Granada.- The gamble has been thrown… O chance. Spain has put an end to its preparation for the 2023 World Cup to which he will head this Tuesday first thing in the morning. Alberto Díaz is finally the one who forms a base pair with Juan Núñez, although his knee problems had left something open Sergio Scariolo’s definitive list until this Monday. The hyperextension of his left knee will not prevent him from getting on the plane to Jakarta (Indonesia), although the latest tests led the coach to announce the final list, leaving open the possibility that Jaime Fernández would go instead of the Unicaja player.
Beyond the base pair formed by Diaz and Nunezwho had a question mark until recently was Sergio Llull. The Real Madrid point guard and reference point for the National Team, had some discomfort that had made him miss the first three preparation games.
But as Scariolo himself advanced, in Malaga he has already started training at the group level and in Granada he has played both games, against Canada and the Dominican Republic. With the peace of mind that all is well, Llull, as expected since the beginning of summer, is another of Scariolo’s 12 gladiators.
Next to him, Núñez and Díaz, will also be the captain, Rudy Fernándezwho will form a couple in the position of ‘2’ with Dario Brizuela. His versatility and ability to adjust, create and assume when necessary -a profile somewhat similar to what Llull can play-, as well as what was seen during these preparation matches, has finally tipped the scales towards him. Thus, Jaime Fernández, who was a participant in the gold achieved at Eurobasket 2022, stays again, as happened in 2019, at the gates of the World Cup. Of course, in case Alberto Díaz had finally meant falling off the list, he would have gotten on the plane. This was announced by the coach: “We have a mystery because Alberto Díaz will have final tests tomorrow and if he can’t be there, Jaime Fernández will be there.” The tests finally allow the redhead to be part of the call.
The one who will be there is an Álex Abrines who, after missing the last two national gold medals due to injury -last year at the Eurobasket and the 2019 World Cup-, returns to the squad and does so in excellent shape and with a great degree of confidence. In addition, Joel Parra will also be there, a forward who does not stop growing on the field and who was one of the 12 of the last Eurobasket. Here, who ffinally falls is Alberto Abalde, that despite having been tested on several occasions by the coach, he did not seem to be at the same level as the rest of his teammates, at least not in terms of playing the role that best fits within Scariolo’s systems.
another who returnsas was already seen coming during the last days, it is Victor Claver. The man from Valencia Basket, a ‘3’ who acts as a ‘4’ in case of need, has shown to be at a great level, not only physically, but also in terms of understanding, connection and fitting in with what is needed at all times , especially in defense. With the inclusion of him, as everything pointed out, Finally, Sebas Saiz, who only had minutes on the field against Venezuela, and Jaime Pradilla are left out.who has not gone out on the track in either of the two games in Granada.
And if something was fixed, it was the names of those who will occupy the positions of ‘4’ and ‘5’. Even if she hadn’t competed for six months, Juancho Hernangómez It has not lost its essence. The power forward is in excellent shape and showing great charisma to assume and pull the car when necessary. In addition, his physique has been the most outstanding against rivals who have this as their flag, such as the US or Canada.
Next to him, the great star of the summer: Santi Aldama. The Canarian power forward, who acts as ‘5’ when needed, makes his debut with the senior team after having fit in and perfectly understood what was needed and asked of him. If you add to that the great talent that he possesses, it is not surprising that he has therefore become the great sensation of the national team. And as a closing, the MVP of the Eurobasket 2022, Willy Hernangómez, and an Usman Garuba who has proven to be, without a doubt, the defensive panther of the National Team.
So, the complete list it is formed by Alberto Díaz, Juan Núñez, Sergio Llull, Rudy Fernández, Darío Brizuela, Álex Abrines, Joel Parra, Víctor Claver, Juancho Hernangómez, Santi Aldama, Usman Garuba and Willy Hernangómez.
Noelia Gómez Mira is a basketball specialist for Relevo, where she reviews what happens in competitions such as the ACB and the Euroleague. She has been the second female speaker in the history of professional basketball in Spain and the only one during the six years that gave voice to Covirán Granada. In her career, she has collaborated with the ACB as a speaker at the Endesa Mini Cup and was section chief in the Granada Hoy newspaper, where she covered information of a different nature such as Operation Líbero against the former president of Granada CF Quique Pina. Born in Salobreña, she graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Granada, with a Master’s in New Interactive Media and Multimedia Journalism. …
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2023-08-20 11:08:33
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