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After watching the Asian Championships, I'd say barring upsets the odd team left out of China, Iran, Jordan, and Lebanon might be the best bet.
That said the only team I'd put money on getting a wild card from Asia is China if they happened to somehow get upset. Course they would almost have to lose in the round of 8, if they make the final 4 I can't see China losing two straight games.
IMO only these countries deserve to get wild cards if they don't qualify:
Oceania: won't have wild cards as there are 2 slots for 2 countries
Asia: China, maybe Lebanon
Africa: Angola
Americas: Argentina, Canada, Brazil, Puerto Rico, maybe Venezuela
Europe: France*, Italy*, Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Serbia, Germany, Russia
France and Italy, although deserving, will not get wild card if they don't play in Eurobasket 09 as the rule states "must have participated in the 2009 FIBA Zone Qualifying Championship".
Japan WTF are you kidding me? No basketball following + bad team even in Asia
Asia: China, Lebanon, Iran
Africa: Angola, Nigeria, Senegal
Americas: Brasil, Argentina, Puerto-Rico, Dominican Rep.
Europe: Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, France
Wldcards: hard to guess now, but somehow I'm sure that Russia will get one, cause they didn't get it 4 years back, then a lot will depend on results in continental champs
IMO only these countries deserve to get wild cards if they don't qualify:
Oceania: won't have wild cards as there are 2 slots for 2 countries
Asia: China, maybe Lebanon
Africa: Angola
Americas: Argentina, Canada, Brazil, Puerto Rico, maybe Venezuela
Europe: France*, Italy*, Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Serbia, Germany, Russia
France and Italy, although deserving, will not get wild card if they don't play in Eurobasket 09 as the rule states "must have participated in the 2009 FIBA Zone Qualifying Championship".
Japan WTF are you kidding me? No basketball following + bad team even in Asia
Venezuela
LOL hahahaha you guys a a lotta imagination
There' are at least 7 teams better than Venezuela in The Americas right now.
Venezuela
LOL hahahaha you guys a a lotta imagination
There' are at least 7 teams better than Venezuela in The Americas right now.
Even if that were true, which is probably not, if you would read the guideline posted by Dtown above you will know it's not just about the strength of the team
Venezuela was in the 2006, 2002 WBC's and certainly has more basketball tradition than Mexico... FIBA-Ranking wise they are also way ahead of most S. American nations... and don't tell me that's not accurate blah blah that's definitely what FIBA uses: their own ranking!
Even I didn't think they have a large shot which is why I said "maybe"
Even if that were true, which is probably not, if you would read the guideline posted by Dtown above you will know it's not just about the strength of the team
Venezuela was in the 2006, 2002 WBC's and certainly has more basketball tradition than Mexico... FIBA-Ranking wise they are also way ahead of most S. American nations... and don't tell me that's not accurate blah blah that's definitely what FIBA uses: their own ranking!
Even I didn't think they have a large shot which is why I said "maybe"
Well All I'm saying is that "RIGHT NOW" Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Uruguay, The Dominican Republic, and Mexico (only with its Whole team, including Najera, and Watson) are all better Teams than Venezuela, While Panama and The Virgin Island are at the same level.
2006 and 2002 are part of the past now. (some teams get stronger while others get weaker, THAT'S LIFE MY DEAR)
BTW; I'm takling about Strengh (not the other criteria used for the Wild Card)
Congrats to Angola and Côte d'Ivoire as they officially join USA, Turkey, Australia (though unofficial), New Zealand (also unofficial) in the World Championships.
Jordan, Iran, China, and Lebanon all getting their chance later tonight (or today depending on your timezone).
China and Iran are in. Jordan and Lebanon will fight out for the Bronze in the Asian Championship. If there's a wild card given to Asia, it could be to the loser of Jordan and Lebanon or to the surprise of the tournament Taiwan. They played real well, and upset Korea for 5th place. With a strong tournament plus a large basketball following in Taiwan, they have a small chance.
China and Iran are in. Jordan and Lebanon will fight out for the Bronze in the Asian Championship. If there's a wild card given to Asia, it could be to the loser of Jordan and Lebanon or to the surprise of the tournament Taiwan. They played real well, and upset Korea for 5th place. With a strong tournament plus a large basketball following in Taiwan, they have a small chance.
Absolutely
I think, The Philippines, just like Japan, is out of the Picture as a wild card candidate by now.
by the way the supposed "GFavorite Teams" have been playing in their respective ChampionshipsAsian, Africa), I honestly see The Americas getting a wild card while Europe get the rest 3. I guess that means Argentina won't take the FiBa Americas Championship seriously then.
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