Eurobasket 2009 draw

[rikhardur]

Draw results for the EC Finals

Group A
Greece/Croatia/FYR Macedonia/Israel

Group B
Russia/Germany/Latvia/Qualifier*

Group C
Spain/Slovenia/Serbia/Great Britain

Group D
Lithuania/Turkey/Poland/Bulgaria

*Draw for the Additional Qualification Round

Group A: Portugal/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Belgium
Group B: France/Italy/Finland

Portugal couldn't be in a better group, they avoided France and Italy. BiH and Belgium are not soft, but at least there's a real chance to reach the qualification final (not exactly to be in Poland). Finland with very little chances of course.
Oh yes elaj, those clashes will be very interesting
I still cannot believe Germany will be Dirkless, I got used to watching him in every Eurobasket in the past few years, it'll be hard to handle. Dirk makes bad habits

[vaslover]

Quite good group for us. Questions only who will win qualifier tournament( i hope Italy, because France very unpleasent contender for us.) and will Holden to play for us next year or not ( even if not, i don,t want to see naturalize americans nevermore. It,s time to develop homegrown players.)

[nikolapfc89]

does anyone can say team of great britain i didnt watch them and i dont know anything about them.... SRBIJA ! ! ! Tepic,Tripkovic,Vujanic...beware...

[rikhardur]

does anyone can say team of great britain i didnt watch them and i dont know anything about them.... SRBIJA ! ! ! Tepic,Tripkovic,Vujanic...beware...

http://www.fibaeurope.com/cid_KNce8jInH7Qj1EsyH5rjn2.teamID_2791.compID_qMRZdYCZI6EoANOrUf9le2.season_2009.roundID_6326.html

http://forums.interbasket.net/showthread.php?t=7824

[Kings]

EuroBasket 2009



Preliminary Round
Gruop A
Sep 7 F.Y.R. of Macedonia vs. Greece
Sep 7 Croatia vs. Israel
Sep 8 Israel vs. F.Y.R. of Macedonia
Sep 8 Greece vs. Croatia
Sep 9 F.Y.R. of Macedonia vs. Croatia
Sep 9 Israel vs. Greece


Group B
Jul 7 Russia vs. Latvia
Jul 7 Qualifier vs. Germany
Jul 8 Germany vs. Russia
Jul 8 Latvia vs. Qualifier
Jul 9 Russia vs. Qualifier
Jul 9 Germany vs. Latvia


Group C
Jul 7 Great Britain vs. Slovenia
Jul 7 Serbia vs. Spain
Jul 8 Spain vs. Great Britain
Jul 8 Slovenia vs. Serbia
Jul 9 Great Britain vs. Serbia
Jul 9 Spain vs. Slovenia


Group D
Jul 7 Poland vs. Bulgaria
Jul 7 Turkey vs. Lithuania
Jul 8 Lithuania vs. Poland
Jul 8 Bulgaria vs. Turkey
Jul 9 Poland vs. Turkey
Jul 9 Lithuania vs. Bulgaria


Qualifying Round
Group E
Jul 11 B2 vs. A2
Jul 11 B3 vs. A1
Jul 11 B1 vs. A3
Jul 13 A3 vs. B3
Jul 13 A1 vs. B2
Jul 13 A2 vs. B1
Jul 15 B2 vs. A3
Jul 15 B3 vs. A2
Jul 15 B1 vs. A1


Group F
Jul 12 D2 vs. C2
Jul 12 D3 vs. C1
Jul 12 D1 vs. C3
Jul 14 C3 vs. D3
Jul 14 C1 vs. D2
Jul 14 C2 vs. D1
Jul 16 D2 vs. C3
Jul 16 D3 vs. C2
Jul 16 D1 vs. C1


1/4 Final
Jul 18 E1 vs. F4
Jul 18 E2 vs. F3
Jul 18 F2 vs. E3
Jul 18 F1 vs. E4

[Straight forward]

Well, the tradition for Lithuania to start the Eurobasket against Turkey is here again Just like in 2005 and 2007. I wonder how strong Bulgaria is. Poland will have a lot hope, but I don't think they have a lot of potency here, though I have no doubt this Eurobasket will help a lot to develop BB popularity for our neighbours. It will be realy interesting how renewed Serbia will look. Will finally Spain dominate this competition? Navarro already said, that they are favorites Unfortunately, he's 100% right.
As for Lithuania, the biggest intrigue is a question if we'll have our mohicans in the roster or the team will be filled with new players. Federation says that the team will be renewed in WC 2010.

[brss]

Well, the tradition for Lithuania to start the Eurobasket against Turkey is here again Just like in 2005 and 2007. I wonder how strong Bulgaria is. Poland will have a lot hope, but I don't think they have a lot of potency here, though I have no doubt this Eurobasket will help a lot to develop BB popularity for our neighbours.

Well..We have some problems on the 1-2 positions. But the 3-5 positions are looking pretty good IMO. Ignerski, Lampe, Gortat, Szewczyk, Dylewicz and mayby Wójcik (+Roszyk on the SF). If those players are gonna play than we can make some trouble to Turkey team.
On PG posiotnions we have Koszarek and Szubarga, but those two aren't on the right level (Eurobasket level). We have some ideas on naturalizing (dont know if this is the right word) Dan Dickau or Chris Thomas, so we will see.

Sry for my english. i know it is a pretty low level.

[Straight forward]

Well..We have some problems on the 1-2 positions. But the 3-5 positions are looking pretty good IMO. Ignerski, Lampe, Gortat, Szewczyk, Dylewicz and mayby Wójcik (+Roszyk on the SF). If those players are gonna play than we can make some trouble to Turkey team.
On PG posiotnions we have Koszarek and Szubarga, but those two aren't on the right level (Eurobasket level). We have some ideas on naturalizing (dont know if this is the right word) Dan Dickau or Chris Thomas, so we will see.

Well, yes, Lithuanian spies already brought this information home I have to say that if Gortat, Lampe and other Polish stars will play than it might be interesting team, specially if Lithuania and Turkey will lose some of key players. For example, Lithuania is one team with Jasikevičius and other without him, the same with Šiškauskas (god, damn it!). But i have to say I don't like the fact that Poland goes the same way as Russia, Germany while trying to naturalize some players. Errr...I heard that Shaq's grandmother is from Lithuania, maybe we should grab him while Ilgauskas is hard a issue I would suggest to stay with your own players, this is all about NATIONAL TEAM anyway.

[woma]

Group C is the toughest probably. Spain is the fav of course but it will be interesting to see how Serbia looks like. Tough luck for GB. In any other group they could have a chance for an upset win. Not here.

The best part about this group it's that it will be played in Warsaw!!! . So potentially 6 exciting live games for me...

[Mindozas]

The best part about this group it's that it will be played in Warsaw!!! . So potentially 6 exciting live games for me...

And I couldn't say the same thing about Lithuania's fans, who has plans to go and cheer for NT Wroclaw is the worst city (I mean distance) to play in for Liths fans. I was hoping for a Gdansk or Warsaw or atleast Poznan, but only not Wroclaw Atleast the second round will be played in Lodz, but in play-offs stages (if we'll reach it) again it's Katowice, a city near border with Czech republic, but atleast all games will be played during weekend, so it shouldn't be big problem to stay there for some days. It's interesting what tickets' prices might be for the games.

[Levenspiel]

Turkey has to stay focused, just as they did in the qualification round, otherwise we may easily end up last in the group. Poland and Bulgaria will see us the most probable team to upset. I expect intense games between us three.

I guess Turkoglu will join the NT but I hope Okur won't. By experience, we know we play more concentrated without our stars, and we usually win close games. I expect Ilyasova, Turkoglu, Omer Asik to carry us in the tournament, and I'm optimistic.

The best part about this group it's that it will be played in Warsaw!!! . So potentially 6 exciting live games for me...

It's too early but I'm planning to attend the games in Poland. Do you know which city will host Group D games?

[Mindozas]

It's too early but I'm planning to attend the games in Poland. Do you know which city will host Group D games?

Wroclaw

Link: Fibaeurope.com

Edit: Thanks, Mindozas. -sariss-

[brss]

For example, Lithuania is one team with Jasikevičius and other without him, the same with Šiškauskas (god, damn it!).

I tottaly agree with you. And btw. Is Slanina has any chances to make the NT team (mayby for Kaukenas backup)? And one more: Jasikevicius? Is he gonna play? Does he said anything about the Eurobasket 2009?

But i have to say I don't like the fact that Poland goes the same way as Russia, Germany while trying to naturalize some players.

Don't worry about it, because our organisation is trying for something like 2 years to naturalize a American PG, but no results for now. And IMO they dont gonna make it to the Eurobasket.

P.S. How many teams advance from the group to the next round? 3 or 2?

[Straight forward]

I tottaly agree with you. And btw. Is Slanina has any chances to make the NT team (mayby for Kaukenas backup)? And one more: Jasikevicius? Is he gonna play? Does he said anything about the Eurobasket 2009?

I don't think Slanina will come to NT camp even if he'll be invited. Back to the preparation of Eurobasket 2007 he worked realy hard all summer and than he was reject before the competition. After that he said that he would think hard if he would come for another time. The coach is still the same, so i don't think Slanina will come or even will be invited. On the other hand, he always struggled to show his best in national team.
As for Jasikevičius, he said that he'll think about it after season. No idea if he'll play.

[Mindozas]

P.S. How many teams advance from the group to the next round? 3 or 2?

3 teams will advance