Will Nikola Jokic end up playing in the Eurobasket? We'll tell you the latest

Since the conclusion of the Paris Olympic Games, there has been great anticipation in Serbia surrounding one question: will Nikola Jokic play in the upcoming Eurobasket?

According to Meridian Sport, the world's best player is very close to making a final decision. All signs point to Serbian fans potentially receiving excellent news: Jokic is on the verge of accepting the call-up from coach Svetislav Pesic, with whom he has already had discussions. If confirmed, the Serbian national team would have their main star to compete for the European gold.

Furthermore, it is expected that the entire squad from the Olympic Games will be available for Pesic, providing significant reinforcement for the team. Additionally, as per the same source, Stefan Jovic, a key player in winning the silver medal at the Manila World Cup, is also reportedly ready to compete, further intensifying the internal competition within the national team.

In Paris, the Serbian team included Vasilije Micic, Aleksa Avramovic, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Ognjen Dobric, Vanja Marinkovic, Marko Guduric, Dejan Davidovac, Filip Petrusev, Nikola Jovic, Nikola Milutinov, Nikola Jokic, and Uros Plavsic.

Serbia will begin its preparation on July 28 and will debut in the Eurobasket on August 27 in Riga, facing the Czech Republic. In the group stage, they will also play against Portugal, Estonia, Latvia, and Turkey.

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