The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is here. To be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the tournament will
To be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the tournament will run from August 25 to September 10, featuring 32 teams, all pumped up to win the most coveted prize of all — a world basketball championship.
The 38-year-old Fernandez will have his final games for Spain in the coming days, and at 6’6”, is known for his great ball-handling skills. Fernandez, who plays for Real Madrid in the Euro League, has been a regular for Spain for over two decades, from the junior to the senior level. He contributed to Spain’s quest in claiming the gold in both the 2006 and 2019 editions of the FIBA World Cup.Team USA finished its five-game exhibition showcase in preparation for the FIBA World Cup with a 99-91 win over Germany on Sunday in Abu Dhabi, with Edwards leading with 34 points.
Sunday’s final tuneup game against Germany was the best game Edwards had shown, before they flew to the Philippines. The 31-year-old Gobert has always been the force inside for the Les Bleus, especially when he is combined with veterans like Evan Fournier, Nando de Colo and Nicolas Batum.
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