The fight for one spot for the Eurobasket of Poland keep going and yesterday two games were played: France - Finland and Bosnia Herzegovina - Belgium. Two prospects shined in a great level: french Antoine Diot ('89) and bosnian Nihad Djedjovic ('90).

France, after recovering Tony Parker, added they second victory over Finland (82-72). Diot, called at the last moment, led the Bleus with 16 points and 4/7 threes in only 22 minutes. In Finland Petteri Koponen ('88) collected 16 with 3/7 behind the arc. On the standings of this group France is first (2-0) over Italy and Finland, both with 0-1.

At the other group Bosnia and Herzegovina won its second game in a row, beating Belgium (82-77). Djedjovic played again in a good level, finishing with 18 points (4/5 threes) and 7 rebounds. Nemanja Gordic ('88) added 8 and 3 assists, and Elmedin Kikanovic ('88), 3 points and 4 rebounds. In Belgium Thomas Dreesen ('88) and Yannick Driesen ('88) didn't play. On the standings Bosnia and Herzegovina is first (2-0) over Belgium and Portugal, both with 0-1. Next games will be played Tuesday: Belgium-Portugal and Finland-Italy.

 

Photo: FIBA Europe / Harry Zampetoulas