The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and NBA champion - Chauncey Billups. This was reported by the publication 'Hlavkom' referencing ESPN.
The arrest is part of an FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and gambling. Earlier, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested for the same reasons.
Pre-qualification for the 2027 World Championship. Men
The men's national basketball team of Ukraine recently completed the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Championship, defeating Slovakia with a score of 98:86.
This was the team's second victory in the pre-qualification, following a win over Switzerland with a score of 73:64.
Pre-qualifier for the 2027 World Cup. Round 2
Ukraine also won against Slovakia with a score of 80:71 in the second round of pre-qualification.
At the start of the pre-qualification stage for the 2027 World Championship, the Ukrainian team lost to Switzerland.
In light of the FBI's arrest of the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, significant changes have arisen in the Ukrainian basketball team, which continues to successfully represent the country in international competitions.