Spain includes Pau Gasol in preliminary squad for Olympics

MADRID (AP) — Spain has included Pau Gasol in its preliminary squad for the Tokyo Olympics. The 40-year-old Gasol was among the 18 players called up by coach Sergio Scariolo to prepare for the Tokyo Games. Only 12 players will make the final squad. Gasol was included after overcoming a long injury layoff and a successful return to Barcelona. The two-time NBA champion is trying to play in his fifth Olympics. He will turn 41 before the games open on July 23. Marc Gasol and Ricky Rubio also made the list along with newcomer Usman Garuba who is projected to be a first-round pick in the NBA draft next month.