Croatian NT started Qulificaying tournament with easy win over Cameroon, who decided only in last minutes to play the game, because players didn’t received promised money for 2nd place on Fiba African Championship. Final result was 93-79.
The best man in Croatian team was Marko Thomas, who scored 22 points, followed with Marko Popovic (17 points). They were shooting 59.6% for 2 points and 50% for 3. Roko Ukic didn’t play due to minor injury.
Power forward Harding Nana was clearly the best for Cameroon, he posted 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Next competitor is Puerto Rico for Cameroon tomorrow, Croatia play them on Wednesday.
Croatia 93:79 Cameroon (19:16, 26:9, 20:28, 28:26)
Croatia: Tomas 22, Popovic 12, Prkacin 17, Planinic 12, Banic 12, Rozic 7, Markota 5, Nicevic 2, Barac 2, Kus 2.
Cameroon: Nana 24, Bitee 14, Makanda 11, Ndongo 8, Boumtje Boumtje 8, 10 rebounds, Ekaga Ehawa 7, Vounang 4, Bouli 3.
