Lan is due to join the national team in August
Toronto quarterback Svyatoslav Mikhailyuk will play for national team of Ukraine in upcoming matches 2023 World Cup qualifiers.
Mykhailyuk has already gone to the location of the national team in Latvia, where the blue-and-yellows are preparing for three qualifying matches for the World Cup.
In July, Ukraine will play against Georgia (July 1), North Macedonia (July 4) and Spain (July 7). Nominally home matches with Georgia and Spain will take place in Riga.
Center Sacramento also received permission from the NBA to play for the national team of Ukraine Alexey Lan. He will not help the national team in July, but should play in the qualifying matches for the World Cup in August and at EuroBasket 2022.
The Basketball Federation of Ukraine notes that, according to the agreement, insurance for players will be covered by the NBA.
With one win in three matches, Ukraine is third in the qualifying group. The top three teams from each group will advance to the next round of selection.
Source: Sportarena
