FIBA Americas biggest competition begins this Saturday and while Team USA is the prohibitive favorite, there's plenty of interesting things to keep an eye out for. Here's what we're watching...
I'm deeply curious to see how the changes in coaching impact the Canadian SWNT. Granted, they'll be missing a couple important pieces, but outside of the 2022 WWC, it's also a roster that's been fairly disappointing in International play considering expectations. I'd think they'll do well at Americup, but I also know it's an organization that looks for success on wider international stage. step one is this tournament.
Agreed. I think Nell has the capability of doing more with less historically but I'll need to see the players themselves rise to a moment they typically haven't in international play.
Who do you see as a dark horse in this tournament? Does Brazil have a slight edge because of two WNBA players and a generally more experienced roster?
I expect the USA to easily defeat (50+ points difference) teams like El Salvador or the Dominican Republic.
I'm deeply curious to see how the changes in coaching impact the Canadian SWNT. Granted, they'll be missing a couple important pieces, but outside of the 2022 WWC, it's also a roster that's been fairly disappointing in International play considering expectations. I'd think they'll do well at Americup, but I also know it's an organization that looks for success on wider international stage. step one is this tournament.
Agreed. I think Nell has the capability of doing more with less historically but I'll need to see the players themselves rise to a moment they typically haven't in international play.
One slight correction: Hannah is of Puerto Rican descent, not Dominican.