Greece names Qualifiers squad as Giannis misses FIBA window
Greece's national basketball team has announced a 17-player roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers. The team will face Poland and Cyprus in warm-up matches before competing against Ukraine, notably without NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Why it matters
The roster selection is critical for Greece's qualification path to the 2027 World Cup, highlighting the challenges of balancing international play with professional club commitments.
Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis names a 17-player Greece roster blending veteran EuroLeague talent with emerging prospects for the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
The Hellenic Basketball Federation has unveiled head coach Vassilis Spanoulis’ 17-man roster for the upcoming FIBA window, signaling the next chapter in Greece’s quest to secure a spot in the FIBA World Cup 2027.
Striving to rebound from a balanced 3-3 record in the previous stage, the senior national team enters Group I for this final qualification phase trailing the advancement slots by just a single game. To prepare for this stretch, training camp commences this Friday. Preparations include two warm-up friendlies in Athens, a clash against Poland on August 22, followed by a matchup with Cyprus on August 24. These exhibition games will serve as a vital tune-up before the squad flies out for a competitive fixture against Ukraine in Riga on August 28.
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