The final four teams have been decided for the 2024 Paris Olympics basketball tournament! Brazil, Greece, Spain, and the winner of the Lithuania vs. Puerto Rico matchup join the previously qualified nations.
Greece's Path to Paris
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Greek national team to a thrilling 80-69 victory over Croatia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament final held on Sunday in Piraeus, Greece. This win secured Greece's place in the Olympics for the first time in 16 years. The Milwaukee Bucks star was overcome with emotion on the court, knowing he would be heading to Paris later this month to compete in the Olympics.
Qualified Teams:
- France (Host Nation)
- USA
- Canada
- Australia
- South Sudan
- Japan
- Serbia
- Germany
- Brazil
- Greece (led by Giannis Antetokounmpo)
- Spain
- Lithuania (or Puerto Rico)
Olympic Basketball Tournament Groups:
- Group A: Australia, Greece, Canada, Spain
- Group B: France, Germany, Japan, Brazil
- Group C: Serbia, South Sudan, Lithuania (or Puerto Rico), USA