The Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia will host the 32-team 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which will be the 19th competition for men's national basketball teams. This is the second of three straight World Cups in Asia and the first time the competition has been staged in Indonesia. After defeating Argentina in the 2019 championship match, Spain is the reigning champion of the competition, which will serve as a qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
The group stage, second round, and final round of the competition will all be played separately. 32 qualified teams will be divided into eight groups of four (A–H) for the group stage. While the bottom two teams play two classification games to determine rankings, the top two teams proceed to the second round. Four groups (I-L) will be created in the second round, and the top two teams advance to the championship round.
Brazil has named its preliminary squad for the FIBA World Cup 2023. Brazil’s Squad includes Marcelo Huertas, Yago dos Santos, Caio Pacheco, Elio Corazza, Alexey Borges, Raul Neto, George de Paula, Vítor Benite, Gui Deodato, Didi Louzada, Reynan Santos, Gui Santos, Léonardo Meindl, Rafael Munford, Samis Calderon, Gabriel Jaú, Renan Lenz, Lucas Dias, Bruno Caboclo, Marcio Santos, Lucas Mariano, Felipe dos Anjos, Rafael Hettsheimeir, Tim Soares, Cristiano Felício.
The FIBA World Cup 2023 showcases top basketball talent from around the world, with Brazil's unique style and passionate spirit showcasing their representation on the international stage. These players are often at the center of attention due to their remarkable skills and contributions to their respective teams.
Brazilian NBA player in FIBA World Cup 2023
Raul Neto is a member of the Brazilian professional basketball team for the FIBA World Cup who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Another two members of Brazil's national basketball team who play in the NBA G League with the Cleveland Charge and Santa Cruz Warriors, respectively, are Didi Louzada and Gui Santos. These are NBA players that will represent Brazil's national basketball team at the FIBA World Cup in 2023.
The Brazilian World Cup squad includes players with prior NBA experience as well. Below are a few squad members who have previously played in the NBA.
Marcelo Huertas previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2015-2017.
Cristiano Felício played for the Chicago Bulls from 2015–2021. Felicio brings physicality and shot-blocking ability to the center position, which could be crucial for the Brazil team's success in the tournament.
Bruno Caboclo played for the Toronto Raptors from 2014–2018 and the Houston Rockets from 2020–2021. Standing at 6'9" with a versatile skillset, Caboclo could provide valuable contributions to the Brazil team in the World Cup.
Brazil has a rich basketball history and has produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in the NBA. From the legendary Oscar Schmidt to recent stars like Nenê Hilario and Leandro Barbosa, Brazil has always been a breeding ground for basketball talent.
While these players are just examples of potential NBA players who are in the Brazil team, it is important to note that the final team is determined by the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB). The CBB will assess the availability and commitment of NBA players, along with other factors such as team chemistry and strategic needs, to select the most competitive team for the FIBA World Cup.
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