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Mario Saint-Supery and Izan Almansa to represent Spain in World Cup qualifiers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:34 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Mario Saint-Supery and Izan Almansa to represent Spain in World Cup qualifiers
Summary

Mario Saint-Supery of Gonzaga and Izan Almansa will represent Spain in the final two games of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers this summer. Scheduled matches include Denmark on June 29 in Madrid and Georgia on July 5 in Tbilisi. Almansa, who is still awaiting NCAA eligibility, recently joined Gonzaga after a diverse basketball journey. Saint-Supery, another Gonzaga player, excelled in assists during the last season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Saint-Supery and Almansa named to Spain's 14-player roster.
  • •First match against Denmark set for June 29 in Madrid.
  • •Second match against Georgia scheduled for July 5 in Tbilisi.
  • •Almansa is awaiting NCAA eligibility to join Gonzaga.
  • •Saint-Supery led Gonzaga in assists last season.
Latest Updates
  • 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Mario Saint-Supery, Gonzaga commit Izan Almansa to compete for Spain in World Cup qualifying window
  • 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Mario Saint-Supery, Izan Almansa Representing Home Country of Spain This Summer
What they're saying
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Jun. 25—Mario Saint-Supery and Izan Almansa are expected to link up next season at Gonzaga, but the future teammates could also get time on the court next week when they represent Spain in FIBA World Cup qualifying games against Denmark and Georgia. Saint-Supery, who started in 17 of 35 games for Gonzaga as a freshman, and Almansa, who committed to Mark Few's program in May, were two of the 14 ...

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The 21-year-old Izan Almansa isn’t officially allowed to join the 2026-27 Gonzaga team yet.

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