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

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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...

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Anonymous  
Years ago

Russia and China actually pulled themselves out of the race for the wildcard spot!

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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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