The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is here.
Set to kick off in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 25, the top basketball countries in the world will compete for a Gold Medal.
The New Zealand Tall Blacks are looking to bounce back from a 19th-place finish at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. They just missed an invitation to the Second Round of the tournament after falling to Greece to finish 1-2 in group play.
Led by Isaac Fotu, Shea Ili, Flynn Cameron and Fin Delany, the Tall Blacks will compete in one of the toughest groups the 2023 FIBA World Cup has to offer. They will open the tournament against the United States — arguably the best team in competing in the World Cup.
Will New Zealand be able to get out of the First Round of the Group Stage this time around? The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune in below.
When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- Dates: Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 10
- Where: Philippines, Japan and Indonesia
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is set to tip off on Friday, Aug. 25. The Group Stages will run through Sept. 3 with the single-elimination knockout stage beginning on Sept. 5.
The tournament will conclude with the Gold Medal match on Sunday, Sept. 10.
New Zealand's schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
New Zealand will be in Group C with the United States, Jordan and Greece. All of their first round group stage games will be played in the Philippines.
You can find New Zealand's group stage schedule below.
| Date (NZST) | Opponent | Time (NZST) |
| Sunday, Aug. 27 | vs. United States | 12:40 a.m. |
| Tuesday, Aug. 29 | vs. Jordan | 8:45 p.m. |
| Thursday, Aug. 31 | vs. Greece | 12:40 a.m. |
New Zealand roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Here are the 12 players that will represent the New Zealand National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
| No. | Player | Position | Team |
| Taylor Britt | G | Canterbury Rams | |
| Walter Brown | G | Canterbury Rams | |
| Flynn Cameron | G | Melbourne United | |
| Finn Delany | F | New Zealand Breakers | |
| Isaac Fotu | F | Utsunomiya Brex | |
| Hyrum Harris | F | Perth Wildcats | |
| Shea Ili | G | Melbourne United | |
| Izayah Le’Afa | G | New Zealand Breakers | |
| Jordan Ngatai | F | Hawke's Bay Hawks | |
| Tohi Smith-Milner | F | Wellington Saints | |
| Reuben Te Rangi | F | Auckland Tuatara | |
| Yanni Wetzell | F/C | Alba Berlin |
Where to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Live streams, TV channels & more
- Dates: Aug. 25 to Sept. 10
- TV channels: ESPN2 | ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN App | Courtside 1891 | Sling TV
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will take place between Aug. 25 and Sept. 10, with games being played in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The tournament will feature a total of 92 games, all of which will be broadcast on ESPN2 or ESPN+ in the United States. FIBA's official streaming service, Courtside 1891, and Sling TV also offer a streaming option.
Use code TSN10WC to receive a 10 percent discount for Courtside 1891.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! You can stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange.
