The International Basketball Association (FIBA) held Saturday the draw for the basketball competitions of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing at the Wukesong Arena.

Greece, Germany, Brazil and Canada have better shot at the men's qualifying tournament, with Slovenia, Croatia, New Zealand and Purto Rico not ready to give up. Two of the three qualifiers will join Group B to make it tougher than Group A.

The Chinese women's team is aiming high as world champion Australia and runners-up Russia are bracketed into the other group.

China has little chance to beat three-time Olympic champion the U.S., but has better record against New Zealand and African teams.

The basketball competitions will set off from August 9-24 at the Beijing Olympic Games at the Wukesong Arena.

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