Window 5 of the 2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers featuring French phenom Victor Wembanyama and popular Filipino Kai Sotto will run November 7 to November 15, 2022. Here’s what you need khổng lồ know as 80 teams continue to be whittled down to lớn 32.
European 2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers: Stars khổng lồ watch
With many teams able to lớn lock in their place at next year’s World Cup co-hosted by Japan, Indonesia, và Philippines the stakes heading into Window 5 are certainly high.Bạn đang xem: Fiba basketball world cup 2023
Adding more heat to the fire is the recent start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) 2022/23 season meaning many countries will be without their top talent heading into crunch games - it means depth will be tested.
For EuroBasket 2022 silver medallists France, who will be without the likes of Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier, that means rolling out the current hottest basketball prospect in town: Victor Wembanyama.
The 18-year-old 7-foot-4 phenomenon sent shockwaves through the basketball world when he stunned during a pre-season game between his side, Metropolitans 92, & the NBA G League Ignite. His performance had everyone talking about him, not least LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant.
Having helped France take second at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup & with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the horizon, blooding a player like Wembanyama now could be critical khổng lồ Les Bleus’ future successes at some of the sports’ biggest events, & there will be little doubt all eyes will be on him to lớn see what he can vì against some tough international opposition.
READ: Victor Wembanyama named in France squad for November 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers: Europe – Groups and schedule
After the conclusion of the first round, 24 teams were divided into four groups of six:
Group I
GreeceLatviaTurkeyBelgiumSerbiaGreat BritainGroup J
GermanyFinland*SloveniaIsraelSwedenEstoniaGroup K
FranceLithuaniaMontenegroCzech RepublicBosnia & HerzegovinaHungaryGroup L
ItalyIcelandSpainGeorgiaUkraineNetherlandsGroup I will play across two game-days, which are scheduled lớn take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberGreece v LatviaGreat Britain v SerbiaTurkey v BelgiumMonday 14 NovemberLatvia v Great BritainSerbia v TurkeyBelgium v GreeceGroup J will play across two game-days, which are scheduled to lớn take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberIsrael v SloveniaEstonia v SwedenGermany v FinlandMonday 14 NovemberSlovenia v GermanyFinland v EstoniaSweden v IsraelGroup K will play across two game-days, which are scheduled to take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberCzech Republic v MontenegroLithuania v FranceBosnia & Herzegovina v HungaryMonday 14 NovemberHungary v Czech RepublicMontenegro v LithuaniaFrance v Bosnia và HerzegovinaGroup L will play across two game-days, which are scheduled lớn take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberNetherlands v UkraineIceland v GeorgiaItaly v SpainMonday 14 NovemberUkraine v IcelandGeorgia v ItalySpain v NetherlandsThe timings of each game are available on the FIBA European Qualifiers website.
(*denotes qualified for 2023)
Asia 2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers: Stars lớn watch
Sitting undefeated at the top of Group F, nước australia are a country on the cusp of qualifying for next year’s World Cup with just one more win needed khổng lồ punch their ticket.But though most of their work is done the Boomers are not taking this window lightly. With NBA stars like Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and Matisse Thybulle unable to lớn report for national duty due khổng lồ the league commitments nước australia have turned khổng lồ their national league stars lớn get the job done.
Headlining those chosen is 2022 NBL champion and reigning Finals MVP Xavier Cooks who receives the nod for the first time since Tokyo 2020 where the Boomers scooped up bronze.
The 27-year-old has had an electric start to lớn the new season for the Sydney Kings leaving many expectant Boomers’ fans wondering what he might achieve on returning to the green và gold.
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Also, sure to lớn capture attention in Window 5 will be Filipino phenom Kai Sotto. Though already qualified the Gilas Pilipinas will be hunting for improvements và the 20-year-old will be expected to help the lead the charge.
READ: Kai Sotto "Staying patient & keeping the faith" on path to NBA dream
2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers: Asia (including Oceania) - Groups và schedule
After the conclusion of the first round, 12 teams were divided into two groups of six:
Group E
New Zealand*Lebanon*JordanPhilippines*Saudi ArabiaIndiaGroup F
AustraliaKazakhstanPeople's Republic of ChinaIslamic Republic of IranJapan*BahrainGroup E will play in two game-days, which are scheduled khổng lồ take place as follows:
Thursday 10 NovemberJordan v PhilippinesSaudi Arabia v IndiaLebanon v New ZealandSunday 13 NovemberJordan v New ZealandSaudi Arabia v PhilippinesLebanon v IndiaGroup F will play in two game-days, which are scheduled khổng lồ take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberIslamic Republic of Iran v People's Republic of ChinaBahrain v JapanKazakhstan v AustraliaMonday 14 NovemberIslamic Republic of Iran v AustraliaBahrain v People's Republic of ChinaKazakhstan v JapanThe timings of each game are available on the FIBA Asian Qualifiers website.
(*denotes qualified for 2023)
Americas 2023 Basketball World Cup qualifiers: Stars to watch
Team Canada will have a different look as it heads into Window 5 with the intent of locking up its place at the World Cup next year.
Sitting 8-0 as the only undefeated team left in the Americas, the Canadians have proven to be a force khổng lồ be reckoned with not least when NBA stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kelly Olynyk turn up for duty.
With those in America’s đứng đầu league unavailable for this window, Canada, like every national country, has had to lớn dig deep into its pockets khổng lồ show that even without their brightest talents they can still get the job done.
In the case of the Canadians that also means going ahead without their head coach Nick Nurse who oversees NBA franchise Toronto Raptors.
Among those stepping in will be 24-year-old Jahvon Henry-Blair who was part of the Canada squad that finished September’s AmeriCup 2022 tournament in fourth place.
Henry-Blair was second only in points averaged for Canada sitting behind Toronto Raptors’ Dalano Banton who went on to finish in the tournament All-Star Five.
The Canada Elite Basketball League (CEBL) player finished with an average of 13.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and will be one of names now expected to lớn step up to lớn guarantee Canada qualification and a strong seeding for the 2023 World Cup.
2023 World Cup Qualifiers in basketball: Americas – Groups and schedule
After the conclusion of the first round, 12 teams have been divided into two groups of six:
Group E
CanadaVenezuelaArgentinaDominican RepublicPanamaBahamasGroup F
BrazilUSAUruguayMexicoPuerto RicoColombiaGroup E will play in two game-days, which are scheduled to lớn take place as follows:
Thursday 10 November Canada v VenezuelaDominican Republic v ArgentinaBahamas v PanamaSunday 13 NovemberCanada v PanamaDominican Republic v VenezuelaBahamas v ArgentinaGroup F will play in two game-days, which are scheduled to take place as follows:
Friday 11 NovemberUnited States v BrazilPuerto Rico v ColombiaMexico v UruguayMonday 14 NovemberUnited States v ColombiaPuerto Rico v UruguayMexico v BrazilThe timings of each trò chơi are available on the FIBA Americas Qualifiers website.
