Spain to tune up for Olympics at FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Pristina Stop
PRISTINA (Kosovo) - Spain will aim to build momentum at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Pristina Stop ahead of the Paris Olympics.
PRISTINA (Kosovo) - Spain will aim to build momentum at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Pristina Stop ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Let's take a closer look at the 15th Stop this season.
The Favorites
No.2 seed Spain are gearing up for their Olympic debut and they will unleash the four players who will be proudly representing their country with pride.
Spain have been in great form this season having won two titles from just three events they've played.
Sandra Ygueravide and Vega Gimeno pack a formidable one-two punch for Spain, who are the only team in the draw heading to Paris.
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Top seed Poland agonizingly missed out on a spot to Paris as they look to make amends on the Women's Series. The Poles have been consistent this season, but yet to yield any titles.
Klaudia Sosnowska has been a bucket getter all season long and if she's on fire then Poland can go all the way.
No.3 seed and former World Cup champs Italy are always a formidable force when they step on the half-court. They won in Gabala on the back of a brilliant performance from Maria Miccoli, who will be out to dominate once again.
The Field
We haven't seen Portugal for some time on the Women's Series but they will be out to return to their best having made the semis at two stops earlier in the season.
They'll look to star Joana Soeiro, whose insane dance moves are only matched by her skill with the Wilson.
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Gyor (HUN) just might be the ultimate dark horse because they've consistently hit the quarters at Women's Series Stops this season. They can go even deeper if Orsolya Toth gets on a roll.
Romania are always a tough opponent on the half-court and they can make a giant-killing run if Teodora Manea heats up, while Israel and Kosovo will also be eying major upsets.
Pools
Pool A: Poland, Gyor (HUN), Israel, Kosovo
Pool B: Spain, Italy, Portugal, Romania
How to watch
The two-day extravaganza is on July 18-19 and you can follow it live on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube and Facebook pages.
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