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1 July 2026  3 min read

Great Britain Men confirm 12-player squad for FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier in Lithuania

The team arrived in Lithuania this week following a productive training camp in Catalunya, where the group spent time building chemistry before recording a victory over the Catalan Basketball Federation in a friendly in Manresa.

A win over Lithuania would put Great Britain in a strong position heading into Sunday’s final Group A fixture against Iceland at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester, with the team aiming to progress to the next stage of World Cup qualification for only the second time in programme history.

Following Head Coach Marc Steutel's temporary departure from camp to attend the birth of his child, Assistant Coach Alberto Lorenzo has led preparations in Catalunya, with Steutel remaining in regular contact with the coaching staff throughout the week.

Lorenzo believes the extended preparation period has allowed the group to establish the cohesion required ahead of two of the biggest games in recent programme history.

Positive progress

"We've had an excellent camp together so far in Catalunya and now Klaipeda," said Lorenzo.

"The most important thing for us was bringing the group together, especially with new players coming into the programme, and I feel we've made really positive progress in that respect.

"The players have worked with tremendous professionalism every day, they've embraced everything we've asked of them, and the performance against the Catalan Federation gave us another valuable opportunity to grow as a group.

"Now our focus turns entirely to Lithuania. We know the quality they'll bring, but we've shown throughout this campaign that we can compete with very good teams when we play together. We have great belief in this group and we're excited for the challenge ahead."

The 12-player squad includes senior debutants Flynn Boardman-Raffet, James Okonkwo and Tim Adetukasi, who have impressed throughout camp after earning their first national team call-ups.

Supporters can also learn more about several members of the squad through our exclusive camp features:

• Flynn Boardman-Raffet: From first call-up to senior international
• Tim Adetukasi: Returning to Manchester with Great Britain after a breakthrough season
• Assistant Coach Alberto Lorenzo: The philosophy and relationships driving one of European basketball's most respected coaches
• Assistant Coach Matt Pitkin: From grassroots basketball to the Great Britain bench

Great Britain will conclude the window on home soil against Iceland in Manchester on Saturday 5 July (3pm tip-off), where progression to the next stage of FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifying could be secured in front of a home crowd.

Limited tickets remain available for Great Britain's home fixture against Iceland at the National Basketball Performance Centre in Manchester. Click the link to get yours now and support GB as they look to make history and reach the next phase of FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.

Roster

Staff

Head Coach: Marc Steutel
Assistant Coach: Alberto Lorenzo
Assistant Coach: Jackson Gibbons
Assistant Coach: Matt Pitkin
Asst. Coach/Analyst: Adam Sewell
General Manager: Dan Clark
Team Manager: Josh Merrington
Team Doctor: Markos Reissis
Physiotherapist: Elena Jobson
S&C Coach: Duncan Ogilvie
Media Officer: Jamie Thomas

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