Greece names expanded squad for 2027 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine — Giannis ruled out AI

The Greek national basketball team's coaching staff announced an expanded roster for the 2027 World Cup qualifying matches; star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in the fixture against Ukraine, the report says. This affects Ukraine’s qualifying tie with Greece and is relevant to Kyiv basketball fans and anyone following the national team’s World Cup campaign; the absence of Greece’s top star could influence the matchup’s competitiveness and ticket/TV interest.