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Spain to Open Eurobasket Against Great Britain With Renewed Young Squad

Coach Miguel Méndez is banking on emerging talents to compensate for a handful of veterans sidelined by injury or retirement

La  jugadora del Valencia Basket Raquel Carrera posa con Alba Torrens. | FEB
Miguel Méndez, seleccionador del equipo femenino español de baloncesto, durante un amistoso preparatorio para el Eurobasket.
La renovada aventura de Miguel Mendez

Overview

  • Only three holdovers—Alba Torrens, Paula Ginzo and Raquel Carrera—remain from the 2023 silver-medal team while ten veterans are unavailable.
  • Raquel Carrera’s participation is still in doubt as she works through an ankle injury sustained earlier this season.
  • Newcomers including 2006-born guard Iyana Martín and center Awa Fam make their senior debuts as part of the youthful roster.
  • Galician coach Cristina Cantero and physical trainer Óscar Viana join Méndez’s staff to guide the revamped lineup.
  • Spain opens its campaign on June 19 against Great Britain and will also face Germany and Sweden in the first group stage.