Néstor “Ché” García takes the reins of the Dominican national basketball team
The Dominican men’s national basketball team has formally begun its preparation under the technical direction of Argentine Néstor “Ché” García. The strategist took command of the training sessions this Sunday in the capital, with his sights set on the crucial commitments of the second phase of the Fourth Qualifying Window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
The national team, which has been working intensely in recent days, is now adjusting tactical and physical details alongside the coaching staff composed of David Díaz, Abraham Disla, and Sergio Jiménez. The team is preparing to face Brazil and Chile in two duels that are vital for the country’s World Cup aspirations.
Competition calendar and international challenges
The first major challenge for the Dominicans will be on August 27th, when they visit Brazil at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium in Brasilia. The Brazilians arrive as the undefeated leaders of Group E with a 6-0 record, while the Dominican Republic holds a 4-2 mark.
Subsequently, the team will return to Dominican soil to face Chile on August 31st. This match, scheduled for 8:10 at night, will take place at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, a venue that promises to be a cauldron to support the tricolor team.
The training session was the ideal setting to strengthen group cohesion, also taking advantage of the coaching staff and players to celebrate the 26th birthday of Andersson García, a key piece in the team’s scheme.
A roster with talent and depth
The group of players under the command of “Ché” García stands out for its youth and competitive experience. Among the players called up who have been part of the recent practices are:
- Andrés Feliz
- Jean Montero
- David Jones
- Ángel Luis Delgado
- Andersson García
- Jhery Matos
- Ángel Núñez
- Richard Bautista
- Chad Baker Mazara
- Eddy Mercedes
- Josué Grullón
- Luis Urria
Heading to Qatar 2027: The Group E landscape
The fight for the seven tickets that the American continent grants for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar is intense. The Dominican Republic competes in Group E, a highly competitive sector that also includes the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, and Chile.
For those fans who wish to accompany the national team in their match against Chile in Santo Domingo, it has been reported that the Dominican Basketball Federation has opened new seating sections, seeking total support from the fanbase on this road to the world’s premier basketball event.
