After a 5-0 clean sweep during their exhibition showcase, Steve Kerr and Team USA are set to open Group C of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday against New Zealand.
Anthony Edwards will carry a strong performance from tune-up games into the Phillipines to start group play. New Zealand is the No. 26 ranked national team according to FIBA. With Steven Adams set to miss the tournament, New Zealand does not feature an NBA player.
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Along with playing New Zealand on Saturday, Team USA will meet Jordan and Greece in Group C of the tournament.
Before Team USA opens Group C of the FIBA World Cup, here is everything you need to know about Saturday’s game, including how to watch.
How to watch:
- Date: Friday, Aug. 26
- Time: 5:40 a.m. PT
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Channel: Fox Sports 1
Team USA Roster
- Forward – Paolo Banchero – #8 – Orlando Magic
- Forward – Mikal Bridges – #5 – Brooklyn Nets
- Guard – Jalen Brunson – #11 – New York Knicks
- Guard – Anthony Edwards – #10 – Minnesota Timberwolves
- Guard – Tyrese Haliburton – #4 – Indiana Pacers
- Guard – Josh Hart – No. 12 – New York Knicks
- Forward – Brandon Ingram – No. 7 – New Orleans Pelicans
- Center – Jaren Jackson Jr. – No. 13 – Memphis Grizzlies
- Forward – Cam Johnson – No. 6 – Brooklyn Nets
- Center – Walker Kessler – No. 14 – Utah Jazz
- Forward – Bobby Portis – No. 9 – Milwaukee Bucks
- Guard – Austin Reaves – No. 15 – Los Angeles Lakers
