Green Street An update from Mexico
Aug. 19—,and the rest of their teammates on the Brazil senior women's basketball national team have played two games at this week's FIBA Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament. and Team Canada have played just one game so far. The tournament got underway on Monday in Guadalajara, Mexico. It's an important week as these eight national teams look to take the first major step toward qualifying for the ...
On August 19, the Brazil senior women's basketball national team and Team Canada are participating in the FIBA Pre-Olympic qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico. This tournament serves as a crucial step towards qualifying for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The top two teams from each group advance to the semifinals, with the final set to take place on Sunday.
Canada, currently considered the favorite to finish atop Group B, secured their opening victory with a convincing 72-57 win against Senegal on Monday at the Arena Astros. Despite limited playing time, forward Parchment contributed one rebound in just three minutes of action.
Brazil, representing Group A, suffered a loss to South Sudan, 63-61, in their opening match. However, Junior guard Guyton had a standout performance, tallying 20 points on 7 of 15 shooting, along with three rebounds and three assists, in nearly 26 minutes on the court. Center Vasconcelos supported her team with six rebounds, despite scoring no points.
Additionally, Brazil bounced back with a hard-fought 56-53 win against New Zealand on Tuesday, a game they deemed necessary for advancement. Guyton again led the charge with 18 points, 5 of 15 shooting, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals during 34 minutes of play. Vasconcelos chipped in with three points and two assists in 10:37 of game time.
The remaining group play is set for Thursday against Argentina for all four teams in Group A, who are currently tied at three points each, with just one game each to secure their spots for the semifinals.
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