Malkovich and unpredictability Poland - to preview the group C EuroBasket.

Classic team of Spain among the favorites of the continental championship as well as usual, like taking a shower in the morning. However, if the usual "red fury" without reservation is considered a major contender for the gold medal, then today to discuss prospects squads should add one important "but" - namely, the absence of certain key executives.
For example, in Slovenia pireneytsev will have to do without the older Gasol, MVP of the championship two years ago, Navarro, the hero of the final of the tournament Ibaka, and Reyes. Of course, the margin of safety in wards Juan Orengo (by the way, a regular change in the coaching position Sergio Scariolo) is so great that even with these losses by the collective forces to handle. What, in particular, have convinced the results of friendlies. But how to beat the light of major competitors are likely to Fernandez and the company will have to forget. - WHAT IS THE CEILING Croatia? In turn Croatian team - a typical example of a strong team on paper, but in practice, which is a clear what. Indeed, the composition of squads at least commands respect. Here and included in the 'Team of the Euroleague Tomic, and one of the best "big" Old World Zhorich and progressing by leaps and bounds Bogdanovich, and one of the leaders of "Panathinaikos" Ukich, and 19-year-old prodigy Šarić, who this year was predicted in Top 15 NBA Draft, but the striker has decided to delay the start of a career overseas. It would seem that with this set of performers just right to put the maximum goal. However, the prospects of Croats raised concerns in relation to the friendly match, clearly showing that the Balkan machine is not adjusted and close. "Flies" the Turks and the French for "-30", even at a discount to the informal nature of the fights, and at the same time hoping for at least a medal - he was still an oxymoron. Especially sparred opened and the problems of his team at half-court. If Yasmin Repesha not be able to patch the defensive holes - to be the team bat in the first round. Although on paper, again, the team deserves at least getting into the quarterfinals. - IN FORCE IS GEORGIA leave the group? Team Georgia fit to be called one of the "dark horse" of the championship. The composition of the team is pretty decent, and in certain hands, the team could qualify for at least out of the group, even one as difficult. However, the chances of Caucasians significantly lowered due to the absence of two stars - Pachulia and Shengelya. As a result, opponents of a shock to push a bunch of "big" is not possible. It is especially hurt the integrity of the attack team, which now flows into the unhealthy dependence on a naturalized American Ricky Hickman. Defender even showed solid statistics in Euroleague (13.5 points, with 51% of hits in the game), but it is hardly alone will solve all the problems of Georgia in the attack. - Will Bozidar Malkovich confound the skeptics is not the first year there is talk that the great last Malkovich has outlived its time and our severe time for him to do as a coach is nothing. Understandably, the smoke could not appear without a fire - the last major achievement mentor date back as much abroad 1980s and 1990s. XXI Century is a 61-year-old maitre lot of frustration and almost no joy. Nevertheless, coming EuroBasket can serve classic script for the movie. The one where the coach of a sports team is selected from the pile of criticism and get with clients to unprecedented heights. As also the home furnishings tournament favors specialist: here and the support of fans, and referees to favor the traditional owners. The benefit alone okolobasketbolnymi moments of optimism is not limited to the Slovenes. After the disposal of the legendary coach now all the strongest players of the country, except maybe the Erazema Lorbeka. - WHAT TO EXPECT FROM POLAND? On the last Eurobasket Polish team just did not create a major sensation of the tournament. Then the team is on the verge of having to beat Turkey in the first round. Alas, the fatal combination of circumstances has left the Poles behind the tournament. Whether they will make their way among the top 12 in Slovenia? Hard to say. On the one hand, the disposal of Dick Bauermanna formidable bunch of "big", which is one of the leaders of the "Phoenix," Gortat and move in the summer in the "Barcelona" Lampe. On the other - Kelat and the company ended up in a group to such opponents with which to gain an advantage under the basket, even the mighty forces of the duo is extremely difficult. For example, in the matches against Croatia and the Spaniards. Of course, if a sweet couple will manifest itself in all its glory, and the "kids" will provide the necessary support from the perimeter, to cling to the third spot Poland is quite capable. But should any of the "big" in the overall mix tonality orchestra - and the team is unlikely to finish the song, and then it gets even to the middle.