FIBA World Cup Articles - Page 6

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards got his first taste of the famed “Miami Heat Culture” while working with Erik Spoelstra on Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, and clearly, he’s loving it. On Saturday when asked about how Coach Spo has influenced him so far, Edwards admitted that he finally understood all the rave […]

Many budding NBA stars have used stints with Team USA as a springboard to reaching new heights the following season. Could reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero be next to follow in those well-trod footsteps first laid by Kevin Durant more than a decade ago? If the Orlando Magic take a page from Banchero’s […]

The start of Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in Saturday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener didn’t go as the Americans planned. Team USA was trailing until the final minute of the first quarter, and Anthony Edwards committed four turnovers in the first half. It’s something that Anthony Edwards understands that the team must […]

They started off slow, but Team USA basketball eventually took off in their tournament opener of the FIBA World Cup on Saturday, beating New Zealand 99-72 in Manila. Los Angeles Lakers standout Austin Reaves undoubtedly made his presence felt for Steve Kerr’s squad with 12 points, six assists, and three steals and also had no […]

We’re back to bring you a prediction and pick for this slate of 2023 FIBA World Cup action. Sunday’s games wrap up from Jakarta as we head over to Group H to see France (0-1) take on Latvia (1-0) for a critical second game in their group. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our France-Latvia prediction […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is upon us as Day 3 of the group stages takes place on Sunday, August 27th. With that said, it is once again time for our 2023 FIBA World Cup odds series with a Philippines-Angola prediction and pick. The Philippines lost its 2023 FIBA World Cup opener in a heartbreaking […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard (star?) Austin Reaves stole the show in Team USA’s first game at the 2023 FIBA World Cup — a smooth 99-72 win over New Zealand in Manila. Reaves — whose overall rapid ascendency has been encapsulated by his increasingly integral role on this Team USA squad full of young NBA stars […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is upon us as Day 3 of the group stages takes place on Sunday, August 27th. With that said, it is once again time for our 2023 FIBA World Cup odds series with an Australia-Germany prediction and pick. Australia dominated its 2023 FIBA World Cup opener with a 98-72 victory […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is upon us as Day 3 of the group stages takes place on Sunday, August 27th. With that said, it is once again time for our 2023 FIBA World Cup odds series with an Italy-Dominican Republic prediction and pick. Italy sputtered against Angola to kick off the 2023 FIBA World […]

We’re back and set to bring you another prediction and pick for continuing coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. We head over to Manila for a Group D matchup as Lithuania (1-0) takes on Mexico (0-1). Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Lithuania-Mexico prediction and pick. Lithuania comes into this second game on […]

Team USA opened up their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup by cruising past New Zealand with a 99-72 victory, and two guys who led the way in this win were Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves. Edwards and Reaves have both shined for America to this point, and they shared an awesome moment together […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the early-morning slate of FIBA World Cup action as we head over to Group E for a tight matchup. Japan will take on Finland in a very competitive game between two promising teams. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Japan-Finland prediction and pick. Japan comes into this […]

Austin Reaves has quickly become one of the most popular players in the NBA amid his rise with the Los Angeles Lakers, and that has carried over to the Philippines, where Reaves has quickly made a lot of fans. With Team USA finally kicking off their action in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, one such […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for our continuing coverage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. We’ll see one of the tournament favorites in action as we head over to Group H for a matchup between Lebanon and Canada. Check out our FIBA odds series for our Lebanon-Canada prediction and pick. Lebanon comes into this game after […]

We’re back for our prediction and pick series for FIBA World Cup action this Sunday. We turn our attention towards Group D for continuing games in group play. Montenegro will take on Egypt for each team’s second game of the tournament. Check out our FIBA odds series for our Montenegro-Egypt prediction and pick. Montenegro comes into their second game […]

Team USA basketball heads into their tournament opener at the FIBA World Cup as the clear-cut favorite to win it all. Their roster consists of no shortage of NBA talent, headlined by Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson. However, in the eyes of Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who is never shy to voice his opinion, […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Evan Fournier is not having a great time at the ongoing FIBA World Cup. On Thursday, Fournier’s French National Team lost by a whopping 30 points to the Canadian National Team in the first game of the actual FIBA World Cup itself, dropping the contest 95-65. Fournier wasn’t great for […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the second day of the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we turn our attention towards Group G and this matchup from Jakarta. Spain will be taking on Ivory Coast for the last game of Saturday’s slate of action. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Spain-Ivory Coast prediction […]

We’re back for another prediction and pick for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we continue our coverage of the opening stages of group play. This next game takes place in Group C and will feature the United States facing off against New Zealand to open the action. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our […]

Canada and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a statement in the team’s 2023 FIBA World Cup opener. Canada crushed France 95-65 Friday to go 1-0 in World Cup group play. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished a feat that only Yao Ming and Bogdan Bogdanovic had done in the last two decades. Before Canada’s victory over France, Ming and Bogdanovic […]

Welcome back to our prediction and pick series for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we head over to Group B for their second installment of games tomorrow. Serbia will come in as the heavy favorites against China as the two teams play their first games from Manila. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Serbia-China […]

Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe played his first game of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Friday morning with team Japan. The Japanese lost the game to Germany, 81-63, but Watanabe showed why he is a steal for the Suns. Watanabe, who is the only NBA player on Japan’s roster, finished with 20 points on […]

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the opening stages of group play for the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we turn our attention towards Group B for this game from Manila, Phillipines. South Sudan will take on Puerto Rico in a tightly-contested matchup. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our South Sudan-Puerto Rico prediction […]

Jordan Clarkson is suiting up for Team Philippines in the FIBA World Cup, and it is clear how much representing his home country means to him. Clarkson fouled out in the Philippines opening game loss to the Dominican Republic, and he was moved to tears in the process, via Bleacher Report. Jordan Clarkson was emotional […]

The FIBA World Cup officially started on Friday, August 25th, and it will be running through September 10th. The games will be taking place in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, with Team USA starting their FIBA World Cup run on Saturday in Manila. Here is everything to know on when, where, and how to watch […]

We’re back with our predictions and picks for the opening stages of group play at the 2023 FIBA World Cup as we head over to Group F for this matchup from Okinawa, Japan. Cape Verde will take on Georgia as the two teams open up their group’s action. Check out our FIBA World Cup odds series for our Cape […]

The France Men’s National Basketball Team has always been in the running for the gold medal in the previous FIBA World Cups, having finished third in 2014 and 2019. But it seems like their time under the spotlight is coming to a close, with the new blood of Canada ready to seize their place as […]

Germany started group play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a win over Japan Friday, but it might’ve come at a cost. Orlando Magic forward and Germany star Franz Wagner suffered an ankle injury in the 81-63 win. An MRI will give the team a better understanding of how Franz Wagner’s injury will affect […]

It was a historic night for Jordan Clarkson and the rest of the Philippines contingent, as their first night as the hosts of the 2023 FIBA World Cup was a rousing success. The predominantly Filipino crowd set the record for most people in attendance ever for a FIBA World Cup game, with 38,115 fans packing […]

Team USA will begin their quest for a gold medal in the FIBA World Cup with their first game of pool play against New Zealand on Saturday. Despite the sterling undefeated record through exhibition play and their status as favorites heading into the tournament, head coach Steve Kerr makes sure to remind his squad that […]

Everyone in the world’s current generation has grown up to idolize Kobe Bryant. Instinctively shouting “Kobe” when disposing of trash leads to a habit. It can grow subconsciously and manifest in the courts. Many players all around the globe developed this manner. Now, these same kids have blossomed to be like the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The New York Knicks acquired one of the most prized free agents in the 2022 class as Jalen Brunson signed a four-year, $104 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. Brunson had a fantastic 2022-23 campaign, which earned him the unique opportunity of being the starting point guard of Team USA for the 2023 FIBA World […]

Zach Edey is making his last season with Coach Matt Painter’s Purdue basketball program count. The decision to run it back for one more year with the Boilermakers came as a shock to many. This was because he had come off a terrific Big Ten Conference season but only fell short of March Madness to […]

Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup group stage ends with a banger as Canada and France get together. It’s time to continue our FIBA World Cup odds series with a Canada-France prediction and pick. These are two of the better teams in this tournament. The Canadian National Team brings a lot of youth and […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is upon us as the group stages begin on Friday, August 25. With that said, it is time to begin our 2023 FIBA World Cup odds series with an Egypt-Lithuania prediction and pick. Egypt will make its seventh appearance at the FIBA World Cup and enters the 2023 edition of […]

South Sudan will make history when they step on the floor in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. 16-year-old Khaman Maluach, who is considered a top prospect for the 2025 NBA Draft, is the third-youngest player to make any roster for this tournament since 1950, per ESPN. He is expected to be a key player for […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is upon us as the group stages begin on Friday, August 25. With that said, it is time to begin our 2023 FIBA World Cup odds series with a Mexico-Montenegro prediction and pick. Mexico enters this tournament having won its five friendlies over the past month, although they were against […]

The 2023 FIBA World Cup is a great opportunity for Paolo Banchero to grow. The Orlando Magic forward will be playing in highly competitive matchups in a new position for Team USA. Banchero has been tasked with playing center for Team USA. While Jaren Jackson Jr. mans the starting lineup, the reigning Rookie of the […]

It is time for the FIBA World Cup, and Finland will meet Australia in their first game of the tournament. We are here to share our FIBA odds series and make a Finland-Australia prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. This is the premiere basketball tournament in the world. Now, we will see […]