In Senegal’s first return to the FIBA Basketball World Cup since 2006,
Gorgui Dieng put in a show even though Greece prevailed for a 87-64
Group B triumph in Sevilla, Spain. The Minnesota Timberwolves centre finished with a game-high 21 points and 14 rebounds, but it was Greek player Kostas Kaimakoglou who led the way with a team-high 17 points.
Milwaukee Bucks sensation Greek-Nigerian Giannis Antetokounmpo came off the bench for a 11-point contribution.
Former Sacramento Kings centre Hamady Ndiaye added six points for the West Africans who are set to face tough competition in order to finish in the top four of their group, which includes Croatia, Argentina, the Philippines and Puerto Rico.
In Group A, North African side Egypt fell 85-64 to Serbia, while the Angolans were the only African nation to have won on the World Cup opening day following a 80-69 success over Korea.
The World Cup resumes on Sunday, whith the African champions Angola facing Lithuania in Group D in Gran Canarias, while the Egyptians square off against the host nation in Granada.
This year's FIBA Basketball World Cup takes place across six Spanish cities, and runs until 14 September.
No comments:
Post a Comment