After weeks of preparation, Team USA has one final tune-up before heading to the Phillippines for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Team USA has impressed in its first four exhibition games with wins over Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, and Greece. On Sunday, the Americans will face Germany to close out its exhibition showcase.
Germany, which was ranked fifth in FIBA's World Cup Power Rankings, has no shortage of NBA talent. Led by Toronto's Dennis Schröder, Orlando's duo of Franz and Moe Wagner and Indiana's Daniel Theis, the German National Team will be a great challenge for Team USA, which has won each of its first exhibitions by double digits.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the exhibition game between Team USA and Germany.
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How to watch Team USA vs Germany
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 20
- Time: 12 p.m. ET | 9 a.m. PT
- TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: Not available
Team USA's final exhibition game ahead of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be played against Germany on Sunday, Aug. 20. The game will be played at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi and is scheduled to tip off around noon ET.
In the United States, the game will be broadcast on FOX.
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. ESPN2 is included in Sling TV's Orange package.
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USA Basketball Showcase schedule
After opening the showcase with games against Puerto Rico, Slovenia, Spain, and Greece, Team USA will conclude its warmup schedule with an exhibition against Germany in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | Location |
Aug. 7 | USA 117, Puerto Rico 74 | – | Las Vegas |
Aug. 12 | USA 92, Slovenia 62 | – | Malaga, Spain |
Aug. 13 | USA 98, Spain 88 | – | Malaga, Spain |
Aug. 18 | USA 108, Greece 86 | – | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Aug. 20 | Germany | 12 p.m. | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
The United States Men's National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is headlined by a number of up-and-coming NBA players, including recent All-Stars Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, and Jaren Jackson Jr.
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
- Locations: Indonesia, Japan, the Phillippines
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup begins with the Group Phase on Aug. 25, 2023. The Final Phase, or elimination round, begins on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, with the championship game set for Sunday, Sept. 10 at 8:40 a.m. ET.
Team USA schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
The United States Men's National Team will participate in Group C and will play each game of the Group Phase at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Group C consists of the United States, Jordan, and Greece.
Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
Saturday, Aug. 26 | New Zealand | 8:40 a.m. |
Monday, Aug. 28 | Greece | 8:40 a.m. |
Wednesday, Aug. 30 | Jordan | 4:40 a.m. |
The top two finishers from Group C will advance to the Second Round, where they will be joined by the top two finishers from Group D (Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, and Lithuania).