FIBA is “strongly considering” moving the U19 World Championship out of Egypt after the terrorist attacks against Christian churches on Palm Sunday, a source told ZAGSBLOG.
It is unclear where the event would be moved to, but a source said there would be a bidding process to land the event.
Kentucky coach John Calipari is slated to coach the U.S. team at the event July 1-9 in Cairo. The Canadian team, meantime, is expected to feature Kentucky-bound guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Sources: FIBA strongly considering moving 19U World Championship after terrorist attacks in Egypt last weekend.Several countries will pull
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 10, 2017
teams from Egypt unless its moved. Coach Cal is coaching 19U USA Team.
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 10, 2017
No way you can hold the U19 World Championship in Egypt in July. @UKCoachCalipari coaching @usabasketball. https://t.co/Rs9tXx1dSn
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) April 10, 2017
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