Heading into the Olympics, the USA reclaims No. 1 position in FIBA Planet Basketball rankings

In the newest FIBA Men’s Planet Rankings, the USA has regained its position as the most effective group in the planet, in spite of finishing fourth at the FIBA Planet Cup and losing 3 out of its final 4 games. FIBA explained that the USA’s consistency at main tournaments more than the previous 3 summers played a considerable part in their rise to the major spot. Spain, previously ranked No. 1, dropped to second spot just after failing to advance out of the group stage at the Planet Cup. Germany, the Planet Cup champions, climbed up to third spot.

The existing FIBA Leading ten teams are as follows: 1. USA, two. Spain, three. Germany, four. Australia, five. Serbia, six. Canada, 7. Argentina, eight. Latvia, 9. France, and ten. Lithuania. With a effective roster led by LeBron James, the USA will be the favored group to win gold at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Even so, winning gold will not be an straightforward process, regardless of the group composition. Serbia, who completed second at the Planet Cup, will have Nikola Jokic on their roster. Lithuania, who defeated the USA, will add Domantas Sabonis, and a sturdy Canadian group, who also beat the USA, will have Jamal Murray in their lineup. In addition, Planet Cup champions Germany will be a formidable opponent.

Following the Olympics, a new FIBA Men’s basketball ranking will be released, additional adding to the confusion and discussion about the most effective group in the planet. This has turn out to be a tradition in the planet of international basketball.