As the Dominican Republic prepares for the Basketball World Cup next month, "Los Quisqueyanos" have high hopes of advancing from their group, following an impressive performance during the FIBA Americas qualifiers, during which they finished 9-3, tying the United States for the best record in the final phase.
In February, the national team of Cape Verde qualified for the Basketball World Cup; a first for the island nation with a population of just over 500mm.
Darius Thompson, the 6´4 PG from Murfreesboro, Tennessee had a breakout season with Baskonia last year, earning 2nd team All Euroleague honors, and his basketball story is truly one of consistency and productivity.
Markus Howard has turned heads in his Euroleague debut season with accurate, efficient shot selection and the ability to score consistently, irrespective of opposing defensive schemes.