The draw for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament took place in Mies, the home of FIBA. Some teams have an easy task, while others face tougher challenges.
The format remains the same as in previous Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, with three teams in each group, and the top two advancing to the semifinals and then the final. The draw has set up interesting matchups.
In Valencia, Spain is the top favorite in a group with Angola and Lebanon. On the other side, Finland, Poland, and the Bahamas aim to challenge them. Latvia hosts a group with the Philippines and Georgia. Group B is more intriguing, featuring favorites Montenegro and Brazil, along with Cameroon.
Piraeus promises excitement, with a regional derby in Group A between Slovenia and Croatia, joined by New Zealand. Group B is equally compelling, with Greece facing the Dominican Republic and Egypt. The last tournament is in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The hosts, Italy, and Bahrain form Group B, while Group A sees Lithuania against Mexico and Ivory Coast. The complete draw is detailed below.
Olympic Qualifying Tournament Draw:
Tournament 1 – Valencia
– Group A: Spain, Lebanon, Angola
– Group B: Finland, Poland, Bahamas
Tournament 2 – Riga
– Group A: Latvia, Philippines, Georgia
– Group B: Brazil, Montenegro, Cameroon
Tournament 3 – Piraeus
– Group A: Slovenia, New Zealand, Croatia
– Group B: Greece, Dominican Republic, Egypt
Tournament 4 – San Juan
– Group A: Lithuania, Mexico, Ivory Coast
– Group B: Italy, Puerto Rico, Bahrain