This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/nets as Ben Saraf Earns Spot on Israel's EuroBasket Preliminary Team.

Esther González scored twice and world champion Spain delivered a statement of intent by routing Portugal 5-0 in their Women's European Championship opener on Thursday.

Italy secured what could prove to be a pivotal opening victory in the Women’s European Championship by beating Belgium 1-0 on ...