2019 FIBA World Cup Group C preview: Spain has an easy path to second round
The FIBA World Cup starts August 31st and runs until September 15th. In preparation, TI breaks down each of the eight groups with Group C is up next.
Although Group A of the 2019 FIBA World Cup could be designated as the easier Group C sure does offer a great opportunity for Spain to advance easily into the second round.
The following outlines the team rosters, first-round match times and dates and where the teams are projected to finish.
Iran Roster:
- Samad Nik Bahrami – Small Forward
- Aaron Geramipoor – Forward/Center
- Hamed Haddadi – Center
- Mohammad Hassanzadeh – Power Forward
- Hamed Hosseinzadeh – Point Guard
- Mohammad Jamshidi – Guard/Forward
- Sajjad Mashayekhi – Point Guard
- Meisam Mirzaei – Center
- Rasoul Mozafari – Shooting Guard
- Mike Rostampour – Forward
- Behnam Yakhchalidehkordi – Shooting Guard
- Arman Zangeneh – Power Forward
Tunisia Roster:
- Omar Abada – Guard
- Mohamed Abbassi – Center
- Makram Ben Romdhane – Forward/Center
- Ziyed Chennoufi – Small Forward
- Mourad El Mabrouk – Shooting Guard
- Mokhtar Ghayaza – Small Forward
- Mohammed Hadidane – Forward
- Nizar Knioua – Point Guard
- Salah Mejri – Center
- Omar Mouhli – Guard
- Michael Roll – Guard
- Radhouane Slimane – Power Forward
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Puerto Rico Roster:
- Renaldo Balkman – Forward
- Chris Brady – Center
- Gary Browne – Point Guard
- Gian Clavell – Guard
- Ramon Clemente – Forward
- Devon Collier – Power Forward
- Brian Diaz – Forward/Center
- Alex Franklin – Guard/Forward
- David Huertas – Guard/Forward
- Javier Mojica – Guard/Forward
- Isaiah Pineiro – Small Forward
- Angel Rodriguez – Point Guard
Spain Roster:
- Javier Beiran – Small Forward
- Victor Claver – Small Forward
- Quim Colom – Point Guard
- Rudy Fernandez – Shooting Guard
- Marc Gasol – Center
- Juancho Hernangomez – Forward
- Willy Hernangomez – Center
- Sergio Llull – Point Guard
- Pierre Oriola – Power Forward
- Xavi Rabaseda – Guard/Forward
- Pau Ribas – Shooting Guard
- Ricky Rubio – Point Guard
Group C schedule for round one:
Iran and Tunisia have no NBA players on their rosters.
August 31st:
Iran versus Puerto Rico – 16:30 GMT +8
Spain versus Tunisia – 20:30 GMT +8
September 2nd:
Tunisia versus Iran – 16:30 GMT +8
Puerto Rico versus Spain – 20:30 GMT +8
September 4th:
Puerto Rico versus Tunisia- 16:30 GMT +8
Spain versus Iran – 20:30 GMT +8
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One of the squads in this grouping (Spain) has several existing and former NBA players and is always considered a favorite to win the World Cup. The nations enter the tournament with Puerto Rico ranked 30th, Iran ranked 25th, Tunisia ranked 14th and Spain is ranked 4th. Based on these forecasts Spain and should Tunisia are expected to advance.