Spain prepares for qualifiers against Denmark and Georgia next month
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Spanish national basketball team will face Denmark on July 2 in Madrid and Georgia on July 5 in Tbilisi. Spain enters the final window of qualifiers with a perfect 4-0 record and has qualified for the next round. Veteran center Willy Hernangomez will captain the team, featuring promising young players such as Izan Almansa, Mario Saint-Supery, Alvaro Cardenas, and Boston Celtics forward Hugo Gonzalez, who returns after missing last summer's EuroBasket due to NBA commitments.
- •Spain leads with a 4-0 record in qualifiers.
- •Willy Hernangomez will captain the national team.
- •Young players Izan Almansa, Mario Saint-Supery, and Alvaro Cardenas are included.
- •Hugo Gonzalez returns to the national team after missing EuroBasket.
- •Matches are scheduled for July 2 and July 5.
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Among the young names included are Izan Almansa, Mario …
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