Slovenia’s head coach, Aleksander Sekulic, aims to secure a spot in the 2024 Paris Games through the Olympic qualifying tournament next year. Following their impressive seventh-place finish in the Fiba World Cup, Slovenia is determined to continue their success on the Olympic stage.
In their recent match against Italy, Slovenia replicated their feat from the 2014 World Cup by defeating Italy with a score of 89-85. Luka Doncic, with his outstanding performance of 29 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, played a crucial role in Slovenia’s victory. Despite their loss to Canada in the quarterfinals, Slovenia remains focused on their goal of reaching the Olympics.
Zoran Dragic, a veteran swingman for the team, recognizes the challenges they will face in the qualifying tournament. However, he expresses confidence that Slovenia will be prepared for the tough competition. Dragic acknowledges Spain and Greece as strong opponents but emphasizes the importance of winning one match to secure their spot in the Olympics.
Slovenia, led by Luka Doncic, had a remarkable journey in the Tokyo Games two years ago. Despite their loss to France in the semifinals and Australia in the battle for bronze, Slovenia made it to the semifinals in their inaugural appearance and finished fourth overall. While expectations were higher for the team this World Cup, Coach Sekulic commends the players for their resilience and determination throughout the tournament. Despite facing various challenges, including injuries, the team never complained and always sought solutions.
Although Slovenia desired a higher placement, they take pride in their seventh-place finish. Dragic highlights the significance of ending the World Cup with a win, especially for a small country with a population of only two million. Overall, Slovenia views their performance as a great result and a testament to their courage and determination.
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