NBA recruits boost GB bid for EuroBasket success
Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.
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"With every squad selection, you want to try to make sure that you are getting the balance of the most talented players available."
— Marc Steutel , Athlete
"It's not just a 'this window' thing, it has taken years."
— Marc Steutel , Athlete
Key People
Amari Williams is a Boston Celtics center who has recently been called up to join Great Britain's men's basketball team for EuroBasket qualifying.
Dan Clark is the general manager of Great Britain's men's basketball team and has previously competed in the Olympics.
Marc Steutel is the head coach of Great Britain's men's basketball team.
Tosan Evbuomwan is a forward who has joined Barcelona after three seasons in the NBA, now called up to represent Great Britain in EuroBasket qualifying.
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Great Britain have managed to land three current, former and future NBA players for their EuroBasket qualifying double-header this week.
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