Nate Reuvers advances to the 2027 World Cup European qualifiers with Hungary 

Hungary has secured its place in the second round of qualification for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 as second of Group E in the European Pre-qualifiers, even after losing in Skopje against North Macedonia by 82-75 in a game where taronja forward Nate Reuvers was not called up due to a minor left ankle injury suffered in the third game of this pre-qualifying tournament.

Valencia Basket big man has been one of the standout players for the Hungarian team during this tournament, averaging 15.3 points on 60% shooting from two-point range and 44.4% from three-point range, along with 6.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists for a 15.3 efficiency rating in just under 25 minutes on the court.

His best performance came precisely in the win against Romania that sealed Hungary’s passage to the second round, where he contributed 25 points and 5 rebounds before accidentally stepping on an opponent’s foot and having to leave the game with one minute left.