The wait is over — the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is here.
Team USA played a busy tune-up schedule, traveling from Las Vegas to Spain to Abu Dhabi to prepare for the upcoming tournament. The United States went a perfect 5-0 during its pre-tournament schedule, defeating Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, Greece and Germany.
Now, Team USA will look to emerge as the top team from Group C at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. It will kick off the tournament with a matchup against New Zealand, followed by games against Greece (Aug. 28) and Jordan (Aug. 30).
For more information on how to tune into Team USA's first game against New Zealand, The Sporting News has you covered below.
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Where to watch Team USA vs New Zealand
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 26
- Time: 8:40 a.m. ET | 5:40 a.m. PT
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: Sling TV
Team USA will kick off the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup against New Zealand on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 8:40 a.m. ET in the Philippines. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 in the United States.
All 92 games of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be available on ESPN2 or ESPN+. For games on ESPN2, Sling TV offers a streaming option.
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Team USA schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
The United States is in Group C with Jordan, Greece and New Zealand at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. All of Team USA's first-round group stage games will be played in the Philippines.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV Channel |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | vs New Zealand | 8:40 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Monday, Aug. 28 | vs Greece | 8:40 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 30 | vs Jordan | 4:40 a.m. | ESPN2 |
Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. are among the players who will represent the United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Here is Team USA's full roster:
| Position | Player | Team |
| F | Paolo Banchero | Magic |
| F | Mikal Bridges | Nets |
| G | Jalen Brunson | Knicks |
| G | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
| G | Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| G | Josh Hart | Knicks |
| F | Brandon Ingram | Pelicans |
| F | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies |
| F | Cam Johnson | Nets |
| C | Walker Kessler | Jazz |
| F | Bobby Portis | Bucks |
| G | Austin Reaves | Lakers |
When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- Dates: Aug. 25 to Sept. 10
- Where: Philippines, Japan and Indonesia
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will 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.
