'09 FIBA Americas: Look Ahead to 2nd Round

We're moving onto the 2nd week (and 2nd round ) of '09 Americas and no resting after Monday. Each team has four games in four days. Then the semis start on Saturday, so four teams will have to play six straight days. Puerto Rico's 10-man rotation could give them the key advantage over the rest of the field, while Uruguay's 6-man rotation is an obvious detriment.The four '10 Worlds qualifying spots will be determined on Friday at the end of the 2nd round. Brazil & Puerto Rico look to have two of the four qualifying slots sewn up. Though, Puerto Rico is not quite the sureshot that Brazil is considering P. Rico still has to play Argentina, Dominican Rep., & Brazil. The real competition is for the last two qualifying slots. Argentina, Uruguay, Canada, & Dom. Rep. should duke it out for the two remaining spots.Tuesday's schedule is highlighted by Uruguay vs. Dominican Rep. and Canada vs. Argentina. Have to go with Dom. Rep over Uruguay because ...