Finland is finalizing agreements with insurance companies and the NBA so that Lauri Markkanen can play in the World Cup qualifiers. According to Henrik Dettmann, these are formalities.
13:25 • Updated 2:06 PM
Lassi Tuovi will start as the head coach of the Finnish men’s basketball national team this week, when the Finnish national team will meet for the World Cup qualifiers.
Tuovin was previously told to replace it Henrik Dettmannin during this summer.
As a result, Dettmann’s 18-year era as head coach ends immediately.
The import coach was already reported in November last year. Even at that time, it was unclear exactly when Tuovi would start as the head coach of the national team.
Tuovi will also coach the French main league team SIG Starsbourg, whose season ended in the semi-finals.
– The games with Strasbourg ended surprisingly early this season, but now a new page needs to be turned. We felt that this is the best timing for Susijeng and now my task is to take on a new role, which has been prepared for the team and the staff since the end of the autumn, Tuovi commented in the Basketball Association’s press release.
The third or last qualifying window for the 2021–2023 World Cup qualifiers will start on Sunday. Finland will play in the World Cup qualifiers against Sweden at home on 30 June. and Croatia will be responsible for guests 3.7.
Susijengi leads his World Cup qualifier. The top three in the block will advance to the qualifiers.
The Finnish team’s candidate list includes Nevel star Cleveland Cavaliers Lauri Markkanen. It was announced at the press conference that Finland is currently finalizing an agreement with insurance companies and the NBA so that Markkanen can play in the World Cup qualifiers and later in the European Championships.
According to Dettmann, this is a normal process that does not involve drama. According to him, the details will be finalized by next week.
– We’re finishing the formalities. Yes Lauri will be seen (included). Almost the sky should fall on your neck that you wouldn’t see, Dettmann formulated for Sport.
What kind of discussions are there and what is being negotiated?
– There’s no negotiation. Things are in place. They are processes in which we have discussions with insurance companies. The main thing is to make sure that all the details are in order. We are mainly waiting for confirmation that agreements have been signed on the NBA side. Everything is fine, Dettmann assures.
Markkanen last played in Susijeng in 2018. He said at the event that he really wanted to play in Susijeng.
– Four years have passed since the previous game. Even now, it has been so nice to have a few days when Nui’s good outfit and good going are always here. Let’s see how things go. The desire is strong, Markkanen summed up.
Susijeng’s team to the third World Cup qualifier window June 26-July 3, 2022:
Perttu Blomgren Vilpas Vikings, Salo
Daniel Dolenc Karhubasket, Kauhajoki
Fede Federiko Pittsburgh (NCAA)
Mikael Jantunen Treviso (ITA)
Okko Järvi Helsinki Seagulls
Severi Kaukiainen Bear Basket, Kauhajoki
Petteri Koponen is not following
Miro Little Sunrise Christian HS (USA)
Alexander Madsen is not following
Lauri Markkanen Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
Juho Nenonen Vilpas Vikings, Salo
Lassi Nikkarinen Helsinki Seagulls
Olivier Nkamhoija Tennessee (NCAA)
Hannes Pöllä Kouvot, Kouvola
Remu Raitanen KTP-Basket, Kotka
Sasu Salin Iberostar Tenerife (ESP)
Ilari Seppälä is not following
Luukas Vaara Phoenix Hagen (GER)
Elias Valtonen Basquet Manresa (ESP)