The start of the Eurobasket is getting closer, and FIBA has published an updated list of the main favorites to win the title.
The Serbian basketball team takes the first place, while Germany has advanced from the third to the second position.
This shift shows that the “Panzers” are ready to seriously compete for medals, but the “Eagles” are still considered the main candidates for gold.
A similar attitude is shared by the world’s leading bookmakers, who single out the “Eagles” as the main favorites with very tempting odds for winning the championship.
Germany is in second place, while France is in third, which confirms their constant strength and tradition in major competitions.
They are followed by Greece, Spain and Slovenia, teams that also have the quality to create surprises and threaten the favorites.
The European Championship will be held from August 27 to September 14, and Serbia is placed in group A, which will play its matches in Riga.
In that group, besides Serbia, there are also the national teams of Portugal, Estonia, Latvia, Turkey, and the Czech Republic.
This is a challenging group in which every match will be important for advancing to the knockout phase.
Serbia enters the championship with ambitions to confirm the status of one of the best European teams and to reach for a medal.
Coaches and players announce a serious approach and maximum dedication to every match, while fans across the country are following the preparations with great impatience.
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Source: Euronews; Photo: AP