Crvena Zvezda Belgrade representative Nikola Ivanović has joined the Montenegrin national team. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 5 points and 2.3 assists per game in the EuroLeague this season.
True, the last twelve of the Montenegrins are not entirely clear, because shortly before the start of the match it will be clear whether one of the leaders, Kendrick Perry, will be able to run on the floor. The naturalized American is injured, but the Montenegrins try to get him back on his feet.
If they win, Montenegro would join Lithuania in the standings and take a big step towards the World Championship. The hosts, who welcome a major challenge in Podgorica, are expecting a serious comeback – Entry to the 6,000,000 capacity Morača Arena will be free.
“We have a strong squad, with the support of our fans we will definitely fight for the victory. We are expecting a great match against a great opponent,” says Montenegrin strategist B. Radovičius.
On Friday the Lithuanians did not resist the French 65:90, and the Montenegrins managed the Czechs 65:56.
In the first selection round, the Lithuanians from Kaunas beat the representatives of Montenegro with the result of 90:73, but then Jonas Valančiūnas and Domantas Sabonis, as well as Marius Grigonis and other EuroLeague players, including those from Žalgiris, helped the national .
The final selection window for the FIBA World Cup is scheduled for February next year. During this, the Lithuanians will face Hungarian (home) and French (away) basketball players.
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