As we are nearing the August 25th date, the highly anticipated FIBA Basketball world cup 2023 edition promises to be one of the most popular editions in history. Three countries are hosting the international tournament for the first time, bringing together the best teams from around the globe to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. Each edition of the tournament has given Basketball fans fierce competition, thrilling matches, and displayed exceptional talent on the court. This year, Group E seems to be one of the most exciting groups in contention.
Let us briefly delve into each team of Group E and their global power rankings and understand what makes them significant contenders within Group E.
List of Teams in Group E
Germany (Power Ranking: 7)
FIBA World Ranking: 11
Germany is known for its dominant performances throughout history. They have consistently proven themselves as one of the best contender teams but failed to create a significant impact on world tournaments such as the World Cup and the Olympics.
Coming off from the 2022 Eurobasket after securing the 3rd spot, the hopes are high this time as the 18-man squad for this year’s world cup consists of five NBA-caliber performers along with the entire 12-man bronze medal squad from last year.
Australia (Power Ranking: 4)
FIBA World Ranking: 3
The Australian team will be this group’s Juggernaut, entering the tournament as FIBA semi-finalists and Olympic bronze medallists. Renowned for their explosive offensive playstyle, the team possesses extraordinary shooting abilities and lightning-fast transitions that keep opponents on edge throughout matches.
Their relentless pursuit of victory has propelled them in rankings in the past ten years, making them a force to be reckoned with in any competition they partake in.
Finland (Power Ranking: 11)
FIBA World Ranking: 24
Finland stands out as another noteworthy in this group behind Germany. Having reached the 2022 EuroBasket Quarter-Finals, the Wolf pack are carrying much-needed positive momentum.
This team is known for its physicality and defensive tenacity, they excel at shutting down opposing offenses while capitalizing on turnovers with swift counter-attacks. This combination gives them a much-needed advantage over opponents to push their offense.
Japan (Power Ranking: 14)
FIBA World Ranking: 36
And last but not least; it is the hosts themselves, Japan. They are a well-balanced mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents who complement each other perfectly on both ends of the court. Having been excellent during the qualifiers, their versatility allows for seamless rotations that keep opponents guessing. With their current form, the five Reds might have a chance of pushing through into the Quarter-Finals.
Schedule For Group E Teams
| List of Games | Date | Venue |
| Finland v Australia | 25 August, 17:00 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
| Germany v Japan | 25 August, 21:10 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
| Australia vs Germany | 27 August, 17:30 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
| Finland v Japan | 27 August, 21:10 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
| Germany v Finland | 29 August, 16:30 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
| Australia v Japan | 29 August, 20:10 hrs (local time) | Okinawa Arena, Okinawa, Japan |
With the tournament approaching, only time will tell which team will rise above others in Group E and progress through the second round. As the viewers globally prepare themselves for thrilling contests filled with amazing feats of skill and heart-stopping moments, they can rest assured of a memorable tournament of Basketball.
FAQs
A. Germany has managed to qualify six times for the FIBA world cup in history.
A. Australia has appeared 13 times at the FIBA world cup
A. Argentina hosted the first edition of the FIBA world cup and became its first champion.
A. Serbia, formerly known as Yugoslavia (five times).
