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Croatia climbs FIBA rankings after strong World Cup qualifying performances
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Croatia climbs FIBA rankings after strong World Cup qualifying performances

From Večernji List · () Croatian

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  • Croatia moved up two places to 32nd in the latest FIBA men’s basketball rankings, with 465.1 points.
  • The United States remained first, Germany second, and France rose to third, while Serbia fell to fourth.
  • Turkey made the biggest move among the top 10, rising two places to ninth.

Croatia moved up two places in the latest FIBA basketball rankings after what the team’s performances in World Cup qualifying were described as strong displays. Croatia now sits 32nd with 465.1 points.

The United States remained at the top with 952.3 points, followed by Germany on 877.4. France climbed one place to third with 870.9 points, while Serbia dropped from third to fourth with 870.6.

Canada, Spain, Australia and Argentina held their positions. Turkey rose two places to ninth with 808.1 points, and Lithuania completed the top 10 on 801.3.

Croatia had previously occupied 34th place. Its new position follows the latest ranking update after the qualifying matches.

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