2012 Olympic Qualifying Tournament

[alenleomessi]

http://london2012.fiba.com/images/web/News/Photos/2012/01/30/_483x332/OQT_Men_Logo-483x332B.jpg


Group A

Jul 2 Greece vs. Jordan
Jul 3 Jordan vs. Puerto Rico
Jul 4 Puerto Rico vs. Greece

Group B

Jul 2 Nigeria vs. Venezuela
Jul 3 Venezuela vs. Lithuania
Jul 4 Lithuania vs. Nigeria

Group C

Jul 2 Russia vs. South Korea
Jul 3 Dominican Republic vs. South Korea
Jul 4 Dominican Repubilc vs. Russia

Group D

Jul 2 Angola vs. Republic of Macedonia
Jul 3 New Zealand vs. Republic of Macedonia
Jul 4 New Zealand vs. Angola



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puGDmpyBbc0&feature=player_embedded

[EricGordon23]

What time is the greece/jordan match?

[alenleomessi]

What time is the greece/jordan match?
5 hours from now

[Sakkreth]

Top4 quite easily predictable, but upsets are always possible.

[Miller for 3]

Will these games be on TV or anything? Maybe ESPN3? Or will I have to use a crappy stream to watch :biggums:

[alenleomessi]

Top4 quite easily predictable, but upsets are always possible.
i suppose you refer to the european countries as top 4
but only 3 will make the olympics
and puerto rico and the dominicans might be dangerous too

[Colbertnation64]

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Bo isn't really Macedonian and he wasn't good enough to get into the NBA but now he's the GOAT in Macedonian basketball history. lmao

[Grinder]

A live scoreboard for the games can be found here:http://london2012.fiba.com/extSTATIC/fiba-live/?event=6229&game=

My predictions

Group A:
1. Greece
2. Puerto Rico

Group B:
1. Lithuania
2. Nigeria

Group C:
1. Russia
2. Dominican Republic

Group D:
1. Macedonia
2. Angola

Nigeria, PR and DR will all be tough outs and could upset one of the European team.

[Colbertnation64]

is ak47 playing? what about val from Lithuania?

[AlonzoGOAT]

I love how all these teams except the U.S are so motivated to win a silver medal :applause:

[Grinder]

is ak47 playing? what about val from Lithuania?

Both will be playing.

The Knicks' second rounder Kostas Papanikolaou will be playing for Greece as well.

NBA players in this tourney:
Grievis Vasquez
JJ Barea
Renaldo Balkman
Edwin Ubiles
Al-Farouq Aminu
Ike Diogu
Jonas Valanciunas
Linas Kleiza
Andrei Kirilenko
Timofey Mozgov
Al Horford
Francisco Garcia


Former NBA players:
PJ Ramos
Carlos Arroyo
Daniel Santiago
Antonis Fotsis
Vassilis Spanoulis
Olumide Oyedeji

[Colbertnation64]

[QUOTE=Grinder]Both will be playing.

The Knicks' second rounder Kostas Papanikolaou will be playing for Greece as well.

NBA players in this tourney:
Grievis Vasquez
JJ Barea
Renaldo Balkman
Edwin Ubiles
Al-Farouq Aminu
Ike Diogu
Jonas Valanciunas
Linas Kleiza
Andrei Kirilenko
Timofey Mozgov
Al Horford
Francisco Garcia


Former NBA players:
PJ Ramos
Carlos Arroyo
Daniel Santiago
Antonis Fotsis
Vassilis Spanoulis
Olumide Oyedeji

[Sakkreth]

A live scoreboard for the games can be found here:http://london2012.fiba.com/extSTATIC/fiba-live/?event=6229&game=

My predictions

Group A:
1. Greece
2. Puerto Rico

Group B:
1. Lithuania
2. Nigeria

Group C:
1. Russia
2. Dominican Republic

Group D:
1. Macedonia
2. Angola

Nigeria, PR and DR will all be tough outs and could upset one of the European team.

Yeah that's pretty much what everyone predicts.

Btw I can't believe Songaila made the roster :roll:

[Grinder]

Yeah that's pretty much what everyone predicts.

Btw I can't believe Songaila made the roster :roll:

Why didn't Motiejunas make the team? He played well in the games I saw of his this season.

Songaila has really declined hard. This Lithuanian team is quite a bit stronger than last year's though with Maciulis and especially Kleiza.

[Cangri]

So there's only 3 spots left for the Olympics, then I don't see how anyone but Russia, Greece and Lithuania make it...

[Sakkreth]

Why didn't Motiejunas make the team? He played well in the games I saw of his this season.

Songaila has really declined hard. This Lithuanian team is quite a bit stronger than last year's though with Maciulis and especially Kleiza.

Motiejunas couldn't join because of contract problems. He had no contract at the time and did not wanted to risk to get injured...Contracts signing for rookies started July 1st I think. Not taking both Lavrinovics will hurt as well.

[AlonzoGOAT]

So there's only 3 spots left for the Olympics, then I don't see how anyone but Russia, Greece and Lithuania make it...

Inb4 Jordan pulls a miracle

[Sakkreth]

So there's only 3 spots left for the Olympics, then I don't see how anyone but Russia, Greece and Lithuania make it...

One bad game by any of those and there could be no olympics for them. That would be huge hit to Lithuanian basketball, we made top4 in every olympics since we got independant (and won one for russians before that).

[Sakkreth]

Inb4 Jordan pulls a miracle

There could be upsets as I've said, but Jordan has no shot at top3.

[Grinder]

Motiejunas couldn't join because of contract problems. He had no contract at the time and did not wanted to risk to get injured...Contracts signing for rookies started July 1st I think. Not taking both Lavrinovics will hurt as well.

So he's coming to the NBA this season?

Also I'm surprised at the inclusion of Delininkaitis and Dulkys over Gecevicius. Delininkaitis isn't very good and Dulkys was a role player on a decent NCAA but he's not ready to be a contributor at this level yet.

[AlonzoGOAT]

It says here their streaming 3 of those games here


http://www.thefirstrow.eu/sport/basketball.html

[Sakkreth]

So he's coming to the NBA this season?

Also I'm surprised at the inclusion of Delininkaitis and Dulkys over Gecevicius. Delininkaitis isn't very good and Dulkys was a role player on a decent NCAA but he's not ready to be a contributor at this level yet.

Yes hes coming, there is rumor that he might get traded to New Orleans tho, because rockets wants Eric Gordon badly.

Dulkys got hyped for some reason a lot in Lithuania this summer and I agree with you, he's just gonna be a bench player. But Delininkaitis is better than Gecevicius. Delininkaitis is better at creating his own shot, is worse defender but none of them is a good defender anyways. Delininkaitis is in the best shape he ever was I think.

Gecevicius should of taken Dulkys spot, it's better to have more experienced player for those couple of minutes.

[AlonzoGOAT]

Does any nikka here know what france is capable of? And what's your top 5 teams without homerism not including the U.S for this tourny.

[Sakkreth]

Does any nikka here know what france is capable of? And what's your top 5 teams without homerism not including the U.S for this tourny.

Spain
France
Russia
Argentina
Greece

Won't lie Lithuania looks bad atm.

[AlonzoGOAT]

Spain
France
Russia
Argentina
Greece

Won't lie Lithuania looks bad atm.

Thanks :cheers:

[AlonzoGOAT]

It appears the game for Russia vs S Korea is starting use my stream to watch if you want.

[Cangri]

Korea is just awful, how the *** did they even get a chance to play for the olympic trials? I've seen better teams that aren't even playing here, Asian teams sure are lucky...

[swi7ch]

LOL, Jordan against an entire team! :eek:

[Euroleague]

So there's only 3 spots left for the Olympics, then I don't see how anyone but Russia, Greece and Lithuania make it...

Of course you don't. You don't now anything about basketball other than the NBA.

FYR Macedonia for example is very capable of qualifying.

Maybe even teams like Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, although less likely I think.

[Cangri]

Of course you don't. You don't now anything about basketball other than the NBA.

FYR Macedonia for example is very capable of qualifying.

Maybe even teams like Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic, although less likely I think.
Who are your favorites to qualify then if it isn't those 3? I know Macedonia CAN get in, but most likely end up short, same as Puerto Rico and DR. Anyways can't wait for USA to pis$ on Greece once again in the Olympics.

[Euroleague]

Who are your favorites to qualify then if it isn't those 3? I know Macedonia CAN get in, but most likely end up short, same as Puerto Rico and DR. Anyways can't wait for USA to pis$ on Greece once again in the Olympics.

2004 USA 77 - Greece 71

2006 Greece 101- USA 95

2008 USA 92 - Greece 69

Wow, a whole 23 point difference over 3 games, an average of 7.7 points per game.

That's some serious "pissing on"..............:rolleyes:

[Cangri]

2004 USA 77 - Greece 71

2006 Greece 101- USA 95

2008 USA 92 - Greece 69

Wow, a whole 23 point difference over 3 games, an average of 7.7 points per game.

That's some serious "pissing on"..............:rolleyes:
I was referring to the last time they played, USA pis$ed on them. I hope you get your excuses ready once again.

[Euroleague]

I was referring to the last time they played, USA pis$ed on them. I hope you get your excuses ready once again.

You are a moron.

[tommy3]

Damn.. 2 blowouts

[Euroleague]

Russia 91 - South Korea 56

Box Score:

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/ct/0/gid/1/grid/C/rid/9050/sid//game.html


Greece 107 - Jordan 63

Box Score:

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/ct/0/gid/1/grid/A/rid/9050/sid//game.html

[Sakkreth]

Angola in a lead 61-52 vs Macedonia in third oO . Having everygame on TV is awesome btw.

Edit: 72:59 after third :lol

[NauruDude]

ANGOLA WIN MACEDONIA. Greatest upset in basketball NBA history!!!

[Grinder]

Nigeria really blew that game. They had the clear talent and athletic advantage over Venezuela but their wild play and dumb shots cost them the game. Grievis Vasquez was amazing in this game and this guy named Cratermol played well too.

Ibakwe from Nigeria was really impressive.

Apparently John Cox on the Venezuelan team is Kobe's first cousin.

[Maga_1]

Angola made me proud, i love the way the play it's more passion than everything.
I played against Armando Costa so many times in Summer streetball tournaments when he was here in Portugal .. i'm glad to see him continue at high level.

[chains5000]

Russia 91 - South Korea 56

Box Score:

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/ct/0/gid/1/grid/C/rid/9050/sid//game.html


Greece 107 - Jordan 63

Box Score:

http://london2012.fiba.com/pages/eng/fe/12/olym/p/ct/0/gid/1/grid/A/rid/9050/sid//game.html
Great game by Mavro

[NauruDude]

Angola also have a lot of NBA level player. Bet they could beat Bobcats

[alenleomessi]

You gotta be joking, Angola has no game at all, all they did was shoot 3s, and luckily for them they made pretty much all of them. Our defense was pathetic, there was no energy at all. Not sure if the players are exhausted or they fell under pressure, again.
Gotta win against NZ tonight

[Maga_1]

You gotta be joking, Angola has no game at all, all they did was shoot 3s, and luckily for them they made pretty much all of them. Our defense was pathetic, there was no energy at all. Not sure if the players are exhausted or they fell under pressure, again.
Gotta win against NZ tonight

You clearly never saw Angola playing, they always play that way.

[Miller for 3]

Horford with a monster game :bowdown:

[alenleomessi]

26-11 Macedonia-NZ after 1st Q

[Sakkreth]

Lol Venesuela's coach is retarded obviously. He got mad for timeout that was called by Lithuania with 5s left in 4th when Lithuania was leading by 18, he doesn't even understand that in this tournament points differential is very important, why he's even coaching... He even waved his team to go to locker room right after the game and to do not congratualte the other team :lol

[DuMa]

why isnt NBATV showing this?

[Sakkreth]

why isnt NBATV showing this?

NBATV only shows same tapes over and over again ? :confusedshrug:

[Maga_1]

Lol Venesuela's coach is retarded obviously. He got mad for timeout that was called by Lithuania with 5s left in 4th when Lithuania was leading by 18, he doesn't even understand that in this tournament points differential is very important, why he's even coaching... He even waved his team to go to locker room right after the game and to do not congratualte the other team :lol

American coach, that's it.
Tho, the play was completely insignificant they didn't had nothing special and just shot a 3 pointer. :lol

[IamSofaKing]

Unrelated but will the USA select teams practice on the 5th or their exhibition games against the USA team be broadcasted?

[alenleomessi]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOI7xYL53bY

[CeltsGarlic]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOI7xYL53bY

Sexy!

[Euroleague]

Lol Venesuela's coach is retarded obviously. He got mad for timeout that was called by Lithuania with 5s left in 4th when Lithuania was leading by 18, he doesn't even understand that in this tournament points differential is very important, why he's even coaching... He even waved his team to go to locker room right after the game and to do not congratualte the other team :lol

That's how all NBA coaches are. They are retards and douche bags.

[Euroleague]

why isnt NBATV showing this?

Because NBATV sucks.

[BrickingStar]

NBATV only shows same tapes over and over again ? :confusedshrug:

Are you on suicide watch?

http://chile2011.fiba.com/images/web/News/Logos/shirts/new_size/_483x332/ngr.jpg

[Sakkreth]

Are you on suicide watch?

http://chile2011.fiba.com/images/web/News/Logos/shirts/new_size/_483x332/ngr.jpg

No, Actually thats what I've wanted, We are first in group and Venesuela is out :roll:

[BrickingStar]

No, Actually thats what I've wanted, We are first in group and Venesuela is out :roll:

So your happy about yours teams performance :applause:

[Maga_1]

:applause: the lithuanian coach is a man with balls, no doubts.

[Euroleague]

:applause: the lithuanian coach is a man with balls, no doubts.

It's freaking hilarious how he got Venezuela back.........

:roll:

[Maga_1]

It's freaking hilarious how he got Venezuela back.........

:roll:

First, asked that timeout in the game against them.
Second, do this to them :lol

I expect 11.000 fans rooting against Lithuania in the Quarter Finals.

[Grinder]

Nigeria beat Lithuania? :wtf:

I didn't see the game, anyone who watched it want to tell me what happened? Did Lithuania tank or did Nigeria just outplay them?

[Maga_1]

Nigeria beat Lithuania? :wtf:

I didn't see the game, anyone who watched it want to tell me what happened? Did Lithuania tank or did Nigeria just outplay them?

Nigeria led by 11 entering the fourth quarter.
Lithuania wasn't on sync for most of the game, Pocious and Macioulis tried a comeback in the 4th quarter but Nigeria made big hustle plays on boards.

Pretty nice game now between Greece and Puerto Rico.



PS - Spanoulis is just messing around with Barea and Arroyo, it's fun to watch.

[Euroleague]

Nigeria led by 11 entering the fourth quarter.
Lithuania wasn't on sync for most of the game, Pocious and Macioulis tried a comeback in the 4th quarter but Nigeria made big hustle plays on boards.

Pretty nice game now between Greece and Puerto Rico.



PS - Spanoulis is just messing around with Barea and Arroyo, it's fun to watch.


All the morons here saying Spanoulis can't play in the NBA..........

he just toyed with Barea and Arroyo. It was embarrassing.

[BrickingStar]

All the morons here saying Spanoulis can't play in the NBA..........

he just toyed with Barea and Arroyo. It was embarrassing.


Lol when they stop playing shit teams you can talk about shit Greece and your family That adopted u

[Rooster]

All the morons here saying Spanoulis can't play in the NBA..........

he just toyed with Barea and Arroyo. It was embarrassing.

Messing around with Barea and Arroyo does not constitutes an NBA career. Too many scrubs have done that. Please tell Spanoulis he need to play defense than Luther Head and Skip or stay in a minor league.

[Cangri]

Nigeria beat Lithuania? :wtf:

I didn't see the game, anyone who watched it want to tell me what happened? Did Lithuania tank or did Nigeria just outplay them?
Don't know but they were better off losing that game since they'll play Puerto Rico instead of Greece.

[Euroleague]

Messing around with Barea and Arroyo does not constitutes an NBA career. Too many scrubs have done that. Please tell Spanoulis he need to play defense than Luther Head and Skip or stay in a minor league.

Spanoulis is better on defense than every single point guard in the NBA.

You are obviously insane.

[no pun intended]

Spanoulis is better on defense than every single point guard in the NBA.

You are obviously insane.
The fcuk? You do know Spanoulis already had a stint in the NBA right?

[Droid101]

Spanoulis is better on defense than every single point guard in the NBA.

You are obviously insane.
And you say that we are insane? :roll: :roll: :roll:

[jamal99]

McCalebb dream shake (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOI7xYL53bY&feature=player_embedded)

[Cangri]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: Greece just got eliminated by Nigeria, Euroleague most be raging mad

[jamal99]

Valanciunas had 17/7 against Al Horford who was 12/4 on 4/14 shooting.

I was not sold on him predraft, but last year or so, guy proved that he can ball... :applause:

[Tenchi Ryu]

Nigeria trying to come back into the game and steal one from Russia too now.

[DuMa]

Nigeria trying to come back into the game and steal one from Russia too now.
game is already over. wiki has the results.

[Tenchi Ryu]

game is already over. wiki has the results.
Damn, NBA TV late then, or is this just a replay?