Panama's basketball national team is preparing for the second window of the World Cup qualifiers. Two key players, guard Iverson Molinar and forward Ernesto Oglivie, who did not play in the first window in November when Panama lost both matches to Uruguay, have rejoined the team. Both players are already training with the national team at the Roberto Duran Arena. Coach Nelson Colón, who will make his debut with Panama in the game against Cuba, expressed his satisfaction with their return. He highlighted the commitment shown by the players and the good mix of players in excellent physical condition. However, Colón also confirmed that Akil Michel will be unavailable due to an injury sustained in his last training session, while Ricky Lindo Jr. is still under evaluation by the medical and coaching staff. Overall, the new coach of the national team expressed satisfaction with the beginning of his tenure and stated that the group has quickly assimilated the identity he is trying to implement for the upcoming qualifier matches.
