A balanced scoring effort led by Luka Doncic and an effective defense carried Slovenia to victory, securing a spot in the Basketball World Cup quarterfinals.
Slovenia's Luka Doncic was the top scorer in the opening round (30.0 points per game) at the Basketball World Cup. Josh Hawkinson led Japan with 23.3...
Luka Doncic, Klemen Prepelic and Mike Tobey, the three leading scorers for Slovenia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, continue to be key catalysts for the team.
Overcoming a 13-point halftime deficit, Cape Verde controlled the fourth quarter, beat Venezuela and raised its profile on the global basketball landscape.
Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic scored a game-high 37 points. His impressive all-around effort included seven rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Luka Doncic led Slovenia with 23 points in a final tuneup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. The dazzling playmaker also handed out seven assists.
After scoring 48 points in Slovenia’s first Olympic basketball game, Doncic’s efficient effort paced his medal-chasing nation in its second straight victory.
The NBA forwards headline a versatile squad set to make its first appearance in the Summer Games in 45 years.
