Caboclo carries Brazil to FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 Latvia crown
RIGA (Latvia) – Brazil are celebrating being crowned winners of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 Latvia and sealing a coveted place at Paris 2024.
They will line up at the Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament for the 16th time after they spoiled the party in Riga for the home fans.
A stunning opening quarter which included 8 of 8 from downtown and a half-court buzzer beater gave Brazil a commanding 34-11 advantage over Latvia and they never had cause to look back.
Sailing to a memorable 94-69 success, they were powered by forward Leo Meindl with a near double-double of 21 points and 9 boards.
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His teammate Bruno Caboclo also impressed with 21 points and that sealed the deal on him being deservedly crowned the TISSOT MVP of the competition.
When Brazil line up at Paris 2024 they will do so in Group B, where they will face host nation France, reigning FIBA Basketball World Cup champions Germany and also Japan.
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