Boško Radović Cuts Eurobasket Roster: Montenegro Heads to Tampere with 15 Players and Five Friendlies!
Get ready for some basketball drama! Montenegro’s head coach Boško Radović has slashed the roster down to just 15 players ahead of the Eurobasket preparations. That’s right, only 15 players will represent Montenegro, and some key names are missing.
Who’s Out and Who’s In?
Unfortunately, Luka Bogavac, Andrija Grbović, and David Mirković won’t be joining the team as they head to the NCAA league. Along with them, Fedor Žugić, Jovan Vojinović, Pavle Đurišić, Petar Kusovac, Marko Radunović, and Miloš Popović are also off the list.
But fear not! The squad still boasts stars like Kyle Olme from Beşiktaş, Igor Drobnjak from Spartak Subotica, Ognjen Čarapić from Pécs, Vladimir Mihailović from Zadar, and the big gun Nikola Vučević from Chicago.
The Friendly Fire
Before the Eurobasket kicks off, Montenegro will face five friendly matches: against France on August 4 in La Roche-sur-Yon, Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 10 in Sarajevo, Greece on August 14 in Thessaloniki, Israel on August 17 in Bar, and Turkey on August 22 in Istanbul. These games will be the real test for the team.
Group B – The Battle in Tampere
Montenegro will compete in Group B in Tampere, facing the host Finland, Germany, Lithuania, Great Britain, and Sweden. The first game is on August 27 against Germany, followed by matches against Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, and Great Britain.
Eurobasket 2022 – The Big Picture
The tournament runs from August 27 to September 14, with games also in Riga, Limassol, and Katowice. The top four teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.
Can Montenegro Rise to the Top?
With only 15 players and some key absences, the big question is whether Montenegro can hold their own against tough opponents. Basketball is unpredictable, and maybe this squad will surprise everyone!
Final Thoughts
Preparations have started, and we’ll be watching every move. Got thoughts on the roster or predictions? Drop a comment – who knows, your words might be the spark this team needs to crush the competition!
So, who’s your pick in Group B? Think Montenegro will shock the world? Share your hot takes and let’s get the conversation rolling!
