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Yup. Looking out for UofA alumni.

Igor Kokoskov should get at least 1 more year. The team seems to be playing a lot better since they broke the 17 game losing streak.

If the Suns can get a good PG and PF I think they will finally turn the corner next season.

I just don't think its a good idea to keep firing coaches. If Sarver goes through with this this will be Booker's 5th or 6th coach. :francis:
 

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Igor Kokoskov should get at least 1 more year. The team seems to be playing a lot better since they broke the 17 game losing streak.

If the Suns can get a good PG and PF I think they will finally turn the corner next season.

I just don't think its a good idea to keep firing coaches. If Sarver goes through with this this will be Booker's 5th or 6th coach. :francis:

That's true. The Suns have played well enough recently to give Igor another year. See what he can do with a more established point guard. Maybe he can attract Rubio. He was his assistant coach last year.
 

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Lithuania
FIBA Rank: 6
Qualifiers Performance: 11-1, +197
Last Major Tournaments: 9th (2017 EuroBasket), 7th (2016 Olympics), 2nd (2015 EuroBasket), 4th (2014 World Cup), 2nd (2013 EuroBasket), 8th (2012 Olympics)

NBA Players: Jonas Valanciunas, Domantas Sabonis
Other Notable Players: Mindaugas Kuzminskas, Mantas Kalnietis, Paulius Jankunas

Briefly: A perennial powerhouse despite their most recent EuroBasket slip-up, Lithuania always boasts a deep frontcourt and is a threat to medal if they get strong guard play. The Jonas Valanciunas Revenge Game is coming.

Australia
FIBA Rank: 11
Qualifiers Performance: 10-2, +328
Last Major Tournaments: 1st (2017 Asia Cup), 4th (2016 Olympics), 1st (2015 Oceania Championship), 12th (2014 World Cup), 1st (2013 Oceania Championship), 7th (2012 Olympics)

NBA Players: Ben Simmons, Joe Ingles, Patty Mills, Aron Baynes, Matthew Dellavedova, Thon Maker, Andrew Bogut, Jonah Bolden, Ryan Broekhoff, Dante Exum (injured) and Deng Adel
Other Notable Players: Isaac Humphries, Nathan Sobey, Brad Newley, Mitch Creek

Briefly: Don’t let the lighter zone they come out of confuse that this is one of the world’s most dangerous teams, one that threatened to medal at the last Olympics. They’re tough, balanced and deep.

Canada
FIBA Rank: 23
Qualifiers Performance: 10-2, +282
Last Major Tournaments: 8th (2017 AmeriCup), DNQ (2016 Olympics), 3rd (2015 Americas Championship), DNQ (2014 World Cup), 6th (2013 Americas Championship), DNQ (2012 Olympics)

NBA Players: Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cory Joseph, Tristan Thompson, Kelly Olynyk, Andrew Wiggins, Dwight Powell, Khem Birch, Nik Stauskas, Trey Lyles, Chris Boucher, Naz Mitrou-Long and Dillon Brooks (injured)
Other Notable Players: R.J. Barrett, Melvin Ejim, Kevin Pangos, Anthony Bennett, Dejan Kravic (dual), Kyle Wiltjer, Brady Heslip and Tyler Ennis (injured),
 
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