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Your team's expectations for this tournament

Lithuania goal firstly is to make 1/4 game.And then with luck (not to get usa in this stage) and with atleats 80% of our bet players we have tools to compete with all other teams for 1/2 game spot.I dont think we gonna win a medal this summer,our main goal is 2011 championship in lithuania to win a medal in front of our fans ;]
 
First, I hope for a successful organization on my country's behalf. The crowds in Izmir, Ankara and Istanbul should be good, at least enough number of people would be aware of what's going on, but Kayseri may need some heavy promotion (I remember only one team from that city - Meysu - in TBL and it was like 15 years ago).

Second, I really wish for a nationwide spark in people for basketball. That's what we need badly.

And third, some decent performance from the NT. If they fight like they did in 2006 and 2009, I would be happy no matter how far they can go.
 
My expectations of the Boomers (Australia)

My expectations of the Boomers (Australia)

In terms of my country: Australia, I'm hoping that the "Boomers" are able to get out of the group stages.

Though we are probably the one is predicted to come 4th in the group, I'm confident that our frontcourt and our speedy point guard can elevate the performance to even 2nd or 3rd.

The frontcourt of the Aussies has improved immensely. We have Milwaukee Bucks' starting centre - Croatian background: Andrew Bogut, Houston Rockets' backup centre in - Danish background: David Andersen, Minnesota's backup centre: Nathan Jawai (a true native of The Land Down Under) and Spain's BC Valencia's import Matty Nielsen. In addition, former 2nd round draft pick Patty Mills to run the offense and to provide perimeter defense.

However, the area that will hamper the national team is the swingman (2 and 3 spots) department. Though ACB player: Joe Ingles has improved due to his experience in Spain and NBA tryout camps, this is a very weak area and hopefully, new mentor San Antonio Spurs' Assistant Coach Brett Brown would be able to reduce such an exposure.

I'm predicting that the Aussies will definitely reach the top 8 but if they reach the top 6 or even the top 4, I would be over the moon. But I am a realistic supporter of the "Boomers" especially having seen the talent and history of European and South American basketball squads.
 
Gytaz said:
To get a (any) medal would be a great and not so unrealistic achievement for Lithuania.
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Now, then it's known that Jasikevičius won't play and there are many questions about other important players, TOP 8 would be enough for Lithuania. I wish they injected some new talent into our NT, they would get some much needed experience and would be better prepared for Eurobasket 2011.
 
Asuming Pau won't be there.

If the US send a full or almost full squad > fight for the silver

If the US send a team without LeBron, Kobe, Wade, Howard & Bosh > fight for the gold.

Not reaching the SF will be a failure in any case.
 
Chuck Diesel said:
I am expecting Gold for the US, with or without certain members of the 08 team.
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With all these absentees? That's not very reasonable. Off course, USA will have plenty of talent, but let's not forget Spain almost did it in the final against the best NBA players. Looks like it will be a huge challenge for USA.
 
Straight forward said:
With all these absentees? That's not very reasonable. Off course, USA will have plenty of talent, but let's not forget Spain almost did it in the final against the best NBA players. Looks like it will be a huge challenge for USA.
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I expect the US to be fighting for a medal. I realize that this team is starting to look like Team USA 2002, but I still think they can fight for a medal. Gold? Well, that might be a stretch if we don't bring the absolute best players.
 
mvblair said:
I expect the US to be fighting for a medal. I realize that this team is starting to look like Team USA 2002, but I still think they can fight for a medal. Gold? Well, that might be a stretch if we don't bring the absolute best players.
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USA can't expect to throw a bunch of new players together and get great results in its first competition together. They need to get rid of that mindset.

Yes, the USA has great individual players who ideal for the NBA. However, this is a totally different thing. Rules are different and calls are made differently. There's no superstar treatment whatsoever which will be a new experience for some. At the same time, there's no telling how players will thrive in international tournament.

If USA can get at least 7-8 players from the 2008 team, they'll be fine. But if they plan to add 7-8 new faces, they'll falter and I don't mean falling to bronze medal.
 
LFGC79 said:
Top 6
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I think that's reasonable. I would like to see that. I think there is still a question about PR's centers and their coach (read your signature, LFG ;) ), but I really think PR's guards and forwards are as good as anybody.
 
MVBLAIR, another problem of the puertorican squad is the lack of height in are guards. They are very talented guards but has not height, and that hurts when we face the europeans teams.
 
I still think USA can compete for the gold (though not a big favorite) if they actual put together a squad of players suitable for the FIBA game. I'd like to see Billups as team captain and starting Point Guard.
 
krikit said:
I still think USA can compete for the gold (though not a big favorite) if they actual put together a squad of players suitable for the FIBA game. I'd like to see Billups as team captain and starting Point Guard.
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Billups is the guy who fits FIBA game? :rolleyes: I don't think so. Completely typical NBA player, specially since Denver I guess.
 
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