Spanish basketball team reaches top of ranking list, ends US dominance

The Spanish male basketball team has written history by reaching the top of the sport's association's World Ranking list, therefore beating the US team who held the number one position for the past 12 years, FIBA announced. 

Sergio Scariolo, the Spanish coach has commented on his team surpassing the four-time-defending Olympic US champions by saying "It's not exactly a new title and it probably can't be maintained for too long, but it's something so unique, prestigious and historic that I feel tremendously proud of everyone who has contributed to it".

As the Daily Mail recalled, Spain won the last World Cup, plus the EuroBasket title earlier this year, which was the Spanish team’s fourth in its last six appearances at the continental championship.