US defeat could save Spain’s number 1

Spain There is an option to maintain the number one ranking in the world Fiba After the defeat suffered by his immediate followers, united states of americain the last match of the pre-world cup window Brazil. Americans previously beaten to qualify Uruguaythey lost 83-76 against a highly motivated opponent, ensuring their presence in the summer event.

frustration suffered by Spain of Caceres This Sunday’s game against Italy (68-72) raised concerns that it might lose that leadership given its marginal advantage over the United States, but the loss of the North Americans at dawn meant that was not the case. arose a desire to keep

Confirmation of this leading position in the rankings will arrive in the coming days Fiba After finishing all these games window We have dealt with the complex calculations of this classification. Before these last two games, Spain led the way with 758.6 and the United States with 757.5. He went 1-1 both times this month.

Victory for America Brazil Also, while ending a two-game losing streak at home in the FIBA ​​World Cup Americas Qualifier, united states of america It was broken as a qualifying visitor.

Bruno Caboclo He led the Brazilian offense, scoring 21 points and contributing eight rebounds and two blocks.

united states of americafinished qualifying 9-3 and already worldagain led by Langston Galloway19 points.