Bargnani Won't Play For Italy In FIBA World Championship

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Italian Basketball Federation on Friday announced that at the FIBA World Championship in Japan, Andrea Bargnani will not be participating.

    The tournament is set to take place on August 19 through September 3.

    "The FIP sadly has had to take into consideration the multiple demands that have seen Andrea Bargnani taking center stage and therefore his preparation is incompatible at this point with the program of the national team," the Italian Basketball Federation said in a statement.

    Bargnani is currently playing for Toronto in the Vegas Summer League.</div>

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    They'll lose either way
     
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    ^^ What are you talking about? Italy got 2nd place at the Olympics ahead of USA. Do you not know anything about World Basketball?
     
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    Good for toronto. He is commited to the nba over his national team. Looks like BC knew what he was getting into.
     
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    <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Mr.Wade:</div><div class="quote_post">^^ What are you talking about? Italy got 2nd place at the Olympics ahead of USA. Do you not know anything about World Basketball?</div>
    Were there any other NBA players on the squad?
     
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    2nd place is last, italy will never win it all
     
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    barnani is sure walking the company line.
     
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    italy is not that good... THey didn't even qualify for world championship... I think they got an invitation...
     
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    wow i just watched a couple highlights of Andrea and this guy surprised me.
    He is able to hit jumpers and if the D is up there he is able to free up himself with a step side bounce and shot. Im impressed
     
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