Former Arizona Wildcats Deandre Ayton and Azuolas Tubelis got here up wanting making the Paris Olympics as their respective nationwide groups misplaced within the last spherical of Olympic Qualifying Tournaments Sunday.
Ayton scored 17 factors for The Bahamas of their 86-78 loss to Spain. The Bahamas was looking for its first-ever berth to the Olympics.
Ayton averaged 19.5 factors and 11.8 rebounds over 4 video games on the Olympic Qualifying Match in Spain.
Additionally on Sunday, Lithuania fell to host Puerto Rico 79-68 within the Olympic Qualifying Match last held in San Juan. Tubelis did rating, taking part in 27 seconds of motion.
Whereas neither former Wildcat will likely be making the Olympics, Arizona males’s basketball may have illustration in Paris. Former taking pictures guard Josh Inexperienced was named to the Australian roster over the weekend.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr will coach america group on the Olympics. The U.S. is looking for its fifth straight Olympic gold medal.