Itoudis gives an update on Antetokounmpo and Dorsey's availability in EuroBasket / News - Basketnews.com

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Greek national team head coach Dimitris Itoudis spoke about the possibilities of Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Olympiacos Piraeus guard Tyler Dorsey joining the national team for this year's EuroBasket.

Tyler Dorsey

Team:Olympiakos PiraeusPosition:PG, SGAge:26Height:193 cmWeight:83 kgBirth place:California, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Itoudis revealed that he will meet with Antetokounmpo in the upcoming days.

"I have contacted Giannis, and I will meet with him in person in the upcoming days," said Itoudis.

Itoudis mentioned some issues in Antetokounmpo's possibility to join the team but hoped it will be dealt with.

"It is a great advantage for Greece to have Giannis," said Itoudis. "There are other issues that will be addressed by Zisis, Dikoudis, and Vangelis Liolios."

Another important player for the Greek national team Tyler Dorsey, according to Itoudis, made himself available to join the team.

"We have talked to Dorsey. He has made himself available to the national team. He is waiting for our official call," Itoudis explained the situation.

Itoudis has also talked about upcoming challenges and sacrifices players make for the national team.

"First, we look at the June window and the match against Great Britain and then in preparation for the August window and EuroBasket," said Itoudis.

"I need to get to know them too. It is a sacrifice what the players do with the National Team," added Itoudis.

Greece competes in group B of the European FIBA world championship qualifiers. Because of the removal of Belarus, all three teams – Greece (3-1), Turkey (1-2), and Great Britain (1-1) have their place secured in the second round of qualifiers.

Greece will meet Great Britain at home in Larissa on June 30, 20:00 CET.

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