The USA’s 2023 FIBA World Cup men’s basketball roster was announced on Thursday and the young squad is already the odds-on favorite to take home the gold.
The roster will consist of: Paolo Banchero, (Magic); Mikal Bridges, (Nets); Jalen Brunson (Knicks); Anthony Edwards, (Timberwolves); Tyrese Haliburton, (Pacers); Josh Hart, (Knicks); Brandon Ingram, (Pelicans); Jaren Jackson Jr., (Grizzlies); Cam Johnson, (Nets); Walker Kessler, (Jazz); Bobby Portis, (Bucks); Austin Reaves, (Lakers).
“On behalf of USA Basketball, I’m thrilled to introduce the 2023 USA Men’s National Team, which features some of basketball’s brightest talent,” USA Basketball Men’s National Team managing director Grant Hill said via an official US men's basketball press release. “We are excited for the challenges ahead and look forward to the opportunity to compete at the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup. 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.”
