Written by Cesare Miranti / info@eurohoops.net
Turkish Airlines EuroLeague could potentially boost Denmark’s chances of qualifying for EuroBasket 2025 as national teams have a longer break than previously seen during February not. In fact, Shavon Shields was included in the national team’s 24-man reserve squad ahead of games against Georgia and Finland.
The Olimpia Milano superstar has only played once for the Danish national team, scoring 26 points, nine rebounds and six assists in a 98-94 win over Belarus in the 2021 EuroBasket qualifier. Ife Lundberg followed him with 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists during that game.
The current Virtus Bologna shooting guard previously expressed satisfaction about the possibility of a pairing with Shavon Shields in an interview with Eurohoops in 2022. “I think it would be very scary if Shabon and I played together in the Danish national team. We only played one game together, but it was a lot of fun. I think we showed our potential. think”commented.
This is unlikely to happen since Shavon Shields has been off the court for an extended period due to injury. However, after the win against Deltona in the domestic league, Ettore Messina said that he would be able to make a quick return to the red and white Italian team. “The only one who is close to returning is Shavon Shields and he has had very encouraging individual training. Barring any setbacks, we might give him 10 minutes of playing time for the game on Friday or Sunday. do not have”commented the Italian head coach.
The 29-year-old small forward is making his fourth EuroLeague appearance with Olimpia Milano and is averaging 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season. Before signing with Milan in 2020, he also played for Baskonia in Europe’s top competition.
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