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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Sweden’s Simon Birgander relishing France test against Victor Wembanyama
National team center Simon Birgander measures 210 centimeters - but is still set to feel short in the World Cup qualifier against France. Then Birgander and Sweden will face world star Victor Wembanyama, 224 centimeters, for the first time.
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Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Finland in World Cup qualifier opener
The national basketball team began the decisive World Cup qualifiers with a huge scalp. Pelle Larsson scored 31 points as Finland was defeated 86-81 on the road. Our most important victory so far, says the NBA star.
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Sweden moves hyped World Cup qualifier against France to Avicii Arena: Goosebumps, says Riipinen
Interest in watching the national basketball team's World Cup qualifying match against France was so great that the game was moved from Hovet to Avicii Arena. “It’s so cool. So big. We’re going to give back on the court,” says national team captain Mikko Riipinen at a press conference.
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Pelle Larsson leads Sweden past Slovenia and into World Cup qualifying second round
Pelle Larsson is the big name for Swedish basketball. The NBA player was the key man when Sweden defeated Slovenia 88-79 (50-45) away and advanced further in the World Cup qualifiers.
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Pelle Larsson leads star-studded Sweden in World Cup basketball qualifiers
Pelle Larsson, Bobi Klintman, Elliot Cadeau, Viktor Gaddefors… The national basketball team looks sharper than ever - at least on paper. "It's a very, very strong squad. I have to admit that," says national team captain Mikko Riipinen ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
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Another loss, now a must-win match awaits as Sweden face Estonia in World Cup qualifying
It was the Swedish national basketball team's third straight loss in World Cup qualifying when Estonia visited Stockholm. Sweden lost 77–88. "I think we are all a bit irritated and depressed right now," Ludvig Håkanson said on Expressen's broadcast after the match.
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New loss – despite Håkanson's great play
Ludvig Håkanson almost managed to turn the game around on his own with his 34 points. But in the end, the basketball masters still fell to Slovenia, who won the World Cup qualifiers 94–83. We are clearly in a tough situation, says the 29-year-old.
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