Limassol, Cyprus – Spain coach Sergio Scariolo’s last experience at the helm of the national team wasn’t the farewell he wanted after 15 years of top-level success. That didn’t change the immense pride he felt in the fight his players put on the floor against Greece.

“Obviously, nobody dreams about losing their last game,” Scariolo said after the elimination loss to Greece in the last game of the EuroBasket Group Stage . “I’d love to win. But I can’t be prouder of the effort of my players. It’s unbelievable how they came back from a 15-point deficit and managed to keep their head above water. The effort, the competitiveness, the energy they put into the game is unbelievable. You look at the roster… You have to be proud, finishing with two 19-year-olds on the floor. Because they deser

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