After the completion of the men’s world cup, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) updated the ranking of team positions. They are ranked according to their scores in various abilities managed by the association.
The United States once again tops the ranking
The creators of basketball, despite not getting a medal in the tournament, finished fourth with great achievements. The table, moreover, is not only governed by what has been argued recently, but also takes into account the last two Olympic Gamesthe same goes for the world championships and then takes into account the recent four competitions on each continent.
That’s why the Americans returned to the first position in the FIBA ranking. They were the last Olympic champions in 2016 and 2021, as well as in various competitions of the Americas region of the federation, they finished in first places. Furthermore, the weak position in which Spain was in the last tournament put the Americans first.
Germany rose eight places after the win
The German team rose to third place in the ranking after taking the FIBA World Cup 2023. They also achieved second place in the EuroBasket of 2022, a competition that adds to the score.
Those led by Gordon Herbert They have recently made great progress in basketball and have been able to move up to eight positions, thanks to their good performances around the world.
The revelation of the world cup is the one that has increased even more
Latvia He competed in a dream world championship, achieved fifth position in the competition and climbed twenty-two positions in the ranking of FIBAwas clearly the team that rose the most positions after its update.
The Italian coach instructed, Luca Banchi, achieved something historic with the European team and didn’t even rely on its NBA star Kristaps Porzingis. But what they do have are talented players in their team, who are not well known around the world. Brilliant performances like that of the young guard, Arthurs Zagars, put the Latvians in orbit.
Photos: FIBA
Source: Tycsports
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