Team USA confident of ‘young, versatile’ roster in FIBA World Cup

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Even minus the usual star power, Team USA can “come together” in time for the FIBA World Cup in Manila, says coach Steve Kerr and national team managing director Grant Hill. FIBAWC

MANILA, Philippines – Team USA remains a traditional favorite, no matter who’s in the roster, and national men’s basketball team coach Steve Kerr expects it to stay that way even with a young crew.

Hill said “a lot has gone in to this process assembling” the latest squad, which includes Team USA first-timers Josh Hart , Cam Johnson , and Austin Reaves . “All of these players have these wonderful skill sets and defining traits and then the beauty of it is, it has to come together and that we have to help that along as a coaching staff,” said Kerr.

But Hill, a former NBA All-Star and 1995 NBA Rookie of the Year, thinks the Filipinos’ passion for the sport can help boost their squad, noting that “it’s fitting” for the Philippines to serve as World Cup host. But Kerr, the champion coach of the Golden State Warriors, will visit the Philippines for the first time.

 

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