Marchizotti suits up for Argentina Senior Squad at FIBA World Cup Qualifier

MBishop’s University

ara Marchizotti will enter he fifth year as a Bishop’s Gaiters women’s basketball player this fall, however the start of her final university season is delayed. As her teammates return to Lennoxville for the start of training camp, Marchizotti remains in Buenos Aires to compete for Argentina in the FIBA Women’s Americup tournament, a qualifier for the 2018 FIBA World Cup. The event will take place from Aug. 6-13, 2017.

About the Event:

· Official Website · 10 teams (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Virgin Islands) · Top 3 qualify for 2018 FIBA World Cup in Spain · Venue: Estadio Obras Sanitarias · Argentina (FIBA rank 16) opens on Sunday, Aug. 6 vs. Virgin Islands (FIBA Rank 50)

Mara Marchizotti

· 6’5” / Centre / Fine Arts / Buenos Aires · Other international experience o Junior national team o U-19 World Cup Qualifier (Lithuania 2013) o 3x3 World Cup (France 2017)

“I felt really excited and happy when I found out I had made the senior national team. Our main goal at this event will be to qualify for the world cup next year.

Since I have played at Bishop’s my game has improved a lot. I’m excited to get back with the Gaiters for the 2017-18 season. I look forward to the experience of playing against tough international players; I think that will certainly help for the fall.”

Bishop’s Head Coach Craig Norman

“This is a great opportunity for Mara. It will help her development and speaks volumes of her as a player. She is going to be playing at a world class level. The international game is known for its physicality; she is going to be playing against big, strong, skilled athletes and it’s only going to make her better. She will bring back an added dimension of focus, professionalism and learning how to prepare for elite level competition. Hopefully she will be able to pass that along to her teammates”

The Bishop’s Gaiters

The Gaiters started training camp this week and will open their pre-season schedule on Monday, Aug. 7 against the University of Southern Alabama at Champlain St-lambert.