RIO DE JANEIRO (2010 FIBA World Championship) - Moncho Monsalve expects to have an awesome squad at his disposal this summer when Brazil attempt to qualify for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.

The Spaniard has been in contact with Brazil's high-profile players in America.

Two of them - Nene of the Denver Nuggets and Anderson Varejao of Cleveland – just reached the NBA conference finals with their respective teams.

"I and the technical manager of the CBB, André Alves, were at the end of February and early March personally talking with Anderson, Leandrinho (Leandro Barbosa) and Nene," Monsalve said.

"The three were satisfied with our plan and said they will play for Brazil in the Copa America (FIBA Americas Championship).

"We also talked with other Brazilians who play in Europe and hope to have everyone in the competition for a place in the World Championship in Turkey."

Nene, Barbosa and Anderson weren't able to play last year when Brazil failed to win a spot at the Beijing Games in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

Monsalve has been impressed by the new National League in Brazil.

"The National League is a reality and in its first year has already achieved many victories and I'm sure that it will grow in the coming years," Monsalve said.

"The competition has already shown some proven players and the talent of many others.

"In the coming days, I will watch quarter-final play-off games along with my technical assistant José Alves Neto, who keeps me informed about the players."

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