FIBA World Cup 2019: Top 5 individual performances from the quarterfinals

#3 Ricky Rubio - Spain

Ricky Rubio put in another instrumental performance as Spain overcame the Polish in the quarterfinals

Ricky Rubio's ability to lead a team was questioned during his time with the Utah Jazz, and the Spaniard wasn't offered a new contract by the team earlier this summer. However, the now Phoenix Suns star has set out to prove his doubters wrong and Rubio was once again the focal point during Spain's comfortable win over Poland.

He led the way with 19 points and continued to show his improved perimeter shooting by knocking down 3 of his 4 attempts from deep. He was also Spain's chief creator with 9 assists and pulled down five boards during an excellent all-around performance. Rubio's form has been especially important due to Sergio Llull's struggles, and the 28-year-old will be confident of delivering a first World Cup win for Spain since their triumph in 2006.