Es la noticia del día: Ricky Rubio regresa a la Selección Española. Convocado por Sergio Scariolo para comenzar la defensa del Eurobasket. Ricky está de vuelta. El baloncesto sonríe.
National basketball coach Sergio Scariolo has surprised the sports world by including Ricky Rubio in the squad for the February FIBA Windows. This decision marks a significant milestone in the career of the player, who has recently resumed training with FC Barcelona after being absent due to mental health problems. Although he has yet to play in any games since his return to action, his inclusion in the call-up is an encouraging indication of his progress in the recovery process and that he wants to be at the Paris Olympics Games.
Ricky Rubio's return to the Spanish national team is especially relevant given the context of his temporary retirement from basketball while with the national team. Prior to the first friendly in preparation for the World Cup last summer, the point guard made the difficult decision to step aside due to his mental health condition. His return now to a team he previously led in winning gold at the 2019 World Cup, where he was named MVP, and at the 2021 Olympics, where he stood out as the tournament's top scorer, underscores his importance to the national team.
The inclusion of Ricky Rubio is the highlight in a roster consisting of 14 players, among which are prominent names such as Alberto Abalde, Carlos Alocén, and Victor Claver, among others. It is relevant to mention the presence of players from Euroleague teams in the call-up, thanks to the avoidance of scheduling conflicts between national teams and the top continental competition. This fact is reflected in the presence of players from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia Basket, among others.
One of the most prominent names on the list is Rudy Fernández, who aspires to compete in his sixth Olympic Games, should Spain qualify for the Pre-Olympic Games. If successful, Fernandez would set an all-time basketball record by participating in six editions of the Olympic Games.
The Spanish national team, current European champions, will concentrate next Monday, February 19, in Zaragoza. Three days later, the team will face Latvia at the Príncipe Felipe Pavilion in Zaragoza. Afterwards, they will travel to Belgium to play a match against the Belgian national team on Sunday 25 in Charleroi. This schedule marks the beginning of a new stage for the national team, with the presence of Ricky Rubio as an additional factor of interest for Spanish basketball fans.
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