cup's most recognizable squads, Puerto Rico are regular competitors at the world's top basketball competition.
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Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, with seven American players hitting double figures. Tremont Waters scored 17 for Puerto Rico. Basketball, FIBA World Cup 2023: Full schedule and how to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Meet the teams who have qualified How to qualify for basketball at Paris 2024 USA coach Steve Kerr was delighted with his first win as head coach of the senior national team. “It's a great night for us. The guys have really picked up what we're trying to install at both ends and we're slowly but surely getting used to the FIBA rules and interpretations -- coaches included.
2023 FIBA World Cup: Scores, schedule and standings
Ranking sixth in the world, Serbia left fans nervous as it took them until the final qualification window to secure their place in the tournament. After giving up a 13-point lead to Greece, Serbia were fortunate to earn a double-digit victory over Great Britain to book their place at the FIBA World Cup. Serbia is ripe with options to fill their 12-man roster for the FIBA World Cup, and Svetislav Pesic will have a challenging time paring the team down. While star center Nikola Jokic won't feature for the country at the tournament, Bogdan Bogdanovic is a consistent performer for Serbia and one of the tournament's best perimeter scorers. However, with size and shooting at every position, don't expect Serbia's quality to be compromised regardless of who gets left off the roster.
In Asian competition, China's size tends to help them overcome most of their opponents, but the addition of NBA forward Kyle Anderson and the steady play of guard Guo Ailun gives them a better look than the sportsbooks do. Organized, systematic, and big, China is a team to pay attention to. China likely won't be challenging for the top spot in Group B, but they can secure second place. They're an experienced group that has the size to compete with any other program at the tournament. However, their defense and shooting ability leave questions about their chances of success against the top teams. South Sudan (+3500)FIBA World Ranking: 62Odds to win the World Cup: +20000 BET HEREOdds to win Group B: +3500 BET HEREFIBA World Cup Appearances: 1FIBA World Cup All-Time Record: n/aBest World Cup Finish: n/aHead Coach: Royal Ivey/Luol DengKey Players: Nuni Omot, Kuany Ngor Kuany, Mareng GatkuothNBA Players: n/aSouth Sudan has reached the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since joining FIBA in 2011.
The U. will next play Slovenia in Malaga on Saturday 12 August, and Spain the following day. On 18 August they will play against Greece before wrapping up their tune-up games against Germany on 20 August. The U. will begin their campaign for their sixth World Cup gold against New Zealand on 26 August in Manila, as they look to bounce back from the disappointing seventh-place finish at the 2019 tournament. The most sucessful men's basketball team at the Olympics will then play Greece on 28 August and Jordan two days later.
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