Upset: Dirk and Kaman knock out the home team.
I don't think Germany's quite the underdog there, so I wouldn't call an upset - I agree with you that they'll surprise some people and make it into the round of 8 before getting bounced.
Less than 3 weeks to go 'til the Olympics!
Yeps, but I wanted to call an upset and that was the closest I found - China plays at home and they surely have hopes of qualifying to the quarterfinal round. And yes, I also think Germany has a very good team. Their win over Puerto Rico was impressive and they also played well against the Croatians. Dirk is incredible and Greene is playing very well. If they qualify, they will be a dangerous opponent in an elimination game.
You mean dark horse is Australia? As Angola's not in group A.
If not I think Australia can make the top 4...3rd might even be possible.
Sure, I meant Australia... it was too early in the morning
(anyway, Angola can make a surprise. Very experience team, good chemistry, all the players come from only two clubs).
I don't think a top-3 is very plausible. But yeah, I can see them qualifying, that wouldn't suprise me. If Bogut finds his jump-shot, as he usually does in FIBA tournaments, and Andersen plays at his level, they'll be a dangerous team. Very good big men rotation (btw, I don't think Ogilvy would have a chance of cracking the rotation, ChampKind. And I believe Bruton will still be their starting PG).