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Sweden will need all hands on deck in September when they compete in the Final Round of a EuroBasket for the first time in a decade. They now know that one the most promising players in the national team set-up, Charlotte Bobcats rookie Jeffery Taylor, will be with the squad in Slovenia when it takes on Turkey, Greece, Russia, Italy and Finland in Group D. FIBA.com

Jeffery Taylor, Eurobasket, Sweden 

The 2.01m guard/forward last wore a Sweden shirt in 2008, when he played at the U20 European Championship Division B and averaged more than 19 points and nine rebounds. "It will be incredibly fun to represent Sweden again," Taylor said. "To play with the national team against the best opposition in Europe is something I have looked forward to for a long time. "It's great that everything has been resolved." FIBA.com

Jeffery Taylor, Eurobasket, Sweden 

Sweden won't know until the day of their clash with Bulgaria on Thursday if Detroit Pistons forward Jonas Jerebko can shake off an ankle injury and play in the crunch game. Jerebko got hurt in the second half of Monday night's home win against Luxembourg when he stepped on an opponent's ankle. The Swedish Federation has announced: "It's gratifying that there is no serious injury, but it is too early to say if Jonas can play against Bulgaria in the EuroBasket qualifier on 30 August. "We will take the decision on the day of the game," said team manager Jonte Karlsson. FIBA Europe

Detroit Pistons, Injuries, Jonas Jerebko, Sweden 

Jonas Jerebko: For all the Piston fans that keep asking me if I'm in detroit working out everyday. No I'm not I'm in Sweden playing for my country. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, FIBA, Jonas Jerebko, Sweden 

Emiliano Carchia: Jonas Jerebko has announced a change of heart and confirmed he will play for Sweden in the Qualification Round for EuroBasket 2013. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Jonas Jerebko, Sweden 

But when the Swedes participate in the Eurobasket 2013 Qualifiers, from mid-August through mid-September, Jerebko won't be wearing one. “I'm very disappointed,” he said. “Of course, I want to represent my country and play. But I'm looking forward to next summer and joining them again, and I wish them all the luck this summer. I'm definitely going to keep a close eye on it. “I know my teammates, on that team, will understand my decision after coming off an injury like that, so I'm not really worried about it. I'm just looking forward to playing with them next summer and I wish them all the luck.” Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, FIBA, Jonas Jerebko, Sweden 

Jonas Jerebko: havent been using twitter alot during my stay in Sweden. But going back to the states soon so ill get better at it #NBA Twitter

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