Luka Garza's Bosnia prepares to face Italy in FIBA Qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Luka Garza and Bosnia and Herzegovina will compete against Italy on August 28 during the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Bosnia currently holds a record of 2-4 in Group J and has never defeated Italy, which is 5-0 against them historically. Garza has played in two qualifying matches, averaging 21.5 points per game. A win against Italy is crucial for Bosnia in their pursuit of qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar.
- •Bosnia faces Italy at 2 p.m. ET in Tuzla.
- •Bosnia is currently last in Group J with two wins and four losses.
- •Garza averaged 21.5 points per game in prior qualifiers.
- •Italy is 5-1 in group play, aiming to maintain their unbeaten record against Bosnia.
- •Success in this match could improve Bosnia's qualifying prospects.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics center Luka Garza and Bosnia and Herzegovina set to face Italy in FIBA Qualifiers
"Boston Celtics center Luka Garza will represent his country again during the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
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