Who won EuroBasket 2009?
Spain won EuroBasket 2009, defeating Serbia 85-63 in the final held on the 20th of September 2009 at Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland. It was Spain's first FIBA European Championship title.
Questions about EuroBasket 2009
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Who was named MVP of EuroBasket 2009?
Pau Gasol of Spain was named the tournament MVP at EuroBasket 2009. He led the tournament with 20 blocks across nine games and finished with 75 total rebounds and 168 total points.
Where was EuroBasket 2009 held?
EuroBasket 2009 was held in Poland across seven venues in seven cities, including Gdansk, Poznan, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Bydgoszcz, Lodz, and Katowice. The knockout stage was played entirely at Spodek Arena in Katowice, which had a capacity of 11,500.
What was the result of the EuroBasket 2009 bronze medal game?
Greece defeated Slovenia 57-56 to win the bronze medal at EuroBasket 2009. The margin of one point made it one of the closest results in the knockout stage of the tournament.
What did EuroBasket 2009 qualify teams for?
EuroBasket 2009 served as a qualifying tournament for the 2010 FIBA World Championship in Turkey. Spain, Serbia, Greece, Slovenia, France, and Croatia all earned European qualifying berths through their performances.
Who was the official mascot of EuroBasket 2009 and what does the name mean?
The official mascot of EuroBasket 2009 was a European bison named Mieszko. The name was chosen for its historical significance: Mieszko was the first documented ruler to unite Poland, in the 10th century.