USA Basketball has announced the team that will compete in the World Cup from August 25 to September 10 in Manila, Philippines.
Team USA comprend Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic), Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers), Josh Hart (Knicks), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Years Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) et Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers).
“On behalf of USA Basketball, I am thrilled to introduce the 2023 USA Men’s National Team, which includes some of basketball’s brightest talent,” said Grant Hill, General Manager, Men’s National Team. of USA Basketball. “We are excited for the challenges ahead and look forward to the opportunity to compete in the FIBA Men’s Basketball World Cup 2023. I am confident that working together and under the direction of our exceptional coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila. »
Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors) will be the head coach and he will be assisted by Mark Few (Gonzaga University), Tyronn Lue (LA Clippers) and Erik Spoelstra (Miami Heat).
As part of Group C, the United States will play New Zealand on August 26, followed by Greece on August 28 and Jordan on August 30.
Before arriving in Manila, the United States will hold a training camp from August 3-6 in Las Vegas before playing a series of matches in the USA Basketball Showcase, which begins on August 7 against Puerto Rico in Las Vegas. Vegas. The Americans will also face Slovenia on August 12 and Spain on August 13 in Malaga, and Greece and Germany on August 18 and 20, respectively, in Abu Dhabi.
The United States have won the World Cup five times, including twice in the last three editions.
Photo : Austin Reaves (NBA)
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2023-07-07 06:22:05
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