How to Watch Purdue's Omer Mayer in Israel's Game vs. Spain in FIBA U20 EuroBasket
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Israel's run on the tournament bracket side of FIBA U20 EuroBasket may be over, but the team will continue to play in classification games this weekend, which means Purdue's Omer Mayer will be in action. It will begin on Saturday, July 19, as Israel plays Spain in the 5-8 classification bracket.
Tipoff between Israel and Spain is set for 6 a.m. ET and the game will stream live on FIBA TV on YouTube. This will be the second meeting between the two teams, with Israel defeating Spain 79-74 on the first day of group play.
Mayer finished that game with eight points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. He struggled to find his shot against Spain, converting just one of his nine field goal attempts.
Through five games, Mayer is averaging 16 points, six assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. He recorded a double-double in Israel's win over Poland on the final day of group play, scoring 24 points and dishing out 11 assists in the win.
Mayer currently ranks fourth in MVP voting for FIBA U20 EuroBasket.
Israel is 4-1 in FIBA U20 EuroBasket, and Spain sits at 2-3. Both teams were defeated in the quarterfinal round of the bracket.
Israel (4-1) vs. Spain (2-3)
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