The 2021 WNBA season is going on, but in every odd numbered year, national teams play in continental tournaments. Of FIBA’s four continental regions, Europe is the most competitive continent and the best teams from top to bottom. Women’s EuroBasket 2021 starts tomorrow, June 17 and will run until June 27.
What is at stake in Women’s EuroBasket?
Sixteen teams will play for six berths in the 2022 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Australia. In addition, since the Olympics will be in July, this tournament is also a preview of things to come this summer.