Part of the London Prepares series, London 2012’s official testing programme, the event was held over six days (with a rest day on Friday) and saw a total of around 15,000 spectators visit the brand new Basketball Arena.
Great Britain finished in fifth place in the tournament, having put on a good performance to beat 64-56 China on Saturday. GB then ran Australia close on Sunday in a game that ended 91-90, with Adam Gibson scoring the winning free throw for Australia in the last two seconds of overtime.
The sell-out tournament was praised by players and FIBA officials who said that it was ‘an excellent event with strong support from spectators.’
Great Britain's Nate Reinking said of the venue and the event: ‘It’s a great venue, it does Britain proud. The set up is very nice, well organised. It’s a good taster for next year.’
Debbie Jevans, Director of Sport at LOCOG, commented: ‘It has been so fantastic to see competitive sport played in Olympic Park for the first time and see spectators soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying world class sport within the Basketball Arena. We will now sit down with FIBA as well as working with the athletes in order to do a full debrief which will aid our planning for next year.’
The Basketball competition at London 2012 will run from Saturday 28 July to Sunday 12 August. The teams competing will be confirmed following the sport entries deadline on 9 July 2012.
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