The 2023 national team basketball event is set to begin on Friday, drawing attention primarily to the United States. While casual fans might not spot every star, the Americans remain the team everyone loves to watch and everyone fears as a rival to beat on the global stage.
Spain aims to push back against the favorites and test a lineup that may not rely on the loudest names. The Spanish squad is led by familiar faces Rudy Fernández and Willy Hernangómez, with a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents who want to make a deep run. The roster also features Alberto Díaz, a Malaga native who earned a place on the twelve-man team and is eager to defend his title on the world stage in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan. Díaz suffered a knee strain during a friendly match against Canada in Granada, casting a temporary shadow over his campaign, though officials remain hopeful about his recovery and contribution.
Other strong contenders to watch include France and Australia, who bring a consistent threat to the tournament. They are joined by Serbia and Canada, forming a competitive field where every game matters from the opening whistle.
Basketball World Cup 2023 calendar
These are the nations that will compete in the 2023 Basketball World Cup, with teams divided into groups for the opening stage of the tournament.
Group A
Angola
Dominican Republic
Philippines
Italy
Group B
South Sudan
Serbia
China
Puerto Rico
Group C
United States of America
Jordan
Greece
New Zealand
Group D
Dominican Republic
Mexico
Montenegro
Lithuania
Group E
Germany
Finland
Austria
Japan
Group F
Slovenia
Georgia
Georgia
Venezuela
Group G
Iran
Spain
Ivory Coast
Brazil
Group H
Canada
Latvia
Lebanon
France