Since Pini Gershon has joined the team, Bulgaria has some brand new goals. It could be a serious threat to Poland in the run for the 3rd place in Group D, despite the expected absence of Ibo Jaaber.

"It will be my first European Championship for me as a head coach, so it will be a great challenge for me". Since the legendary Pini Gershon, three time Euroleague champion with Maccabi Tel Aviv, took the reigns of Bulgaria's national team in december 2007, a lot has happened in a rather short time.