Quanitra Hollingsworth paid instant dividends for Turkey in Monday's FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament opener. Meanwhile, Clarisse Machanguana turned in a LeBron James-quality performance for Mozambique. Problem is, her team apparently doesn't have a Dwyane Wade or a Chris Bosh to help her out.
Hollingsworth, the former VCU star who recently obtained Turkish citizenship to bolster the nation's bid for a spot in the London Olympics, tied for team-high honors with 13 points and pulled down a game-high 9 rebounds as Turkey knocked off Puerto Rico 65-53 in the first round of pool play. Turkey will face Japan on Tuesday.
Earlier Monday, Machanguana, the 38-year-old former Old Dominion star, dropped 23 points and 13 rebounds on Croatia. It wasn't nearly enough, though, as Croatia rolled to an 84-62 victory in Ankarra, Turkey. Machanguana's point total was more than double that of her next two highest-scoring teammates combined.
Mozambique will face Korea on Tuesday in the second round of pool play. The top five finishers in the 12-team tournament earn Olympic bids.
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