The second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup European qualifiers begins in late August, and it means a member of the Gonzaga Bulldogs will be away from Spokane – for the second year in a row.
Izan Almansa, who committed to the Zags back in May – but is still working through NCAA eligibility – is one of 15 players named to the Spanish Senior National Team who will fight for a spot in the 2028 Winter Olympics later this summer.
Spain, which went 5-1 in first-round games, will take on Portugal in Zaragoza on Friday, August 28, and Greece a few days later on Monday, August 31, in Athens…