Ludvig Håkanson

18-year-old Michael Odinks named in Sweden’s World Cup qualifying squad

18-year-old prospect Michael Odinks has been named to Sweden’s squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Hungary and France.

Sweden Captain Ludvig Håkanson to Miss Crucial World Cup Qualifiers With Foot Injury

The Swedish basketball team will have to do without captain Ludvig Håkanson in the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and France. The key player injured his foot more than two weeks ago, he tells Aftonbladet. “It sucks,” Håkanson says.

Pelle Larsson emotional after Sweden’s loss to France, will miss rest of World Cup qualifiers

Pelle Larsson carried Sweden on his shoulders for a long time against France. But for the rest of the World Cup qualifiers, the national basketball team will have to do without its big star. There was a lot of emotion and a crazy atmosphere tonight, says Larsson.

Sweden Push France Close Before Late Collapse in World Cup Qualifier Loss

Sweden had another huge match in the World Cup qualifiers, but the record crowd at Avicii Arena was treated to a basketball party without a happy ending. Olympic silver medalists France turned things around late and won 84-69. "We are having an incredible match," Sweden captain Ludvig Håkanson told SVT.

Swedish NBA Rookie Pelle Larsson Eager for European Championship

The Swedish NBA rookie Pelle Larsson wants to play the European Championship for Sweden in August. He will get to – if nothing unexpected happens. I'm super excited. My whole life I've been positive about playing with the national team, he says in a digital interview with Swedish journalists.

Basketball Profile Dead - Mourned by National Team Star

No new Swedish bang – but the European Championship dream lives

The sensational victory over the world champion nation at Hovet on Friday echoed. The national basketball team bet on a favourite in the rematch. But Germany had learned the lesson in a few days and won clearly at home – 80–61 (23–19, 18–12, 19–17, 20–13).

Swedish Super Upset Against the World Champion: "Goosebumps"

Sweden pulled off a major upset in the European Championship qualifying round in basketball. The World Champions Germany were defeated at the Hovet in Stockholm after a thrilling drama with 73–72 in front of a large audience. It's magical. I get goosebumps, says star Ludvig Håkanson, the 22-point shooter.