It is a bit shame as Spain will be in the same group as Slovenia so he could play a game against Beno face-to-face (if Beno will play at the championship). It is also interesting, however, as Calderon is injured and Sergio still does not get a place behind Rubio, Lopez and Cabezas.

Israel got Greece, Croatia and Macedonia so Omri Casspi has a fairly good chance to advance to another round with the Israeli national team.