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FIBA OQT: Parker, Batum lead French 12 for Manila tournament

Tony Parker of France team of Basket during the International Friendly Match between France and Serbia at AccorHotels Arena on June 21, 2016 in Paris, France. France will participate in an Olympic qualifying tournament for Rio 2016 in Manila, Philippines from July 5 to 10.

(CNN Philippines) — The French national basketball team has revealed its 12-man lineup that they hope will book them a trip to the Olympic Games in Rio.

France head coach Vicent Collet and technical director Patrick Beesley announced the names on the list Wednesday morning, as follows:

The French side is grouped together with the Philippines and New Zealand in Group B of the Rio qualifiers.

France will face off against hosts — the Philippines — in the opening game on July 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Related: Philippines reveals final roster

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