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.
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Several stars missing when Sweden qualifies for the World Cup
Sweden's basketball team will begin the World Cup qualifiers - without several of the stars who played in the round of 16 in the European Championship a couple of months ago.
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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.
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Sweden fell – but close to the European Championship: "In our hands"
Sweden's basketball men were on their way to secure a spot in the European Championship. But despite taking the lead, it turned into a loss in overtime in the qualifying thriller away against Bulgaria (77–81) the championship is near. It's in our hands, says Melwin Pantzar to TT.
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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).
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