Lakers’ Austin Reaves has consistently been a dominant scorer for Team USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup

Yesterday, Team USA and the Greek National team faced off in the group phase of the FIBA World Cup. These two opponents had previously met in an exhibition game. Greece gave their best effort, but still lost 109-81 to the Americans. That win means the United States is moving on to the second round. A […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Aug 2023
Team USA defeated Spain 98-88 in their third exhibition game before the start of the World Cup

Over the weekend, Team USA played two more exhibition games ahead of the World Cup. On Saturday, they played Slovenia and easily won 92-62. Yesterday, their path to victory was not as easy as their previous game. Coming into Sunday’s contest, Team USA was ranked #2 out of all World Cup teams. Their opponent was […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Aug 2023
Team USA routed Puerto Rico 117-74 in their first World Cup tune-up game last night

For the next few weeks, Team USA will play some tune-up games vs other teams competing in the FIBA World Cup. They have to travel to Spain and Abu Dhabi for their final four contests. Last night, the Americans had their first warm-up game vs Puerto Rico. Team USA was only up by seven points […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 Aug 2023
Memphis’ Jaren Jackson Jr. was voted the best player for Team USA at training camp by his peers

Team USA will compete in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the end of August. The tournament starts on August 25 and will end on September 10. Compared to rosters they’ve had in the past, Team USA is full of young talent. Their oldest player is 28 years old. Recently, the team voted on […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Aug 2023
Team USA has finalized it’s select team roster of 14 players to help prepare for the 2023 World Cup

As the 2023 FIBA World Cup quickly approaches, Team USA will be training to be at its best. Twelve players were selected for the primary roster. Just yesterday, they announced the 14 players who will be on the select team. These players serve as the opponent for Team USA during training camp. It’s a chance […]

Zach Wolpin  •  25 Jul 2023
Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson is joining his teammate Mikal Bridges to play on Team USA for the FIBA World Cup

This summer, Team USA will travel internationally to play in the FIBA World Cup. It will be taking place across three countries from August 25 – September 10. Team USA has been filling out their 12-man roster over the last few weeks. Today, ESPN insider Adrain Wojnarowski reported the news that Brooklyn’s Cam Johnson will […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Jun 2023
Three-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Carmelo Anthony Named A Global Ambassador For FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Carmelo Anthony never was able to win an NBA title in the league, but he is one of the most decorated Olympic athletes in Men’s USA basketball history. He’s a 10-time all-star, 2012-13 scoring champ, and was a part of last year’s 75th anniversary team. Anthony also racked up three Olympic medals playing for team […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Feb 2023
Bronny James Was One Of 26 Players Chosen To Play For Team USA In 2023 Nike Hoop Summit

Being the son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader is not an easy legacy to live up. LeBron James’ oldest child, Bronny James, is a senior at Sierra Canon high school in California. USA Basketball announced their men’s and women’s roster for the upcoming Nike Hoop Summit and leading that list of names was none […]

Zach Wolpin  •  15 Feb 2023