The Bahamas men's basketball team, led by NBA players Eric Gordon, who has Bahamian roots, Deandre Ayton, and Buddy Hield, secured a historic victory in their first Olympic qualifier game, defeating Finland 96-85. This win marks the Bahamas' first step towards potentially qualifying for the Olympic Summer Games for the first time. The team overcame a double-figure deficit, with notable performances from V.J. Edgecombe, who scored 20 points, and Donnie Freeman, who contributed two assists. The starting point guard, from Bowling Green's coaching staff, also played a key role. The team is now three wins away from securing a spot in Paris.
Bahamas is my favorite story right now in Olympic qualifying. Buddy Hield, Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, all NBA players. And the starting point guard is from Bowling Green. As in Bowling Green's coaching staff. This is amazing. https://t.co/JPK75iQmP5
A Bahamas team with Deandre Ayton, Eric Gordon, Buddy Hield and V.J. Edgecombe came back from a double-figure deficit to beat Finland in their first Olympic qualifier today. Three wins away from Paris. https://t.co/06j0IeJIXw
The Bahamas wins its 1st game in the Olympic qualifier. 96-85 over Finland. Donnie Freeman played 5-plus minutes, had 2 assists, 0-3 from floor. VJ Edgecombe, who will be a Baylor freshman this season, was really good. 20 points, lots of athleticism and energy.
Eric Gordon, who has Bahamian roots, is trying to get the Bahamas into the Olympics in men’s basketball for the first time in its history. #iubb https://t.co/j47NE4x46N
Going for history. Wishing good luck to @TheofficialEG10 as the Bahamas plays to qualify for their first-ever Olympic Summer games. https://t.co/EvxQ3ar7OE
Donnie Freeman has checked into the game for the Bahamas in the FIBA Olympic qualifier. He’s got an assist and missed a transition 3. The Bahamas are playing 2 young guys right now - Freeman and Edgecombe (Baylor).