After clinching a berth in the 2024 Olympic Games, Spain announced a change to its men’s roster ahead of the start of the tournament on July 27 in Paris, France.
Veteran Álex Abrines, who missed the qualifying tournament due to injury, was cleared to play and added to the 12-man roster, replacing San Antonio Spurs second-round pick Juan Núñez. The team will keep Núñez in camp as a possible injury replacement.
Núñez totaled 19 minutes in two appearances in the qualifiers.
Spain defeated the Bahamas on Sunday, 86-78, to clinch its seventh straight appearance in the Olympic Games. Lorenzo Brown produced a team-high 18 points, Willy Hernangómez scored 15 points and seven rebounds and Santi Aldama added 12 points in the win.
🚨 OFICIAL | Los 1⃣2⃣ jugadores que representarán a #LaFamilia en los Juegos Olímpicos de @Paris2024 🔝#SomosEquipo pic.twitter.com/dBae8biBgP
— Baloncesto España (@BaloncestoESP) July 9, 2024
Spain finished its run in the qualifying tournament with a 4-0 record. The team emerged as the top country from Group A after defeating Lebanon and Angola. The Spaniards then knocked off Finland in the semifinal to set up their matchup against the Bahamas, who were 3-0.
The team claimed one of the four remaining spots in the 2024 Olympic Games. It will be placed in Group A to start the Olympics, along with Australia, Canada and Greece, who defeated Croatia on Sunday in its qualifying tournament.
Spain will open up the Olympics against Australia on July 27. The team will then face Greece on July 30 before wrapping up the group phase on Aug. 2 against Canada.
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