By Antigoni Zachari / info@eurohoops.net
16 teams on the map wait for their next challenge on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Before we head to the next round, though, let’s reminiscent 12 players who stood out for their teams. Some of them have made it, some have not, yet the bottom line, aka their performances, will be remembered.
Our list includes the most statistically effective players of each position, based on their five-game presence, but also focuses on game-changing players for each team.
Without further ado…
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Goran Dragic
Slovenia has took its opponents by storm in the group phase and Dragic is the force behind this great success. His leadership and experience has paced the team to 5 convincing wins, even against podium-contenders like France.
Dragic averages 24.4 points and, 5.4 assists and 3.2 rebounds so far and manages to be the statistic leader after 5 games.