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• FIBA World Cup 2023 roster analysis: How each Team USA player fits in lineup
LAS VEGAS — Team USA announced its 12-man roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Thursday, confirming all of the commitments previously reported by The Athletic and other outlets.
The Americans, coached by Steve Kerr with Grant Hill as managing director, include reigning Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr., Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, and All-Stars Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Ed...2023
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• Paolo Banchero Blasted by Italian Basketball For USA Commitment
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero has committed to Team USA in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup but the Italian Basketball Federation were very much blindsided by the decision. The 20-year-old has an Italian father and an Italian passport, so he could have chosen to play for either Italy or USA on the world stage. The reigning […]
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• Paolo Banchero Commits To Team USA For World Cup
Paolo Banchero has committed to play for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer.
Banchero becomes the 11th player to commit to their 12-man roster. Steve Kerr's roster will also have Anthony Edwards, Jaren Jackson, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram, Jalen Brunson, Austin Reaves, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler and Bobby Portis.
Banchero also entertained the idea of playing for Italy...2023
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• Paolo Banchero Confirms Commitment To Italian National Team
Paolo Banchero recently confirmed that his national team commitment lies with Italy, and not with the United States. Banchero initially told Marc Stein that he was planning to play for Italy and confirmed that commitment again in a conversation with Orlando Magic teammate R.J. Hampton.
While on Hampton's "Young Person" show, Banchero explained that him playing for Italy has been in the works for a...2022