Anonymous
Years ago
World Cup, I don't understand?
Why aren't Russia in this tournament? (Bronze medallists from 2012 Olympics)
Also Canada? Have about 8 NBA players
Anonymous
Years ago
Why aren't Russia in this tournament? (Bronze medallists from 2012 Olympics)
Also Canada? Have about 8 NBA players
Isaac
Years ago
Canada were eliminated. China didn't make it either.
The American teams who qualified are:
United States (as Olympic winners)
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Argentina
Dominican Republic
Brazil (wildcard)
Actually, Canada were keen to get a wildcard berth but Finland got a contentious one, apparently relating to Rovio (Angry Birds) promising advertising...
Russia and China actually pulled themselves out of the race for the wildcard spot!
paul
Years ago
FIBA asking for too much coin. I think that was silly, considering the amount of revenue China's broadcast arrangements could have brought in.
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