The men's Olympic Basketball tournament is almost upon us, in what is sure to be one of the best and closest olympic tournaments in recent memory with a great spread of talent across each competing nation.
Predicting the potential winners and placings for each group though, is never an easy gig.
Here's what we predict will be the results and final group placings for the mens basketball tournament heading into the quarter-finals:
(Note: The top two teams in each group will advance to the Quarterfinals stage along with the two best third-placed teams)
Group A
Teams: Czech Republic, France, Iran, USA
Game 1:ย Iran vs Czech Republic -ย Result:ย Czech Republic win
Game 2:ย France vs USA -ย Result:ย USA win
Game 3:ย USA vs Iran -ย Result:ย USA win
Game 4:ย Czech Republic vs France -ย Result:ย France win
Game 5:ย Iran vs France -ย Result:ย France win
Game 6:ย USA vs Czech Republic -ย Result:ย USA win
Group A Final Standings:ย
- USA (3-0)
- France (2-1)
- Czech Republic (1-2)
- Iran (0-3)
Group B
Teams: Australia, Germany, Italy, Nigeria
Game 1: Germany vs Italy -ย Result:ย Italy win
Game 2: Australia vs Nigeria - Result:ย Australia win
Game 3:ย Nigeria vs Germany -ย Result:ย Nigeria win
Game 4:ย Australia vs Italy -ย Result:ย Australia win
Game 5: Italy vs Nigeria -ย Result:ย Nigeria win
Game 6: Australia vs Germany -ย Result:ย Australia win
Group B Final Standings:
- Australia (3-0)
- Nigeria (2-1)
- Italy (1-2)
- Germany (0-3)
Group C
Teams: Argentina, Japan, Slovenia, Spain
Game 1:ย Argentina vs Slovenia -ย Result:ย Slovenia win
Game 2: Japan vs Spain -ย Result: Spain win
Game 3: Slovenia vs Japan -ย Result:ย Slovenia win
Game 4:ย Spain vs Argentina -ย Result:ย Spain win
Game 5: Argentina vs Japan -ย Result:ย Argentina win
Game 6:ย Slovenia vs Spain - Result:ย Spain win
Group C Final Standings:
- Spain (3-0)
- Slovenia (2-1)
- Argentina (1-2)
- Japan (0-3)
Top 8 Teams To Make It Through To Quarterfinals:
USA
France
Australia
Nigeria
Spain
Slovenia
Italy (Best 3rd place team)
Argentina (Best 3rd place team)