MANILA, Philippines — The Din Tai Fung restaurant next to the basketball arena being used for the 2023 FIBA World Cup is tucked in the back of Mall of Asia, on the ground floor, in between the Nike store and a Krispy Kreme. The bell rings with the frequency of a popular home on a busy street during “Trick or …
China's Li Kaier is blocked by Serbia's Bogdan Bogdanovic during their FIBA World Cup Group B match in Manila on Saturday. Team China opened its FIBA World Cup campaign with a resounding defeat to powerhouse Serbia — a result that ultimately does not alter China's chances of pulling off its challenging Olympic qualifying mission. Indeed, it was business as usual …
MIAMI — Add the NBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year to the list of commitments for Team USA this summer. 1 pick from the 2022 NBA Draft, is the eleventh American pro to commit for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines, league sources told The Athletic. Banchero joins Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson, 2023 All-Stars Anthony Edwards …
Ben Simmons could yet be the added "spice" in Brian Goorjian's mixing bowl as the Boomers coach whips up a potential gold-medal-winning recipe for the FIBA World Cup. Key points: Boomers coach Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons' camp are signalling the Australian wants to play at the FIBA World Cup There could be 10 NBA-rostered players in the Boomers' squad …
