Team USA is set to face off against Puerto Rico for the FIBA World Cup. This bit of basketball must undoubtedly provide fans with a much-needed sense of entertainment. As we all know, this has been a long NBA offseason filled with drama regarding off-court activities such as trades, and fans were missing out on watching their favorite stars compete.
They can rest assured since some of the young stars in our league will be participating on the same Team USA roster. As one might guess, their goal is to win the FIBA World Cup. Since they will be participating at an international level, fans should certainly want to know how to watch the game and more details. Let us find out more.
Are Team USA the clear-cut favorite over Puerto Rico in the FIBA World Cup 2023 game?
The match between Team USA and Puerto Rico will take place at 10 PM ET. It will be available to watch on ESPN. Moreover, FIBA has a streaming service called “Courtside 1891.” Registering for a free account will allow fans to watch the game.
32 nations. Only 1 can be crowned champs 🏆
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— FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 🏆 (@FIBAWC) April 29, 2023
Although it is always difficult to make a prediction regarding which team will win in an international matchup, it would be quite prudent to side with the Team USA roster on this one. Despite the surge in international stars, they are still considered the most talented team on the global stage. With that being said, here are the rosters for this game.
Team USA roster
- Brandon Ingram
- Anthony Edwards
- Mikal Bridges
- Jalen Brunson
- Austin Reaves
- Jarren Jackson Jr
While there are several other young players with potential on the roster such as Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, this is the list of players that the coaches will likely turn to during the pivotal stretches of the game. Nonetheless, Team USA has enough talent to create a different roster depending on the opponents that they face.
Not much is known about the Puerto Rican team. Their star guard Jose Alvarado is expected to miss this game after suffering a leg injury. We will have to wait and see how players such as Tremont Waters, Ismael Romero, Christopher Ortiz, and George Conditt will do when pitted against NBA stars. We hope basketball fans are able to enjoy watching the FIBA world cup games in the upcoming weeks.