--- title: "Ukraine Women's Basketball Team Announces Roster for November EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers" description: "The Basketball Federation of Ukraine has approved a 14-player roster for the women's national team ahead of the November EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. Alina Iagupova leads the team, with training starting in Riga on November 7." date: 2026-10-30T16:19:15.994Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukraine-womens-basketball-roster-eurobasket-2027-qualifiers tags: [ukraine, basketball, eurobasket-2027, women-basketball, qualification, alyna-yahupova] author: "Inna Kinsheva" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ukraine Women's Basketball Team Announces Roster for November EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers ![Ukraine women's national basketball team in blue and yellow uniforms holding hands on chests before a match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/sbornaya-ukrainy-baschetbol-zhenshchiny-sostav-otbor-evrobasket-2027/sbornaya-ukrainy-baschetbol-zhenshchiny-sostav-otbor-evrobasket-2027-1.webp) ## Key Points - FBU approved a squad of 14 basketball players for the November EuroBasket 2027 second round qualifiers - Alina Iagupova has been named the leader of the updated roster - The training camp starts on November 7 in Riga, with the first match on November 10 in Luxembourg - The home match against France will be held in Riga rather than Ukraine - The top two teams from each group will advance to EuroBasket 2027; the second round takes place in February 2027 The Basketball Federation of Ukraine has officially approved the national team's roster for the November window of the second round of the EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The list for the decisive qualifying matches includes 14 basketball players representing both Ukrainian and European leagues. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the federation's press service. As in previous cycles, the updated roster is led by Alina Iagupova, who traditionally serves as the leader and key figure of the 'blue-and-yellows'. ### Team Composition and Personnel Policy The roster for the November matches includes athletes playing in domestic and European championships. This approach allows the coaching staff to rely on players who are in active competitive mode and have recent game practice. Alina Iagupova occupies a central place in the updated roster; the experienced basketball player's presence in the squad has already become a tradition for the national team. The team's tactical scheme for the upcoming matches is built around her and other experienced players. ### Calendar and Logistics of the November Window The training camp of the Ukrainian national team will start on November 7 in Riga, Latvia. On November 10, the Ukrainian players will travel to Luxembourg, where they will play the first match of the international window. Afterward, the team will travel to Manchester, while the nominally home match against the French national team will be held by the 'blue-and-yellows' in Riga. Choosing Riga as the venue for the home game is driven by logistical and organizational considerations, allowing the team to minimize flights and maintain an optimal preparation regime. ### Qualification Format and Prospects Following the second round of qualifications, the top two teams from each group will advance to the final stage of EuroBasket 2027. The matches of the second qualifying round are scheduled for February 2027. Thus, the November fixtures will serve as an important stage in determining the final participants of the European Championship, and the outcome of each match will have a direct impact on the Ukrainian team's chances of reaching the tournament's final stage. ### Context and Background The November game window is part of a multi-stage qualification cycle leading national teams to the European Championship. For the Ukrainian team, competing in a group with opponents like France, every match carries an increased tournament load. The Basketball Federation of Ukraine continues its policy of combining experienced players with young basketball talents, making it possible to form a competitive squad for the long run of the qualification campaign. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Ягупова возглавила список: сборная Украины объявила состав на решающие матчи отбора Евробаскета-2027](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/basketball/gupova-ocholila-spisok-zbirna-ukrayini-ogolosila-1793376575.html) - Primary source. Contains all key facts: 14-player roster, Iagupova's leadership, dates (Nov 7 and 10), locations (Riga, Luxembourg, Manchester), qualification format (top 2 teams per group, second round in February 2027). ## FAQ ### How many basketball players are included in Ukraine's squad for the November matches? 14 basketball players are included in the roster for the November window of the EuroBasket 2027 second round qualifiers. ### Who is the leader of the updated team roster? Alina Iagupova traditionally serves as the leader of the updated roster. ### When and where will the team begin preparations for the November matches? The training camp will start on November 7 in Riga, Latvia. The first match of the window will take place on November 10 in Luxembourg. ### Where will Ukraine's home match against France be played? The nominally home fixture against the French national team will be played by the Ukrainian players in Riga, Latvia, rather than on Ukrainian territory. ### How many teams from each group advance to the final stage of EuroBasket 2027? Following the second round of qualifications, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the final stage of EuroBasket 2027. Second-round matches will be held in February 2027.