Venezuela releases a 21-man extended list for World Cup / News - Basketnews.com

Most of the players on the list played in the Venezuelan league last season.

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Venezuela booked a surprise ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup over Argentina in the Qualifiers. The country's federation has now presented an extended list of candidates for the upcoming tournament.

The list features the names of 21 players, most of which compete in the local Venezuelan league. As the federation notes, the team's coaching staff will be able to add competitors to the list as the maximum number of candidates is 24.

Venezuela will play five friendly games before the World Cup. First, they will compete against Spain on August 4th, followed by matches versus France (August 7th), Australia (August 14th), South Sudan (August 16th), and Brazil (August 17th).

Venezuela will compete in Group F in the World Cup together with Slovenia, Georgia, and Cabo Verde.

Full Venezuela's 21-man list:

Michael Carrera – Movistar Estudiantes, Spain Luis Carrillo – Spartans Distrito Capital, Venezuela Pedro Chourio – Panteras de Miranda, Venezuela Anyelo Cisneros – Cocodrilos de Caracas, Venezuela Nestor Colmenares – Trotamundos de Carabobo, Venezuela David Cubillan – Guaiqueríes de Margarita, Venezuela Windi Graterol – Guaiqueríes de Margarita, Venezuela Heissler Guillent – Guaros de Lara, Venezuela Andres Marrero – La Salle University, NCAA Edgar Martinez – Trotamundos de Carabobo, Venezuela Jose Materan – Gaiteros del Zulia, Venezuela Enrique Medina – NBA Academy, Australia Anthony Perez – Gladiadores de Anzoategui, Venezuela Franger Pirela – Marinos de Anzoátegui, Venezuela Fabrizio Pugliatti – Stella Azzurra Roma, Italy Miguel Ruiz – Panteras de Miranda, Venezuela Yohanner Sifontes – Spartans Distrito Capital, Venezuela Garly Sojo – Broncos de Caracas, Venezuela Kender Urbina – Spartans Distrito Capital, Venezuela Gregory Vargas – Gladiadores de Anzoategui, Venezuela Jhornan Zamora – Trotamundos de Carabobo, Venezuela Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.