Leading European basketball team ascending global rankings
The German basketball national team has had a remarkable run in international tournaments, most notably winning the epic European Championship (EM) in Riga on Sunday evening. They defeated Turkey with a score of 88:83, securing their place as the current European champions.
This victory has boosted Germany's ranking in the world, moving them up from fourth place to second. The only team ranked ahead of them is the Olympic champions, USA.
Captain Dennis Schröder led the team to this impressive feat, a role he has been playing since the team's World Cup (WM) win in Manila two years ago. Schröder's leadership has been instrumental in Germany's success in both the EM and the WM.
While the US basketball team maintains a clear lead in the world rankings, Germany's improvement is noteworthy. The US team, led by NBA stars like Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, remains at the top of the world rankings, with the US team being the current Olympic champion in basketball, having won gold in the Olympic Games last year in Paris.
Despite missing the title at the Ameri-Cup, the US team's ranking remains unaffected. The next major international basketball tournament will be the World Cup in Qatar in 2027, for which defending champion Germany will have to qualify.
It's important to note that the Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles a year after the World Cup. Germany finished fourth empty-handed in the Olympic Games last year, offering them an opportunity for redemption in the future.
This is the second time Germany has won the EM, with their first victory being in 1993. The team around NBA giant Nikola Jokic was eliminated in the round of 16 at the EM, indicating a tougher competition for the top spots in international basketball.
As the world prepares for the World Cup in Qatar and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the focus will undoubtedly be on these two powerhouse teams: Germany and the USA. The race for the top spot promises to be an exciting one, with both teams showing strong performances in recent nba games.
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