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Latvia's FIBA World Cup qualification roster announced

BC, Riga, 17.11.2017.Print version

The head coach of the Latvian national men's basketball team Arnis Vecvagars has released the roster which will be competing in November's qualification matches for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, informs LETA.


Vecvagars has also included Rodions Kurucs, who plays for Barcelona in the ACB League and is expected to be drafted in next year's NBA Draft.


Arturs Ausejs, who was one of the last players cut on the national team ahead of this year's EuroBasket, will also make his debut on the national team.


Five other participants of Eurobasket 2017, where Latvia finished in overall fifth place, have also been included on the roster - Janis Blums, Aigars Skele, Zanis Peiners, Andrejs Grazulis and Rolands Smits.


Other players who have previously played on the national team include Rolands Freimanis, Mareks Mejeris, Anzejs Pasecniks, Ojars Silins and Ingus Jakovics.


Due to the conflict between ULEB and FIBA, several of Latvia's potential leaders will not suit up for Latvia - Janis Timma, Janis Strelnieks, Martins Meiers and Dairis Bertans.


Latvia's two NBA players Kristaps Porzingis and Davis Bertans will also not be suiting up for Latvia due to the fact that the NBA season is ongoing.


The Latvian team will gather for its first practice on Monday.


Latvia will play its first qualifier on November 24 at Turkey, and on November 26 at home against Sweden.





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