Question about Rasho/Beno

[KoriEllis]

I'm sure some of the Slovenian posters know the answer.

I know that the Slovenian team is now playing/getting ready to play in the qualifers. When do those games end?

I'm wondering when Rasho/Beno will be back in San Antonio.

[Slomo15]

Their last game is on September 25th.
link to FIBA

[KoriEllis]

Wow, that's pretty close to training camp.

Thanks.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Yes, they will play 6 games. The last is on September 25 with Czech Republic !!!!
I go watch them on every game in Slovenia!!!!!

[Slomo15]

You're welcome

[ChumpDumper]

I heard that Rasho was going to play until they had enough points to qualify for the Euro championships, then he'd fly back. Not sure about Beno.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

I heard that Rasho was going to play until they had enough points to qualify for the Euro championships, then he'd fly back. Not sure about Beno.

Yes. But not 100%!!!! We will see!

I must go sleep now! It`s 23h and 16min!!!!

[Slomo15]

I've heard the same thing, but I can't tell wether its just a rumour or an agreed fact. In that case I'm pretty sure Beno would also fly to the US before the end of the tournament.

In order to qualify directly to the euro championship they have to have the first or second spot of their group guaranteed - everybody else has to go through additional qualifications.
link

[Solid D]

Hey, what are all the white guys doing at the front of the bus? I thought we were past all that. 8)

[Slomo15]

Trivia question: Who is the only Slovenian black basketball player (well he is not exactly Slovenian but he has a Slovenian passport and has played for our national team)?

[SlovenianGuy]

Ariel McDonald

And what's the prize for this answer?

[Slomo15]

I should have excluded you and my other compatriots from the quiz .

Your prize? A picture of a duck.

[SlovenianGuy]

oooooooooooooo

Nice duck

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Beno:Beno

[xcoriate]

Is it possible someone could translate the above link?

[Slomo15]

The beginning of the article is not very interesting, he talks about how good the wins in Turkey were for the moral of team Slovenia. He says that the qualification will not be easy and how they would really like to start with a win against there first oponent - France. He says that the team is well prepared and optimistic.

The two most interesting questions are the last two which go something like this:

Q:&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp The next games of team Slovenia could be the final proof that Beno Udrih is back. After your many troubles you have recently made a big impact on the basketball scene….
A:&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp I have been working very hard. For over two years now I have been working out with coach BOSTJAN KUHAR in physiotherapist SASO OGRIN. One of the major factors is that I have been free from injuries and it allows for an uninterrupted working process. After my ankle sprain in Saratova everything has been fine. I have also increased my strength and reached my target weight. I am going through a lot of high quality training sessions and am in great shape.

Q:&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Your expectation for your first NBA season must be high.
A:&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp I do not want to talk about expectations. I’ll do anything I can to help the team. I understand that a lot is depending on me and my game, so I will be evaluated from day one of training camp. The Spurs have promised me that I will be TP’s main backup. We’ll see…


P.S.: Sports commentators over here have calculated that 4 wins guarantee a spot in the championship next year, so keep your fingers crossed for 4 quick wins follwed by two EU-USA flights for Rasho and Beno.

[xcoriate]

Thanks Slomo appreciate it.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Dobr si prevedu!!! Slovenia!!!!!!!!!2

Good job Slomo!!!

[Slomo15]

I could not post this on the other thread (ezboard error msg).

Round Robin: yes, everybody plays everybody in their group twice (one home game and one away game).

link to box score.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Yes i could not post too! Weard. error

Thanks for statistic!!!

The game was good. There was some very good dunks from Brezec and Nachbar! Slovenia dominates in reabounds!!!Udrih play very good. It was god colective team game!!!!
Nesterovic had very bad field gold for 2 2/11!!!!

Some pictures from game:

[KoriEllis]

Thanks for the pictures and reports.

ezboard went wacky today when they were trying to fix some stuff and deleted posts in a certain time frame. I apologize for the inconvenience.

[SLOVENIAN 8]

Tomorow Slovenia with Udrih & Nesterovic play with Poland!!!!!


The game start`s at 13.30!!! In San Antonio at 6.30am !!!

[timvp]

Cool ... are you going to watch it?

Post updates.

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[SLOVENIAN 8]

100% !!! I will watch!!!

I will post it!!!

Beno Udrih

[Slomo15]

Slovenian8 be sure to post the half time and final scores. I'm abroad this week and I seriously doubt I'll find a bar in Amsterdam showing a Slovenia/Poland basketball game.