Donewald:China must win the Asian title

PERTH, Australia - The coach of China's men's basketball team has his sights firmly set on winning the Asian Championships in September, which will ensure the team an Olympic berth.

"This summer we have to win. This is the Olympic qualifier," said Bob Donewald.

"We've got to win. We feel that the Chinese fans, at least, deserve to see their team at the Olympics. There is no doubt about it. Sept 25 is the championships. We are going to get that win," Donewald told China Daily during the team's friendly matches with Australia in Perth and Singapore.