USA Basketball has revealed the United States men’s national basketball team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be held from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Okinawa and Indonesia.
Team USA brings youth roster to the FIBA World Cup
The future is now.
Introducing the 2023 USA Men’s Team!
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The 2023 USA Men’s National Team is a younger roster that is led by New York Knicks guard Jalen Bronson, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and NBA Defensive Player of the Year and Memphis Grizzlies center Yaren Jackson Jr.
“On behalf of Team USA Basketball, I am excited to present the 2023 USA Men’s Team, which includes some of the brightest talents in basketball,” Grant Hill saidManaging Director of the USA Men’s National Basketball Team. “We are excited about 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 leadership of our outstanding coaching staff, this team will proudly represent the United States this summer in Manila.”
2023 USA Men’s National Team
- Paolo Panchero – Orlando Magic
- Michael Bridges – Brooklyn Nets
- Jalen Brunson – New York Knicks
- Anthony Edwards – Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tyrese Haliburton – Indiana Pacers
- Josh Hart – New York Knicks
- Brandon Ingram – New Orleans Pelicans
- Jackson Jr years. — Mevis Grizzlies
- Cameron Johnson – Brooklyn Nets
- Walker Kessler – Utah Jazz
- Bobby Portis – Milwaukee Bucks
- Austin Reeves – Los Angeles Lakers
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr will serve as coach for Team USA. Kerr will be assisted by Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Vue, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyrone Law and Miami Heat head coach Eric Spoelstra.
Team USA is looking to win for the first time in almost a decade
The last time Team USA won the event was in 2014, defeating Serbia in the championship game.
However, the Americans struggled Last happened in 2019. After going undefeated in the first and second rounds, Team USA was upset by France in the first game of the final round. She ended the Americans’ 58-match winning streak in FIBA and Olympic competitions.
The Americans proceeded to lose the next game to Serbia. Team USA defeated Poland in their final game to finish seventh.
The USA team will start in Group C alongside New Zealand, Greece and Jordan. The Americans’ opening match will be against New Zealand on August 26.